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Chapter 1

On the most luxurious stretch of Frosa's Virellis Lane, I looked down at the dozen wedding plans Dad had just sent me.My fingers paused over the final message."I always knew you and Jack wouldn't last. A man who truly wants to marry you doesn't keep you waiting for ten years. You're realizing it now, and that's good enough. The wedding is in three days. Take your time packing."Everything seemed so clear from the outside. Still, I'd been adrift in Jack's empty promises."I like whatever you think is best. Just keep it simple," I replied.I hadn't realized Jack was behind me until I heard his startled voice. "Wedding? What wedding?"He tried to look at my phone screen, but I quickly locked it and tucked it away. Just as he reached to grab it, the office phone rang.In the stillness of the evening, I heard a soft Galish accent on the other end of the line. "Darling, I just landed. The Frosa skyline is stunning, but I'm a little scared. Can you come get me?"Jack's expression te

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Chapter 2

My godmother happened to come downstairs just as I arrived, and caught sight of everything. Her expression instantly turned cold.Before she could say anything, I cut in first. "Did the gifts get delivered?"I never once looked at Jack. But for once, he tried to explain, unprompted. "Don't get the wrong idea. Emily just got back from Galoria. I was just helping her get a few things she needed. Why did you order so much stuff?"While directing the driver to unload the packages, I answered calmly, "You don't need to explain your personal life to me. These are from my parents. I'm not sure when I'll see my godmother again."Jack visibly relaxed when he realized I wasn't going to press him further.He still didn't know I was leaving, and I didn't care to tell him.My godmother looked like she was about to say something too, but the moment she noticed how gently Jack was guiding Emily, her face darkened.For a few seconds, we all stood there awkwardly. Then, Emily cooed, "Darling, we

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Chapter 3

Sure enough, the moment one let a bad thought creep in, it had a way of coming true.Two and a half minutes later, a photo popped up in my work group chat—Jack, half-naked, helping someone put up curtains.It was the law firm’s group chat. By the time I clicked in, unread messages had already piled past 99.At the top was a photo Emily had posted. She was smiling gracefully, and in the background, Jack was reaching up to hang her curtains. He had taken off his suit jacket, and his shirt was tossed to the side. His figure was lean and defined, looking effortlessly sexy.The caption was playful and a little over the top. "Who would have thought my royal-born best friend would personally come over to help me hang curtains? This kind of service is priceless. I'm ready to sign a lifetime friendship contract right now!"I froze for a second. Why was she in this group?The chat exploded instantly."Oh my goodness! Is that the legendary Galoria royal?""Wait. Isn't Jack a total germaph

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Chapter 4

Jack stared at me in disbelief. "We spent ten years filling that album. You said we would show it at our wedding. How could you just burn it? If you saw a cockroach, you could have waited for me, or at least messaged me. I would have handled it."I didn't even bother looking at him.The man standing in front of me wasn't the same one who once looked at me like I was his entire world."You've been so busy lately. I didn't want to bother you with something so trivial," I said.He stood beside me, staring at the smoldering ashes. His eyes were filled with regret.What a joke. He was the one who threw away our ten years for another woman, and now he was standing here trying to look heartbroken?I turned to leave, but he thought I was sulking and pulled me into his arms.The scent of her Chanel perfume hit me so hard. I couldn't stop sneezing.It was Emily's signature perfume.He didn't let go. Instead, he held me tighter, like he was trying to make up for something."Are you gett

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Chapter 5

Right before I turned off my phone, Jack bombarded it with calls and messages.How long had it been since he last cared this much? Three years? Five? It could be longer.One message stood out. He had sent me a screenshot of my location on his phone.It hit me then. The location sharing that once felt like intimacy had become his way of tracking and controlling me.We used to be inseparable. We knew each other better than anyone else in the world. Sometimes, a single glance was all it took for him to understand me.Maybe it was that deep dependence that made him so sure I would never leave and be his forever.That was why he hurt me without a second thought, shamelessly fawning over another woman right in front of me. He forgot that I was also human. I had a heart that could bleed and break just the same.I stared down at the dozens of missed calls on my screen, then blocked his number.As I went to delete him from my social media, I noticed he had changed his profile picture.

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Chapter 6

The day before the wedding, Andre picked me up to try on dresses.Inside the most luxurious bridal boutique in Frosa, I stood before the mirror, staring at the woman reflected in it.Andre stood behind me, his gaze gentle as he looked at me. "This one looks perfect on you, Laura."It really was beautiful—more breathtaking than anything I had ever imagined, even in my most romantic dreams.Too bad the groom wasn't who I once thought he would be.As I stood there lost in thought, my phone buzzed.It was a message from Jack. "I'm outside the boutique. Can I see you one last time?"I turned to the window. Sure enough, he was there—suited up, polished, like he had just walked out of a courtroom.Andre noticed my unease and gently took my hand. "Do you want me to take care of it?"I shook my head. "No need. He'll be gone soon."Sure enough, Emily showed up five minutes later. She looped her arm through his, and they walked off together.Andre looked thoughtful. "Are you sure this

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Chapter 7

On the morning of the wedding, I woke up early.As the makeup artist worked meticulously to perfect my look, my phone wouldn't stop vibrating.It was Jack, using multiple numbers to send me message after message."Please, just let me see you one last time.""I know I messed up. Please give me a chance…""Laura, you can't marry someone else!""I'm begging you. I'm outside the church. Just give me five minutes…"I switched my phone to silent and focused on the reflection in the mirror.Andre had an entire set of Cartier wedding jewelry delivered.I clasped the million-dollar diamond necklace around my neck and, for a moment, thought back to the very first gift Jack had given me—a silver Tiffany key pendant. It was the same one now hanging from Emily's neck."You look stunning," Andre said from behind me.I turned to look at him. He looked sharp in his suit, and every move he made radiated the polished grace of a Waller Street elite."Thank you," I said softly.As the ceremon

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Chapter 8

After the ceremony, my godmother pulled me aside to touch up my makeup."Are you okay?" she asked gently.I looked at myself in the mirror and smiled. "I'm fine. I've never felt lighter."She sighed. "When Jack was escorted out, I saw Emily waiting for him outside..."I cut her off. "Danna, let the past stay in the past."Just then, Andre knocked and stepped into the room. "Are you ready? Everyone is waiting for our first dance."I straightened my dress, took his arm, and walked with him into the ballroom.A graceful waltz began to play as Andre pulled me close, steady and warm."Do you have any regrets?" he whispered near my ear.I leaned into him. "Not one."Cameras flashed around us. After all, this was Waller Street's most sought-after investor and his bride.But no one noticed my tears falling quietly onto his suit jacket.Andre gently wiped them away. "Don't let a man who never valued you ruin your most beautiful day."I nodded and forced a smile.Halfway through th

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Chapter 9

Three days after the wedding, Andre and I moved into our new home—an elegant penthouse overlooking the west of Elaris Grove, with sweeping views of the entire city.He filled the bathtub with rose petals and lit my favorite scented candles in the bedroom."Do you like it?" he asked gently.I nodded. "Thank you.""You don't need to thank me," he said, kissing my forehead. "You're my wife."That feeling of being truly cherished brought tears to my eyes.Later that night, I received an email from Emily. The subject line read, "I'm sorry.""Dear Laura, I know you may never forgive me, but I still need to apologize. After the wedding, Jack got drunk and kept saying your name. He said he was planning to propose this Christmas and had already bought the ring."He thought the two of you would last forever. He said he knows he made a mistake. That he truly, deeply regrets it..."I deleted the email and stepped out onto the balcony.Andre joined me with a glass of wine. "Are you thinki

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