A woman has recounted the devastating story of how she discovered her fiancé had been lying about his entire life just weeks before their wedding.
Most of us are guilty of telling the odd white lie when dating, but how far would you go in order to impress a potential significant other?
For Megan Clarke, 27, she thought she’d found her happy ever after when she begun a relationship with Lord Bertie Underwood, a charming horologist (someone who makes and repairs watches).
Although she wasn’t looking to settle down, Megan – who was 20 years old at the time and working as a bar manager on the Isle of Wright – was soon swept off her feet by the dashing Lord, who treated her to luxurious date nights and invited her to live in his lavish seafront home.
“He was charming, kind, thoughtful, loving. A real gentleman,” Megan recounted of their relationship during an interview with Metro.
The relationship moved quickly. Within a month the pair had said ‘I love you’ and Bertie would pop the question six months later, surprising Megan with a Cartier diamond ring.
However if things sound almost too good to be true, there’s a chance that something more sinister is lurking beneath the surface.
Bertie would request that Megan didn’t post his face on social media, claiming it was because of his dad’s high-ranking career in the navy (which in hindsight should be the second red flag after the name ‘Lord Bertie Underwood’).
However the fairytale would begin to unravel when Megan noticed letters arriving at their home under various different names. Bertie claimed they were for previous tenants, but the former bar manager was not convinced and decided to investigate further.
What Megan then discovered would bring her world crashing down entirely.
However not everything was as it seemed.
Megan later discovered that Bertie had multiple bank cards under various aliases and after googling the names, she uncovered that her Lord actually had a long track record for fraud, using names such as Robert Doughty and Robert Soanes-Madejski to get away with his crimes.
The truth devastated Megan, who would be dealt another crushing blow once the pair split – with ‘Bertie’ having racked up around £30,000 of debt in her name.
“We went to the police and action fraud,” she recalled to The Sun. “[But] unfortunately there wasn’t a great deal they could do.”
Megan has since worked to pay off the debts and rebuild her life while ‘Bertie’ has since been arrested on fraud charges and sentenced to five years in prison. However he escaped in 2022 and currently remains on the run.
The fact that ‘Bertie’ is now on the run is something which has left Megan unsettled, as she added to Metro that she would ‘freeze’ if she encountered him on the street.
Megan’s story appears as part of the series Love Cheats, which is available to watch on Channel 4.
Heartbreaking Rumors Are True Donnie Wahlberg & Jenny McCarthy Confirms
Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy, who had been married for almost ten years, have announced their separation in a heartbreaking turn of events. The 2014 pair has long been seen as the epitome of affection and comedy since they frequently shared intimate details of their lives in public, winning over admirers from all over the world.
The Verdict: In an emotional joint statement, Donnie and Jenny announced the end of their love relationship, but they also expressed respect for one another and vowed to keep their enduring friendship going. McCarthy said, “We confirm the rumors with heavy hearts.” Wahlberg expressed similar feelings, emphasizing how appreciative they are about the time they spent together and the support they have gotten from fans.
A Widely Publicized Love Story: Their bond combined genuineness and charm. When they interacted on social media, co-hosted shows, or appeared on reality TV, Donnie and Jenny’s relationship was characterized by sincere love and humor. Many of their supporters who have followed their journey have found their split to be especially startling and heartbreaking because of their public candor.
Going Ahead: They both seem to be in need of some alone time and introspection as they work through this challenging adjustment. The legacy of their joint endeavors and the happiness they offered to many people will endure despite their separation. Supporters are uniting behind them, providing encouragement as each of them pursues their own path.
Even though their marriage did not work out, their influence on the entertainment industry together will live on for a long time. There is little doubt that Donnie and Jenny’s fans will continue to encourage them as they go on.
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