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Every step was deliberate, every smile calculated. I noticed she was alone because her son was nowhere to be seen. She had not seen me yet. Her gaze swept the room before landing on me. The smile she gave was frosty underneath the false warm one that was almost enough to convince a person that we were friendly, but I knew better. “Madelyn,” she said, her tone all honey, as she approached our table. “How lovely to finally see you at one of these functions. You’ve been keeping yourself scarce since the last time.”

It was a bridge between his past and our present. In the center of the room stood the crib. It was mahogany, dark and rich, polished to a mirror shine. It looked sturdy enough to survive an earthquake. And above it... Above the crib hung a mobile. But not plastic animals. It was made of delicate glass stars and... pages. I walked closer. The "stars" were folded from paper. "Are those..." I reached out to touch one. "Alex, are these book pages?" "First editions," he murmured, standing behind me. "Pride and Prejudice. Jane Eyre. The Great Gatsby."

Her heart thudded in her chest as she untied the ribbon and lifted the lid. Inside was a book. A rare first edition of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, its leather-bound cover delicate yet immaculate. She gasped, her fingers brushing over the gilt lettering. Nestled beside it was a small, cream-colored card. She picked it up, her breath catching as she read the elegant script: “For a literature enthusiast. —N.B.”

"And you'll be the most stunning bride New York has ever seen!" Stunning wasn't exactly how I felt. I felt like a character in a play I hadn't auditioned for – a play with stakes far higher than a bad review. A knock on the door sent a nervous jolt through me. "Come in," I called, bracing myself. It was Ethan, looking every bit the billionaire in a sharp tuxedo that seemed to mold itself to his broad frame. He didn't smile, but his eyes held a flicker of something that warmed me despite the formality of the situation.

What could she possibly be emailing me about? I consider waiting to read it but what Abigail is telling me is nothing new, so I decide why not. I click on the email and start to read. Dear future husband, I wanted to test out my emailing skills so here you go. Thanks for letting Bryant and Dane babysit me. I might not let you have them back! Also your sister dragged me to a cake tasting. You should have seen the lady’s face when I told her I was the bride. This place is fancy and I’m way underdressed. They have champaign! Not a fan, so I’m not sure we should have it at the wedding. Look at me making wedding decisions!

The camera flashes pulled her back to the present. Aria turned slightly, the weight of her diamond ring catching the light as she lifted her hand just enough for the photographers. Her smile was soft, practiced, almost believable. Almost. Beside her, Ethan stood tall and composed, one hand resting lightly at her waist. To anyone watching, they looked perfect. Powerful. Elegant. Untouchable. A billionaire and his bride. A marriage people envied before it even began. But Aria felt it. The distance. Even now.

He had probably disowned her, like her sisters. Eden turned over the letters one by one, but didn't recognize her father's handwriting on any of them. She was relieved. But who was writing to her? Eden popped the wax seal on the first letter. Mrs. Mirabelle, "exclusive milliner to the omegas of Worcester", asked Viscountess Hadleigh to accept her best wishes for her recent marriage, and hoped to have the honor of showing her, whenever she wished, a selection of hats unrivaled in London's finest Bond Street boutiques. The next was from George Arnold, "master bootmaker to the nobility and clergy", who also requested the favor of a visit from the lady to his shop. There was also a missive from

They also thanked Bridgette for raising Avery well, and they gave her luxurious gifts. Mrs Taylor handed Mrs Martins' luxurious gifts to Aunt Rose. Aunt Rose thanked Mrs Taylor on behalf of Mrs Martins. Mrs Shelton praised Mrs Taylor for showering them with elegant and luxurious gifts. Their luxurious designer coats and handbags were designed by the legendary Belgian fashion designer, Dries Van Noten. At that moment, Mrs Martins walked into the dining room with Lily in tow. She looked at Mrs Taylor with a smirk on her face and said, "Mrs Taylor, I am so disappointed in you.

He smiled while shaking his head, while the secretary was next to him. "She is the woman Apollo married, and yet he had no guts to introduce her. Poor woman," the old man said. "Are you sure, Mr. Brooklyn?" asked his secretary in disbelief. "Hmm, yes. Just look at their wedding ring," the old man replied. The woman looked, and she couldn't believe that one of the youngest billionaires was married to his assistant. The woman was excited and wanted to share some great news with her friends. As they walked away, Melody felt her vision darken and shook her head to adjust it, but it continued to worsen.

The touch is light, brief, probably looks chivalrous to anyone watching. It makes my skin crawl. He sits across from me, immediately signaling a waiter. "Champagne. The Cristal." "Of course, Mr. Cross." We're alone at our table, but I'm acutely aware of eyes on us. Other diners glancing over. Recognizing him. Assessing me. Wondering if I'm worth the Cross fortune. "They're staring," I whisper. "They're curious." Lucien leans back in his chair, perfectly relaxed. "Lucien Cross's mysterious bride. The woman who appeared out of nowhere and landed one of the city's most eligible bachelors."