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Chapter 34
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2026-06-08 13:31:04
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Too Late To Claim The Bride Chapter 34
CoraThe sounds of their loud laughter and heavy running steps slowly faded as they moved deeper into the massive estate, leaving the main living room in a deep, heavy quiet.I stood completely alone in the center of the vast space, the afternoon sun casting long, warm shadows across the polished floorboards. Slowly, I walked toward the massive, floor-to-ceiling glass doors, sliding them open with a soft, clean click. I stepped out onto the grand stone balcony.The cool New York air hit my face instantly, a sharp breeze rustling the edges of my cream designer coat as I gripped the sleek glass guardrail with both hands. I took a deep, steadying breath, letting the familiar scent of the city fill my lungs for the first time in five long years.The view from up here was dizzying. The entire sprawling Manhattan skyline stretched out beneath my feet like a massive, glittering map of concrete and glass. I looked down at the streets below, a sudden wave of sharp, heavy memories rushing throu
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Cora The light, buzzing energy from the terminal stayed with us all the way down the wide concrete walkways of the airport terminal. Chloe led our group toward the private exit, walking with a confident, effortless stride that seemed to make the crowded hallway naturally part for us."I swear, Cora, the paperwork I had to sign just to get airport security to let me bring the private transport right up to the premium curb was ridiculous," Chloe said. She glanced back at me over her shoulder with a sharp smile.She pointed toward a sleek line of waiting luxury vehicles idling by the curb. Two large drivers in dark suits immediately stepped forward to take the heavy luggage carts from Annie."But of course, I had to clear my entire executive schedule for the morning," Chloe teased, opening the heavy passenger door of the lead SUV for the twins. "I couldn't exactly let the famous Coco Woods return to American soil without a proper escort, could I?""Oh, please, don't start with the famou
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Cora"It looks so big!" Riley said, her eyes wide as she watched the sprawling airport buildings and cargo hangars slide past.We gathered our carry-on bags, the flight attendants bowing politely as we stepped out of the premium cabin and into the jet bridge. The walk through the international arrival gates was a loud, chaotic mix of moving walkways, security lines, and bustling crowds of travelers from all over the world.Ricky ended up riding on top of our largest rolling suitcase, holding onto the handle like a steering wheel, while Riley walked right next to my hip, clutching the pocket of my coat to keep from getting separated. Annie followed closely behind, keeping an eye on our luggage cart.The automatic exit doors finally slid open, leading us directly into the massive, crowded waiting lounge. Hundreds of people stood behind the heavy metal barricades, holding up signs, looking around, and shouting for their families.Right at the front of the crowd, standing just past the se
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Cora The first-class cabin was wide, clean, and filled with the scent of expensive leather and polished wood. Despite the space, it was far from quiet. Ricky and Riley were bouncing in their seats, their energy radiating through the quiet row. They pressed their faces against the thick glass windows, leaving round patches of fog on the panes as they stared out at the bustling tarmac below."Maman, look at that giant plane next to us! Is ours bigger?" Ricky asked. He pointed a finger at the window, his dark curls shifting as he turned his head back toward me."Ours is way bigger, dummy," Riley said, shifting in her seat with all the confidence a five-year-old could manage. "And it goes faster because we are going across the whole ocean. Right, Maman?""Don't call your brother a dummy, Riley," I said, offering a small smile. "But yes, we have a long way to travel."They kept talking, their voices rising as they discussed leaving Paris behind. They were excited about seeing a new countr
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Leon The white numbers of the digital clock on my laptop screen were ticking down like an executioner's steady blade.It was the final day of the board’s strict countdown deadline, and the room was completely silent except for my own ragged breathing.I sat slumped at the small desk in my hotel room, my eyes staring blankly at the bright monitor, feeling the icy grip of corporate defeat wrapping tightly around my throat.My phone buzzed aggressively against the wood, a bright notification light flashing in the dim space.I picked it up slowly, my knuckles white as I read the text message from Marcus."Hope you enjoyed the croissants, big brother, because your office keycard expires at midnight," the text read, accompanied by a smug, mocking emoji.I threw the phone face-down onto the mattress, my chest heaving with a sudden wave of toxic frustration.It was over. I had spent days waiting in my suite, staring at the walls, desperately hoping Cora would relent and sign the paperwork I
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Leon I was practically vibrating with nothing but anger as I stood on the opposite side of the sterile white bed.My green eyes tracked Julian’s hand as he casually let his fingers brush against the edge of Cora’s hospital blanket, the familiarity of the movement making my stomach violently churn.Every single nerve in my body was screaming at me to lunge across the mattress and rip him away from her.Seeing him standing there, looking so effortlessly put together in his custom designer suit, made my father’s harsh, constant comparisons echo loudly inside my ears.Julian knows how to handle a real asset, Leon.Julian doesn't let his personal life destroy his business to the ground, Leon.He was the golden child of the extended Halefield family, the successful cousin who had always managed to look like a saint while I was left bleeding in the mud of corporate warfare.And now, he was standing in a hospital room, acting like he was the sole protector of the woman I had spent five years
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