All Chapters of From His Bride to His Aunt: My Wedding Night Rewrite: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

The moment I finished speaking, Theodore trembled uncontrollably. "Dakota, how dare you threaten me?" he snapped.I sat calmly on the couch, watching the scene unfold like a detached observer."On our very first day as a married couple, you went behind my back with your ex. How could my father possibly turn a blind eye to this?"Do you honestly think Wetherby Group's board would approve transferring tens of billions to a partner who doesn't even have basic decency?"Every word I said hit Theodore like a punch, sinking straight into his chest. The fire in his eyes slowly died, replaced by a flicker of panic. He wasn't foolish, and he knew I was right.Aldridge Group might look impressive on the surface, but it had been battling through a rough transformation in recent years.Everything Theodore's father had was tied up in this new energy project. This venture was also the deciding factor in whether Theodore could ultimately claim control of the company.Sofia clearly understood w

Unfazed, Jesse shot Theodore a cold, dismissive glance. "She's not with you anymore."Theodore froze under his commanding stare.Just as Velda opened her mouth to protest, Frank held her back. Any further disruption now could cost their family the Wetherbys' support—a risk Frank couldn't afford.My father made a swift decision. "In that case, let's not waste any more time."Ben, take your sister and Theodore to the courthouse. Make sure the divorce is finalized."I'll stay and handle the details of her upcoming marriage with Mr. Frank."Two hours later, I found myself clutching a divorce certificate in one hand and a freshly issued marriage certificate in the other.The new certificate still bore the face of an Aldridge. This time, however, it was Jesse instead of Theodore.In the photo, he wore his trademark stoic expression, while a faint smile lingered at the corners of my lips.Outside the courthouse, Theodore stood at the bottom of the steps, looking utterly dazed. When h

Theodore was left speechless. He could only watch as I walked past him. That afternoon, Blake called."Ms. Wetherby, we have the information you requested. Ms. Moretti's miscarriage took place at a private obstetrics and gynecology clinic in the suburbs. The records indicate it was caused by a severe hemorrhage from an accidental fall."Most importantly, Theodore wasn't the one who took her to the hospital or signed the consent form for the procedure. It was a man named Tom Parker.""Tom Parker?" The name didn't ring any bells."Yes. We checked. He's the vice president of another publicly listed real estate company in the city."On top of that, he's already married. His wife just so happens to be the only daughter of the chairman of Everstone Realty."As I hung up the phone, a smile slowly curved my lips. "Damn, Sofia, there's certainly a lot to unpack in your story," I thought.A few days later, Aldridge Group threw a grand charity gala. The event drew the city's most promine

Jesse brought me to a tiny restaurant tucked away in a downtown alley. There were only a handful of tables, and the owners were an elderly couple."The flavors here are very similar to my mother's cooking," Jesse said as he served the dishes. His voice held a rare trace of warmth.During the meal, I discovered that Jesse had lost his mother at a very young age. He had been raised almost entirely by Morris. That evening, he opened up about his childhood, the trials he had endured overseas, as well as his aspirations for Aldridge Group's future.Even behind his usual impassive expression, a spark shone in his eyes. He exuded a certainty and control over the future that Theodore could never hope to match.I listened quietly, responding only occasionally with a word or two.Through the wooden lattice windows, moonlight spilled across the room, creating a serene and beautiful atmosphere. In that moment, I realized that marrying Jesse might have been the best decision of my life.The