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Chapter 8
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A knock pulled me from my thoughts.“You forgot your clothes,” Sebastian’s voice came through the door.“I’m fine!” I called out, too fast. “I’ll—I’ll get them later.”I waited. I sighed when I heard nothing. But then—the door opened. My eyes widened at how he managed to open it when she locked it earlier.My heart dropped. “Wait—!” I gasped, instinctively reaching for the towel hanging on the rack.Sebastian didn’t look shocked or sorry. He stepped just inside, holding a folded set of clothes in one hand.“Next time,” he said coolly, “don’t go against my word”His gaze didn’t roam. He didn’t leer. But the way he stood—so composed, so unaffected—was somehow worse. I snatched the towel and wrapped it tightly around myself; my back pressed to the far wall.“I said I was fine,” I hissed.There was silence. I turned to go back to showering—until I heard the distinct click of the lock. The door creaked open. My heart slammed against my ribs. Sebastian stood in the doorway, his gaze sweepin
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The hotel lobby was grand—an opulent blend of marble floors and gold accents. Crystal chandeliers bathed everything in light, and staff stood in neat rows, bowing their heads the moment we passed. Sebastian moved with confidence.I followed half a step behind, my heels loud on the polished floor, my gown trailing behind. At the private elevator, a cluster of men awaited us. All of them wore identical black suits, earpieces curled discreetly along their necks. Their posture was military-level rigid.“This is Connor,” Sebastian said as we stepped inside the elevator. One of the men nodded, his expression unreadable.The man who moved forward was taller than the rest, his broad build shows under the pressed lines of his suit. His hair was dark brown, cropped short, his jaw square and perpetually set. His eyes—cold hazel eyes—swept over me in a measured glance.“My personal chief of security.”Connor gave me a curt look—not rude, but not warm either. Sebastian gestured to the others.“The
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The tinted windows dulled the afternoon sun into a muted gray color. Outside, the rest of the black vehicles followed closely behind.I folded my hands on my lap, trying to breathe evenly, trying to keep my mind from spiraling. Sebastian didn’t speak right away. He was typing something on his phone with the same calm I’d seen in news clips.Then, without looking at me, he spoke. “You will have a curfew until 11:00 pm only”I turned my head slightly but didn’t meet his eyes.“You’re not allowed to go anywhere without notifying me or my secretary. Security is non-negotiable. No exceptions. You will be expected to attend functions, charity events, and any occasion that involves my office or the Kingston name.”I said nothing and simply nodded once and turned to stare out the window. My reflection stared back at me—flushed cheeks, tired eyes, and a veil slightly crooked from the earlier stumble. I didn’t bother to fix it.“Don’t ruin the image,” he added. “You’re my wife now. You will act
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The last camera flash went off, and just like that, the wedding was over. A light touch brushed against my elbow, and I turned slightly to see one of the wedding coordinators—gesturing me quietly toward a side exit.“You need to go now, Mrs. Kingston”The words hit me like ice water. They sounded foreign. Like someone had spoken them to the wrong person. I have a name. A real one. But in this world, it didn’t seem to matter anymore. Lorelie Montgomery no longer existed. Here, I was just “the wife.” The new accessory to Sebastian Kingston’s perfect public image.I didn’t answer. I just nodded and let myself be guided toward the exit, my dress sweeping behind me like a shroud. As the heavy doors closed behind me, muffling the polite applause and string quartet still echoing inside, I felt it again. That ache in my chest.I didn’t even have the chance to bid goodbye to my parents or siblings. The moment I stepped outside, the golden hour sun hit my face, but it wasn’t the light that caug
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Out of the corner of my eye, I spotted them—my family, seated in the front row. My father with his perfectly practiced smile, my mother’s eyes gleaming with approval, and my siblings sitting like statues beside them.And on the other side, equally poised and picture-perfect, the Kingston family. Sylvia Kingston sat tall, her expression unreadable but pleasant—too pleasant.Beside her sat Nathaniel Kingston, Sebastian’s younger brother. Maybe twenty-five. Slightly more relaxed in posture, but no less refined. His features bore the same sharp edges—the same cold beauty—but where Sebastian’s eyes were ice, Nathaniel’s held a flicker of something else.They all looked so pleased. Like everything had finally fallen into place. While I… I couldn’t feel my own hands. Because this wasn’t a beginning. It was the sealing of a fate I never chose.Then suddenly, Sebastian moved. He leaned in slowly as if even his gestures had to be measured. I felt his breath brush against my ear—warm and terrify
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Still on the bathroom floor, I heard footsteps coming closer. The door creaked open, and I lifted my head only to see Venice and Von.My siblings.They stood in the doorway of the dressing room, both dressed in elegant formal wear. Venice’s gown shimmered like rose gold in the light, and Von wore a deep navy suit with the Montgomery crest pinned to his chest.I scrambled up, my legs shaking.“Please,” I whispered. “Please, don’t let this happen. Talk to Father. Talk to Mother. Help me…”Venice’s lips trembled for a moment. She stepped forward but didn’t reach for me.“I’m sorry, Lei” she said softly. “I can’t. You know how it is.”Her eyes dropped to the floor. And just like that, I understood. She wasn’t here to save me—only to watch me survive the way she had.“She’s married to a city councilor,” Von said flatly, stepping in behind her. “She didn’t choose him either.”Venice’s shoulders stiffened at the words. Von looked at me—expression unreadable, but not cruel. Just… tired.“I ma
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