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Chapter 1

Borevia City, Carmoria."You have to be there."Eric Santoro popped open a velvet case, rocking that same smug face he wore when he asked me to switch grooms."This is your parents' heirloom," he said—cool, commanding. "You want it? Come to Briana's party tonight."It was the last thing my real parents gave me before they died. Eric had tricked me into handing it over. I was taking it back.I dropped my gaze, hiding the ice in my eyes. "Fine. I'll go."A smug smile flickered across Eric's face as he grabbed his coat and walked out.The Santoro engagement was mine from day one. I'd been stolen at birth, and in their grief, my real parents adopted Briana.After my adoptive parents died, I bounced around the orphanage system.At fifteen, the Leone family finally tracked me down. Everyone said Eric was my future.And I mistook him for someone from my past.He backed me up when people called me a country bumpkin. Showed up with birthday surprises. Stuck close after the crash that

Chapter 2

"Lena, look!" Briana cooed, dragging out the word like she was on stage. "Isn't the birthday gift Eric gave me beautiful? It's a global LIMITED edition."The crowd jumped in right on cue."So pretty!""Eric really knows how to treat her!"I dropped my gaze, fingers curling into fists.Eric's smile twitched. He gave Briana's wrist a light tug. "That's enough. Cut it out."She pouted but backed off. Eventually.Eric gave me a cold glance. "I brought the bracelet. Just play nice, make Briana happy, and it's yours later.""Play nice?" I said. "You mean go along with your little humiliation game?""Don't be ungrateful," he warned, voice dropping. "I still have the bracelet."Briana jumped in, all fake-sweet. "Lena, don't be mad. Everyone's just teasing."Right on cue—"Yeah, Lena, don't be so sensitive.""Guess some bumpkins just don't belong in high society."Every word sliced like a knife.My hand clenched at my side, palm slick with sweat.I told myself to suck it up.Th

Chapter 3

My chest heaved, every inch of me screaming like I'd been ripped apart.Then—click, click, click. Heels on pavement.Briana.She stepped into view, smirk locked in place.Fake surprise dripped from her voice: "What's wrong, Lena? Cat got your tongue—or was it the drink? You know, the one the boys jerked off into?""You! You all—"Nausea slammed into me.I shoved my fingers down my throat, desperate to throw it up—nothing.I reached out, grabbing for her skirt.She stepped on my hand, cool as ever, then dusted off her dress like I was something disgusting stuck to her heel."Honestly, how useless can you be?" she sneered. "Can't even protect something your parents left you."She spread her hands like she was innocent. "Oh, and those guys? I sent them. Just meant to scare you a little. Didn't expect... well, I guess that heirloom wasn't yours after all.""Briana." My voice was rough, but steady. "You'll regret this."She paused, then grinned wider."I'm looking forward to i

Chapter 4

Aunt Jessica shrieked, "Are you seriously going against the Leone family?"I shrugged. "I'm protecting what's mine. You don't get to twist the rules."Eric hovered nearby, scowling. "Lena, don't push it."I laughed, sharp and cold. "You and Briana drag me through the mud, sic thugs on me, trash my parents' heirloom—and I'm the problem?"I pulled a USB from my bag, dropped it on the table."Last night's surveillance footage. Everything you did—caught in 4K."Eric's head snapped up, face going ghost-white. He hadn't counted on me finding the footage he tried to erase.I added, "Touch me, and this goes to every media outlet. Let's see how long you keep up the act."Silence.Uncle Novah opened his mouth—nothing came out.I stood, slid the transfer docs to Briana. I'd given her those shares after our parents died, thinking she had no one."Sign it. Or see me in court."Her hand shook, eyes glossy. "Lena, we are sisters—""Don't. We're not sisters." My voice sliced through the r

Chapter 5

Eric's hands twitched, but he didn't move.I kept the blade steady, dragging Briana with me toward the door."What do you want?" he snapped, jaw tight."Easy," I said, chin lifted. "I walk out safe—and you both stay far away. At least until I marry Shelby.""Fine! Fine, I promise!" He waved the bodyguards off, fast.I backed out, Briana still in front of me. We made it through the corridor.At the entrance, I shoved her straight into Eric's arms—then vanished into the night.And just like they promised, they never came near me again.Everything stayed chill... right up to the wedding.The Leones and Santoros were buzzing from sunrise. Two weddings, one day? Total spectacle.Carmorian tradition said the bride had to wear a lace veil until the private reveal. So, I kept mine on the whole time.Right before I left the bridal suite, Eric texted:[Lena, just follow the maid later. Don't worry, my brother won't be into you. I'll come get you first thing in the morning!]I rolled

Chapter 6

That voice—booming, furious—belonged to Benedict Santoro, Shelby and Eric's grandfather.I shot up, heart pounding.Before I could move, Shelby was already in front of me, shielding me. "Don't be scared."The door burst open.Benedict stood in the doorway, thunder in his eyes.Behind him, Eric and Briana looked like kids who got caught sneaking out—heads low, totally busted.Yeah... we were caught."This is a damn disgrace! What the hell happened here?!" Benedict barked, slamming his cane on the floor.Shelby stepped up, calm and solid. "Grandpa, I love Lena. Always have."I nodded. "Shelby's the one I chose."Then Eric lunged forward, eyes locking on my neck.He froze.He saw the marks. No hiding them in this light.His finger shook as he pointed. "What is that?! What's on your neck?!"I didn't flinch. "Obviously? Love bites. From my husband.""No!" Eric snapped, grabbing Shelby by the collar. "She's my fiancée!"Shelby shoved him off, ice cold. "She's mine now.""Shu

Chapter 7

I stood in the yard, bundled in a thick coat. Snow fell soft, like it didn't wanna bother anyone.Then he walked in.Gray wool coat. Quiet eyes, way too calm for a kid."This is Shelby," Samantha said, smiling. "You two should get along."He glanced at me, one side of his mouth twitching up. "Hi, I'm Shelby."He built a snowman with me. Unwound his scarf and wrapped it around my neck, loop by loop.We had fun. Like, real fun.When he left, he kept making me promise to remember his name.But I was little—I forgot.Later, when my real parents showed up, they told me I had to marry Eric.I thought Eric was the boy from the snow.In my last life, I chased him like he was it—right up until I died."What're you thinking about?"Shelby pulled me in, kissed my cheek."Our first meeting." I leaned into him, chasing his warmth.He squeezed my hand. "I'm just glad life brought you back to me."I pressed my face to his."Shelby, what I want... it's not just this.""I know."***

Chapter 8

Briana gasped, face flushing red. She clawed at his wrists, trembling, tears spilling fast. Her eyes went huge—pure shock."Let... me go... Eric..."Barely a whisper.Everything froze.Benedict slammed the table. "Eric! Are you out of your mind? Let her go!"Shelby moved fast, yanking Eric off her.Briana hit the floor, gasping, red marks lining her neck as she shook.Eric crumpled like a broken puppet, eyes blank. "Lena... my Lena..."Benedict's hand trembled as he pointed at him. "You've shamed me enough. Get out."Two guards moved in, grabbing Eric. He fought back, wild.Benedict stood and slapped him—loud, sharp."Enough! I know everything you've been pulling. You don't deserve the Santoro name. You're out. For good."Eric froze, then just sagged, letting them drag him off like he had nothing left.Shelby and I didn't wait—we made our move.***"You sure about this?" He handed me a thick file, eyes dark with worry."No better time." I flipped through the pages, a sm

Chapter 9

Shelby came up behind me, arms sliding around my waist. His voice dropped low. "That'd give you full control."I nodded, eyes sharp.Briana, while you were busy babying Eric, I was gutting the Leone family—quietly, piece by piece.By the time you even look up, everything that was supposed to be mine? Already back in my hands.***Leone Group's stock had tanked three days in a row. The market was buzzing with rumors.By day four, I strode into the Leone Tower boardroom in stilettos, owning the room.Legal team lined the table, stacks of papers in front of every shareholder."Alright." I sat down, calm as ever. "Let's talk about this company's future."Silence.The older shareholders traded looks.I flicked my fingers. Lawyers handed out the files.Inside? Proof I'd scooped up 15 percent of shares in three days. Add my inherited 18 percent, and boom—Uncle Novah was toast."Effective immediately," I said, standing, "I'm proposing Novah Leone be removed as chairman. I'm taking

Chapter 10

The lobby went still.Briana blinked up at him, face blotchy and wet. "Eric... what are you saying?""I said enough." He yanked his arm free, voice like a slap. "You don't feel even a little guilty? You hired thugs to jump Lena, trashed her parents' keepsake, drugged her drink—thought that made you smart?"Briana turned ghost-white, lips shaking. "I... I did it for you!""For me?" Eric laughed, icy. "You did it for yourself. You were scared Lena would take everything, so you got dirty."Her eyes welled up again, but this time it was fury. "Oh, so now it's all my fault? Who pushed me to get close to her?""I told you to watch her, not wreck her!" Eric snapped. "You nearly destroyed her life!"Briana staggered back, face twisted. "And now you're all torn up? Please. You didn't even get the girl. You're a joke!"Eric's eyes lit up with rage. "Yeah, I'm a joke—but you? You're a nasty piece of work."That broke her. Whatever was left, gone.Eric shoved her aside. "I said you're a

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