All Chapters of THE BRIDE MY STEPSISTER GAVE AWAY: Chapter 1 - Chapter 8

“You’re nothing but a servant in this house, Emma. Don’t ever forget that!” The words rang through the mansion with such force that they seemed to shake the crystal chandelier above the dining table. Emma Hayes stopped in her tracks. The silver breakfast tray in her trembling hands suddenly felt twice as heavy. She lowered her eyes, refusing to meet the icy glare fixed on her. “Well?” Vivian Hayes folded her arms across her chest. “Did you suddenly become deaf?” “I’m sorry, ma’am.” “Sorry?” Vivian laughed bitterly. “Your apologies don’t put food on this table, and they certainly don’t make you useful.” Emma swallowed the lump in her throat and walked toward the dining table. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the room. Golden pancakes rested beside fluffy scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, and buttered toast. She had spent nearly two hours preparing breakfast, hoping everything would be perfect. Perfection was the only thing that kept her from punishment. Even then… It wa

“Mom… are you saying the Blackwood family wants me to become their daughter-in-law?”Sophia’s voice trembled with excitement as she stared at the sealed envelope lying on the coffee table.The silence that had filled the living room after Richard Blackwood’s departure was finally broken.Vivian picked up the elegant cream-colored envelope with careful hands, as though it contained a priceless treasure. She slowly broke the wax seal and unfolded the neatly typed letter inside.Her eyes raced across the page.With every line she read, the smile on her face grew wider.She couldn’t believe it.When she reached the end, she let out a delighted laugh.“It’s true,” she whispered.Sophia rushed to her mother’s side.“What does it say? Tell me!”Vivian looked at her daughter with sparkling eyes.“The Blackwood family has formally asked for a bride from the Hayes family to fulfill the marriage agreement your late father made years ago.”Sophia clasped both hands over her mouth.Her heart pound

“I would rather die than marry Damien Blackwood!” Sophia’s scream echoed through the Hayes mansion. The bridal magazine slipped from Vivian’s hands and landed on the marble floor. “What nonsense are you talking about?” Vivian demanded, staring at her daughter in disbelief. Sophia paced the living room, her face pale with panic. “I’m not marrying him!” Vivian’s expression darkened. “You’ve lost your mind.” “No, Mom. I finally came to my senses.” She stopped pacing and looked at her mother with fearful eyes. “Everyone is talking about Damien Blackwood.” “They call him the Devil Billionaire.” “They say he has no emotions.” “They say no one dares to look him in the eye.” “They say he’s cold, cruel, and impossible to please.” Sophia’s voice trembled. “What if all those rumors are true?” Vivian remained silent. For the first time, uncertainty flickered across her face. She had ignored the gossip because all she could see was the Blackwood fortune. But now… She couldn’t

“Every bride dreams of her wedding day… but Emma Hayes prayed it would end before it even began.” The first rays of sunlight streamed through the tall windows of the Hayes mansion, but there was no joy in Emma’s heart. Today was her wedding day. Not because she had fallen in love. Not because she had chosen the man she would spend the rest of her life with. But because she had been forced into a marriage that wasn’t meant for her. Emma stood in front of the mirror, staring at the woman reflected back at her. The white wedding gown fit perfectly. Its delicate lace shimmered under the morning light, and the long veil cascaded gracefully behind her. She looked like every bride’s dream. Yet her eyes told a different story. There was no excitement. No happiness. Only fear. A knock came at the door. Before Emma could answer, Vivian walked in with Sophia. Sophia was dressed in an elegant champagne-colored designer gown, looking more like the bride than Emma. She circled Emm