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Chapter 6

Author: Mr. Egg Tart
After the press conference, Pedro dropped a string of cozy pics with Wendy on his socials.

They were wrapped up in each other, spotlight glowing, fingers laced.

Caption: [With you, the rest of my life is enough.]

First time in five years he'd posted from his real account.

Everyone thought he was head over heels, totally in love.

But he knew the truth.

He still only followed one account—Ruth's.

This post wasn't for fans. It was bait.

He figured she'd see it. Get jealous. Snap. Show up.

And when she did? He'd tear down her whole act, live. Let the world watch her fall.

Only then would his mom finally rest. Only then would his wrecked heart get its revenge.

But days ticked by.

Nothing.

Every hour, he checked the visitor log.

That one follower? Still a ghost.

***

As the wedding neared, the internet drowned in hype over the so-called event of the century.

The dress arrived at the villa. Wendy couldn't stop trying on the jewelry, over and over.

Pics leaked. Went viral.

The
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