Chapter: Chapter 63: The Wedding DayHilary WindsorI stood before the mirror, staring at myself in my wedding gown.Today, I was marrying Bennett Landon.When we first agreed to our contract marriage, I never imagined I would stand here, nervous about walking down the aisle to a man I had slowly fallen for.Claire adjusted my veil behind me."You look beautiful," she said."Thank you."Before she could say anything else, the door opened.Emily walked in with a sweet smile that immediately made me suspicious."Hilary! You look gorgeous!" She hurried over, looking me up and down. "I'm so happy for you.""Thank you, Emily."She squeezed my hands. "So, when are we discussing my duties as your chief bridesmaid?"I stared at her. "Your what?""Chief bridesmaid." Her smile widened. "Surely, you didn't forget about me.""Claire will be my chief bridesmaid."Emily's smile faltered."Claire?""Yes."She turned to look at Claire, then back at me.“So an outsider is more important to you than your own family? Your own sister?”"I c
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Chapter: Chapter 62: A Promise to Protect HerBennett LandonI had been looking at pictures of Santorini for the better part of twenty minutes.White buildings stretched across the cliffs, overlooking the blue Aegean Sea. The rooms were beautiful, the views even better, and every resort seemed to offer something different.I clicked through another set of pictures.A private terrace. An infinity pool. A view of the sea.This one caught my attention.I could already imagine Hilary there.She had spent months dealing with one problem after another.I wanted to give her somewhere she could forget about all of it. Somewhere that wasn't London. Somewhere that was just ours.I checked the availability, read through the details and finally made the decision.I picked up my phone and called the resort.After a short conversation, I made the reservation and gave them the details they needed. I specifically asked them not to mention anything to Hilary if she contacted them.It was supposed to be a surprise.I ended the call with a small sm
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Chapter: Chapter 61: What Comes NextHilary Windsor I was still thinking about everything that had happened at the Windsor mansion when I got home.The documents were still in my hand, but somehow, they felt heavier than they had when I walked out of the mansion. Windsor Couture was mine. Legally, officially, finally mine.I should have been celebrating.Instead, all I could think about was Vivian's reaction.It bothered me.When I walked into the house, Bennett was in the living room. He looked up immediately when he saw me."You're back."I nodded and walked toward him. "I have a lot to tell you."His expression changed as he noticed the documents in my hand. "What happened?"I sat beside him and told him everything. I told him how Mr. Adams had finally admitted the truth, how my father had legally left Windsor Couture to me, and how Vivian had known all along. I also told him about how strangely calm she had been when I confronted her.Bennett listened without interrupting.When I finished, he leaned back slightly, h
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Chapter: Chapter 60: False VictoryHilary WindsorFor three days, I had been trying to reach Mr. Adams.I had called him several times each day, but he either didn't answer or sent a short message saying he was busy and would get back to me. He never did.By the third day, I was tired of waiting.I called him one last time that morning, but after several rings, the call went to voicemail. I lowered my phone and sighed.That was enough.I called Bennett.He answered almost immediately.“Hilary?”“I need your help. Mr. Adams still hasn't returned my calls, and I want to find him.”“You're thinking of going to his office?”“Yes. I need answers, Bennett.”There was a brief pause before he replied, “I'll ask Nate to find out where he is.”“Thank you.”A few minutes later, Bennett sent me the address Nate had found.I grabbed my bag and left.I wasn't sure what I was going to find when I got there, but I knew I couldn't keep waiting for Mr. Adams to decide when he was ready to speak to me.When I arrived at his office, his s
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Chapter: Chapter 59: A Step Toward the WeddingBennett Landon“I know I was greedy.”Nicholas's voice was quiet as he looked at us.“Before I went to prison, I was involved in shady deals because I wanted money and power. I thought I could take whatever I wanted if I was careful enough. Even after I went to prison, I didn't immediately change. I was still involved in things I shouldn't have been. I was still thinking about money and finding ways to benefit myself.”He paused and looked down at his hands.“But eventually, someone got through to me.”Hilary watched him carefully.“A reverend father,” Nicholas continued. “He had been trying to speak to me for years, but I refused to listen. Eventually, I did. He kept talking to me, making me look at the things I had done and the kind of person I had become. It took years, but I finally understood that I couldn't keep living that way.”Regina nodded quietly.“He really did change,” she said.Benjamin agreed. “We spoke to the reverend ourselves.”Nicholas looked at them gratefully befo
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Chapter: Chapter 58: The Man I Don't TrustBennett LandonI stood by the window of my office, staring at the city below me.Cars moved along the streets, people hurried from one place to another, and everything looked normal. But my mind wasn't anywhere near the busy streets beneath my window. It kept returning to the same thing.Nicholas Windsor had called Hilary.I still didn't understand why.Nate had been looking into Nicholas for days, but the more he searched, the less he found. There were pieces of information here and there, but nothing that gave us a clear picture of where Nicholas had been or what he had been doing all these years. It was as if the man had deliberately erased every trail that could lead back to him.That wasn't normal.And I didn't believe in coincidences.Nicholas had appeared at the exact time Hilary was already dealing with questions about Windsor Couture and Mr. Adams. Now he had contacted her directly.I didn't know what he wanted, but I knew I didn't like it.My phone rang, pulling me from my t
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Chapter: Chapter Eighty: Our story Tamara's POV The day had finally arrived. After years of challenges, long distance, and dreams, here we were standing on the edge of forever. My wedding day. I stood in front of the large mirror, smoothing my hands over the delicate lace of my wedding dress. The soft ivory fabric clung to my curves. My heart pounded in my chest as I gazed at myself, barely able to recognize the woman staring back. I looked radiant, more beautiful than I had ever felt before. My veil sat perfectly on my head, and my makeup had been done flawlessly. But it wasn’t just the dress or the makeup, it was the overwhelming joy of the day. I was marrying Jesse. The love of my life. “Tamara, you look stunning,” my mother said as she stepped into the room, her eyes glistening with tears. She hugged me gently, careful not to wrinkle the dress. “I can’t believe this is happening,” I whispered, my hands shaking slightly. “It feels like a dream.” “It’s not a dream, sweetheart,” my mother said softly. “Yo
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Chapter: Chapter Seventy-Nine: Graduation Surprise Tamara's POVIt had been four long years since I left to study abroad, and everything felt like a blur. Four years of late nights, exams, projects, and internships. Harvard had been a dream come true, but it had also kept me away from home, from Jesse.I hadn’t gone back during the holidays, deciding to take internships at top companies to strengthen my career path. Jesse was busy expanding his family’s business, opening new branches around the world. We barely had time to visit each other, except for the phone calls and video chats that seemed too few and far between.Today, though, was different. It was my graduation day.I woke up early, excitement humming through my veins as I stared at the gown hanging in my closet. I couldn’t believe the day had finally come. I was finally graduating. I had made it through Harvard, one of the toughest schools in the world, and now… now I was ready to go home. To be with Jesse. To start the next chapter of my life.I glanced at my phone, hoping f
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Chapter: Chapter Seventy-Eight: You Deserve All Of This, And More. Jesse's POV Tamara looked radiant as she stepped out of the car, her eyes widening as she took the building in again. It had been a while since she was here. Taking her hand, I gently squeezed it, pulling her attention back to me. “Let's go inside” We walked up the stone steps, and before we even reached the large oak doors, they swung open. My father stood in the doorway, his face lighting up the moment he saw us. “Tamara! I want to say thank you for being so blessed to have you in my family in Jesse's life . You are a blessing,” he exclaimed, stepping forward to greet her. His energy was so contagious I had made up with my father early that morning. We spoke on the phone after I saw the news of Olivia and Christina. I am glad he is finally coming to his senses. He instantly wrapped his arm around her in a warm, fatherly embrace. “I hope you are well?,” he said, pulling back slightly to look at her. “I just want to say how incredibly grateful I am that you’ve come into our life
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Chapter: Chapter Seventy-Seven: Taking It Serious Tamara's POVI blinked my eyes open, a little beam of sunlight sneaking through the curtains. The faint murmur of footsteps from the living room reached my ears, and I instinctively reached out for my phone on the nightstand. I unlocked it, eager to see the news I had been dreading and hoping for all at once. I learned that they were taken to court yesterday. I just want the outcome of it.Breaking news: Olivia and Christina sentenced to prison. Olivia, the mastermind, who is also guilty of murder received a life sentence without parole, while her accomplice, Christina who is also her daughter faces a lesser sentence of five years.My breath caught in my throat. It felt surreal. The nightmare was finally over. Olivia was going to prison for life. I tossed the phone aside and sprang up from the bed, the joy of everything lifting off me in an instant. We are free. Finally, truly free from the pain and torture Olivia and her daughter has been putting us through.I couldn't wait to tell J
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Chapter: Chapter Seventy-Six: Help me beg himTamara's POVI woke up early the next morning, the brightness of the rising sun creeping through the curtains and illuminating the room. I turned over to see Jesse still sleeping, his face peaceful but still carrying traces of the pain he was feeling deep down. Last night had been hard, perhaps the hardest moment I had ever witnessed with him. He had cried himself to sleep in my arms, a vulnerability I never thought I’d see from him. My heart ached for him, but I knew he needed rest, and I needed to do something to help.Carefully slipping out of bed, I tucked the covers back around him and left the room as quietly as I could. The house was still so quiet, and as I made my way downstairs, I realized that I hadn’t seen any of the staff around since I’d arrived. The absence of activity made the house feel so much larger, so much lonelier. But as I walked into the kitchen, I was surprised to see the cook and a few maids bustling around.“Oh, you’re back,” I said, more relieved than I ex
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Chapter: Chapter Seventy-Five: Seeing Jesse crying Tamara’s POVAs Jesse’s car pulled to a stop in front of Kevon’s house, I took a deep breath, trying to shake off the strange tension between us. The entire drive, Jesse had been acting overly protective, going on about rules like “no touching” and “one meter apart,” all because of Kevon. I knew he was jealous, and though I teased him about it, I found it oddly sweet that he didn’t want anyone else getting too close to me. His possessiveness was something we’d have to deal with later, but for now, I had to focus on meeting Kevon.Climbing out of the car, I tugged at the baggy jeans and oversized shirt Jesse had made me wear. He was determined no one else should find me attractive today, apparently. I gave him a little wave as he drove off, his intense gaze lingering on me until the car turned the corner. Smiling to myself, I turned toward Kevon’s house, eager to catch up with my friend.As I walked up the steps, something seemed off. The front door was slightly ajar. Frowning, I hesi
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