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Beyond The Veil

Beyond The Veil

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last updateLast Updated : 2025-03-16
By:  Gail MichaelsonOngoing
Language: English
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Drama

Third-Person POV

CEO

Dominant

Goodgirl

Love after Marriage

Misunderstanding

Substitute Bride

"Why aren't you dressed yet?" "W-what?" She stuttered. "You didn't say anything about joining you." He gave her a once over before clenching his jaw. "Now I have. Get dressed we leave in thirty minutes. I'll be waiting downstairs." **** Kallista Hughes Jones is a 25-year-old chef whose world is shattered when she loses her job and house and moves back into her family’s home. Life becomes even more chaotic when her half-sister, Penelope, disappears on the morning of her wedding to billionaire CEO Jaxon Hawthorne, leaving behind only a cryptic note. In a shocking twist, Kallista finds herself standing in for her sister, marrying the enigmatic Jaxon-the very man she spilled coffee on the day she lost her job- in a whirlwind of confusion and obligation. **** Jaxon Hawthorne, a 35-year-old billionaire known for his aversion to touch and disdain for emotional connections and relationships. Jaxon views marriage as a mere formality to placate his demanding parents. He has no love for Penelope, but when she vanishes, he goes ahead to marry Kallista to dispel rumors and appease his parents. What begins as a tense and transactional arrangement soon changes into something more as Kallista slowly cracks the walls around Jaxon’s heart. As Kallista and Jaxon grow closer, their newfound happiness is threatened by cryptic warnings, mysterious messages, seeds of doubt, and violent attacks that nearly claim Kallista’s life. An almost forgotten person from Jaxon’s past emerges, leading to a deadly game where betrayals are exposed, lives are lost, and their love is tested in unimaginable ways. In a story of love, redemption, and sacrifice, Kallista and Jaxon must overcome the darkest chapters of their lives to find their happily ever after. But at what cost?

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16 Chapters
Chapter 1—Sister-zilla
Chapter 1 — Sister-zilla“What does she mean by she cannot do this anymore?” Benedict Jones growled, sweat on his brow as he faced his wife Dorothea Hudges Jones who looked even more nervous than him.“I don't know! How was I to know she would run away on the day of her wedding?” She exclaimed.A guard rushed in dressed in a secret service type of way and gave a slight nod to Benedict.“Mr Jones, we found footage from the cameras in the garage. Ms Jones left in her vehicle and on her own accord. Seems she was prepared to.”Dorothea blanched, gripping her fancy dress a little tighter as she asked, “What do you mean?”“Miss Jones escaped the premises with two duffel bags in tow, ma'am.”Benedict found a chair and sat on it leaning back and clutching his chest. “Penny. Penny. How could you do this to me?” He muttered. Dorothea rushed to his side patting his back gently before nodding at the guard.Silence reigned in the room for a few minutes after the door shut behind him. Dorothea watc
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Chapter 2—Splash Jerkface
Chapter 2 — Splash JerkfaceTwo Weeks Ago…Kallista Hughes stood in the bustling kitchen of Brio’s Kitchen, gripping the edge of the stainless-steel counter so hard her knuckles whitened. The sharp clatter of pans, the hiss of sautéing vegetables, and the murmurs of the kitchen staff filled the air, but none of it registered. All she could hear was Chef Alden’s voice, cold and hard cutting through the noise like a shard of ice.“You served that to her, Kallista?” Chef Alden’s tone was restrained but it carried the same nastiness it always did when he was upset. His neatly pressed chef’s coat and steely gray eyes gave him the appearance of a general about to dismiss a soldier he didn't like.“I—I didn’t mean—” Kallista stammered, her hands trembling.“She’s a food critic, for God’s sake!” Alden barked, throwing his clipboard onto the counter. “And you managed to ruin every single dish in her order. Do you know what that means for this restaurant? For my reputation?”Kallista opened her
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Chapter 3—Back To Her Past
Chapter 3— Back To Her Past Just like Kallista hated her life now. The acrid stench of smoke clung to Kallista’s clothes as she stood in front of the Jones’ family home. It hadn’t changed much in the years since she’d last been here. The blue shutters still framed the windows perfectly, the flower boxes still had the vibrant red and white flowers, and the house itself still seemed to radiate the warmth she had once craved but never felt.She stared at the door for a moment, her throat tightening. She hadn’t lived at her mother’s house in years—not since she turned eighteen. But with her life in shambles and nowhere else to go, what choice did she have?Her fingers trembled as she knocked. No turning back now.The door opened faster than expected, and there stood Dorothea Hudges Jones, her mother. Her dark hair was swept into a low bun, and her apron was dusted with flour. The perfect mother. The perfect housewife. At first glance, Kallista almost felt like a child again, coming home
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Chapter 4— You, Me.
Chapter 4— You, Me.Dinner was a strained affair. The table was set with the good china, the chanderlier glowing softly as her mother served the roast. Benedict sat at the head, already halfway through his second drink, while Kallista picked at her food in silence.“Have you thought about what you’re going to do next?” Benedict asked, breaking the silence. His tone was neutral, but Kallista knew better than to take it at face value.“I’m figuring it out,” she replied curtly, her fork clinking against the plate as she set it down.“You can’t keep drifting, Kallista,” he pressed, swirling his drink. “It’s time to grow up.”Kallista’s jaw tightened, but she said nothing. Her mother shot Benedict a look, her voice softening as she tried to smooth things over. “We’re all just worried about you, Kallie. You’re smart—you’ll get a place soon.”“Don’t,” Kallista said flatly. “Just don’t.”“Penelope and Jaxon should be here soon,” Her mother said again into the tense air, her voice had a forced
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Chapter 5— Family, Oh Family
Chapter 5— Family, Oh Family.Dinner was already far gone when Kallista descended the staircase again. The hum of conversation and clinking cutlery reached her ears, making her stomach churn with reluctance. She’d spent the last hour trying to will herself to face the people in the dining room—and the man who had put her on her ass, literally.As she stepped into the room, her mother’s gaze immediately landed on her. Dorothea’s smile was full of warning, almost like she wanted to telepathically send Kallista a message as if she knew she was going to bring trouble. Penelope, on the other hand, was all sunshine and cheer, her perfect teeth flashing as she gestured for her to sit in the empty chair across from Jaxon.“Finally,” Penelope said brightly, raising her glass of wine. “We were starting to think you were going to hide upstairs all night.”Kallista forced a tight smile as she slid into the chair. Her eyes flickered to Jaxon, who was seated beside the head of the table, on Benedic
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Chapter 6— Wedding bells, Wedding bells
Chapter 6— Wedding bells, Wedding bells.Back to the present...The murmurs began as whispers—soon the murmurs were as loud as vapour feeling the stillness of the grand auditorium. Jaxon Hawthorne, stood alone at the altar, clenching his jaw as the noise swelled, drowning out the organ's soft hum. He loathed weddings, especially this one.From his position, he could see the restless guests shifting in their seats. There were not many family members seated. Even the ones seated were waiting for something—some scandal— to chew them off. It infuriated him that they were here at all, smug and entertained by the delay. Friends? He had none of those. The people seated were mostly business associates his father had gone the extra length to invite. All of them vultures circling a spectacle. They all had one thing to say at that moment and he knew what it was, unfortunately.The bride was late.Seated at the front pew beside Benedict and Dorothea Jones’ empty seats, his parents remained compo
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Chapter 7— To A Cold Husband
Chapter 7 — To A Cold HusbandKallista swallowed hard as Jaxon’s eyes narrowed in on her.“You,” he growled.The venom in his voice made her stomach churn. She nearly stepped off the altar from the sheer force of it, but the grip her shoes had on the carpet that covered the altar kept her rooted. For the first time in what felt like hours, she remembered to breathe, though it came out in shaky waves.The guests were still clapping, oblivious to the storm brewing between the them. Kallista’s cheeks flushed as she became painfully aware of Jaxon’s hand gripping hers, his fingers digging into her flesh.“You—” He cut himself off, straightening as if reining in whatever anger threatened to spill over. His jaw ticked, and the look in his eyes promised that this wasn’t over.She tried to speak, her lips trembling as the words refused to form, but the officiant stepped in before she could manage even a whisper.“Now, as tradition calls for, the groom may kiss the bride.”Kallista froze.Her h
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Chapter 8— Bride Alone
Chapter 8- Bride AloneKallista remained rooted to the spot, the cold wind biting at her exposed arms. The muffled sounds of laughter and conversations spilled out from the wedding hall behind her, a cruel reminder of the spectacle she'd just endured. Her family had played their cards, and now the consequences of their gamble were crashing down on her."Kallista!" Her mother's voice snapped her out of her haze. She turned to see her mother rushing toward her, her face tight with worry. "Why are you just standing here? Get in the car before someone sees you like this!""Like what?" Kallista's voice was sharper than she intended, her emotions were burnt to the very end of the line and unraveling. "Like the stand-in bride who's just been ditched by her brand-new husband? That about sums it up, doesn't it?"Dorothea grabbed her arm, her grip firm. "Lower your voice," she hissed, glancing around. "Do you want to embarrass us all even further?"Kallista wrenched her arm free. "Embarrass you
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Chapter 9— From A Groom's Point Of View
Chapter 9— From A Groom's Point Of View Jaxon sat in the back seat of the sleek black car, his hands resting on his knees as the driver sped through the city streets. His jaw was clenched so tightly it ached, but the burn of anger in his chest drowned out any discomfort.They really thought they could fool him.His mind replayed the scene at the altar—the way Kallista’s face had gone pale when their eyes met, the flicker of sadness in her wide eyes. She had known exactly what was going on and she played along. Her silence only added fuel to the fire already blazing inside him.Penelope’s family had been bold, he’d give them that. Their desperation to save face was almost impressive. Almost. But they’d miscalculated.He should’ve walked away right then and there. Called off the farce, humiliated them all in front of their glittering audience. But something about Kallista’s expression had stopped him—her trembling lips, the faint glimmer of defiance in her eyes even as she stood frozen
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Chapter 10—The Hawthornes
Chapter 10 — The Hawthornes Her mind was still frazzled from the conversation with her parents as she watched their limo leave the chapel grounds when she felt a hand wrap around her arm. She turned sharply and was met face to face with the woman she had seen inside at the front pews where Jaxon’s family was seated.  A woman she realized was Naomi Hawthorne. World-renowned philanthropist, former Miss World, Miss USA, and famous pageant who once walked a runway with even more famous runway models just to raise money for a charity course.  They made a whooping sum of 30 billion dollars and guess the model most voted for. Yes, Penelope’s yapping the few days to the wedding had paid off. Wife of billionaire business mogul, Cillian Van Hawthorne and mother of her now cold husband.  It felt very weird, she now had a husband. One who hated her guts but a husband regardles
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