All Chapters of The Return Of The Betrayed Bride : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

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His Prisoner Bride

New York Penitentiary Prison~The heavy metal door slammed behind Amelia as the guard pushed her inside. Her orange jumpsuit was wrinkled, her wrists red and sore from the handcuffs. She looked around the office and froze.Alejandro Favino sat calmly across from Warden Hayes, wearing a sleek black suit and a smug smile. A gold ring gleamed on his finger. He looked completely at home, like he ran the place.“Sit down,” Warden Hayes said firmly.Amelia didn’t move. “Why is he here?” she demanded, glaring at the warden. “What kind of sick joke is this?”Alejandro smiled slightly. “Relax, Amelia. No one’s here to hurt you.”She shot him a look full of anger. “You have some nerve showing up here after what you did. You had me thrown in here like a criminal!”Alejandro pushed off the wall, his voice low but calm. “I warned you, querida. The moment you married into the Favino family, you agreed to our laws. And one of those laws says when a man dies, his widow belongs to the next heir.”Amel

The Wager For Amelia

BLACKWOOD INDUSTRIES ~ EXECUTIVE OFFICE, EARLY MORNINGThe door to Damien’s office swung open. The sharp click of expensive shoes echoed against the marble floor.Alexander Blackwood, tall, silver-haired, and still carrying the aura of authority that once ruled the company, stepped in with a commanding presence.“What’s the update on Amelia’s case?” he asked, his tone brisk but calm.Damien looked up from his desk, startled. “Father?” He quickly stood and hugged him. “What are you doing here?”Alexander raised an eyebrow. “What am I doing here? That’s the best you can come up with?” he said dryly, stepping back. “I asked about Amelia. I figured she should’ve been released by now.”Damien sighed, loosening his tie. “It’s not as easy as you think, Father. I’ve already recruited some of the best lawyers in the country to fight her case people with real influence. But nothing’s working.”Alexander’s eyes narrowed. “Nothing?”“Nothing,” Damien said quietly, rubbing his forehead. “Every mot

The Princess Of Block A

NEW YORK WOMEN’S PENITENTIARY – BLOCK A – MORNINGThe morning bell clanged through the hallways.Clang! Clang! Clang!Amelia sat up from her bed bunk, rubbing her eyes. Her head pounded; she’d barely slept. The sound of metal trays and shouting echoed from outside.Her cellmate, Roxy, stretched and smirked. “Rise and shine, princess. Breakfast time. Try not to get killed before lunch.”Amelia frowned. “Why does everyone keep calling me princess?”“Because you look like one,” Roxy said, grabbing her towel. “But in here, crowns get cracked.”Amelia followed her out of the cell. The cafeteria smelled like burnt toast and bleach. Inmates lined up for food watery oatmeal, stale bread, and something pretending to be coffee.Amelia took her tray and sat quietly in a corner. But silence never lasted long in Block A.Across the room, a tall woman with a scar down her cheek slammed her tray on Amelia’s table. “Well, look who we got here the billionaire bride.”Amelia looked up calmly. “Do I kno

Signed In Tears

MANHATTAN FAMILY COURT ~The courtroom was quiet, except for the soft hum of the air conditioner.Katherina sat at the long wooden table, her hands trembling as she stared at the papers in front of her. Jessica sat beside her, pretending to dab her tears with a tissue. Across the room, little Mira and Isa sat on a small bench, swinging their legs, too young to understand what was happening.The lawyer cleared his throat. “Mrs. Rodriguez, are you absolutely sure you want to go through with this adoption relinquishment?”Katherina’s voice was shaky. “Yes… I’m sure.”Jessica turned toward her, putting on a sympathetic face. “Kat, you don’t have to do this if you’re not ready. I mean, they’re your babies…”Katherina shook her head, eyes filling with tears. “I can’t do it anymore, Aunt Jessica. Every time I look at them, I see my mistakes… I see him. They deserve better than a broken mother.”Jessica gently took her hand. “Then you’re doing the right thing. You’re giving them a fresh star

Seduction In Silence

Alexander swallowed hard, trying to hold his ground. “This isn’t fair—”Vivian’s eyes glistened as she stepped closer, her voice low and shaky but filled with desire.“Fair?” she whispered. “I’ve been patient, Alex. I’ve stayed quiet while you buried yourself in guilt over her. It’s been three days since Amelia got locked up, and still… every time I reach for you, I feel her standing between us.”“Vivian…” Alexander said softly, his jaw tightening.She pressed a hand to his chest, feeling his heartbeat. “I understand, baby, I really do. You care about her. She’s like a daughter to you, I get that. But what about us? What about me?” Her tone softened, turning almost pleading. “I’ve been craving your touch, your warmth, your eyes on me again. Don’t shut me out.”He caught her wrist gently, eyes full of conflict. “Vivian, don’t do this. Not like this.”She tilted her head, voice barely above a whisper. “Then tell me to stop,” she challenged, her breath brushing his lips. “Say you don’t

You Lost The Rights

KATHERINA’S APARTMENT — NEW YORKDaniel looked around the room, surprised. “Your apartment’s nice,” he said. “How did you afford all this?”Katherina gave him a sharp look. “What kind of stupid question is that, Daniel? When you and your heartless brother left me broke, you both thought I’d fall apart. You thought I’d be out there begging for help.” She took a slow sip of champagne. “Well, surprise I didn’t.”Daniel sighed. “It was just a harmless question. I didn’t think you’d even let me see you after how I treated you last time.”“Then skip the small talk,” Katherina said coolly. “What do you really want? Don’t tell me you came here because you suddenly miss me.”Daniel frowned. “Why would I want you, Kat? I just came to check on you. You’re the mother of my kids. I care about your well-being, that’s all.”Katherina laughed bitterly. “Oh, now you care? Funny. You remember when I asked for your help, and you gave me just a thousand dollars for me, the twins, and my mother? You call

A Loophole In Hell

New York Penitentiary, Block ARoxy leaned against the bunk, eyeing Amelia. “So… one week in solitary. How was it?”Amelia snorted. “Why do you even care? Last I checked, I was the princess of Block A the newbie everyone mocked, ridiculed… even tried to beat up.”Roxy smirked, stepping closer. “Keep up that attitude, princess, and you’ll end up with a broken nose again. And this time? Straight to the infirmary.”Amelia laughed bitterly. “You really enjoy threatening people, don’t you?”“Love it? Maybe,” Roxy said, stepping closer, “but mostly, I like watching people squirm. Especially the ones who think they’re untouchable.”Amelia bristled, taking a small step forward. “Untouchable? I’ve spent the last week in a tiny cage, Roxy. Untouchable doesn’t even begin to cover it.”Roxy shrugged casually. “Solitary makes you soft, princess. Or maybe it makes you crazier. Hard to tell which.”Before Amelia could respond, the cell doors slid open with a metallic hiss. A guard’s voice boomed dow

Marry Me or Rot

Amelia froze, the hamburger halfway to her mouth. “Wait what did you just say?”Damien leaned forward, eyes steady. “I said marry me, Amelia. Right here, right now. Let me get you out of this hell.”She blinked, stunned. “Damien… this isn’t some kind of business deal. You can’t just walk into a prison and drop a proposal like it’s lunch.”“I’m not joking,” he said, his tone low and firm. “Alejandro’s using that stupid family law to trap you. But if you’re being married to someone else, his claim over you ends immediately. You’ll be free completely free. I can make it happen.”Amelia leaned back slowly, studying him like he was a stranger. “And what do you get out of this?”He smiled faintly, though his eyes gave away something deeper. “Peace of mind,” he said softly. “Maybe redemption. Maybe a chance to fix the biggest mistake of my life.”She looked away, her eyes turning cold. “You mean betraying me. Choosing Katherina. Watching my whole life fall apart while you did nothing.”Damie

You Will Thank me One Day

“You can’t fight him from in here,” he said.“And I sure as hell won’t fight him wearing your last name,” she shot back.Silence. They stared at each other, tension thick in the air.Damien’s voice softened. “You’ll regret this, Amelia.”She gave a small, broken laugh. “I already regret ever loving you.”The door buzzed, and a guard stepped inside. “Time’s up.”Damien didn’t move. His hand twitched slightly, as if he wanted to reach for her, but she turned away first, refusing to meet his eyes.As the guard led her back toward her cell, Damien watched her go, his expression unreadable.He muttered under his breath, “You’ll thank me one day.”Amelia didn’t even look at him. “Don’t count on it,” she said coldly.Damien gave one last glance before walking away, his footsteps fading down the corridor.When the door shut behind him, Amelia sat there in silence. The smell of chicken wings still lingered in the air.The guard came back and unlocked her cuffs. “Back to your cell, Stone,” he s

Caged Decisions

ALEXANDER BLACKWOOD MANSION — MORNINGVivian paced in the sunlit room, excitement and nerves tangled in her voice. “Oh my God… I can’t believe today’s the board meeting. I never thought this day would come after my father passed. It feels unreal that I could actually get this far.”Alexander, her fiancé, placed a calming hand on her shoulder. “Breathe, baby. You’re the best person to take Amelia’s place right now. I know you’ll do an amazing job as the new CEO.”Vivian smiled, trying to steady herself. “I just have to hope the board votes in my favor… but we’ll see how it goes.”Alexander shook his head gently. “I wish I could be there with you, but I’ve got some international business to handle in Greece.”Vivian hugged him tightly, pouting. “That sucks! You won’t be there for my big moment!”He grinned. “I’ll be there in spirit, I promise. Now go make me proud.”Vivian straightened, determination flashing in her eyes. “Don’t worry. I will. I’ll bring in more investors, and Blackwood

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