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Chapter 1: Rebirth in Blood and Water...

Chapter 2: Breaking free

Evelyn POVAs I floated in the water, surrounded by the mocking laughter of wealthy socialites, gripping the engagement ring so tight the diamond bit into my palm, it all came rushing back—not just how I died, but how I ended up dying in the first place.This night. This exact night.In my previous life, Adrian had believed I'd manipulated his mother into arranging this engagement party early, that I was scheming to trap him into marriage. The truth was that Margaret Whitmore had organised everything without consulting me, desperate to secure what she saw as a suitable daughter-in-law.But Adrian didn’t care about the truth. He despised me even more deeply because of it.I remembered how he’d stood at the edge of this very pool, his handsome face twisted with cruel amusement as he held out engagement rings between his fingers, dangling them over the pool like bait. The sneer curled his perfect lips as five hundred guests watched in delighted silence.“If you can jump in and retrieve th

Chapter 3: The stepmother's greed...

Evelyn POV"You want to know if I'm here to claim my prize?" I asked with false sweetness. "Here's my answer."The engagement rings hit Adrian's chest with a satisfying thud before clattering to the marble floor. The sound echoed through the suddenly silent ballroom like gunshots.Every conversation stopped. Every champagne glass paused halfway to painted lips. The only sound was my steady breathing and the soft drip of pool water from my ruined dress."I not only retrieved your ring," I said with a calm smile, "but I'm returning mine along with it."Adrian's jaw tightened. He raised his eyes slowly, looking me up and down with contempt."Evelyn," he said icily, "if you're going to lose your mind, at least read the room. Today is the engagement party you desperately begged for."Desperately begged for.The words were chosen to remind everyone present that I was the pathetic one in this relationship. The woman who'd thrown herself at Adrian Whitmore so shamelessly that even his family h

Chapter 4: The Mask falls away.

Evelyn POVThe fury burning in my chest threatened to consume me, but I forced myself to breathe. Losing control now wasn't an option. I needed to be strategic and calculative, which I'd never been in my previous life.Instead, I softened my expression and put on the obedient mask I’d worn for three years in my previous life. It fit like an old glove, uncomfortable, suffocating, but useful one last time."You're right, Mother," I said quietly. "I should go talk to Adrian privately and apologise for my outburst.”Her eyes lit up immediately, and her iron grip on my arm loosened.“Yes! That’s my smart girl.” She released me immediately, smoothing down the front of her dress as if she were the one about to see Adrian. “But for heaven’s sake, change your clothes first. Touch up your makeup, and when you’re in front of him, remember to smile and be sweet. You must make Adrian happy, no matter what!""I'll speak to him first," I said. "Then I'll fix myself.""But Evelyn—""I said I'll handle

Chapter 5: The final declaration.

Evelyn POVI looked at Adrian, drinking in every detail of his perfectly sculpted face—the sharp jawline, the aristocratic nose, the steel-grey eyes that had once made my heart race. Now, all I could see was the disgust that filled those beautiful features whenever he looked at me.In my previous life, I had worked so hard to earn even a fraction of his warmth. I’d learned company management from scratch, studying late into the night until my eyes burned, all so I could be helpful in his business empire.I’d taught myself to cook his favourite dishes, spending hours in the kitchen perfecting recipes that would make him smile. To please Adrian, I’d even taken care of his mother, Margaret. I was available at her beck and call twenty-four hours a day, hoping that maternal approval would somehow translate into his affection.I thought I could warm Adrian’s heart by being devoted. I’d believed that if I just tried hard enough, sacrificed deeply enough, loved thoroughly enough, he would eve

Chapter 6: The master's miscalculation.

Adrian POVI stood frozen in place, Evelyn’s words ringing loudly in my ears, reverberating through the banquet hall that had fallen into a deafening silence. It felt as though every pair of eyes had suddenly turned toward me.Slowly, with the control that had been drilled into me since childhood, I turned around, letting my eyes sweep across the sea of faces, noting the mixture of shock, excitement, and barely concealed glee that painted the expressions of the city’s social elite.A spark of unfamiliar anger flared within my chest, mixing oddly with the shock her words had provided.Some looked genuinely stunned by the turn of events, while others seemed thrilled to be witnessing what would undoubtedly become the scandal of the decade.But it was the woman at the centre of it all who interested me.Evelyn stood in the middle of the ballroom like a queen addressing her subjects, her soaked gown clinging to her frame and her dark hair still damp from her impromptu swim. She should have

Chapter 7: Burning bridges.

Evelyn POVAs soon as I pulled into the driveway of the Bennett family mansion – our house - I could hear Victoria's car screeching to a stop behind me. She slammed her door so hard I was surprised the windows didn't shatter, and before I'd even stepped out of my own car, she was already screaming."Have you lost your mind?" Do you even realise what you’ve done? "What was that display back there? Calling off the engagement in front of everyone? Are you crazy?"I didn’t answer her. I didn’t even look at her. Instead, I walked straight toward the front door, already tugging at the diamond earrings on my ears. One by one, I stripped the jewellery off my body, the gifts carefully chosen to mimic Isabella’s style.They suddenly felt heavy like tiny anchors trying to drag me back to a life I never wanted."Don't you dare walk away from me!" Victoria shrieked, her heels clicking loudly on the stone pathway as she tried to catch up. "Do you have any idea what you've done? The Whitmore family

Chapter 8 Evelyn did this?

Adrian POVThe private room at Eclipse Club was supposed to be my refuge. Dark leather chairs, expensive whiskey, and complete privacy where I could conduct business or unwind without dealing with the outside world. But tonight, even this sanctuary felt contaminated by the mess Evelyn had created.I sat rigid in my chair, trying to focus on the contract in front of me, but the words kept blurring together. Every few minutes, my phone buzzed with another notification, reminding me of the chaos spreading across the internet like wildfire.Joshua, one of my oldest friends, lounged across the sofa, phone in hand, grinning like an idiot."Adrian, my friend," he said, practically bouncing on his feet. "You have to tell me the truth about this news. This is too good to be real."I looked up from my contract with a frown. "What news?"Joshua's grin got even wider as he held up his phone. "You mean you haven't seen it yet? Oh, this is perfect. The whole city is talking about—"He reached out t

Chapter 9: The tables turn.

Evelyn POVThe music at Eclipse Club was loud. The bass thumped in my chest as the disco lights flashed overhead matching the fast beats of the music. Belle laughed and pulled me onto the dance floor, her face flushed with excitement and probably too much champagne."Come on, Evelyn!" she shouted over the music, spinning around with her arms raised. "We should celebrate your return to single status! You're free!"I couldn't help but smile at her enthusiasm, even though my mind was elsewhere. I let her spin me once more, loving the way my dress swirled around my legs as the music shook the room. People shouted and cheered and for a moment, I let my body move with the beat.After a while, I stepped back, smiling as I watched Belle dance. My phone buzzed in my purse and I looked at the screen. Of course, it was the engagement cancellation story. The news was trending everywhere on the internet just like Belle had promised.Clips from the banquet, of me boldly telling Adrian I wasn’t inte

Chapter 10: The slap.

Evelyn POVThe sound echoed through the room sounding like a gunshot. Adrian's head snapped to the side from the force of it, and for a moment, everything was completely still except for the distant sound of music from the club below.When Adrian slowly turned his face back toward me, there was a red handprint on his cheek and something like shock in his eyes. He'd clearly never expected me to fight back."How dare you," I said, my voice shaking with three years' worth of suppressed rage. "How dare you think you can intimidate me into apologizing for finally standing up for myself."Adrian touched his cheek, staring at me like he was seeing me for the first time. "You hit me.""And I'll do it again if you don't back away from me right now," I said, surprised by the hardness in my voice despite the way my heart was racing.For a long moment, we just stared at each other. Adrian with his hand on his reddening cheek, and me pressed against the wall but no longer feeling trapped. Somethin

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