All Chapters of The Return Of The Betrayed Bride : Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

PRIVATE JET – MIDNIGHTThe jet cut through the black sky, engines loud like it was carrying a man ready to commit crimes.Alejandro sat rigid in his leather seat, so tense he looked like he could break the armrests. His jaw was locked tight like he could chew rocks.Luca typed fast on his tablet, his glasses sliding down his nose every few seconds.Paulo sat two rows behind them, gripping the seat like turbulence had a personal grudge against him.Alejandro growled under his breath, voice sharp and furious. “So Damien really thinks he can steal my bride while I’m not even in the same hemisphere? Has he finally lost the last brain cell he had?”Luca didn’t even look up. “Boss, Damien Blackwood didn’t lose a brain cell. He was born without them. The man came into this world causing problems.”Alejandro stared out the window like he could spot the betrayal from the sky. “He always wants whatever Miguel had. First Amelia… now apparently me. What’s next? My shoes?”Luca snorted. “Honestly?

Mia pointed at her mascara running down her cheek. “Well… your face disagrees.”Vivian grabbed a tissue and wiped aggressively.“He humiliated me. In front of everyone. And now the executives are whispering behind my back.”Mia leaned against the desk. “Then let’s turn this around. You need a win.”Vivian’s eyes narrowed. “What kind of win?”Mia took a breath, lowering her voice. “Bring in a different investor. Today. Someone big enough to replace Ryan Franchise.”Vivian paused.Mia continued, “If you walk into the next board meeting with a NEW investor lined up, Ryan becomes irrelevant. And you look like a genius instead of a disaster.”Vivian slowly sat back down.Her anger was still burning, but her expression shifted.“Mia… that might actually work.”Mia smiled. “Good. Because if you throw one more plant, we won’t have an office left.”Vivian rubbed her temples. “I hate this company sometimes.”Mia shrugged. “Yeah, but you love the power. Now let’s go fix this before Damien finds

Mia stared. “Like… physically?”Vivian opened the door.“Oh yes,” she said sweetly. “Straight into the nearest wall.”And she walked out, hair swinging, mood deadly.BLACKWOOD BOARDROOM – NEXT MORNINGVivian walked into the room like she owned it. Dark suit, sharp heels, and a look that warned everyone not to even breathe in her direction.The executives Mason, Turner, Reed, and the others stood up the moment she entered.Harrison Cole was already at the table.Tall, sharp jaw, navy suit, cold blue eyes. He didn’t look impressed. He didn’t even look interested.Good. Vivian hated men who folded too easily.He glanced at his watch, slow and deliberate “You’re three minutes late.”Vivian gave him a small smirk. “And yet, you’re still waiting for me. Interesting.”Mason and Turner exchanged quick looks, unsure if they should intervene.Harrison raised one eyebrow. “I don’t like my time being wasted.”Vivian pulled out her chair and sat down as if the whole room answered to her. “And I do

BLACKWOOD PENTHOUSE ~ NEW YORK “Good evening, Vivian.”She immediately sat up straighter, irritation flickering in her eyes. “What do you want? The deal is already settled.”“I know,” Harrison said. “I’m calling for something else.”Vivian’s eyes narrowed. “I don’t do small talk with clients. Conversations end at the boardroom table.”“Good,” he replied. “Because I don’t waste words.”A pause followed not awkward, just heavy.“I spent the whole day thinking about our meeting,” Harrison said.Vivian rolled her eyes. “Congratulations. Nice to know you have thoughts. Now get to the point.”“You impressed me.”Vivian blinked. “…Okay, now you’re acting strange. You called me just to compliment me? That’s weird.”He chuckled quietly. “It’s not a compliment. It’s the truth. You’re sharp. You’re fearless. You don’t bend for anyone. That’s rare.”Vivian’s voice softened barely. “So you called to talk about my… qualities? Are you sure this conversation is appropriate at midnight, Harrison?”“M

JESSICA’S APARTMENT — NEW YORKKatherina stared at her like she’d completely lost it.“You must be insane,” she said coldly. “Honestly, I can see why you deserve to be locked up.”Jessica flinched but forced herself to keep talking. “I gave up years of my life. I was there while your world fell apart. I protected them. I loved them. And all I ever got back was stress, judgment, and bills. Always bills.”She wiped her eyes angrily.“So yeah. I want something for myself for once. Twenty-five million. Or I walk out that door, and you can take me to court for the next five years.”Her voice softened, trembling. “Kathy… sweetie… I’m not the enemy here. I just… I just need help. I just want to feel secure. I’m not asking for the world. Just enough to breathe. Enough to not feel like I wasted my whole life.”She reached for Katherina’s hand. “Kathy… please. Don’t make me leave empty-handed.” Daniel accepting the deal but changing it to to 10 million dollars Katherina is angry For the first t