1. The Wedding

Everybody looked Kayla’s way the moment the church doors opened. A soft hush fell over the room, followed by warm smiles that bloomed across their faces. Kayla stepped forward slowly, her movements graceful and careful at the same time.A delicate violin rendition of ‘A Thousand Years’ started playing, its melody making some teary-eyed. Kayla lifted her gaze, taking in the beautifully decorated space. The aisle this time is white, unlike the usual red she usually walks on. It was filled generously with white rose petals, with rows of fresh white roses and baby’s breath on each side. Everything looked clean, simple, and elegant–just exactly how Kayla imagines her dream wedding to be.She was impressed. The production team truly went all out. Cameras were pointed toward her, capturing every step, but this time, she knew they’re not there for scandals or rumors. They were simply there to film this supposed romantic moment.She smiled gently as she looked ahead. There stood the groom, wa

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2. Best Man

“We’re here!” Maddie exclaimed. Kayla must have been spacing out, because she hadn’t even realized they had already arrived at the church where her sister is about to get married. Outside, a sea of people gathered at the entrance, all dressed in shades of champagne and gold. The women wore long dresses that shimmered gently, and the men were in sharp, well-fitted suits. Since the driver was still looking for a parking spot, Kayla stayed inside the van, taking a quiet moment to observe everything from her seat. Everyone seemed to be smiling and chatting excitedly, their voices blending into a happy hum she couldn’t quite catch. She spotted her mother among the crowd, speaking to a man whose back was turned. Even from this distance, Kayla could see the joy on her mother’s face—the kind of joy that radiated straight from the eyes. Of course she was happy; one of her daughters was about to marry one of the richest men in the city. Kayla watched as the organizer approached her mother to

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3. Shining Star

It was the most beautiful ceremony Kayla had ever witnessed. The priest’s message was heartfelt and sincere, and the couple’s vows definitely caused another batch of tears.Kayla reached for another glass of champagne as she felt the sting of tears threatening to fall again. She couldn’t cry now. Not in front of all these people. Not while her sister and new brother-in-law were happily enjoying their reception.“Hey, you haven’t eaten yet,” Maddie said beside her. Kayla turned to her and tried to look composed.“You know what? I forgot,” Kayla replied, lifting her champagne. “But this tastes good. Want some?”Maddie shook her head dramatically, earning a small laugh from Kayla.Kayla returned her gaze to the front of the ballroom, where Casey and Jordan stood once again at the center of attention. The hosts were calling guests up for a game.From the corner of her eye, Kayla noticed the best man across the ballroom. He was looking at her again.Maybe it was the champagne, but she lift

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4. The Hotel Tycoon

“Sorry,” Kayla quickly said the moment she realized she had been in his arms for what felt like forever. She tried to stand up properly, but it was nearly impossible as her other sandal had lost its heel. She had to grab it, and for a moment, she wanted to scold it for causing her fall, which was absurd. It was just a shoe, oblivious to the chaos it caused moments ago. Now she remembered why this pair of shoes had stayed in the paper bags and never made it to her shoe closet. They were a gift, but far from sturdy enough to withstand hours of walking. Both she and Maddie had forgotten about them, and she felt the urge to curse herself all over again for not recalling that fact. She stopped herself, before the man in front of her thought she had lost her mind. To stand properly, she undid the other shoe and held it in her hand, finally standing barefoot. When she looked up, she found herself facing the best man, and a scowl formed on her face. Yes, she had to look up. He was taller

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5. An Offer

“We do,” Corvin replied.It left Kayla speechless for a while. She was familiar with Marlowe International and how powerful and wealthy they were. She had read their feature in a magazine, and now she was surprised to realize she was actually standing in front of someone so influential.When she recovered, she took his hand and accepted the handshake. His palm was soft and warm against hers, sending a chill down her spine.She quickly let go.Corvin then popped the champagne. Only then did she notice the pair of champagne glasses she hadn’t seen earlier.“Are you sure you’re fine with champagne? I thought you’d want something to eat,” he said, handing her one of the glasses. He filled it almost to the brim.Kayla shrugged. She didn’t really feel hungry. She hadn’t eaten all day, and this champagne was technically her meal. She was used to fasting–it helped her stay fit and maintain her figure.“Are you on a strict diet or something?”For a guy, Kayla thought he was quite talkative. He

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All Chapters of The Tycoon's Leading Lady: Chapter 1 - Chapter 5

1. The Wedding

2. Best Man

3. Shining Star

4. The Hotel Tycoon

5. An Offer