All Chapters of Hidden Heiress Rising: Married to my Ex-Husband’s Uncle: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

43 Chapters

Chapter 1: The Injury

~ EVANGELINE ~The alarm rang before sunrise and I turned it off quickly. Victoria hated when I was late.I got out of bed and went to the bathroom. The guest bedroom was freezing, as always, and I have been stuck here for the past two years of my marriage with Jason because he never let me sleep in the master bedroom with him.I washed my face and got dressed in something plain. I learned not to wear anything that drew attention in this house.The kitchen was dark when I walked in. I turned on the light and started making breakfast.My days are the same now. All I do is cook, clean and serve like a glorified maid.Two years ago I thought marrying Jason would save me. I had run away from my controlling family and changed my name to Emma Sterling. When I met Jason, he seemed kind and different from my father.I was so damn stupid."Emma!"Victoria's voice came from the dining room. I grabbed the plate and carried it out to her.She sat at the table with her phone in her hand. She didn'

Chapter 2: The Mistress Moves In

~ EVANGELINE ~ I woke up and my shoulder was screaming in pain even worse than yesterday. The cold cloth had fallen off during the night and my arm was swollen and bruised. I sat up slowly and bit my lip to keep from making noise. I was already late. Getting dressed with one hand took forever. Every movement hurt. In the bathroom mirror I saw the bruise spreading across my shoulder. It looked like an ugly dark shade of purple. I pulled on a long-sleeved shirt to cover it. Before I could make my way to the kitchen to make breakfast like I always do. A knock came in. Mrs Blackwood must be here to read to me to filth about my lateness. But opening the door Jason stood there watching me carefully. “Uhm…Good morning” I sputtered nervously. "Veronica is moving in today," he said, immediately ignoring my greetings. My heart stopped. At that point Victoria waltzes in with her phone in hand smiling. "Finally," she said. "That girl has been waiting long enough." Jason continued to s

Chapter 3 : The Debt Collectors

~ EVANGELINE ~The next few days were the same nightmare on repeat.Veronica played lady of the house. She sat at the head of the table with Jason and wore my clothes and gave me orders like I worked for her."Emma, I need coffee.""Emma, my bathroom needs cleaning.""Emma, these towels aren't soft enough."I did everything she asked without arguing. Without feeling anything at all. I was numb to all of it. After being called useless and after having my wedding ring stolen, there was nothing left inside me to hurt.I just went through the motions of cooking, serving and staying invisible like I always have till the afternoon I was in the kitchen washing dishes when someone pounded on the front door.The knock was loud and aggressive.I dried my hands and walked to the door. Through the peephole I saw two men in dark suits. They looked expensive but dangerous.I opened the door."Can I help you?"The taller one looked me up and down. "We're here to see Jason Blackwood.""He's not hom

Chapter 4: The Arrest & The GALA

~ EVANGELINE ~The police pounded on the door again."Police! Open the door now!"Jason stared at me with his hand still raised. "You called them.""I didn't," I said. "I swear I didn't.""Liar!"The pounding got louder. "We have a warrant! Open this door or we're breaking it down!"Jason dropped his hand and ran downstairs. I followed him with my heart racing.He opened the front door and four police officers rushed in."Jason Blackwood?" the lead officer asked."Yes, that's me. What is this about?""You're under arrest for assault and domestic violence." The officer pulled out handcuffs. "Turn around and put your hands behind your back.""What? This is ridiculous! I didn't...""Sir, turn around now."Victoria came running down the stairs in her robe. "What is going on here? Get out of my house!""Ma'am, step back," another officer said.They put handcuffs on Jason and he turned to look at me with pure hatred in his eyes."This is your fault," he said. "You're going to pay for this."

Chapter 5: The GALA

~ EVANGELINE ~The car ride to the gala was silent.Jason sat in the front seat next to the driver. Victoria sat beside me in the back. Veronica was in her own car following behind us.I stared out the window and watched the city lights blur past. My hands were folded in my lap so no one could see them shaking."Remember what I said," Victoria whispered to me. "Smile. Behave. One wrong move and you'll regret it."I didn't answer.We pulled up to Palazzo Reale and cameras flashed everywhere. Reporters lined both sides of the red carpet. Security guards stood at the entrance.Jason got out first and buttoned his jacket. He smiled for the cameras like nothing was wrong. Like he hadn't been arrested just hours ago.Victoria got out next and waved at the photographers.Then it was my turn.I stepped out of the car and the cameras went crazy. Flashes blinded me from every direction."Mrs. Blackwood! Over here!""Emma! Look this way!""Is it true your husband was arrested tonight?"Jason gra

Chapter 6: The Confrontation

~ EVANGELINE ~The hall exploded after Damien's announcement.Cameras flashed everywhere. Reporters screamed questions. People rushed toward the stage from all directions."Damien! How long have you known about Evangeline?""Is the marriage real or fake?"Damien's security guards moved fast. They surrounded me and Damien in a tight circle and started pushing people back."Move! Everyone back!" the head of security shouted.I stood frozen on the stage. My mind couldn't process what just happened.Me? Married to Damien Blackwood?"This way, ma'am." A guard touched my elbow gently. "We need to get you out of here."Damien took my hand and pulled me toward the back of the stage.Behind us I heard Jason screaming. "She's still my wife! That marriage is fake! Someone stop them!"Victoria's voice joined his. "This is illegal! I'm calling Augustus! I'm calling the police!"We went through a door backstage and down a long hallway. The noise from the hall faded but I could still hear them."Ke

Chapter 7

~ EVANGELINE ~ The room stayed frozen after Roman's question. "What about Lily?" Damien asked, still looking calm. I stared at him, curious about who this Lily was that made him tense up. "Well? Are you going to answer him?" Damien's face went cold. "It's none of your concern." "None of my concern?" I let out a bitter laugh. "You just announced to the world that I'm your wife. You tricked me into signing a marriage certificate. And now there's a woman named Lily who makes your business partner look terrified and you look defensive. You say it's none of my concern? Try again." "Eva..." "No." I held up my hand. "Don't 'Eva' me. Who is she?" Damien turned to Roman, his eyes filled with anger. "Get out." "Damien, she needs to know," Roman said calmly. "I said get out!" "No one is going anywhere until someone tells me the truth!" Roman looked between us, then made a decision. "Lily Snyder is Damien's ex-fiancée." "Ex-fiancée? You have an ex-fiancée, and you just told the w

Chapter 8

~ EVANGELINE ~ "You don't want to keep me safe. You want to own me. Just like Jason and my father did." I backed toward the door. "I'm done being owned by men." "I am marrying you to keep you safe but I am certainly not like your father or your ex." I ignored him and continued moving towards the door but before I could reach for the handle, Damien's office phone rang. His assistant's voice came through the speaker. "Mr. Blackwood, I apologize for the interruption, but you have another call on line two. It's about tonight's gala." Damien pressed the button. "What about it?" "The event coordinator needs confirmation that you'll be attending. The press is asking if you'll be bringing the new Mrs. Blackwood as your guest." My stomach dropped. "Tell them yes," Damien replied. "We'll both be there." "Stop screwing with..." I started. He hung up and looked at me. "You're coming with me tonight." "I'm not going anywhere with you." "Yes, you are. My company is hosting the biggest

Chapter 9

~ EVANGELINE ~ "You're doing fine." I turned around and saw Roman. I raised my brows in question at him. Understanding what I meant, he quickly replied. "Damien asked me to keep an eye on things." "I can handle myself." "I know. But tonight's going to be a little complicated. Trust me on that." Before he could explain, a voice bellowed through the ballroom speakers. "Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention please?" Roman's face went pale. "No. They wouldn't." "Who wouldn't what?" I asked. "We are honored to announce the arrival of Mr. Augustus Blackwood, patriarch of the Blackwood family!" Oh. The orchestra music changed. Through the ballroom windows, I could see everyone turning toward the main entrance. "We need to go back inside," Roman said urgently. "Now." "Why? What's happening?" "Augustus doesn't come to these events. Ever. If he's here, it means he's planning something." We rushed back into the ballroom just as the doors opened. Augustus strode in

Chapter 10

~ EVANGELINE ~ The crowd parted again as Veronica and Jason made their entrance, walking side by side. Veronica's voice echoed throughout the ballroom. "Did everyone see that? She hasn't changed at all. She is still violent and stealing from others. First my designs, now her own sister's dignity.” The crowd's murmurs grew louder. They act as if they don't have a mind of their own. My ex-husband stepped forward with a bruise on his cheek that definitely looked like makeup. "That woman is violent. She has attacked me multiple times during our marriage. I have the scars to prove it." "Lies, as if I could beat a six-foot-one man," I said. "Is it?" Veronica pulled out her phone. " Everyone, I have photos. Videos that prove this mentally deranged person starts beating up her husband when things don't go the way she wants.” She turned back to me and smiled. I dreaded that smile not because I was scared but because people take domestic violence seriously especially if it's about a m

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