Startseite / Revenge of the Reborn Bride / Kapitel 1 – Kapitel 9

Alle Kapitel von Revenge of the Reborn Bride: Kapitel 1 – Kapitel 9

9 Kapitel

Chapter 1

When I opened my eyes, I was standing at the entrance of a lavish private room.Before I could even push down the door handle, the sound of laughter and chatter spilled out from inside."Why didn't Asher bring his fiancée today? Wouldn't Vivian die if she lost him?"The entire room was drunk, men and women alike, teasing without restraint.Asher Vance frowned, clicking his tongue impatiently."Don't bring her up. Makes me sick. She's just a woman I can't seem to get rid of. Even sleeping with her for free would make me sick."My heart slammed against my ribs, a full-body tremor taking hold as the words hit me.So this was what he said when I wasn't around. This was how Asher talked about me—the girl who gave him everything.He lowered his gaze slightly. The dark light cast shadows across his face, yet for a brief moment, there was an unmistakable trace of tenderness."But I told her I'd look out for Vivian, so I'm stuck keeping that promise. Otherwise, with all her little game

Chapter 2

I hadn't even processed why my sister Celeste was here before she'd grabbed my wrist and yanked me into the private room.She dropped onto the couch right next to Asher and started pounding her small fists against his chest."How could you treat my baby sister like that? If she wasn't completely head over heels for you, do you think for a second I would have stepped aside?"I let her have you, even though it killed me. If you hurt her again, we are through. I mean it!"She bit her lower lip, tears welling up, making them shine.Asher's whole demeanor melted. He bent his head, his voice dropping to a low, intimate murmur as he tried to soothe her—the two of them in their own little world, acting like I was invisible.If I weren't standing right here, they'd probably have fallen into bed together right then and there.Even consumed with wanting each other, Celeste didn't fully ignore me. She shot me a look, a flicker of awkward guilt in her eyes, watching for my reaction."If he'

Chapter 3

The shout in my ear made my head ring. I hit 'end call' on instinct.But before I could even start the car, a pair of large hands slammed against my window. The next second, the door was wrenched open.Asher grabbed the front of my shirt and hauled me out of the car like I was trash."Look what you've done! How could you hurt Celeste like that?!"He didn't wait for an answer. He just dragged me, stumbling, back to the private room. The scene that hit me was Celeste, curled on the couch, her face a masterpiece of tear-streaked fragility.She bit her trembling lip, looking at me with heartbroken eyes."Just give it back, please," she whispered, her voice cracking. "It's all I have left. I already let you have Asher. That little thing is the only piece of him I kept for myself. Don't take that from me, too… please?"She stamped her foot, a petulant gesture amidst the tears, then snatched a wine glass from the table and threw the contents in my face.Asher's heartbreak was instant,

Chapter 4

I had never seen Asher look so tense—no, it was closer to fear."My uncle just got back from overseas. My whole future, my entire position… it's all in his hands now."He gave a thin, mirthless smile."I know he likes you. He'd burn this whole family down for you."If I were to… send you to his bed… who knows how much that would be worth? Enough for me to live very, very comfortably."My mind flashed to Alexander Vance—Asher's uncle—a man of imposing silence and a gaze that could cut glass, who had a habit of materializing whenever I was truly in trouble.In my last life, blinded by my obsession with Asher, I'd completely overlooked someone who could have been my salvation.Asher accelerated toward the hotel, hauling me through the grand lobby and into the packed reception before I could even catch my breath."Mom, I got her."He pushed me forward. I staggered, almost losing my balance.The woman before me, stout and severe in a silk dress, looked me over with pure contempt,

Chapter 5

Asher's grip went slack, and I took the chance to pull free.When I lifted my head, I met Alexander's sharp gaze.It wasn't just me—everyone in the room could see the storm gathering in his eyes.This was, after all, his homecoming banquet, and the spectacle Asher's mother was making had just ruined it.I opened my mouth to speak, but Alexander closed the distance in two strides, took my arm, and pulled me firmly against his side."Who did this to your wrist?"Following his sharp gaze, I finally saw the thin line of blood snaking down my arm.It must have been from Asher's knife, that graze when he threatened to cut me. The adrenaline had masked the sting.Asher's face twisted as he watched us, his expression darkening into something ugly."You just got off the plane, Uncle, and she's already clinging to you? Desperate much? Am I not enough? You gotta collect them all?"Rage tightened my chest. I lifted my chin, my voice clear and steady."Stop projecting your filth onto me.

Chapter 6

I was led to a villa, and Alexander, in an unusually good mood, pressed the keys into my hand.When I opened the door, the sight before me moved me to tears.From its architecture to the style, the decor, and even the smallest details, every corner of the villa was exactly how I had always dreamed my home would be.I excitedly explored every inch, walking through room after room, half-afraid it would all dissolve like a mirage."How did you know what I like?" I whispered.Alexander simply smiled and stroked my hair."Getting to do this for you is the greatest privilege I've ever had.""So… Vivian," he said, his eyes carefully studying my expression, "what you said back there… about marrying me. You meant it, right?"I recalled what Asher had said countless times: Alexander's feelings for me were deep and sincere. Seeing the raw sincerity in Alexander's eyes now, I knew it was no exaggeration.I nodded firmly."Yes, I meant it—"Brrrring-brrrring-brrrring!A jarring, aggress

Chapter 7

Wedding gowns, venue changes, engagement photos—every single detail had to be reworked from scratch.A dizzying week flew by, and the astonishing thing was, I felt not even a flicker of grief over losing Asher.If it weren't for his mother showing up at my door, I might have forgotten he was ever part of my life.The second she saw me step outside, she charged at me like a woman possessed."Vivian! How can you just call off a wedding like that?! You're making a laughingstock of our family! What is my son supposed to do now?! Stop this nonsense and come home. There's still so much to do before the big day—it's right around the corner!"I let out a soft laugh."Oh, I'm still getting married. Just not to your son. Why are you so upset? And I thought you couldn't stand me? What's with the desperate begging now?"Her face turned a sickly shade of gray. She stood there, mouth opening and closing, no sound coming out.Before she could muster a reply, Celeste stumbled out from behind t

Chapter 8

The wedding day arrived. The ceremony went ahead as planned, the grand venue packed with not a single empty seat.To a thunderous standing ovation, I took Alexander's arm and walked, step by step, down the aisle."Alexander Vance," the officiant's voice boomed through the hall, "do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife?"Without hesitation, Alexander replied, "I do."A ripple of excitement ran through the audience. The officiant's gaze shifted to me."And Vivian Lockwood, do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband?"I drew a slow, deep breath, ready to pledge my life."I—""SHE DOES NOT!"With a crash, the double doors burst open. A man stood silhouetted against the blinding light, striding into the center of the aisle."The man she's supposed to marry is me! What the hell is this?!"If not for the voice, I wouldn't have recognized the man as Asher.He was a wreck—hair matted, a thick shadow of beard covering his jaw, eyes raw and bloodshot as if

Chapter 9

My wedding went down in the social register—for two reasons. The sheer, breathtaking opulence of it, of course. And the fact that my ex-fiancé was arrested for financial fraud by federal agents in the middle of my vows.Asher was later convicted on multiple counts of securities fraud and embezzlement. He'd be spending the rest of his life behind bars.In the quiet days that followed, Alexander would sometimes pull me close and ask, his voice laced with awe, "Did you know? Did you know he would show up like that? Is that why you had everything arranged with the cops?"I'd just give him a cryptic, playful smile. "Maybe I'm just psychic. A genius oracle, remember?"But the truth was mine alone. I hadn't known Asher would come. I was just… terrified. Terrified that this happiness—so vivid, so solid, finally within my grasp—would be ripped away again. Terrified of reliving the nightmare.So I prepared for every possible disaster. I was done letting anyone take what was mine.Resting

CODE SCANNEN, UM IN DER APP ZU LESEN

DMCA.com Protection Status