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The Heiress' Return For Vengeance CH.37
ELISEThe wedding march starts, each note feeling like a stab, echoing through the hall.My dad's grip on my arm is tight, his threats from moments ago still ringing in my ears: "Mess up, Elise, and you'll regret it forever. Remember who controls the Blackwood fortune!"I lift my chin, trying not to crumble under all the judgment as the big oak doors creak open.Everyone turns to look at me, the disgraced bride in a dress stained with blood.The red spots have dried into rusty patches on the bodice, impossible to hide despite the stylists' frantic attempts.The makeup artists tried their best to cover my split lip and bruised cheek, but you can still see traces of Alexander’s anger if you look closely. The foundation cracks a bit when I try to smile.The cathedral feels like an endless path I have to walk down.Three hundred guests fill the pews, their judgment heavier than the high ceiling above.The aisle is lined with fancy flowers: white roses and lilies picked by Natasha, not me,
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ELISE"How generous," someone whispers, genuinely impressed."What a man," another guest murmurs admiringly. "Such strength.""That's true love," a woman declares, dabbing her eyes. "So forgiving. Most men would walk away."The crowd's mood shifts again. Admiration for Alexander flows freely, while judgment for me stays.He's the saintly groom while I'm the fallen woman getting a second chance. His violence is forgotten, my supposed infidelity isn't."She doesn't deserve him," a bridesmaid whispers, not quietly enough. "After everything he's done for her.""The Blackwoods should be grateful he's still going through with it," another guest mutters loudly. "Most men would walk away.""Money talks," someone responds bluntly. "This merger is worth billions. No one walks away from that over a cheating bride."Finally, the truth. This was never about love. It's about power, money, and keeping the family legacy intact. My life, my future… just part of a business deal.Natasha’s smile is brit
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ELISEThe crowd parts like the Red Sea for a woman decked out in head-to-toe designer gear, making an entrance.Her heels click hard against the marble floor as she struts over to stand beside me and her eyes zero in on my split lip.I catch that flash of satisfaction in her eyes before she turns to the room with all the demeanor of someone who's used to being the main event."Sorry about my stepdaughter's behavior," she says smoothly. "Elise has always been kind of troubled... Clearly I've been gone too long."Camilla Blackwood, my dad's second wife. The woman who swooped in suspiciously fast after my mom's "death." The hot trophy wife who spent more time on Instagram when she isn’t scheming to ruin my life. The woman whose fingerprints weirdly never showed up in the investigation of my mom's death.Now she’s back from her European "wellness retreat" just in time for the spectacle.Her timing seems suspiciously perfect, almost as if someone had made sure she received advance notice o
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ELISENatasha’s performance is flawless. She displays the right mix of shock, disappointment, and righteous anger. If I didn't know better, I might believe it myself. But I've watched her rehearse these emotions in countless social situations, deploying them strategically to get what she wants, whether it's a larger share of our father's attention or Alexander's body in her bed while I was too oblivious to notice. Today, what she wants is damage control, and she's willing to destroy me to achieve it.She turns to the gathered crowd, her expression masterfully changing to wounded indignation and rests her hand protectively on Alexander's arm. A gesture not lost on the photographers still capturing every moment, every touch, every tear. The narrative she's constructing with her body language is clear: the wronged man supported by loyal family in the face of ultimate betrayal."Alexander found out barely ten minutes ago. What man wouldn't lose his mind? She betrayed him hours before thei
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ELISECrimson droplets fall from my split lip on my pristine white fabric in slow motion. Each drop expands into a perfect red circle against the silk bodice, blooming like deadly flowers.The contrast is oddly beautiful… violence made visible, undeniable, impossible to hide behind closed doors and forced smiles.Time seems to slow as the first witnesses register the scene before them and their expressions transforming in stages: confusion, shock, horror, judgment.The society photographer who'd come to capture "candid pre-wedding moments" stands frozen with camera raised mid-shot. However, his professional instincts override his shock as he presses the shutter button repeatedly, capturing Alexander Westfield's true nature in high-definition clarity.Camera flashes soon erupt in staccato bursts, turning the private violence into public spectacle.They capture everything in merciless detail. Of Alexander's hand still hanging in air, my calm expression despite blood streaming down my ch
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ELISEHeavy footsteps thunder down the hallway outside the bridal suite nine minutes and thirty-seven seconds after sending the email.My heart rate stays steady while adrenaline floods my system. The timeline proceeds exactly as calculated.The stylists continue their work, oblivious to the approaching storm like prey animals unaware of the predator circling ever closer.One adjusts my veil with delicate touches while another touches up my lipstick with a precision born of years of practice.Then the makeup artist steps back to admire her handiwork, nodding with satisfaction at how perfectly she's concealed the evidence of Kieran’s brutal claim.If only she knew what was coming… that her careful artistry would soon be destroyed in spectacular fashion.The footsteps grow louder and more furious percussion that drowns out every other sound around me.A maid passing in the hallway makes a startled sound. Probably jumped out of Alexander's way as he barreled past without seeing her.He d
The Heiress' Return For Vengeance CH.31
ELISEIt’s finally the big day.I’ve flooded my system with strong painkillers just to make sure everything goes according to plan.I could barely open my eyes this morning, let alone move. Every muscle screams in protest, like I’ve been taken apart and stitched back together wrong.The throbbing between my legs has only worsened. It’s so swollen that walking feels like punishment. And my skin... I don’t even want to look at it.The stylists buzz around me with caffeinated energy, carefully sliding the backup wedding dress over my head.The silk feels cold on my skin, totally unforgiving. This isn't the dress I picked out last month, that one's hanging in the closet collecting dust, its gorgeous beadwork deemed "too slutty" by Alexander after our last fitting.Sunlight pours through the huge windows of the bridal suite, making everything glow with false perfection."Arms up, Miss Blackwood," the head stylist says cheerfully. "We need to make sure the bodice sits perfectly."I raise my
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ELISENatasha materializes through the crowd, her crimson gown drawing attention like a flame.She positions herself strategically within Alexander's sight line, making sure he notices her every movement."Alexander," she purrs, ignoring my presence entirely. "That display was absolutely breathtaking. Your father has outdone himself.""Dad knows important occasions deserve memorable celebrations," Alexander responds as his eyes linger on her longer than propriety allows.He leans toward her magnetic pull, his body betraying what his words conceal. The chemistry between them crackles with intensity, visible to anyone paying attention.Vivienne watches this exchange with sharp eyes. Nothing escapes her notice—not Alexander's lingering gaze, not Natasha's possessive stance, not the history evident in their familiar interaction. Yet she says nothing.Her silence speaks volumes. She's fine with this affair despite her obsession with appearances. Of course Natasha is just the mistress. I'm
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ELISEThe grand ballroom transforms into a theater of wealth and power. All eyes turn toward the centerpiece of the evening: a towering seven-tier cake that stands like a monument to excess. Delicate sugar flowers cascade down its pristine white surface, interspersed with edible gold leaf that catches the light with each rotation of the display platform. Some poor pastry chef probably hasn't slept in weeks creating this monstrosity.I’m pulled away from my father less than two minutes after he unknowingly shielded me from Natasha’s scrutiny.Alexander looks impatient as he guides me through the crowd with a firm hand at my lower back.His touch feels possessive rather than supportive, subtly reminding me of my role in this elaborate production.The pain medication begins to fade, allowing sharper sensations to break through. Each step toward the cake needs more concentration than the last."Smile," Alexander murmurs through barely moving lips. "Everyone important is watching."The cro
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