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Chapter 123: Shadows in the Ledger
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A Wedding Vow of Vengeance Chapter 124: Scorched Earth
The prison walls might have confined Marcus Lee’s physical form, but they couldn’t contain his vengeful spirit. Even from behind bars, he orchestrated a campaign of economic sabotage, a scorched-earth policy aimed at crippling both the Beckett and Romano empires.The first strike hit Beckett Enterprises. A series of damaging leaks, revealing confidential product designs and strategic plans, surfaced online. The company’s stock plummeted, and competitors pounced, eager to exploit the vulnerability.“What the hell is going on?” Emily Beckett, now at the helm of her family’s company, shouted into the phone. Her voice was tight with panic. “Our stock is in freefall! We’re hemorrhaging money!”Jenifer, on the other end of the line, tried to remain calm. “We’re looking into it, Emily. It looks like a coordinated attack. Someone leaked sensitive information.”“Coordinated? Who would do this?” Emily demanded. “We’ve got enemies, sure, but nothing like this. This is… calculated. Surgical.”“We
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The cryptic phone call hung in the air, a chilling premonition of the storm to come. Jenifer knew Marcus Lee was closing in, and the threat to expose her secret – the truth about the body swap – felt like a loaded gun pointed directly at her heart.The days that followed were filled with a gnawing anxiety. She found herself constantly looking over her shoulder, scrutinizing every interaction, every phone call, every email. The trust she had carefully cultivated felt fragile, threatened by the impending exposure.One evening, while working late in her office, Jenifer received an unexpected visitor: James Beckett. He stood in the doorway, his face a mask of barely controlled rage.“James,” Jenifer said, her voice tight. “What are you doing here?”“I know,” he said, his voice low and menacing. “I know everything.”Jenifer’s heart skipped a beat. “What are you talking about?” she asked, feigning ignorance.“Don’t play coy with me, Isabella,” James snarled. “Or should I say… Jenifer Carlso
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The revelation of Jenifer’s secret hung over them like a suffocating cloud. The initial shock had given way to a grim acceptance, but the fear of exposure, the potential fallout, remained a constant, gnawing presence. Alexander, true to his word, stood firmly by her side, offering unwavering support and love. But the weight of the world, it seemed, was about to come crashing down.The annual Re-Zero Gala, a glittering event celebrating sustainable technology and philanthropic endeavors, was fast approaching. It was a crucial event for the Romano Conglomerate, a chance to showcase their commitment to innovation and social responsibility. But this year, it felt like a trap, a stage set for a final, devastating act.The phone rang, shattering the uneasy silence that had settled over their penthouse. Jenifer answered, her hand trembling.“Isabella,” a voice rasped on the other end. It was James, his voice laced with a chilling calmness. “I trust you’re enjoying the calm before the storm.”
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The air crackled with anticipation. Every eye in the Re-Zero Gala was fixed on Jenifer, waiting for her confession, for the revelation that would shatter the carefully constructed image of Isabella Romano. James, a smug satisfaction plastered across his face, watched from the sidelines, confident in his victory.Alexander squeezed Jenifer’s hand, a silent promise of unwavering support. He knew this was it, the moment of truth. He braced himself for the storm that was about to break.Jenifer stepped forward, her voice trembling slightly as she addressed the crowd. “I… I have something to tell you,” she began, her eyes scanning the faces in the audience. “Something that will change everything you think you know about me.”Suddenly, a commotion erupted near the entrance. Security guards scrambled, their faces etched with alarm. A figure burst through the crowd, pushing past the bewildered guests. It was Victoria Beckett, her face pale, her eyes wide with terror.“Alexander! Jenifer! Get
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The silence in the hospital room was deafening, broken only by the rhythmic beeping of the heart monitor. Victoria lay motionless, her face pale and serene, a stark contrast to the turmoil raging within Jenifer. The guilt, the grief, the crushing weight of responsibility threatened to suffocate her.“There has to be something we can do,” Jenifer whispered, her voice hoarse with desperation. She paced restlessly, her eyes darting around the room, searching for a glimmer of hope, a miracle.Alexander stood beside her, his hand resting gently on her shoulder, offering silent comfort. “The doctors have done everything they can, Jenifer,” he said, his voice filled with sadness. “There’s nothing more they can do.”“No!” Jenifer cried, shaking her head vehemently. “I can’t accept that. I won’t accept that. There has to be something. There just has to be.”Her gaze fell upon the ornate necklace she wore, the one that had triggered the initial body swap. The necklace, a relic from a forgotten
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-05-03A Wedding Vow of Vengeance Chapter 1: The Bride's Awakening
"Miss Knight! Miss Knight, can you hear me?"The voice pierced through Ashlyn's fog of consciousness like a distant echo. Her eyelids felt heavy, and a sharp pain radiated from her forehead."Get up! How dare you still pretend to be unconscious?" Christopher's voice cut through the air like ice.Ashlyn's eyes fluttered open. The pristine white marble steps of the church swam into focus, now stained with droplets of red. Her wedding dress, once pure white, was smeared with dirt and blood."I trusted you, Ashlyn." Christopher's voice dripped with contempt. "To think I almost married a woman who's been sleeping around behind my back.""What... what are you talking about?" Her voice came out as a whisper."Oh, now you're playing innocent?" He laughed bitterly. "First the affairs, and now attempting to kill Penelope? You've shown your true colors today.""Kill... Penelope?" The words felt foreign on her tongue."Stop the act!" Christopher grabbed the wedding bouquet from a nearby chair. "Y
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Ashlyn sat at her vanity, methodically removing the thick layers of makeup with a cotton pad. Her hands trembled slightly as she wiped away the last traces of foundation. "Miss Knight?" A nurse knocked at the door. "Your step mother would like to know when you will be discharged.""Tell her I'm indisposed." Her voice came out stronger than she expected.As the nurse’s footsteps faded, Ashlyn stared at her reflection. The face looking back at her was identical to Commander Hannah's – every curve, every angle, even the small scar near her left eyebrow."I promise you, Ashlyn," she whispered to the mirror. "I'll make them pay for what they did to you."Her phone buzzed. A message from the family lawyer: "Miss Knight, regarding your mother's shares..."Before she could finish reading, voices drifted up from the garden below her hospital window. She recognized Mrs. White's distinctive tone."Christopher, darling, think about it logically." Mrs. White's voice carried clearly through the ev
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"Get some sleep. We'll talk tomorrow." Richard said, with a caring voice.At the mansion, an elderly butler greeted them with barely contained excitement."Master Walker! We've prepared the rose suite for the new mistress. I've ordered her favorite champagne, and-""Maxwell." Richard's voice cut through the butler's enthusiasm. "Prepare the blue room instead. And set up the study next to mine."Maxwell's face fell. "But sir, the blue room? That's... that's a warrior's quarter. And Miss Knight's reputation suggests she prefers-""The blue room," Richard repeated firmly. "And get her some proper clothes. Nothing pink.""Yes, sir." Maxwell bowed, clearly confused. "Will you be... sharing a room?""Not tonight." Richard turned to leave. "I need to make a call."In his private office, Richard dialed a number."Jonathan? It's me.""Richard! Did you really get married tonight? The media is going crazy!""Yes." Richard watched Ashlyn through the window as she explored the garden. "I found her
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A Wedding Vow of Vengeance Chapter 128: Echoes of a Soul
The silence in the hospital room was deafening, broken only by the rhythmic beeping of the heart monitor. Victoria lay motionless, her face pale and serene, a stark contrast to the turmoil raging within Jenifer. The guilt, the grief, the crushing weight of responsibility threatened to suffocate her.“There has to be something we can do,” Jenifer whispered, her voice hoarse with desperation. She paced restlessly, her eyes darting around the room, searching for a glimmer of hope, a miracle.Alexander stood beside her, his hand resting gently on her shoulder, offering silent comfort. “The doctors have done everything they can, Jenifer,” he said, his voice filled with sadness. “There’s nothing more they can do.”“No!” Jenifer cried, shaking her head vehemently. “I can’t accept that. I won’t accept that. There has to be something. There just has to be.”Her gaze fell upon the ornate necklace she wore, the one that had triggered the initial body swap. The necklace, a relic from a forgotten
A Wedding Vow of Vengeance Chapter 127: Shattered Glass
The air crackled with anticipation. Every eye in the Re-Zero Gala was fixed on Jenifer, waiting for her confession, for the revelation that would shatter the carefully constructed image of Isabella Romano. James, a smug satisfaction plastered across his face, watched from the sidelines, confident in his victory.Alexander squeezed Jenifer’s hand, a silent promise of unwavering support. He knew this was it, the moment of truth. He braced himself for the storm that was about to break.Jenifer stepped forward, her voice trembling slightly as she addressed the crowd. “I… I have something to tell you,” she began, her eyes scanning the faces in the audience. “Something that will change everything you think you know about me.”Suddenly, a commotion erupted near the entrance. Security guards scrambled, their faces etched with alarm. A figure burst through the crowd, pushing past the bewildered guests. It was Victoria Beckett, her face pale, her eyes wide with terror.“Alexander! Jenifer! Get
A Wedding Vow of Vengeance The Devil's Bargain
The revelation of Jenifer’s secret hung over them like a suffocating cloud. The initial shock had given way to a grim acceptance, but the fear of exposure, the potential fallout, remained a constant, gnawing presence. Alexander, true to his word, stood firmly by her side, offering unwavering support and love. But the weight of the world, it seemed, was about to come crashing down.The annual Re-Zero Gala, a glittering event celebrating sustainable technology and philanthropic endeavors, was fast approaching. It was a crucial event for the Romano Conglomerate, a chance to showcase their commitment to innovation and social responsibility. But this year, it felt like a trap, a stage set for a final, devastating act.The phone rang, shattering the uneasy silence that had settled over their penthouse. Jenifer answered, her hand trembling.“Isabella,” a voice rasped on the other end. It was James, his voice laced with a chilling calmness. “I trust you’re enjoying the calm before the storm.”
A Wedding Vow of Vengeance Chapter 125: Checkmate
The cryptic phone call hung in the air, a chilling premonition of the storm to come. Jenifer knew Marcus Lee was closing in, and the threat to expose her secret – the truth about the body swap – felt like a loaded gun pointed directly at her heart.The days that followed were filled with a gnawing anxiety. She found herself constantly looking over her shoulder, scrutinizing every interaction, every phone call, every email. The trust she had carefully cultivated felt fragile, threatened by the impending exposure.One evening, while working late in her office, Jenifer received an unexpected visitor: James Beckett. He stood in the doorway, his face a mask of barely controlled rage.“James,” Jenifer said, her voice tight. “What are you doing here?”“I know,” he said, his voice low and menacing. “I know everything.”Jenifer’s heart skipped a beat. “What are you talking about?” she asked, feigning ignorance.“Don’t play coy with me, Isabella,” James snarled. “Or should I say… Jenifer Carlso
A Wedding Vow of Vengeance Chapter 124: Scorched Earth
The prison walls might have confined Marcus Lee’s physical form, but they couldn’t contain his vengeful spirit. Even from behind bars, he orchestrated a campaign of economic sabotage, a scorched-earth policy aimed at crippling both the Beckett and Romano empires.The first strike hit Beckett Enterprises. A series of damaging leaks, revealing confidential product designs and strategic plans, surfaced online. The company’s stock plummeted, and competitors pounced, eager to exploit the vulnerability.“What the hell is going on?” Emily Beckett, now at the helm of her family’s company, shouted into the phone. Her voice was tight with panic. “Our stock is in freefall! We’re hemorrhaging money!”Jenifer, on the other end of the line, tried to remain calm. “We’re looking into it, Emily. It looks like a coordinated attack. Someone leaked sensitive information.”“Coordinated? Who would do this?” Emily demanded. “We’ve got enemies, sure, but nothing like this. This is… calculated. Surgical.”“We
A Wedding Vow of Vengeance Chapter 123: Shadows in the Ledger
The Romano Tower hummed with activity, but beneath the polished veneer, a silent war was brewing. James Beckett, fueled by ambition and resentment, had launched his attack.Jenifer, still struggling to navigate the complexities of corporate life, found herself increasingly drawn into the conflict. The board meetings were no longer just confusing; they were tense, filled with veiled threats and subtle power plays."Something's not right," she said to Alexander one evening, pacing in front of the panoramic windows. The city lights seemed to mock her unease.Alexander, engrossed in a stack of documents, barely looked up. "What do you mean?""The numbers," Jenifer said, gesturing vaguely. "They don't add up. There are discrepancies, inconsistencies. It's like someone's deliberately trying to sabotage the company."Alexander finally looked up, his eyes narrowed. "Sabotage? By whom?""I don't know," Jenifer admitted. "But I have a feeling it's connected to your father's death. Someone wants
A Wedding Vow of Vengeance Chapter 122: Echoes in the Grand
The board meeting had been a blur of jargon and power plays, leaving Jenifer feeling more lost than ever. Back in the penthouse, the city lights twinkled, mocking her confusion. She couldn’t shake the feeling that something was deeply wrong with Charles Romano’s death. The official story – a sudden heart attack – felt too neat, too convenient.“You’re quiet,” Alexander said, entering the living room. He carried a glass of amber liquid, the same one he always seemed to have in his hand after a long day.“Just… processing,” Jenifer replied, staring out the window. “That board meeting was like another language.”“You’ll learn,” Alexander said, taking a sip of his drink. “Or you can just look pretty and nod. Works either way.”Jenifer shot him a look. “I’d rather learn. But I’m also trying to figure out what happened to your father.”Alexander’s expression darkened. “The police are handling it.”“Are they?” Jenifer turned to face him. “Or are they just accepting the easy answer? A sudden
A Wedding Vow of Vengeance Chapter 121: Gilding the Cage
The penthouse suite at the Romano Tower was less a home and more a gilded cage. Floor-to-ceiling windows offered a breathtaking panorama of New York City, but Jenifer, trapped within Isabella’s body, felt more like a display piece than a resident.She stood awkwardly amidst the minimalist décor, a stark contrast to the cozy, cluttered apartment she'd once shared with Kain. The silence was deafening, broken only by the distant hum of the city below.Alexander entered, loosening his tie. “You seem… lost.”Jenifer bristled. “Lost? I’m standing in the middle of a room the size of my old apartment. How could I be lost?”He raised an eyebrow, a hint of amusement flickering in his eyes. “A figure of speech, Isabella. Are you settling in?”“Settling in? I have a walk-in closet bigger than my first job. What do you think?” She crossed her arms, the silk of her borrowed dress feeling foreign against her skin.“I take it that’s a no.” Alexander walked towards the bar, pouring himself a drink. "Y
A Wedding Vow of Vengeance Chapter 120: The Ghost of the Past
THIRD PERSON'S P.O.V.The limousine rolled through the streets of North Central New York, one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Philadelphia. Sterling and James are on their way to the "la fonte" hotel. This was the location where Sterling and James were told to meet Ferdinand the assassin. Sterling had contacted Ross Robert, one of the best contractors in the underworld, to help him get in contact with Ferdinand.The plan was simple; they would hire Ferdinand Giucerro, aka kill shot, to carry out the assassination of Vincenzo at the most public event the Romano family holds, the October 10th ball. Sterling aims to end Vincenzo publicly, therefore eliminating any possible trace of his death to either him or James. Since they will both be present at the ball as well.Sterling settled back into the plush leather seat of the limousine, his expression pensive as James shifted beside him. "So, partner," James began, his brow furrowed in thought, "you mentioned this 'Kill Shot' guy – t
