All Chapters of Hidden Heiress Rising: Married to my Ex-Husband’s Uncle: Chapter 1 - Chapter 6

~ 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'

~ 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

~ 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