All Chapters of Runaway Bride: Singles' Party With the Wrong Man: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

The moment I sent the message, every group chat blew up. People began speculating about why I had suddenly called off the wedding. After all, everyone knew how much it meant to me.Before long, my parents called. Mom's voice carried a trace of confusion and worry as she asked, "Nat, what's going on? Why did you suddenly call off the wedding? Did something happen?"I thought I had already grown numb, but the moment I heard my parents' voices, tears still welled up in my eyes. For my wedding, they had spent most of the savings they'd built over a lifetime. By most people's standards, the wedding I had planned for my fiancee, Olivia Smith, was already impressive.But she had expensive tastes and wanted everything to be the best. She demanded an extravagant reception, a custom-made wedding gown, and a diamond ring designed just for her. As someone at the very start of my career, the pressure was almost too much. Yet, Mom and Dad could see how much I loved Olivia. Without hesitatio

Chapter 2

At the party, Olivia wore a white dress, her long, dark hair cascading over her shoulders. She looked strikingly innocent and captivating.Still, I pretended not to notice her and drank too much. But the more I tried to suppress my feelings, the stronger the ache inside me became. Then, I heard from my roommate that Olivia had broken up with her well-off boyfriend. He had apparently cheated on her, and she had been devastated for a long time. It felt as if I had suddenly awakened, a powerful impulse surging through me. I set the bottle down and rushed toward her. "Olivia, will you be my girlfriend?"Maybe it was the liquid courage. Even though I knew she would probably reject me again, I didn't want to graduate with any regrets.Olivia looked up at me and stayed silent for what felt like an eternity.Just as I turned to leave, she rose to her feet and wrapped her arms around me. Before I could react, her lips pressed softly against mine. I swore it was the happiest moment of my

Chapter 3

That was the tone Olivia always used after she did something wrong. And whenever she spoke in that soft, coaxing tone, my anger would vanish without a trace."Of course not," I replied coldly.It was the response of someone utterly disappointed. I realized there was no point in getting angry anymore. But Olivia didn't seem to notice anything amiss. Instead, she launched straight into her latest ideas. "Babe, thank you for being so understanding. I think we still need to refine some of the wedding details."She went on, "Aiden said we could do a helicopter bouquet drop. It wouldn't just make you look good—it would make us both look good in front of everyone. "Also, he said my custom wedding gown doesn't show off my figure well enough. Since the wedding's been postponed, maybe we should switch to another one?"Olivia babbled on and on over the phone. Her ideas were completely ridiculous, and every other sentence revolved around Aiden. A helicopter bouquet drop? Swapping out a c

Chapter 4

On the other end of the line, Olivia fell silent for a beat. Clearly, she hadn't expected me to say that. "You froze the card? But why? Babe, did something happen?" she asked, her voice edged with suspicion. If she had paid me any attention at all, she would have known exactly what had happened. But even now, she still had no idea that I had already called off the wedding.Disappointment washed over me. Without waiting for Olivia's response, I hung up. Then, I tossed my phone aside and started running on the treadmill, savoring the rush of sweat. …Half an hour later, the doorbell rang relentlessly. Olivia appeared at the door with Aiden, both seething with anger. Her delicate features contorted with rage. The moment the door opened, Olivia's hand swung toward my face. But I reacted instantly and clamped my hand around her wrist. She gritted her teeth and spat, "Nathaniel Davis! What do you think you're doing? You froze my card and changed the door code! Do you even see

Chapter 5

Having said that, I threw all the luggage in front of Olivia, along with the half-used box of condoms I had found in the bedside drawer. I had never used that brand myself. As for who had, I didn't care to find out. When Olivia realized I was serious, a flicker of panic crossed her features. Her hands trembled as she reached for mine, but I avoided her touch. "Babe, what are you doing?" she began. "I was just joking. Don't take it so seriously. If you're upset about what happened yesterday, I'm sorry. Please don't do this to me."As she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes, and she wore that same pitiful expression that I had seen countless times before. But this time, I wouldn't give in. "There's no point in apologizing. It's over between us."Olivia's eyes widened in disbelief, and tears streamed down her cheeks. "Nathaniel, we've been together for so many years. How can you be so cruel? It was just a small matter. Are you really going to throw away everything we've shared

Chapter 6

After the breakup, I threw myself into work. I had poured so much effort into the wedding that I had let go of several major clients. I got back in touch with them. Fortunately, they still valued my abilities and were willing to work with me again. Moreover, these deals would bring in a considerable income.I had also arranged to sell the apartment I had bought to live in after the wedding. In truth, it had never been the most practical place. It was far from my office, and my daily commute would have taken at least an hour. It wasn't a very cost-effective option. The real reason I bought the apartment was Aiden. Back then, he had briefly worked as a sales agent in that building. It didn't take much for him to persuade Olivia to buy a place there.After asking around, I learned the apartment was nearly 200 thousand dollars more expensive than similar units nearby. However, Olivia was set on buying through Aiden. I had gone along at the time, thinking it was just a favor. An

Chapter 7

Everyone in the office knew I was allergic to eggs. Yet, my partner of five years had no idea. Olivia's hands froze midair. Then, she turned to Ella, her eyes glinting with malice."Who are you? How do you know about that? I can see through your schemes. Nathaniel is an exceptional man, and any woman would have her eye on him. But don't forget your place," Olivia spat through gritted teeth.Ella was left speechless. People only realized the value of something once it was gone. Hearing Olivia admit that I was exceptional was something rare. Olivia was ready to tear into Ella once more, but I snapped, "Enough, Olivia! We're done. Don't come looking for me again."Disbelief crossed her features for a moment, then her hostility faltered. In the next instant, she stepped forward to take my hand, but I brushed her away."Babe, let's get back together. You've been angry at me for far too long. I promise I won't do anything stupid again," said Olivia.I looked at her, my eyes devoid

Chapter 8

With that, I got into the car with Ella, leaving Olivia behind as she sobbed uncontrollably. Through the rearview mirror, I saw the look of sheer anguish on her face.…After that day, I hardly saw Olivia again. It was as if she had vanished entirely. I thought that was the end of whatever tangled mess we had. Then one day, when I went to the hospital for a routine checkup, I spotted a familiar figure. I'd recognize that silhouette anywhere. It was Aiden. He pulled out his phone, a smug grin plastered across his face. He was so absorbed in the call that he forgot it was on speaker. Though Aiden was several feet away, I could make out enough from his conversation to piece together the story. His girlfriend was pregnant, but he had racked up massive gambling debts. So, he planned to keep it from her and have her carry the child to term. After that, he'd claim that the baby was stillborn, then sell the child. It sounded like something straight out of a soap opera. I felt

Chapter 9

Just then, Olivia appeared, clutching a test result. The moment she laid eyes on me, she froze. The paper slipped from her hand and fell to the floor. I glanced down at it, only to realize she was pregnant. My chest clenched sharply. I had thought about having a child with her before, but she had always found some excuse to turn me down. And now, she was pregnant. Guilt flickered in her eyes, but it vanished just as quickly. Then, her voice took on a sharp edge as she spoke. "Nathaniel, what are you doing here? You were the one who said we were done, so why did you come all the way here after me?"She continued, "Could it be that you're not over me yet? Don't bother. I've thought it through and realized that Aiden is the one for me. Stop wasting your time."Olivia was as confident as ever, still seeing me as the lovesick fool I used to be. Since she wanted to be with Aiden, I wasn't about to interfere.Just as I was about to leave, she grabbed my arm. "Nathaniel, you've

Chapter 10

Olivia's rage flared. She lunged at Aiden and clamped both hands around his throat.At first, he tried to defend himself. But as her grip tightened, he suddenly lashed out and kicked her to the ground, hurling vicious insults at her."Bitch! Did you really think I loved you? You were nothing but a pawn! And I'll tell you this. I'm not just selling the baby. I'll sell you along with it!"I only bothered pretending because you could give me some money. Now that you've got nothing left, why the hell would I keep playing along?"His words completely shocked the people around us. In an instant, the crowd turned on him and branded him a scumbag.Olivia's eyes blazed with rage. Out of nowhere, she pulled out a small knife and drove it straight toward Aiden's chest. Caught off guard, he collapsed into a pool of blood. Everyone else scattered in terror, while Olivia ran out of the hospital in a frenzy. The moment she rushed into traffic, a speeding car slammed into her, sending her fly

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