The Return Of The Betrayed Bride
The wedding bells rang then came the gunshot.
Amelia Stone thought she was marrying the love of her life, Miguel Favino. But before the vows were over, Miguel was shot in front of her, his last word was her name.
Now she’s a widow, covered in blood and surrounded by lies. Everyone says it was an accident, but Amelia knows someone wanted her to suffer.
Days later, Miguel’s younger brother, Alejandro the cold, tattooed heir shows up at the funeral with a contract.
“It’s Favino family law,” he says. “When the eldest son dies, his wife belongs to the next heir. That means you’re mine now.”
Amelia stares at him in disbelief. “You’re out of your mind if you think I’ll ever marry you.”
Alejandro’s voice turns low and dangerous. “You don’t have a choice, querida. You’re part of this family now whether you like it or not.”
But Amelia won’t be controlled. Someone killed her husband, and she’ll find out who. Even if it means trusting the one man she swore to hate.
Will she follow her heart with the mysterious man at her side, or finish what she started and make every drop of blood on her wedding dress mean something?
This time, the betrayed bride won’t forgive.
She will fight.
She will burn.
And she will make them all pay.
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Chapter: Schemes of DesireTHE GUERRA GRAND MANSION~ SPAINGabriella stepped into her sunlit bedroom at the family villa outside Madrid. The red dress from last night still draped over a chair, a trophy of her victory. Her skin still tingled from Alejandro’s hands, his desperate kisses, the way he’d lost control. She let herself smile a sharp, triumphant curve.She picked up her phone and dialed. The line connected on the second ring.“Papá,” she said, voice smooth, controlled, and a little satisfied.“Speak,” Esteban Guerra’s deep, cold voice answered. “He’s taking the bait,” she said, letting a slow, deliberate pause hang. “Alejandro… he gave in last night. On the balcony. Completely. He couldn’t resist me.”A low hum of approval came through the line. “Good. Very good. The family dinner is next week?”“Yes. He’ll invite me. I know him too well to think otherwise.”“Make sure he does,” Esteban said, tone icy with pleasure. “Make him need you. Remember, Gabriella, the goal isn’t just a wedding ring on your f
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Chapter: Complication we can’t affordEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OFFICE~ NEW YORK Katherine was hunched over her desk, scanning another brutal draft term sheet, when her phone buzzed. Nicholas Hale’s name flashed on the screen. Her stomach gave an odd little flip. She answered.“Hale,” she said, trying for neutral.“Rodriguez. I’ve got news that can’t be explained over email or across a conference table.”“Good news or bad news?” she asked, pen hovering over a clause about asset divestitures.“Depends. Are you still surviving on coffee and sad takeout?”She glanced at the half-eaten container of limp salad at the corner of her desk. “It’s efficient,” she muttered.“That’s a tragedy,” he said. “I’m finishing the counter-offer to Ariadne tonight. I need a second brain to look it over one that doesn’t charge by the hour. Mine. At my place. I’ll cook. You can critique my clauses and my carbonara.”Katherine leaned back in her chair. Dinner. At his place a very bad idea. And yet… it sounded better than anything else in weeks.“
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Chapter: A Familiar FeelingORTEGA DINNER ~ SPAIN“Is that Gabriella Guerra?” a woman murmured. “God… she looks dangerous.”“After everything with the Favino ships?” another whispered. “And she shows up like this? The nerve. So calm. So untouchable.”Gabriella began her descent, heels clicking softly against the marble. She moved slowly, gracefully, like she owned the room. People stepped aside without realizing they were doing it.She stopped near a familiar face Isabella Ortega, dressed in diamonds and polite curiosity.“Lovely to see you,” Gabriella said smoothly, her voice warm and effortless.Isabella blinked, clearly caught off guard “Gabriella… you look stunning.”“Thank you,” Gabriella replied with a small smile that never quite reached her eyes.Then the mood shifted.Alejandro Favino arrived.The room seemed to dim around him as he stepped inside. Tall. Broad-shouldered. His black tuxedo fit him perfectly, sharp and expensiveHe paused near the bar when a familiar voice stopped him.“Alejandro. I was h
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Chapter: One Hour With MeINT. BLACKWOOD INDUSTRIES – KATHERINE’S OFFICE – LATERThe room was no longer frozen in panic. Now it buzzed with sharp, nervous energy.Nicholas Hale stood by the table, calm and precise in his tailored suit. Papers were spread everywhere contracts, numbers, projections. Katherine paced back and forth like a trapped animal. Vivian sat stiffly in a chair, eyes locked on Nicholas, her expression guarded. She didn’t trust easy answers.Nicholas ended a quiet phone call and set his phone down. “I’ve spoken to their representative,” he said. “The Ariadne Group is… aggressive. But they’re real. And the money they’re offering is enough to wipe out the Cortez case and fix our worst debt problems.”Katherine stopped pacing. “So they can save us.”Vivian didn’t move. “What’s the price?” she asked sharply.Nicholas met her gaze. “What they call ‘total cooperation.’”Vivian’s jaw tightened. “Meaning?”“A full reset,” he said calmly. “They’ll want the board cleared out. New leadership they app
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Chapter: The OfferAMELIA STONE OFFICE ~ STONE INDUSTRIES The door to Amelia’s office opened without a sound. Nicholas Hale stepped in, closing it behind him with a soft click. The room seemed to shift, charged with something unspoken.Amelia stayed in her chair, leaning back with calm, controlled ease. Her usual CEO armor was stripped away, leaving only sharp focus.Two glasses of amber whiskey sat on the desk. She held one; the other waited.“Amelia,” he said, his voice low, familiar.“Nicholas,” she replied, a faint smile flickering. “Right on time.”He crossed the room, eyes scanning the office: the modern art on the walls, the city skyline beyond the windows, the Wall Street Journal on her desk, headline facing up like a trophy. He smirked as he sat opposite her and lifted the glass.“Scorched earth,” he said, sipping slowly. “I always admired that. You don’t play small. You don’t build fences. You burn the whole field.”“Only when someone tries to poison my land,” she said evenly, watching him ov
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Chapter: Midnight at The LangstonTHE LANGSTON HOTEL ~ NEW YORK A quiet, final click came from the door.Not a knock.The sound of a keycard being used.Vivian’s heart slammed hard against her chest, wild and fast. Someone was trying to get in.For one frozen second, she couldn’t move. The room felt too small. One door. No escape.Harrison was already on his feet, yanking on his trousers, moving fast and sharp. His shirt still hung over the back of the chair, forgotten.Vivian sucked in a slow breath.Panic would destroy her.Thinking would save her.She looked at Harrison. “Bathroom. Now. Lock it and don’t come out unless I say so.”Harrison hesitated. “Viv—”“Please,” she said quietly.He nodded and disappeared into the bathroom.Vivian picked up her phone again. Her hands were steady this time.Before she could move, her phone buzzed again. Not a call this time. A video call request. Alexander’s name flashed on the screen.Her thumb hovered over the red decline button. It trembled.Don’t answer, her mind screamed.
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The Revenge Of The Betrayed Bride
She spent six years loving him. Six years planning forever.
But on the eve of her dream wedding, Adrianna Rodriguez is forced to watch it all shatter, her groom, Damien Blackwood, is marrying someone else.
Not just anyone. Her dying sister.
Katherina’s final wish? To wear the dress Adrianna was supposed to wear and to marry the man she thought was hers. It was supposed to be a sacrifice. It felt like betrayal.
Offered half of Damien’s empire as compensation, Adrianna is left broken into pieces and silenced. But broken hearts don’t stay quiet forever.
What happens when love demands too much?
When family guilt disguises cruelty?
When forgiveness is no longer an option?
In a world of twisted loyalty and secrets buried as sacrifice, Adrianna must choose walk away quietly… or turn heartbreak into revenge.
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“She wants to marry me,” Damien said, his voice thick with emotion. “It’s her last wish.”
Adrianna’s breath caught in her throat. The perfect wedding, the life they had planned, the vows they were going to say all seemed to fall apart in front of her.
“My wedding,” she whispered, her voice trembling with heartbreak, “was supposed to be our day.”
Damien stepped closer, desperation in his eyes. “I’m offering you half my properties. Two million dollars. I want you to understand… this isn’t just about money. It’s about family.”
Her jaw clenched. Anger began to burn inside her like a wildfire. “Compensation? Is that what I am to you? A deal? A consolation prize?”Something you can pay off?”
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Chapter: Wedding Of The Century~2 Vince smirked. “Changed you? You’re still the same badass who once took down a whole warehouse full of traitors.”Santos chuckled. “Yeah, except now he wears a wedding ring instead of a gun holster.”The men burst out laughing again.Just then, little Leo, came running into the room, wearing a tiny black tuxedo with a red bow tie. “Papa! Look!” he said proudly, holding up a flower pin.Miguel’s eyes softened instantly. He crouched down and fixed the pin on Leo’s chest. “Perfect, mi pequeño caballero. You look handsome just like your mama.”Leo grinned. “Can I walk with you to the front, Papa?”“Of course,” Miguel said, kissing his forehead. “You’ll walk right beside me.”Rafael smiled at the scene. “Damn, boss. Family man, husband, father, crime lord… you’ve got quite the résumé.”Miguel laughed quietly. “It’s all about balance.”Then his expression turned serious as he looked toward the men guarding the door. “Santos, how’s security?”“All entrances are covered,” Santos replied. “Sni
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Chapter: Wedding Of The Century ~1ST PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH — WEDDING MORNING BRIDE’S DRESSING ROOM“Papa! You came for my wedding!” Amelia said with a bright smile as she rushed into her father’s arms.Eduardo hugged her tightly, his voice warm. “Of course, mija. I wouldn’t miss this for the world. And you know what makes me even happier? You’re finally getting married under your real name Adrianna Rodriguez.”Amelia pulled back slightly, her smile fading. “I’m sorry to disappoint you, Papa,” she said softly. “But where did you hear that? Adrianna Rodriguez is gone. She died the day Damien married my sister. I’m not her anymore.”Eduardo frowned. “Then who are you, my daughter?”“I’m Amelia Stone now,” she said firmly. “You have to start calling me that, Papa. Get used to it.”He studied her face for a moment, then nodded slowly. “Okay, Amelia,” he said, his tone tender but sad. “If that’s what you want. But you look so beautiful today, do you know that? Just like your mother did on her wedding day.”She smiled so
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Chapter: The Fall of The Rodriguez Women Cheap Motel – MorningThe sound of babies crying filled the small, dimly lit room. Empty bottles and wrinkled baby clothes were scattered across the floor.Altricia stood by the window, her arms crossed, her face tired but sharp. “Wake up and feed those babies, Katherina,” she said firmly. “We have a wedding to attend.”From the bed, Katherina groaned and pulled the blanket over her head. “What wedding, Mama? Leave me alone. I just want to sleep. After that embarrassment with Daniel yesterday, I want the world to forget I exist.”Mira’s cries grew louder, and Isa began to whimper too.Katherina sighed and muttered, “You know what, Mama? I might as well put these twins up for adoption. Maybe someone else can do better.”Altricia spun around sharply. “Over my dead body! You will do no such thing!” she snapped. “Those children are Blackwood heirs, Katherina! Whether Damien or Daniel want them or not, those twins are our way out of this hellhole.”Katherina sat up, her hair a mess, eyes r
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Chapter: A Thousand Dollar Humiliation PRIVATE RESTAURANT PARKING LOT NIGHTThe air was cold, and the parking lot was nearly empty. Katherina stood under a dim streetlight, her arms wrapped around herself as Daniel’s car pulled up.He stepped out, looking tired but sharp in his suit. “You wanted to see me?” he asked flatly.Katherina forced a shaky smile. “Yes, Daniel. I… I needed to talk.”Daniel sighed. “Make it quick. I don’t want Ariana finding out I met you.”Her smile faded. “So, it’s true. You really love her, don’t you?”He looked down for a moment, then nodded. “Yeah. She’s carrying my child, Kat. I’ve made mistakes, but I’m trying to fix things. Even though we’re not on good terms, I’ll keep begging for her forgiveness.”Katherina stepped closer, her voice soft, pleading. “What about us, Daniel? What about Mira and Isa? They’re your daughters.”Daniel’s expression hardened. “They’re your daughters, Katherina. I don’t even know if…”“Don’t you dare!” she snapped. “They’re yours! I gave birth to them. I suffered fo
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Chapter: Within 24 Hours Katherina shook her head, crying uncontrollably. “Papa, please… you can’t mean that. She’ll destroy me!”Eduardo turned away, his voice cold. “No, Katherina. You destroyed yourself.”Altricia stood still, her face pale, tears filling her eyes. “Eduardo… what have you done?” she whispered.Eduardo looked at her one last time, his eyes full of disgust. “What I should’ve done years ago protect the daughter who never stopped being mine.”He pointed toward the door. “You and your daughter have twenty four hours to leave my house. Starting now.”Altricia’s voice rose, trembling with anger. “Eduardo, you wouldn’t dare throw us out! After everything we’ve been through”“Watch me,” he cut in coldly. “My daughter is alive. The truth is finally out. And I hope she destroys both of you, the same way you destroyed her.”Katherina dropped onto the couch, shaking and sobbing uncontrollably. “Papa, please… don’t do this,” she cried.Eduardo didn’t look back. “You made your choice the moment you betra
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Chapter: She Came Back To Destroy Eduardo looked up from his chair, frowning. “Why are the babies crying like that? And why do you look like a mess?”Katherina could barely speak as she put the twins down on the couch. “Mama… everything’s gone.”Altricia knelt beside her, holding her shoulders. “What do you mean gone?”Katherina’s lips trembled. “Damien… he divorced me tonight.”Eduardo’s face hardened. “Divorced you? Are you serious? What did you do this time?”Tears ran down her cheeks. “It wasn’t my fault! None of it was! At the Thanksgiving dinner it turned into a nightmare. Amelia came back, Papa. But not as Amelia… as Adrianna!”Altricia froze. “What?”“She stood in front of everyone,” Katherina said, pacing back and forth. “She told them who she really was. She humiliated me, Mama in front of the whole Blackwood family, the press, everyone!”She turned to her parents, sobbing harder. “Damien ended it right there. In front of everyone. He said it was over.”Mira started wailing again, and Isa began hiccuping fro
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