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Planting the Seed

작가: Evelyn Joness
last update 최신 업데이트: 2026-01-25 22:02:43

Vivian Ashcroft sat in her new office a smaller, darker space than the one she’d had at Blackwood Industries.

The Ariadne Group had taken the top floors. This was the leftovers. But she wasn't defeated. She was just switching tactics. From defending a fortress to leading a guerrilla war.

She had the investigator's report. She had the grainy photo of Nicholas Hale meeting the mystery woman. She knew what "N.H." meant.

But proof wasn't enough. She needed to weaponize it. She needed to turn his
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  • The Return Of The Betrayed Bride    Ten Percent Inheritance

    BLACKWOOD ESTATE - THAT EVENINGKatherina sat with Vivian and Alexander in the private study, her hands shaking slightly.“It’s done,” she said quietly. “I told Nicholas everything. He knows I was working with you.”“Good,” Alexander said. “Now he can’t use you as leverage. You’re protected.”“But what about the baby? He’s the father. He has rights—”“Let him try to claim them from prison,” Vivian said coldly. “Once Amelia’s charges hit, Nicholas will be too busy defending himself to worry about custody battles.”Katherina put her hand on her stomach, feeling the baby move. She thought about her twin daughters at home with Daniel. Daniel’s daughters. The same Daniel who now had a son with Ariana, the heir to the Blackwood fortune.“My twins only get ten percent of the Blackwood trust,” she said quietly. “Because they’re girls. Because they’re not the heir. And now Daniel has his precious son.”“That’s the Blackwood family rules,” Alexander said dismissively. “Not my concern.”“It shou

  • The Return Of The Betrayed Bride    The Monster in Black

    NEW YORK - ARIADNE HEADQUARTERSThe gossip sites exploded that morning with a new scandal.BREAKING: Nicholas Hale Affair Exposed - Slept His Way to Ariadne MergerThe article included photos. Text messages. Hotel receipts. All showing that Nicholas had been having an affair with Katherina Rodriguez ex-wife of Damien Blackwood and mother of Daniel Blackwood’s twin daughters while negotiating the Ariadne-Blackwood merger.“Sources say Hale used the relationship to gain insider information about Blackwood Industries through Rodriguez’s intimate family connections, giving Ariadne an unfair advantage in negotiations,” the article claimed.Within an hour, Nicholas was called into an emergency board meeting.“This is a disaster,” the CEO said, throwing the printed article on the table. “You slept with a Blackwood family member? During merger negotiations? What were you thinking?”“It wasn’t like that—”“It doesn’t matter what it was like! It looks like corporate espionage. It looks like you

  • The Return Of The Betrayed Bride    Live and Lying

    MADRID, SPAIN - SPANISH TELEVISION STUDIOGabriella sat across from Spain’s most popular talk show host, Carmen Reyes, looking pale and vulnerable in a soft blue dress that emphasized her growing belly. Tissues were clutched in her hand, makeup carefully done to look like she’d been crying.The studio audience was packed. The cameras were rolling live.“Thank you for being here, Gabriella,” Carmen said gently. “I know this must be very difficult for you.”“It is,” Gabriella whispered, her voice shaking perfectly. “But I need to tell my side of the story. I need people to understand what I’m going through.”“Tell us what happened. In your own words.”Gabriella took a deep breath, looking directly into the camera. “Alejandro Favino is the father of my child. We had a relationship. It was complicated because he was married, but it was real. And when I found out I was pregnant, I told him immediately.”“And how did he react?”“At first, he seemed shocked. But then—” Her voice broke. “The

  • The Return Of The Betrayed Bride    The Legitimate Son

    “Yes.”“You wanted revenge,” Sofia continued smoothly. “You wanted him to suffer for choosing Amelia. This is what real revenge looks like. It’s not tears. It’s not shouting. It’s strategy.”Gabriella swallowed. “And it will work?”“Oh, it will work,” Sofia said calmly. “But once we start, there’s no going back to being the victim. You’ll be the villain in his story.”Gabriella stared at Alejandro’s frozen face one last time.“Fine,” she whispered. “Do whatever you need to do.”Sofia’s smile widened.“That’s my girl.”NEW YORK - AMELIA’S PENTHOUSE - THAT EVENINGAmelia was in the kitchen making tea when she heard a groan from the living room.“Ariana?” She rushed in to find her best friend doubled over on the couch, holding her very pregnant belly.“I think—” Ariana gasped. “I think the baby’s coming.”“What? Now? You’re only eight months!”“Tell that to the baby!” Ariana groaned again, her face pale. “My water just broke. Call Daniel. Call the hospital. Call someone!”Amelia’s traini

  • The Return Of The Betrayed Bride    One Of Us is Lying

    NEW YORK - PRESS CONFERENCE ROOMThe room was packed. Reporters from every major news outlet crowded together, cameras flashing, microphones ready. The air buzzed with anticipation.Alejandro walked to the podium, flanked by Javier on one side and Marcus Reed on the other. He looked tired but determined, wearing a crisp navy suit that made him look every bit the businessman he was.The room went silent.“Thank you all for coming,” Alejandro began, his voice steady. “I’m here today to address the accusations that have been made against me. To address the scandal that has hurt my family. And most importantly, to tell my side of the story.”He paused, looking directly into the cameras.“I did not cheat on my wife. I did not knowingly father a child with Gabriella Guerra. And I am here to explain why I believe I was set up.”Murmurs rippled through the crowd.“Two months ago, I attended a gallery opening in New York. That night, I had drinks. More than I should have, I admit.” Alejandro’

  • The Return Of The Betrayed Bride    Marriage Under Seige

    “Amelia has already filed for divorce. It’s over, Alejandro.”“No, it’s not.” Alejandro pulled out his phone and showed them a legal document. “The divorce petition was blocked. Permanently. By a judge I hired. Amelia is still my wife. Legally. Whether she likes it or not.”Marisa gasped. “You blocked the divorce?”“She didn’t give me a choice. She wouldn’t talk to me. Wouldn’t let me see Leo. Wouldn’t let me prove my innocence.” Alejandro’s voice was firm. “I blocked the divorce because I’m not giving up on my marriage. I’m not giving up on my son. And I’m sure as hell not marrying Gabriella Guerra.”Doña Isabella’s face turned red with fury. “You stubborn, foolish boy! Do you know what you’ve done? Amelia will hate you for this!”“She already hates me. But at least this way, she has to face me. Has to listen to the truth.” He looked at both women. “I came here to tell you in person I’m not following your orders. I’m going back to New York. I’m going to clear my name. I’m going to

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