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Aria signed the revised engagement papers the next morning at the kitchen table while Ethan ate cereal across from her. Adrian stood behind her, one hand resting gently on her shoulder as she put her name on every line. His touch was warm, almost tender. She hated how much she still craved that steadiness.“There,” she said, sliding the documents back to him with a small smile. “It’s done. We’re really doing this.”Adrian leaned down and kissed the top of her head, his relief palpable. “This is the right choice. For all of us. I’ll have the lawyers file them today.” He looked at her like she was the only thing anchoring him to the world. For a second, she almost believed the lie she was selling.The public engagement event was scheduled for that evening—a small but elegant gathering at a private club downtown to “celebrate the upcoming wedding.” Aria spent the afternoon getting ready in a fog. She chose a soft emerald dress that Adrian had once said made her eyes glow. When she steppe

The near-miss with Adrian in the bathroom left Aria’s nerves frayed to nothing. She spent the next day walking on eggshells, smiling when he looked at her, kissing him when he pulled her close, all while counting down the hours until the escape. Three days felt both too long and not nearly enough.Adrian’s suspicion had grown sharper. That evening, after Ethan was asleep, he found her in the kitchen and cornered her gently against the counter.“I heard enough last night,” he said, voice low. “It wasn’t a vendor, Aria. Who were you really talking to?”Aria’s heart slammed against her ribs. She forced herself to meet his eyes. “Isabella. She’s worried about Dad. That’s all.”Adrian studied her for a long moment, then pulled her into a kiss that started soft but quickly turned fierce. The tension between them ignited. He lifted her onto the counter, hands sliding under her shirt, mouth demanding. Aria gave in completely — partly out of fear, partly because her body still betrayed her eve

The morning of the wedding arrived under a heavy gray sky, as if even the heavens were reluctant to bless what was happening.Aria stood in front of the full-length mirror in a simple but elegant white dress. It hugged her figure gracefully, the fabric soft against her skin, but it felt like chains. Her dark hair fell in loose waves over her shoulders, and her makeup was flawless — a mask she had perfected over the past few weeks. She touched the delicate necklace Adrian had given her, the one that now felt like a collar.In less than two hours, she would become his wife.She had made one final desperate call that morning while Adrian was downstairs with Ethan. Daniel had answered on the first ring.“I’m doing it,” she whispered. “I’m marrying him today. Send me the location of the hidden asset. I need it for Ethan.”Daniel’s voice was smooth, almost amused. “Good girl. Once you say ‘I do,’ send me everything you have on Adrian. I’ll transfer the millions immediately. You and Ethan ca

The first morning as husband and wife dawned soft and golden, the ocean outside the villa shimmering under the early sun. Aria woke up tangled in Adrian’s arms, his steady breathing warm against her neck. For a brief, dangerous moment, she allowed herself to stay there — to feel the weight of his arm across her waist, the solid comfort of his body against hers. It would have been so easy to sink into it. To pretend this was real.But reality crept in quickly.She slipped out of bed carefully, wrapping herself in a silk robe, and stepped onto the balcony. The sea breeze cooled her skin as she stared at the water. Last night’s messages from Daniel were still burning in her mind. He had confirmed the transfer of the hidden asset — millions now sitting in an account only she could access. The price had been simple: keep feeding him information on Adrian. Help him finish what he started.Aria’s stomach twisted. Daniel — the man who had once proposed to her, then slept with her best friend

The third morning of their honeymoon brought no peace.Aria woke up to an empty bed. Adrian had already gone for a run along the beach, leaving a note on the pillow saying he’d be back soon with breakfast. She stared at his handwriting for a long moment — strong, confident, controlled — before her phone buzzed again.Daniel.Last chance, Mrs. Blackwood. Send the final files or I’ll make sure Adrian knows you’ve been working with me. The asset is ready. Take it and run with Ethan before it’s too late.Aria’s hands shook as she stared at the screen. She had already sent him most of what he wanted. The millions from the hidden asset were sitting in an account only she could access. With one more message, she could secure their escape. But every time she tried to type the reply, she thought of Adrian’s face when he said “I do.” The way he looked at Ethan. The way he held her like she was the only thing keeping him from falling apart.She deleted the message instead.When Adrian returned,