All Chapters of Ditched the Wedding and Changed the Groom: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Though clearly shocked, the hotel manager, Clifton Payne's professionalism kicked in. He immediately replied, "Of course, Ms. Drew. I'll initiate the cancellation process for you right away."After hanging up, I reached up to remove the crystal tiara from my head and toss the custom haute couture veil, worth over 300,000 dollars, carelessly onto the couch.Suddenly, a flurry of hurried footsteps came from outside the door. It was violently shoved open with a loud bang.Everett Green's mom, Susanne Grant, walked in wearing a dark red dress meant for the wedding. Her facial features were twisted with displeasure, and her brows were tightly furrowed.She immediately slipped into her usual lecturing tone. "What are you throwing a fit about now, Madeline Drew? Even if Everett is running a little late picking up Della, so what?"Della has had it tough ever since she was a kid. She's upset today, so Everett stopped by to comfort her. She was like a sister to Everett, how could you be so

I smoothed out my million-dollar custom haute couture wedding gown and walked toward the main door of the ballroom in my four-inch heels.Before I could even get there, the roar of an engine cut through the air. Everett's Rolls-Royce, which was supposed to serve as the lead bridal car, arrogantly pulled up at the hotel steps.He flung open the door of the Rolls-Royce and stepped out, dressed in a tailored suit. Fury was written all over his face.With a loud bang, he slammed the door shut and strode up the stairs with his keys still in hand. Then, he pointed a finger at me and barked, "So you've got some nerve now, don't you, Madeline? How dare you cancel my wedding?"Do you have any idea that the guests at the wedding today are all my family's elders? What the hell are you playing at, leaving them standing out by the door?"As always, Everett's ability to shift the blame was impeccable. He was the one who had shown up late because he was picking up his childhood sweetheart, yet n

The flattering smile on Everett's face instantly froze.He locked his deadly stare on my arm, which was linked with Ashton's, and shrieked like he was looking at a monster, "What did you just say? Are you making him the groom instead?"Before he could lash out, eight hotel security guards stepped in. Their expressions were cold as they formed a solid wall right in front of him to block his path."Have you lost your mind, Madeline?"Held back beneath the steps by the imposing guards, Everett was hopping mad. He pointed in my face, and his voice turned shrill from sheer anger."Where did you hire this guy? How'd you get him to put on a show with you? Do you honestly think hiring some random guy to play a billionaire is going to scare me?"I'm telling you—the Green family booked this hotel! I'm the main event here today!"He desperately clung to his fragile, fake respectability and attempted to keep up his "rich and powerful" persona in front of his relatives.Clifton's expression

The bullet comments in the livestream were filled with voices of sympathy for Everett while cursing me out for being inhumane.Everett wiped away tears from the corners of his eyes. He fished a worn key out of his pocket and inserted it into the manual keyhole of the smart lock, then turned it with force.It didn't budge.He froze for a second, then tried again with more force. This time, the key became completely jammed inside, but the door remained completely motionless."What's going on?"Frowning, he forced a smile at the camera and said, "The lock might be broken. I'll get the management staff to come take a look."The elevator doors slid open with a chime before the property manager, Thomas Hanks, emerged with a cold expression, accompanied by a locksmith wearing work overalls."Mr. Green."He held up a receipt and cut off Everett's words without a shred of courtesy. "Don't bother trying. We've just replaced the lock."The true owner of the apartment notified us to chang

Ashton didn't get mad. All he did was take out his phone, dial a number, and tap on the speakerphone button.The call was answered after two rings, and a deeply respectful voice came through. "How can I help you, Mr. Hathaway?"Ashton indifferently said, "Mr. Wade, a manager under you named Everett Green has not only offended my fiancee, but he's also suspected of embezzling corporate funds. Handle it."The other end of the line fell silent for a full second before a deafening roar exploded from the speaker."Everett Green, you absolute moron! Mr. Hathaway is our company's largest investor. Are you out of your goddamn mind?"Get the hell out of there right now! Hand your access card and laptop back to the administrative team!"As for those fraudulent accounts you kept at the company, just wait for the legal team to settle scores with you!"With a sharp click, the person hung up.All the color drained from Everett's face. His knees buckled, and he collapsed onto the steps right