Semua Bab The Disabled CEO's Swapped Bride: Bab 11 - Bab 20

Social Media Frenzy: Public Divides Over #SwitchScandalAcross social media platforms, opinions clashed, ranging from sympathy for the quiet girl thrust into high society, to accusations that Sarah was only in it for the Caldwell fortune.The hashtag #SwitchScandal trended overnight, as strangers dissected every detail of her life, her family’s life, and what the news meant for them all.As debates raged online, other headlines emerged, tugging the story in different directions.“Eighteen Years of Lies: Who Really Deserves the Caldwell Name?”“Sarah’s Simple Life: How a Country Girl Became an Heiress”“Victoria Reed’s Society Status Under Threat Amid Heiress Drama”People speculated endlessly on the implications for both young women, the lives they would be forced to navigate, and the challenges that lay ahead.Talk shows filled their airtime with commentary, journalists debated which family deserved Sarah, and tabloids printed half truths, attempting to fuel public curiosity even mor

The change was subtle at first, averted gazes, half hearted smiles, and murmurs that stopped abruptly when Sarah entered the room.She felt it in the lingering glances of the maids, the wary looks from the staff as they passed her in the halls.The Caldwell mansion, vast and daunting, had begun to feel even colder than the marble floors she walked upon.It didn’t take long for the whispers to drift into the open air.One afternoon, Sarah was browsing a small book collection in the study when Eleanor’s friends, Mrs. Donovan and Lady Ashford, came for tea.They hadn’t expected her to be in the room, and when they noticed her, their conversation faltered. But not for long.“So, she’s the… other one,” Lady Ashford murmured, voice just low enough to seem polite.Mrs. Donovan’s lips curled into a forced smile. “Yes, it must be quite the adjustment for her, I imagine. From barns to ballrooms, one might say.”Lady Ashford chuckled, not even attempting to mask the derision in her tone. “Poor t

Over the following days, Sarah threw herself into her work, crafting her design with intense focus and determination.Meanwhile, Victoria’s subtle attacks continued, escalating from whispered rumors to small social incidents that embarrassed Sarah in front of the Caldwell’s high society friends.Victoria’s talent for manipulation was flawless, she’d mastered the art of orchestrating “accidents” that left Sarah looking clumsy or unrefined, never enough to draw serious attention but always enough to remind her of her place.At dinner one evening, Eleanor gave a small laugh at one of Victoria’s stories, something light and perfectly appropriate, about an embarrassing mishap at a past gala.But Sarah, sensing the undercurrent, recognized the details, a slight exaggeration of an awkward moment from one of her first social appearances.She forced a smile, even as she felt the sting of humiliation creep up her cheeks.To the family, Victoria was the perfect daughter, endlessly graceful and e

The morning sunlight glinted off the stained glass of St. Augustine’s Cathedral, casting colors across the polished floors and filling the grand space with a kaleidoscope of brilliance.The high arches and delicate carvings on the walls stretched toward the heavens, creating a scene as extravagant as the lives of those gathered to witness it.Among the Caldwell family’s friends and allies, whispers lingered like a trail of perfume, who was this quiet, unknown “daughter” about to wed one of the city’s most powerful heirs?In a quiet room at the back of the cathedral, Sarah stood alone in front of a tall mirror, adjusting her veil.The dress was a shimmering cascade of lace, custom made by the city’s most celebrated designer.Her shoulders were bare, her neck long and graceful beneath the delicate tulle draping her arms.Around her neck was a piece she had crafted herself, an intricate choker of diamonds and rose quartz, delicate petals winding together in patterns of leaves and blooms,

The wedding reception was winding down, guests dispersing into the night with murmurs of congratulations and polite goodbyes.Sarah and Alexander had played their roles perfectly, their dynamic intriguing enough to keep the gossip swirling but dignified enough to avoid scandal.She could feel the weight of the night lifting, but only slightly, she knew there was still a gauntlet to face.As Sarah moved toward the hall leading to their private wing, the familiar sharp click of heels announced Victoria’s presence.Sarah didn’t turn around, but she didn’t need to. She could already picture her, all sharp angles and sharper words, dripping with venom disguised as concern.“Well, congratulations, sister,” Victoria drawled, her voice low and biting. “You’ve really outdone yourself this time.”Sarah paused, glancing over her shoulder.Victoria stood there, her designer gown catching the light, a perfect picture of bitterness wrapped in elegance.She took a step closer, her tone dropping to a