Semua Bab The Billonaire's Unwanted Bride: Bab 1 - Bab 4

The hall was large and bright. It was decorated with white flowers, gold ribbons, and expensive designs that screamed luxury. Everything looked perfect. Too perfect. The kind of perfection that hides pain underneath.Rows of chairs filled the hall. Every seat was occupied. Faces Riley had never seen before stared back at her. Important people. Rich people. Powerful people. People who did not know her story. People who did not care about her fear.As soon as the large glass doors slid open, the hall erupted with flashes of light.Reporters lifted their cameras high. Some stood on chairs. Others pushed forward just to get a better shot. The lights were blinding. The noise was overwhelming. It felt like the whole world had stopped just to watch her walk inside.Riley stood at the entrance.Her fingers trembled around the bouquet in her hands. The flowers were fresh and beautiful, yet her palms were damp with sweat. Her heart beat loudly in her chest. It felt like everyone could hear it.

Everyone paused.They stood still, agitating, waiting for the next show. Their eyes were sharp. Their faces were curious. Some looked excited. Some looked cruel.They were waiting for the next drama to unfold.Ken stood before Riley, tall and proud. His presence alone made the air feel heavy. The disgust in his eyes was sharp and cold. It cut straight through her heart.“What gave you the right to call yourself a Hale?” he repeated.His voice was calm. Too calm.Riley’s lips parted, but no words came out. Her throat felt dry. Her mind went blank.“I… I…” she stammered. “My father… I—”Her voice broke.Ken began to walk toward her slowly.Each step was measured. Careful. Like a predator closing in on its prey.His eyes burned into hers.Riley staggered backward. Her legs shook badly. Her heart raced so fast that it felt like it would jump out of her chest. Her breath came out in short gasps.She looked around desperately.The faces around her were mocking her. They looked entertained.