Semua Bab She Rewrote the Script: Bab 1 - Bab 8

My adoptive dad, Patrick Lynch, was getting crushed by his rivals, and his influence was being blocked at every turn. With no other options, he sent my sister and me off to be pawns in a marriage alliance, at the mercy of whoever would take us.The word on the street was that the illegitimate son we were being offered to had been messed up by a rough childhood. He was a real piece of work, a cruel sadist who got his kicks from hurting others.I could not stomach the thought of marrying that monster, so in a desperate move, I called my boyfriend Eric Jordan across the ocean, hoping he would come back and save me by tying the knot.However, that call, that one call, was like stepping off a cliff into a never-ending fall.Eric came flying back that very night. I thought he was racing to stop me from being snatched up by someone else, all worn out from his journey.However, he did not even flinch before he stood in front of my adoptive dad and asked to marry my sister instead."Mr. L

I kept silent, and Eric's face lit up with realization. "Sylvia, you've got some nerve. To get me to split from Willa, you're staging this whole wedding farce with the Lynches? They're really bending over backward for their adopted daughter—you. You don't seriously think this will make me leave Willa, do you?"I watched Eric muttering to himself and could not help but sneer. "Eric, you're not worth the headache anymore. You want a breakup? Fine by me. I can walk down the aisle guilt-free."I reached for the wedding gown the nanny had brought. "You all should head out, I've got a dress to try on."However, in a flash, Eric grabbed the gown and chucked it to the floor."Sylvia, when will you drop the act? You've turned down every guy for me since we were kids, dead set on 'no one but Eric.' Who else would you even marry?"His words sent a chill through me.Eric knew it all. That's why he was so shameless.My mom, Natalie Hawkins, came in just then and caught sight of the crumpled

I found myself wrapped in another pair of warm, sturdy arms."Mr. Jordan, it's high time you taught your son some manners. He's completely lacking in courtesy."Samuel Jordan, frantic, bellowed from below, "That's enough, Eric!"Are you trying to ruin me?"However, Eric was beyond reason, refusing to budge.Yale's boot connected with Eric's knee, sending him tumbling down. As he clumsily got back up and saw me resting against Yale, fury blazed in his eyes.Eric swung at Yale's face, shouting, "This is all your doing! If you hadn't forced Sylvia to marry you, she wouldn't be with you!"However, his punch never hit its mark, Yale caught it and sent one flying back."With a bruised, swelling eye, Eric spat, "You're nothing but an illegitimate son. What makes you think you can stand up to me, let alone deserve to marry Sylvia?"I could not help but feel a twinge of concern for Yale, but he was the picture of cool, even allowing a smirk to play on his lips."So what if I'm an ille

"Sylvia, I realize my mistake, please forgive me."I could not help but smirk, "You've come at just the right time. Everyone's dying to know what's the deal with you and Willa."The mere mention of Willa sent Eric into a visible frenzy."Sylvia! Don't get the wrong idea, there's nothing between her and me. I only took care of her because she's your sister, and our marriage was nothing but a charade. I've cut ties with her, we're divorced now, Sylvia, please forgive me."He fumbled in his pocket and produced a shiny divorce certificate.Willa went white with fury."You, Eric! You!"Eric looked at her with nothing but loathing, "I told you, we're done! Leave me alone!"Then, gripping my hand firmly, he pleaded, "Sylvia, you've got to believe me, there's nothing between her and me. You're the one I truly care about."However, in a flash, Yale slapped his hand away."Eric, looks like your dad's lessons didn't stick. She's my wife."Yale then pulled me close, his arm possessively