Chapter 30 Chapter 30: Upon hearing Raylan’s command, security guards surged forward to seize Elliana from the stage. In that precise moment, Raylan’s grandfather, Lenard, appeared. Lenard, who had wielded authority over the Hudson family dynasty for decades, walked over with a presence that instantly silenced the bustling banquet hall.
Chapter 29 Chapter 29: Seeing Elliana finally attempt to crash the wedding, Paige’s pulse quickened with excitement, though she carefully arranged her features into a mask of distress. To sell the performance, she discreetly pinched her arm, coaxing real tears to spill down her cheeks. Paige stated in a choked
Chapter 28 Chapter 28: Every word from Paige dripped with sweetness, but her smile carried the weight of a challenge. She, much like Kiara, waited with thinly veiled excitement for Elliana to cause a scene. Elliana wasn’t fooled for a second. With her voice calm but pointed, she said, “Paige,
Chapter 27 Chapter 27: Paige was radiant in a flowing white gown that shimmered under the chandeliers. Hair accessories rested on her head, catching the light like stardust. She held herself with the quiet grace of royalty, a gentle smile curving her lips as her eyes scanned the crowd with
Chapter 26 Chapter 26: Paulina promptly relayed Cole’s message. “Mr. Evans has said that as his wife, you’re not just attending a party. You’re representing him. That means you should carry yourself with the kind of presence expected from the wife of the richest man in the city p> That
Chapter 25 Chapter 25: Paige couldn’t help but savor the “heartbreak” in Elliana’s voice—it was like music to her ears. With a smug smile, she taunted, “You must be feeling pretty miserable knowing Raylan’s about to marry me. If you still think he belongs to you, come to my engagement
Chapter 24 Chapter 24: Paige was the one calling. “Morning, Elliana! Hope you’re up and shining p> Paige sounded like sunshine, as if she hadn’t been embroiled in scandal just days ago. Either she’d done some deep self-reflection or was simply better at bouncing back than anyone gave her credit
Chapter 23 Chapter 23: Darin sounded somewhat embarrassed. “Elliana, I want the five hundred million back—the money I gave you p> The moment those words left his mouth, Elliana couldn’t help but laugh—sharp and biting. Ever since Kiara’s scandal exploded, business partners had been fleeing like rats from a sinking
Chapter 22 Chapter 22: The moment Cole moved toward Elliana, an invisible alarm went off in her chest. Every nerve screamed danger. Her first instinct was to bolt—to retreat behind the bathroom door—but the towel clinging to her body made even a step too risky. One wrong move and she’d
Chapter 21 Chapter 21: From her shoulder bag, Elliana carefully drew out a small object and extended her open hand toward Cole. “I brought this for you.” Resting in her palm was a delicate sachet, its simple cloth stitched by hand and decorated with tiny, ornate flowers—elegant despite its modest
Chapter 20 Chapter 20: The grand living room fell so quiet that one could hear a pin drop. Trinity kept up her concerned charade, but inside, she was doing a victory jig. Louisa Evans, Emmanuel’s better half, scanned the room without saying a word. Sharp as a tack, she knew
Chapter 19 Chapter 19: Elliana swiftly pulled her phone out of Cole’s reach, clutching it to her chest like a lifeline. But the damage was done—Adah’s voice message started playing loud and clear in the tense silence of the car. “No way, Elliana! Did Cole steal your first kiss p>
Chapter 18 Chapter 18: Cole felt like he’d backed himself into a corner. Ignoring how his family would react if he brought this cat home, he stood frozen, wondering if he should take the cat from Elliana’s grasp and cradle it. Hesitating now would make him look like a fraud—he’d
Chapter 17 Chapter 17: Every time Paige heard Elliana call Cole “darling,” it was like a knife twisting in her chest. She’d always believed Cole was hers, but now Elliana was tossing around that pet name, pushing her to the edge of a breakdown. Elliana, meanwhile, was having a blast.
Chapter 16 Chapter 16: The internet exploded with chatter, and every discussion pointed back to Paige. “With everything that’s gone down, I’m starting to think the bride swap wasn’t just sudden—it was strategic. Maybe the Evans family uncovered something sketchy about Paige and needed a quick replacement, so they threw
Chapter 15 Chapter 15: Kiara’s life had always slipped by under the radar. Once word got out she was Paige’s mother, the scandal detonated like a bomb. Within moments, it dominated every trending chart online. Social media ignited with ruthless commentary. “Oh my God! Did I seriously just watch that?
Chapter 14 Chapter 14: Kiara had always been a head-turner, and she spared no expense keeping it that way. Even in her forties, she exuded a provocative allure—her curves, her painted lips, the tilt of her chin—all meticulously preserved to captivate. But tonight, with her outfit barely clinging to decency
Chapter 13 Chapter 13: The public might’ve been clueless, but Cole’s inner circle knew the real story about his parents. Years ago, Cole’s dad, Jarrett, had returned from overseas with a woman named Sophie Seydoux on his arm. He dropped the bombshell—he was marrying her. Sophie was a knockout, seemingly
Chapter 12 Chapter 12: Trailing behind Cole were Allan, Merlin, and Manley. The three of them froze in place the moment they caught sight of what was happening. Manley could hardly believe his eyes. “Hold on, are my eyes playing tricks on me, or is Cole actually kissing that plain
Chapter 11 Chapter 11: Elliana didn’t move a muscle, playing the part of a sleeping doll. Only after the soft click of the closing door did she allow her eyes to flutter open. Flat on her back in a bed that wasn’t hers, she stared blankly at the ceiling, the