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Chapter 43: "What do you mean, not the first time?"
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The officiant's voice seemed to come from somewhere far away, his words floating through the charged space between Aria and Ethan like smoke. She caught fragments—"dearly beloved," "gathered here today," "holy matrimony"—but her attention was entirely consumed by the man standing inches from her, his hands still wrapped around hers with surprising gentleness.Up close, she could see details that had been lost in the distance of their approach. The way his jaw ticked almost imperceptibly, betraying nerves he was trying to hide. The faint shadow of stubble along his chin despite what must have been a fresh shave that morning. The way his eyes kept dropping to her lips before snapping back to meet her gaze, as if he couldn't help himself.The memory of their kiss crashed over her again, uninvited and overwhelming. The taste of him, the strength of his hands framing her face, the way the world had narrowed to just that moment of connection. Standing here now, with his fingers interlace
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The ballroom doors towered before them like gates to another realm, their polished brass handles gleaming under the crystal chandeliers that lined the hotel corridor. Aria could hear the murmur of voices from beyond the thick wood—hundreds of conversations blending into a low hum that made her skin prickle with awareness. All those people, waiting for her, expecting her to play the role of the blushing bride walking toward her happily ever after.Her father's arm felt solid beneath her gloved hand, an anchor in the storm of her own making. Daniel Lin stood beside her with the bearing of a man who'd commanded boardrooms for decades, but she could feel the slight tremor in his muscles that betrayed his own emotional state. His little girl was about to become someone else's wife, and no amount of business acumen could prepare a father for that moment."Take your time, princess," he murmured, his voice pitched low so only she could hear. "There's no rush."But there was a rush. There w
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Aria's leg bounced beneath the layers of silk and tulle, the movement so rapid it made her entire body vibrate like a tuning fork. She pressed her palm against her thigh, trying to still the tremor, but her muscles seemed to have developed a mind of their own. The nervous energy coursed through her system like electricity, making her feel simultaneously wired and exhausted."Get it together," she whispered to her reflection in the ornate hotel room mirror. "You're overreacting."But the words felt hollow, unconvincing even to her own ears. Her reflection stared back with wide eyes that couldn't quite hide the panic lurking beneath the surface. The makeup artist had done incredible work—her skin looked porcelain smooth, her eyes dramatic and sultry, her lips the perfect shade of rose that complemented the dress. She looked every inch the radiant bride-to-be.She looked like a woman in love on her wedding day.The irony made her stomach twist into knots."You're a fucking CEO of a maj
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The amber liquid burned its way down Ethan's throat, leaving a trail of fire that matched the churning in his stomach. He stared at his reflection in the mirror behind the bar, noting how the dim lighting made the shadows under his eyes look like bruises. The man staring back at him looked hollow, defeated—not exactly the image of a groom on the eve of his wedding.The bar was the kind of place that didn't ask questions. Dark wood, darker lighting, and the sort of clientele that minded their own business. Ice clinked against glass as Ethan lifted his whiskey for another sip, the sound sharp in the relative quiet of the evening crowd.He couldn't believe this was what he was doing. Tomorrow was his wedding—his own damn wedding—and here he sat, drowning his sorrows like some cliché from a bad movie. The irony wasn't lost on him that most grooms spent their last night of freedom celebrating, while he felt like he was attending his own wake.His mind drifted, unwillingly, inevitably, b
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The glow from Aria's laptop screen cast harsh shadows across her face as she scrolled through what felt like the hundredth article about her upcoming wedding. The headlines were all variations of the same theme: "Business Heiress to Wed Tomorrow," "The Wedding of the Century," "Love Conquers All for Lin-Luo Power Couple."She took another sip of her lukewarm coffee and clicked on a gossip blog that had somehow obtained exclusive photos from their dinner date. The images made her stomach twist—there was something intimate about seeing herself through a stranger's lens, captured in moments she'd thought were private.The comments section was a digital battlefield of opinions from people who'd never met her but felt entitled to judge every aspect of her life.*@LindsayLoves2019: OMG they're SO perfect together! The way he looks at her in that restaurant pic... I'm literally crying 😭💕**@TruthTellerXX: Another fake marriage for publicity. Rich people don't marry for love, wake up peop
Rebirth: From Devoted Wife to Ice Queen CEO Chapter 43: "What do you mean, not the first time?"
The restaurant's door chimed with a familiar melody, and Aria looked up to see Mia weaving through the tables with the grace of someone who owned every room she entered. Her friend's auburn hair caught the afternoon light streaming through the windows, and her emerald green dress hugged her curves in a way that made several male diners pause mid-conversation.Mia slid into the booth across from Aria, her designer handbag landing on the seat beside her with a soft thud. Her eyes were bright with barely contained excitement, like a child who'd been promised candy and was finally getting it."Sorry I'm late," Mia said, though her tone suggested she wasn't sorry at all. "Traffic was murder, and I had to stop by the boutique to check on my alterations." She signaled the waiter with a subtle gesture. "Champagne, please. We're celebrating.""Celebrating what exactly?" Aria asked, though the warmth creeping up her neck suggested she already knew the answer."Oh, don't play coy with me." Mia'
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