Chapter 208: Implications and Departures."You know..." sighed Brian as he saw Emma, who stared at them with disdain." When you don't talk about the devil, he shows up anyway, doesn't he?" he asked seriously.The twins, in turn, got up and went downstairs together, barely noticing that the Leblanc brothers followed them while smiling and chatting."What are they talking about?" whispered Brian. Then, they subtly approached when the twins sat at a table in the cafeteria and stealthily listened."You shouldn't think about it, it was right to throw those coats away at that moment. Besides... Think about it, do men like them have anything good to offer? You saw, they attract the attention of all women all the time." she commented with disgust."But isn't that a good thing?" asked Brian, whispering, astonished."True, you know, men like that are after every woman they can find. There's no value in that, and I say this because they kept staring at us the whole time. We're nothing but toys,
Chapter 209: The Last Farewell Today at the mansion, everyone was excited, people came and went, both the Campbell and Leblanc families, employees went up and down bringing and taking things. The twins and Gaby were in Elizabeth's room, styling her hair and adorning it with pearl ornaments. It would be the most luxurious party ever seen. Richard and Elizabeth were marrying again, this time officially and grandly, so that everyone could witness this union and celebrate.After so many events, walking down the aisle to meet the man she loved was priceless. As her father led her slowly as if wanting to savor her arrival at the groom."Father?" whispered Elizabeth upon hearing her father's slight sniffle and realizing he was almost crying." Isn't this the second time I'm getting married?"That wasn't a wedding, it was a mistake of your father, right? But now I'm seeing my daughter really getting married, to someone she loves, I'm just a grandfather now." declared Zeus, holding back tears.
Chapter 1 Agreements and Lies.Mr. Leblanc is on the phone, anxious in a heated conversation with a Campbell, one of the most influential men in the state. He could have been one of the most influential men himself if it weren't for the Leblanc family, the family to which Elizabeth belongs—the only family considered the most powerful and influential in the city."I just ask for a little more patience," pleaded Zeus Leblanc, concerned."You said we should marry when she turned eighteen, but four years have passed since then. How can you expect me to wait so long? You're not keeping the agreement you promised me. Is this something the Leblanc family does?""Mr. Campbell, I know we've made you wait longer than usual, but... our daughter has been struggling a lot with the idea of marriage. I want her to accept it willingly. Elizabeth has become a remarkable woman whom you won't regret marrying."Campbell sighed heavily, showing dissatisfaction."I'm a mature man..." He smiled casually. "I
Chapter 2 Betrayal and HumiliationElizabeth travels in one of her father's cars with one of the drivers while sitting in the back seat, sending several messages to Taylor."Where are you? Why aren't you responding to any of my messages? I'm heading to the college to meet you," she warned impatiently.But Taylor wasn't at the college, and a woman picked up his phone, reading the message and stifling a laugh before tossing the phone to the other side of the bed."Who was it?" Taylor asked disinterestedly, lying relaxed on the bed."Your screwed-up girlfriend," she mocked. "I don't know how you manage a relationship with her. She has nothing to offer. You haven't even been intimate.""Yeah..." He lamented sarcastically."When will you break up?" she asked, sitting at the edge of the bed, showing disinterest."Soon. I don't want any connection with her since I fell in love with you. After all, she's nobody compared to you.""But... even if she doesn't give you anything, you've spent so m
Chapter 3:"A Stranger Known""Hey!" Taylor shouted in a way that startled her, but there was a hint of regret in his eyes."She tried to hurt me!" Emma accused while portraying herself as a victim. He moved toward Emma and saw the nail mark on Elizabeth's face."How dare you!?" He returned to face her angrily."She's the mistress, not me! How can you still defend her? Everything you said... all our vows..." she asked tearfully, still seated on the floor.Taylor smiled somewhat bitterly as he looked at the ceiling with skepticism. Then, he directed a disgusted look toward Elizabeth."You... I just wanted to use you, I wanted you to surrender to me, and then I'd leave you."Elizabeth was speechless, petrified as she stared at him."Four years? Just for that?""No!" He chuckled discreetly. "Also out of pity, and... besides, you were pretty. Guys still desired you even in those rags..." He lowered his gaze, assessing her clothes, realizing they were different. "Even looking disgusting an
Chapter 4. Absurd Proposal"Hey, back off!" He shouted, stepping out of the car a few meters ahead of Elizabeth."What?" She murmured, confused, looking in the same direction as the man. She spotted the thief who got startled and ran off because of Richard."You should be more careful, what are you doing by the roadside?" He asked, walking towards her.Elizabeth stood up but fell to the ground while trying to step back, landing on the grass."What do you want?" She asked, startled, her vision still blurry as she wiped away tears."You're so careless." He grumbled, holding her wrist to help her up." What are you doing in a place like this?"Who are you?" She growled, moving away, alarmed."Damn it..." He muttered inaudibly, backing away from her." You study at Elêusis campus, right?He swallowed, trying to disguise his posture, but she eyed him suspiciously, never having seen that man before."Who are you?"I'm one of the contributors to that place.She furrowed her brow, puzzled, as s
Chapter 5. Agreement between their parents. Elizabeth stayed silent for a few minutes, observing while Richard uncomfortably cleared his throat, maintaining a distant look and an upright posture as he stared out the car window. "Come on! Everyone has their own problems!" She shouted furiously, trying to open the door. "The car is locked." He informed calmly. "Let me out, I will never marry you! I hate these rich people who think they can have everything and treat us however they want just because they have a lot of money. "I didn't say anything offensive to you; I just gave you the chance of a lifetime. You could live well for the rest of your life; any poor girl like you would accept it. "Oh, please! As if this day hadn't been bad enough already. "Accept the agreement and have the life every girl dreams of. "Do you think things work like that? Does everyone think that way?" She asked, trembling lips and a sad look." I don't want to be forced to marry anyone. What's wrong with
chapter 6: Destined It was nighttime, and Elizabeth's father was in his office with his wife, who was pacing back and forth anxiously. "Do you think she saw it?" She asked anxiously. "I showed her, the investigator said she entered while they were still there. "And the elder Campbell? Is he still available for the marriage? "Despite Richard being a sought-after man, and he rarely shows up for this, he wouldn't find a wife so quickly. He's so calculating and meticulous; he wouldn't choose just any woman, even to throw us off and make me keep my word. "You don't know if he really hasn't found someone; if I were you, I wouldn't count on that man's coldness. He might just want to use any woman when it comes to such an important matter. "Not that man, he's not that type. "Well... what's the deadline, at least? "Actually, I hope Elizabeth decides tomorrow. I want her to be able to marry before her brothers go to the United States; they won't think about going until they're sure thei