21: Incomparable

•Odette•I had always imagined what my wedding day would be like. Soft lighting, a hall filled with important business partners, Tristen smiling idiotically throughout the day, me doing my best not to slip up at anything.My parents stressing about every single detail. Cameras. Cameras upon cameras, taking thousands of pictures that would appear on the front page of every magazine the day after.My real wedding was nothing at all like what I imagined.It was more peaceful… yet glamorous.Early in the morning, Draven and I prepared lightly to get our marriage certificate and took a few pictures at the bureau.Later on, we parted ways to get ready for the main event. A makeup artist came over and had my look for the day perfected. The only other person in the room with us was Nikki.And she made sure we never forgot her presence, mouthing off about how she couldn’t believe that I managed to bag THE Draven Lockwood in the shortest amount of time.After we got ready, my father, who I had

Last Updated : 2026-11-04

22: Wedding Reception

•Odette•The last time I smiled this much that caused my face to hurt was at my father’s birthday celebration four months ago. I’d been forced to pretend everyone’s jokes were funny and that their compliments were nice.After the party, I had to ice my face and treat myself to a facial massage. I had a feeling I was going to do the same tomorrow.The wedding reception was in full swing. The smile on my face didn’t falter a bit. Not too bright, polite, pretty. Smiling perfectly was one of the most important traits to have as a business person.I was kinda finding something I knew how to do very well a bit hard to do now that Draven Lockwood was glued to my side with an arm never leaving my waist.“What location’s the honeymoon? Maybe I can swing by and tag along.” Henry Hawk tried to joke with us, looking drunk as fuck.Draven still smiled at his friend like the guy was in his right senses and said, “No honeymoon for now. Maybe later.”Ah, yes. How were the two of us supposed to have a

Last Updated : 2026-11-06

All Chapters of The Fake Heiress’s Ruthless CEO: Chapter 21 - Chapter 22

21: Incomparable

22: Wedding Reception