My Sister Stole My Wedding With Three Blind Boxes

I stood there completely stunned, staring at Adrian and my parents in disbelief.

They all seemed to be waiting for me to take off the bracelet.

Elena gave me a playful wink.

“Madison, you’re not seriously going to back out of the bet, are you?”

Mom spoke up beside her.

“Madison, Elena just wants to have some fun and wear it for a couple of days. Don’t be so stingy. A bet’s a bet. Don’t be a sore loser.”

I lowered my eyes and let out a bitter, humorless smile.

The bracelet was too small for Elena’s wrist, so I gripped it tightly and pulled it off, scraping my skin in the process.

A red mark immediately appeared across the back of my hand.

“Here. Take it.”

I handed the bracelet to Adrian.

He took it without hesitation, then gently covered Elena’s hand with a silk handkerchief before carefully sliding the bracelet onto her wrist.

“I thought Elena might be too young to pull off a piece like this, but it actually looks better on her than it did on Madison.”

My parents smiled delightedly as they took Elena’s hand and admired the bracelet.

“Elena, be careful with it. Don’t break it. Otherwise, you’ll have some explaining to do to your future brother-in-law.”

Adrian merely smiled.

“It’s just a bracelet. I can afford to replace three or five of them if they break.

“As long as Elena keeps that lively spirit of hers. Don’t become dull like your sister. You’re the sweetheart of this family.”

He affectionately pinched Elena’s cheek while my parents gently held her hands.

And I stood there like a complete outsider.

I turned and walked to the restroom, mechanically rubbing the red mark on the back of my hand.

Today was supposed to be my engagement party.

It was supposed to be the happiest day of my life.

Footsteps approached from behind.

Adrian came up behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist, pressing a gentle kiss to the side of my neck.

“Why are you still acting like a child and getting upset over something so small?

“It’s just a bracelet. Whether you have it or not, everyone at Whitmore Industries already knows you’re going to be my wife.”

He took my hand and gently blew on the swollen, reddened skin.

“Your wrist looks a little bare now. How about I take you shopping for a bracelet later?”

I turned around and pushed Adrian away, putting some distance between us.

“Adrian, are you really taking Elena on our honeymoon?”

“Of course.”

He answered without hesitation.

“Madison, you’ve always kept your word. Why are you suddenly trying to get out of the bet now?

“Elena is graduating soon anyway. I thought I’d move the trip up and take her before the wedding. It’ll be a graduation trip for her.”

I stared at Adrian, unable to believe what I was hearing.

He looked at me and smiled, gently cupping my cheeks and giving them a playful squeeze.

“She wants to try cliff jumping by the ocean. Before she graduates, I want to make sure she gets the chance.

“I remember you’re afraid of heights. You wouldn’t have much fun anyway. Besides, you can take care of the company’s little errands while I’m away, right, sweetheart?”