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9 Kabanata

Chapter 1

...I raced from the airport to the Pittman Mansion, my heart pounding with anticipation.The cab screeched to a halt, and I stepped out to see my mother emerging from the house, arm-in-arm with my cousin.Tessa Pittman beamed with pride, her eyes sparkling as if she were showcasing a masterpiece. Bianca Pittman, radiant in a wedding gown, blushed demurely as relatives fawned over her."Bianca has got your eyes, Tessa. Like you stepped out of a time machine.""Look at that gown. It's made for her."Tessa's smile deepened, fine lines crinkling around her eyes. She pinched Bianca's cheek affectionately. "She's always been my mirror image. My baby's getting married today, and my heart's breaking a little."Bianca giggled, nestling into Tessa's embrace. "Don't be sad, Tessa. Even after I'm married, I'll visit every day, I promise."Her words sparked teasing laughter from the crowd."Every day? Poor Jared will be left warming the bed alone.""No kidding. Bianca is practically glue

Chapter 2

Bianca clutched her cheek, her eyes wide with shock.Tessa enveloped her in a protective hug, murmuring comfort. Turning to me, she snapped, "You're out of line, Wendy! Someone, drag her to her room and lock her in!"I kicked away the servants lunging at me and spun toward the butler. "Who exactly is Jared marrying?"His face was grave. "The heiress, Miss Bianca Pittman."My face turned cold. "The Pittman family has one heiress—me, Wendy Pittman! Bianca is irrelevant!"Tessa lunged forward, trying to clamp a hand over my mouth, her face flushed with panic as she glanced at the butler. "Don't listen to her nonsense. Bianca is my daughter, and Wendy is just my niece, throwing a tantrum here because she's bitter about caring for the old man."She turned to me, her tone softening, but her eyes flashed with a warning. "I know you're upset. I'll make it up to you, okay? Just stop this."The guests erupted in whispers, their stares prickling my skin."Talk about ungrateful.""A cousi

Chapter 3

I crashed into a champagne tower, the glasses shattering with a deafening crash.Shards sliced my leg, blood trickling down my ankle onto the marble floor, but Tessa didn't spare a glance."Today, I'm teaching you manners." She grabbed a stick from a table and swung it at my back, each blow whistling through the air. "This is for lying! For slandering Bianca!"I bit my lip, refusing to utter a sound.Guests shifted uneasily, some stepping forward to intervene but shrinking back under Tessa's ferocious glare."Mrs. Pittman," the butler interrupted, "beating her in front of everyone like this...""I'm teaching her to behave!" Tessa screamed, her voice cracking. "She's a compulsive liar, and now she's pretending to be an heiress. If I don't set her straight, she'll be unstoppable."She raised the stick again, but I caught it mid-swing, locking eyes with her. "Go on and hit me! Kill me, and your secrets die with me!"Her hand froze in the air, her eyes flashing with raw fear."You

Chapter 4

...The voice struck like lightning, silencing the hall.All eyes turned to the entrance, where an elderly man stood, leaning on a cane.Rupert Pittman stood tall, flanked by a group of bodyguards. His sharp gaze swept the room, softening with anguish when it landed on me."Grandpa!" I cried out.Five years had aged him, his hair now fully gray, but his commanding presence hadn't dimmed."Rupert?" Tessa gasped, the stick slipping from her hand and clattering to the floor.Bianca shrank behind her, trembling like a leaf.Rupert stepped forward, his hand brushing my swollen cheek. "Don't worry. I've got your back."His words broke me, and I collapsed into his arms, sobbing. He patted my back gently, but when he saw the bruises on my skin, his eyes flashed with lethal rage.He turned to Tessa, his voice dropped to a chilling growl. "Is this how you treat my granddaughter?"Tessa's lips quivered. "It's not what you think. Wendy was causing a scene.""Stop lying!" Rupert roared,

Chapter 5

"Miss, I'm sorry for your suffering," Candace choked out.I shook my head, gripping her calloused hand. "Thank you for protecting me."She sobbed, unable to speak.After the doctor bandaged my wounds, I collapsed onto my bed, my mind racing.Five years ago, Tessa guilt-tripped me into going abroad, claiming Bianca was too frail to care for Rupert. I thought it'd be temporary, not half a decade.I poured my heart into nursing Rupert, while Tessa handed my identity, my home, and even my fiancé to Bianca like they were hers to give.The betrayal cut deeper than any wound.My phone buzzed, snapping me out of my thoughts. A text came from an unknown number.[It's Jared Reilly. Heard you're back. Can we meet?]I stared at the screen, torn between hope and dread. Jared was my fiancé, and we'd been deeply in love, but five years was a long time. Still, a spark of anticipation flickered in my chest.I replied: [Okay.]...The next day, I met him at a cozy coffee shop I had frequente

Chapter 6

Jared's words struck like a knife, twisting in my chest.I raised an eyebrow. "So, you're pleading her case now?"Jared didn't answer, but the guilt in his eyes said enough. I laughed, the sound hollow. "Do you know what these five years were like for me?"My voice shook with emotion. "I barely slept, pouring everything into caring for Rupert. I never complained, always dreaming of coming back to you."I locked eyes with him. "And you? You were playing house with Bianca, nearly putting a ring on her finger."He opened his mouth, but nothing came out.When I stood up to leave, he reached out for me. "Wendy.""Don't touch me!" I snapped, stepping back. "The moment you chose her, we were done."Outside, the sunlight stung my eyes.I took out my phone and texted Rupert: [I'm calling off the engagement with Jared.]Blinking hard, I forced the tears back.This was for the best. I no longer had to bend over backward for those who didn't deserve it....Back at the Pittman Mansion

Chapter 7

Hakon's lips twitched into a half-smile. "Not quite. Just want to know you better."His candor sent a flutter through my chest, but our conversation flowed effortlessly. His mind was razor-sharp, his insights on global markets cutting through with precision. He didn't dismiss my opinions or talk over me. Instead, he listened intently, his responses thoughtful and engaging.By the time we finished, the city outside glowed with evening lights."I'll drive you home," he said, grabbing his jacket with a tone that brooked no argument.In the elevator, his cedar scent filled the space. I stole glances at his chiseled jaw, the faint stubble, and the confident way he carried himself."Caught you staring," he muttered, turning with a playful glint in his eyes.My cheeks burned, and I quickly looked away.He chuckled, his voice low and warm. "Don't worry. It means I'm not completely striking out."His car, a sleek black Maybach, glided through the night. He opened the door for me, his ha

Chapter 8

"Until Rupert came back, I was in the dark." Jared's eyes reddened, his voice breaking. "These past five years, I missed you every day.""Missed me?" I scoffed, my voice sharp. "Missed me while you were cozying up with Bianca? Nearly marrying her?"He went silent, his face crumpling."Time's up," I said, turning to leave.He dropped to his knees, the lobby gasping around us. He pleaded, "Please, give me one more chance. I swear, you're the only one I'll ever love."I looked down at him. "You had your chance, but you blew it."Suddenly, a shrill voice cut through the air. "Wendy Pittman!"It was Bianca, now a shadow of her former self. Her face was sallow, and her hair disheveled.Tessa stood beside her, her expression complex."Wendy," Bianca said, her smile venomous. "It's been a while."I ignored her, turning to leave, but Tessa stepped in front of me, wringing her hands. "Wendy, wait."She looked much older than the last time I saw her. The wrinkles at the corners of her

Chapter 9

Hakon's eyes darkened, a storm brewing.He grabbed his phone and dialed a number. "Find out where Bianca and Tessa Pittman are staying. I want them out of this city by midnight."I gasped, "Hakon..."He hung up, his gaze softening. "Nobody hurts you. Not even your family."Tears pricked my eyes, but his cedar scent and steady presence grounded me. He pulled me close, his voice unwavering. "You're not alone anymore. I'll be your rock."Three months later, we got married.On the wedding day, the sun shone over the Gallagher Manor, a dreamscape of roses, lilies, and silk. In my custom gown, I stood before the mirror, my cheeks flushed with joy and nerves.Candace adjusted my veil, tears glistening in her eyes. "You're stunning today."I squeezed her hand. "You're moving in with me. No more dealings with those people at home."She nodded, choking back sobs.A commotion erupted outside, and I frowned. "What is going on?"A maid burst in, panicked. "Miss Pittman, someone is making

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