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The Proposal (2)
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The Substitute Bride's Revenge The Aftermath
ARIAI come to in pieces, like someone slowly putting together a broken puzzle.Random sensations filter through the fog in my brain and the sunlight stream through partially closed blinds creating patterns across a familiar ceiling. Golden bars that shift and dance with the gentle movement of tree branches outside my window.I realize I’m in my own apartment.How did I get here?Disorientation hits me first then fragmented memories of the previous night float through my mind. Xavier's cold smile as he handed me the champagne. The gradual numbness spreading through my limbs. The hotel room. The stranger that almost raped me. The mysterious rescuer in the dark hoodie.The familiar scent of my lavender linen spray provides momentary comfort before reality crashes back. I realize I'm still fully clothed in my now-rumpled outfit. However, someone has removed my shoes, placing them neatly at the foot of the bed.My mouth feels desert-dry, and tongue sticking to the roof of my mouth.My hea
The Substitute Bride's Revenge Drugged (2)
ARIAMy eyelids weigh a ton, barely opening no matter how hard I try. My limbs won't move. They feel heavy as concrete, as though disconnected from my brain.I strain with everything I have to wiggle just one finger, but nothing responds, not even a twitch.The terrifying part? My mind works fine while my body's completely useless. Crystal clear thoughts trapped in a body that won't obey. I'm a prisoner in my own skin as Xavier places me on a bed like a mannequin.I make out fragments of the hotel suite through barely parted lids: luxurious, grand, and unmistakably different from the one Dave described. Panic curls in my chest. This isn’t the Presidential suite. Xavier must’ve noticed something and changed the plan. If that’s true... I’m big in trouble.Then another terrifying realization strikes me.My neck feels bare.The pearl necklace with the hidden camera is gone.My breath hitches. When did I lose it? I comb through blurred memories, but nothing comes. I have no doubt Xavier t
The Substitute Bride's Revenge Drugged
ARIAEvening comes too fast.I wear a tiny recording device hidden in a pearl pendant that looks expensive enough to match my outfit but works perfectly to record whatever happens.I’ve instructed Dave to call me every thirty minutes, giving me a reason to check my phone regularly.Most importantly, I make sure to take activated charcoal. It won't completely stop drugs, but it might slow them down enough to keep me functioning.Looking in the mirror, I see a woman ready for battle. My deep red lipstick stands out against my brown skin. My hair is pulled back tight. My eyes, though, show my tension.I take a deep breath, steadying myself for what's coming.I walk into The Luxes Suite's fancy restaurant at 7:55 PM.Crystal chandeliers throw warm light over white tablecloths and shiny silverware with soft jazz playing in the background.The host greets me with practiced smoothness before leading me through the dining room where rich people talk in hushed voices.I scan each table as we p
The Substitute Bride's Revenge The Setup
ARIAXavier approaches me in the parking garage the next morning, his manner surprisingly friendly.I brace myself and square my shoulders."Aria, I think we've let this situation get way too nasty." His voice bounces slightly off the concrete walls.He's dressed perfectly as always in a charcoal suit.I keep my distance, very aware we're in a blind spot between security cameras. The garage's pillars block the view from both directions.Not a coincidence, I'm sure."Really? The bugs in my house and threats suggest otherwise.""Maybe things have gone too far on both sides." His tone is all friendly and body language open. "I propose we talk about divorce terms like adults over dinner. On neutral ground.""Why the sudden change of heart?" I study his face, looking for tells.The tiny twitch at the corner of his mouth. The fake warmth that doesn't reach his eyes all suggest something fishy."The board's concerned. I'm just being practical." He shrugs, too casual to be real. "This battle
The Substitute Bride's Revenge Vivian's Plan
ARIAI head to Xavier’s office the next morning, closing the door behind me.The familiar scent of Vivian’s strong cologne turns my stomach.He sits behind his massive mahogany desk like a physical barrier between us and a symbol of the power he thinks gives him the right to invade my privacy."Surveillance, Xavier? Really? That's your play now?""I don't know what you're talking about." His fingers continue typing on his keyboard, not even bothering to look up at me."The bugs in my suite. The security restrictions. Reassigning Rebecca."Xavier finally leans back in his chair with his expression cold. "Business decisions, all of them. Nothing personal.""We both know that's a lie." My voice remains steady, controlled, though my hands shake with rage.Xavier flash me a smile that doesn't reach his eyes. "Be careful, Aria. You should consider your safety before continuing this... resistance. Things can happen. Accidents. Misunderstandings." He adjusts his platinum cufflinks with deliber
The Substitute Bride's Revenge Public Image & Ultimatum
ARIAAnother sleepless night spent staring at the ceiling passes before I finally drag myself out of bed, bracing for yet another draining day ahead.Xavier hasn’t returned home since the divorce battle began and honestly, I prefer it that way. In this house, with enemies lurking behind every polished smile, one mistake could cost me everything… even my life.The lights of the convention center ballroom blaze down on me as I prepare to give the keynote at the Annual Financial Innovation Summit.The room buzzes with industry leaders sipping champagne. My keynote. My moment."You ready?" Rebecca asks, offering a glass of water."Born ready." I smooth the lapel of my red suit. I don’t blend in. I stand out. “Mrs. Harrington,” the summit organizer calls me.“I’d prefer to be addressed as Ms. Taylor. Professionally,” I correct her with a calm smile and a subtle separation from Xavier’s shadow as I take the stage.My accolades are listed: my consultancy roots, my innovations, the 30% intern
The Substitute Bride's Revenge Clients Support
ARIAMorning light filters through my office blinds as I methodically skim through evidence of my contributions to Harrington.I pull up emails showing my strategic input on our most successful projects.Financial reports tell their own story. I create a spreadsheet tracking quarterly growth under my financial direction, highlighting the upward trajectory since I took over as CFO.The numbers don't lie—our profitability has increased consistently under my leadership."Rebecca," I call through the intercom. "Could you gather the client testimonials from the Asian projects and the Davidson account? The ones where they specifically mentioned my involvement?"She appears in my doorway minutes later, files in hand. "I added the Archer Group testimonial too. They were explicit about working with us because of your reputation.""Perfect!" I smile gratefully. "And could you pull the documentation on the automated reporting system I implemented last year? The one that reduced our quarterly clo
The Substitute Bride's Revenge Legal Consultation
ARIAKatherine Deck' office takes up the top floor of a discreet building in the financial district.The reception area screams understated elegance. Quality furniture without being flashy, showing professional success without needing to brag about it.The vibe matches what my research revealed about Katherine herself: substance over style, real excellence over appearances.The receptionist takes me straight to Katherine's office despite the late hour.The attorney stands up as I enter. She’s a tall woman in her fifties with dark hair and sharp eyes that miss nothing.Her handshake is firm and direct, her assessment equally so as she gestures toward a seating area more comfortable for a long conversation than her formal desk."Thanks for fitting me in on such short notice," I start, placing my document portfolio on the table between us."High-conflict divorces rarely come with convenient scheduling," Katherine responds. "My assistant mentioned business complications mixed with the divo
The Substitute Bride's Revenge Refusal
ARIAThe 48-hour deadline ticks down to its final hours when I return the divorce papers to Xavier's office. Each page is covered in my red ink markings, rejecting every inadequate term.My note stays simple: "Inadequate and unacceptable!"I also attach all my documentation: financial reports showing company growth directly from my projects, client acquisition records with revenue impact, strategic initiatives I developed with resulting profitability metrics. The evidence creates an undeniable record of value creation far exceeding the settlement he offered.I add a final page quoting specific language from our original contract about dissolution terms—language Xavier's proposal completely ignores.The message is simple: I know exactly what I'm legally entitled to, and I have the documentation to back it up.Xavier responds through his lawyers rather than personally. They send another threatening message giving me 48 more hours to accept the original terms before they "pursue alternati
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