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Schemes of Desire

Penulis: Evelyn Joness
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-01-08 03:27:48

THE GUERRA GRAND MANSION~ SPAIN

Gabriella stepped into her sunlit bedroom at the family villa outside Madrid. The red dress from last night still draped over a chair, a trophy of her victory.

Her skin still tingled from Alejandro’s hands, his desperate kisses, the way he’d lost control. She let herself smile a sharp, triumphant curve.

She picked up her phone and dialed. The line connected on the second ring.

“Papá,” she said, voice smooth, controlled, and a little satisfied.

“Speak,” Esteban G
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  • The Return Of The Betrayed Bride    Finally there is Hope

    SAINT VICTORIA HOSPITAL – VIP SUITE – 8:30 PMThe VIP suite was warm and cozy. The curtains were drawn. A tray of snacks sat on the bed. Ariana had ordered pizza, chocolate, and wine. Well, grape juice for Amelia since she was still recovering.Amelia sat comfortably against the pillows on her bed, holding a slice of pizza in one hand. Ariana was sitting cross-legged on the couch, while Valeria was curled up in the armchair with a glass of grape juice. They were all still excited about everything that had happened at the wedding.“I still can’t believe we actually did that,” Ariana said with a laugh. “We crashed a Favino wedding, caused chaos, and walked out like we owned the place.”Valeria smirked. “Technically, we did own the place. The moment Amelia walked in, that wedding was finished.”Amelia laughed as she took another bite of her pizza. “Did you see Gabriella’s face? I honestly thought she was going to explode right there in front of everyone.”Ariana burst out laughing. “Her

  • The Return Of The Betrayed Bride    The NEW Suspect

    Judge Morrison leaned forward. "What kind of evidence, Mr. Hale?"Richard glanced at Aurelia. "DNA evidence, Your Honor."Aurelia stood. Her voice was steady but confused."We received an updated forensic report from the laboratory. DNA was recovered from underneath Rebecca Stein's fingernails."Mr. Harling stood up. His voice was sharp."Objection, Your Honor. The defense is presenting evidence that has not been properly disclosed to the prosecution or to my client's estate."Judge Morrison frowned. "Sustained. Mr. Hale, why wasn't this evidence disclosed?"Richard cleared his throat. "It was just received this morning, Your Honor."Mr. Harling laughed bitterly. "Just received? How convenient."Judge Morrison banged his gavel. "Order. Continue, Mr. Hale."Richard clicked his laptop. The first report appeared. DNA RECOVERED FROM REBECCA STEIN'S FINGERNAILSThen the comparison appeared. SOPHIA LANGSTON – NO MATCHAurelia turned toward the judge. "As you can see, Sophia's DNA does not mat

  • The Return Of The Betrayed Bride    One Secret Too Many

    Gabriella’s eyes widened. “Elena, I can explain.”“Explain what?” Elena snapped. “That you wanted to kill your own baby because you were worried about your body?”Gabriella looked around nervously. “Keep your voice down.”“No!” Elena said angrily. “I don’t care who hears me. What exactly were you thinking?”Gabriella sighed. “I was scared, okay? I didn’t want my body to change too much.”Elena stared at her in disbelief. “That’s your excuse?”Gabriella lowered her voice. “Pregnancy can make you gain weight. My stomach will stretch, my breasts will change, and after giving birth, everything down there might not be the same.”Elena’s mouth dropped open. “So you wanted to abort your baby because you’re scared your vagina might become loose?”Gabriella’s face turned red. “Don’t say it like that!”“How am I supposed to say it?” Elena demanded. “You were ready to get rid of your own baby because you were worried about gaining weight and losing your figure!”Gabriella’s face turned red as El

  • The Return Of The Betrayed Bride    The Last Minute Twist

    Aurelia met his eyes without backing down. “We will find out. But until then, you cannot turn unanswered questions into proof of murder.”Sophia looked at Aurelia, clearly frightened by how quickly the evidence was piling up against her. Aurelia reached beneath the table and squeezed her hand, trying to keep her calm.“Don’t panic,” Aurelia whispered. “They want you to lose control. We are going to examine every piece of this evidence, and we will find the truth.”Before Sophia could respond, Mr. Harling picked up another document and walked toward the screen.“This is a payment receipt,” he said. “According to these records, millions of dollars were transferred to Rebecca Stein through an offshore account connected to you. We managed to recover the transactions.”Sophia’s eyes widened. “That’s a lie. I never sent Rebecca millions of dollars.”Mr. Harling pointed toward the screen. “Then how do you explain your signature on these transfers?”The document appeared on the screen, showin

  • The Return Of The Betrayed Bride    The Murder Trial Begins

    NEW YORK CITY COURTHOUSE – COURTROOM 7 – 10:00 AMThe courtroom was packed. Reporters filled the back rows, their pens moving quickly as they recorded every word. Everyone had come to hear the latest development in the murder case that had kept the city talking for weeks.At the prosecution table sat Mr. Harling, the lawyer representing Rebecca Stein’s estate. He was a short, stocky man with a bald head and sharp eyes.He had been waiting for this moment for months, and from the way he watched Sophia, it was clear he was determined to see her convicted.Behind the bench sat Judge Morrison, an older man with glasses and a stern expression. He was known for having little patience for unnecessary arguments, and today was no different.He struck his gavel against the desk. “We are here today for the case of the People versus Sophia Langston Blackwood,” Judge Morrison announced. “The defendant is charged with the murder of Rebecca Stein. Mr. Harling, you may proceed.”Mr. Harling rose from

  • The Return Of The Betrayed Bride    The Devil I know

    A collective gasp swept through the garden. Gabriella shook her head violently. “No. No, you can’t do this. You love me.”Alejandro looked at her with disappointment. “I thought I did.”Alejandro dropped the ring into Gabriella’s trembling hand, but after a moment, his expression changed. He looked at her for several seconds before letting out a quiet sigh.“But on second thought, maybe the devil you know is better than the angel you don’t know. Gabriella, everything you did, you did because you wanted me. You were betrothed to me when we were little kids. We were supposed to grow up and get married, but I broke that engagement and married my brother’s widow, Amelia, instead. So I can’t completely blame you for fighting for me. You wanted the man you were promised to, and you were willing to do whatever it took to have me.”Serena’s mouth fell open. She stared at her brother as if he had completely lost his mind. “What the hell are you saying? Are you insane?”Alejandro ignored her an

  • The Return Of The Betrayed Bride    The Offer

    AMELIA STONE OFFICE ~ STONE INDUSTRIES The door to Amelia’s office opened without a sound. Nicholas Hale stepped in, closing it behind him with a soft click. The room seemed to shift, charged with something unspoken.Amelia stayed in her chair, leaning back with calm, controlled ease. Her usual CE

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  • The Return Of The Betrayed Bride    The Bride No One Saw Coming

    “Two days ago. Daniel and I were talking about the party, and we realized—why wait? We love each other. We have a son together. We want to be a family. So we’re doing it now.” Ariana twisted her hands together. “Are you mad?”“Mad? Are you kidding?” Amelia rushed forward and hugged her best friend

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  • The Return Of The Betrayed Bride    Public Humilation

    Alejandro stood on the sidewalk outside Amelia’s towering apartment building. The crisp New York morning air did nothing to clear the fog in his head. His duffel bag felt like a brick in his hand, heavy with the few clothes he’d grabbed in a rush.Suddenly, cameras clicked around him. Paparazzi app

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  • The Return Of The Betrayed Bride    Supposedly Feelings

    “Touch me. Fuck me. Anything.”He pumped his fingers slowly, thumb brushing her clit on every stroke. “I’m going to do all of it.”His mouth found her neck, sucking hard enough to leave marks as his fingers worked her steadily. She clutched his shoulders, nails digging through his coat. Wet sounds

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