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Chapter Eighty-Six: First Date
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2026-04-09 06:21:04
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The Rise Of The Betrayed Wife Chapter One Hundred and Eleven: Honeymoon Morning
Isla's POV:I woke as a married woman for the first time in either timeline and the realization made me smile before I even opened my eyes.In my previous life I'd been engaged to Declan but never made it to the actual wedding because Sienna had pushed me to my death first. This morning I wore a wedding ring that represented genuine love rather than a business arrangement.Callum was still sleeping beside me and his face looked peaceful and younger in the morning light streaming through the windows. I studied him quietly and thought about this man who'd become my partner and protector and now my husband.The journey from contract to authentic love still felt surreal sometimes like I might wake up and discover it had all been an elaborate dream.But the ring on my finger was real and the man sleeping beside me was real and the life we'd built together was solid and permanent and mine.I reached for my phone on the nightstand to check the time and saw dozens of messages and notificati
The Rise Of The Betrayed Wife Chapter One Hundred and ten: Wedding Night
Callum's POV:We returned to a private suite at Eleanor's estate rather than going back to the penthouse for our first night as a married couple. The space offered privacy and distance from potential intrusions while security maintained a perimeter outside giving us genuine solitude.I helped Isla out of the wedding dress carefully and we were both quiet and reflective. The day had been an emotional whirlwind of vows and tears and celebration and now reality was settling in around us. genuinely committed to each other forever.My hands were steady as I worked the delicate buttons and zipper but my mind was racing with thoughts and memories of what we'd just done.I thought about my wedding night with Sarah years ago, how it had been awkward and sweet with youthful inexperience and nervousness. We'd been so young and uncertain and fumbling our way through intimacy.This was different in every way, both Isla and I were older now and carrying complicated histories and scars that had
The Rise Of The Betrayed Wife Chapter One Hundred and Nine: Married
Isla's POV:The reception was set up in another part of Eleanor's garden with long tables arranged in a U shape so everyone could see each other and talk easily.Thirty guests wasn't many but it filled the space perfectly. We took our seats at the head table with Rosie between us and Eleanor beside her. The little girl was practically vibrating with excitement."Can I give my toast first?" she asked. "Please?""Let's let the adults go first," Callum said gently. "Then you can go."Dinner was served while soft music played. The food was excellent but I barely tasted it because I was too busy watching Callum and Rosie and our guests and feeling overwhelmed by how perfect everything was.After the main course, Richard Hayes stood up with his glass."I've known Callum for five years now and watched him build Thorne Industries into something remarkable. But more impressive than his business success is his integrity and dedication to the people he loves."He looked at me and smiled."Isla
The Rise Of The Betrayed Wife Chapter One Hundred and Eight: The Vows
Callum's POV:The officiant smiled at us and spoke to the gathered guests."Callum and Isla have chosen to share their own vows. Callum, please begin."I took a breath and looked at Isla's face. Tears already gathering in her eyes and she had a small smile on her lips. My voice came out steady despite the emotion threatening to overwhelm me."When we met, I was facing one of the darkest professional moments of my life. I thought I might lose everything I'd built. Everything I'd worked for since my father died and left us with nothing. I was desperate and scared and running out of options."I squeezed her hands gently."Then you appeared with information that saved my company and a proposal that seemed too convenient to be real. You were an answer to a prayer I didn't know how to voice. A solution to problems I couldn't solve alone."Some guests smiled knowingly since they understood we'd started with a contract."You saved Thorne Industries with your impossible knowledge about corpor
The Rise Of The Betrayed Wife Chapter One Hundred and Seven: Walking Down the Aisle
Isla's POV:I stood in the guest room at Eleanor's estate while Patricia helped me into the wedding dress.My hands shook slightly as she worked with the zipper. "You're trembling," Patricia said gently."I know. I can't help it.""That's normal. I was the same at my wedding."The dress slid into place perfectly. The alterations had been done well. It fit like it was made specifically for me.Eleanor entered with the veil. It was a simple elegant piece that completed the look without overwhelming it.She adjusted it carefully on my head, stepping back to look at me with tears in her eyes."You look beautiful," she said. "Absolutely radiant. Callum is incredibly fortunate.""Thank you for everything," I said. "For accepting me, for helping plan all of this, for –""For welcoming you into our family," Eleanor finished. "Which is exactly what you are now. My daughter in every way that matters."Patricia added my mother's bracelet to my wrist.Looking at the bracelet made me think about
The Rise Of The Betrayed Wife Chapter One Hundred and Six: Eve of Wedding
Isla's POV:Wednesday evening I stayed at Eleanor's estate while Callum remained at the penthouse with Rosie.Traditional separation before the ceremony felt right despite everything unconventional about our relationship.We had one last night as single people before committing forever.Eleanor made tea and we sat in the garden as evening light faded. The air was cool and peaceful, which was a stark contrast to the chaos of the past weeks."How are you feeling?" Eleanor asked."Nervous and excited. A little overwhelmed.""That's normal. I felt the same before marrying Callum's father."She was quiet for a moment, sipping her tea."Marriage is choosing each other repeatedly," she said. "The wedding is beautiful but the real commitment happens in a thousand small decisions. Choosing to stay during difficult conversations, choosing patience when you're frustrated and choosing love even during mundane moments."I listened, grateful for wisdom from someone who'd lived it."You've survived
The Rise Of The Betrayed Wife Chapter Forty-Seven: The Revelation
Isla's POV:I arrived at the coffee shop twenty minutes early because I couldn't sit still at home any longer.The place was quiet on Saturday morning, just a few people scattered at tables with their laptops and coffee.I chose a table in the back corner where I could see the entrance and waited,
Last Updated : 2026-03-31The Rise Of The Betrayed Wife Chapter Forty four:The Night Before
Callum's POV:Tomorrow was the board meeting.Tomorrow I'd either save my company or watch everything I'd built over the past decade crumble.The presentation sat on my laptop, ready to go. Every piece of evidence organized and documented.My legal team had prepared for every possible angle Gerald
Last Updated : 2026-03-29The Rise Of The Betrayed Wife Chapter Thirty-Eight: Sunday Morning
Isla's POV:Rosie burst into my room at eight in the morning, already dressed and full of energy.“Isla, are you awake?” she asked, bouncing on the edge of my bed before I could answer. “Can we make pancakes together? Please? Daddy lets me help sometimes but you're better at the fun shapes.”I rubb
Last Updated : 2026-03-27The Rise Of The Betrayed Wife Chapter Thirty-Five: The Planted Questions
Isla's POV:We'd barely recovered from the confrontation with Declan when I saw her approaching.The reporter cut through the crowd with purpose, a cameraman following close behind with equipment already recording. I recognized her immediately from the list in the anonymous warning. Jennifer Walsh
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