Elliana is mocked as her family’s “ugly duckling,” while her perfect stepsister is set to marry a CEO. But on the wedding day, the CEO marries Elliana instead. When everyone expects her downfall, she reveals shocking talents and a hidden beauty. Why did he really choose her—and what happens next?
Raylan faltered, momentarily stunned by Lenard’s cutting retort. “Perhaps she’s not entirely inconsequential. But must the Hudson heir settle for someone so-so aesthetically challenged? You’re condemning me to wake beside her every morning. Have you considered my feelings in this arrangement?” Witnessing Raylan’s anguish, Kristen intervened swiftly. “Raylan’s a catch. Forcing him to bind with…
Whatever drowsiness Elliana felt evaporated in an instant. Wait-Barbara Henderson was dead? The words didn’t line up in her head. While Elliana had asked Matthew to relay her refusal of Cole’s request to seek Milena’s treatment, some part of her still felt for Barbara. The part that couldn’t watch a young woman fade away without…
Eloisa’s voice intensified, her eyes glowing crimson with unbridled fury. “You brandish your wealth and influence, behaving as though my daughter’s existence were inconsequential! If we cannot reach you through justice, I’ll ensure this opulent residence of yours is painted with blood!” With that declaration, Eloisa hurled herself headfirst toward the table’s jagged edge. Ruben’s…
“You’re overthinking this. I have no intention to entangle myself in Jeff’s predicament,” Elliana responded coolly. In stark contrast to Eloisa’s unrestrained fury, Elliana maintained the serenity of a blooming rose, her voice flowing like honey. Elliana went on. “Justice must prevail. Jeff injured your daughter and paralyzed your eldest son, so your pursuit of…
“Me? Excessive?” Eloisa gave a bitter laugh, sharp as shattered glass. “Why don’t you ask her what she did?” Eloisa’s words sent a shiver of unease through Trinity. Others might be confused by the outburst, but Trinity knew exactly what Eloisa was referring to. Over the past two years, as Barbara’s health had seesawed between…
Her words dropped like a stone in water. Ruben’s face lit up. “Venacure? Yes-yes! That’s a miracle. It brought Cole back from near death as a child. If anything can save Barbara, it’s Venacure.” For the first time since the chaos began, Eloisa’s wild gaze softened. Her eyes shimmered with fragile hope. Gatlin and Charles…
Elliana’s voice was calm but unwavering. “Mrs. Henderson, I offered Venacure to save Barbara. Of course, I’m ready to part with it.” Tears spilled from Eloisa’s eyes as she clasped her hands to her chest. “Mrs. Evans… I can’t thank you enough!” Gatlin was too choked up to speak at first. After a pause, he…
Elliana directed a measured glance at Lance. He’d perpetually rushed to Trinity’s defense, as though he couldn’t tolerate her experiencing even minimal critique. Evidently, he appeared determined to establish matrimonial connections with Trinity. Lance, blessed with the Evans family’s distinctive attractiveness, presented a handsome figure, recently graduated with an intellectual aura about him. Perhaps attributable…
“Agreed, we shall return Barbara home immediately for recuperation,” Gatlin conceded. Eloisa addressed Ruben. “Mr. Evans, we sincerely apologize for today’s disruption.” This marked Eloisa’s first civil communication with Ruben since the catastrophic incident involving Barbara and Charles. Ruben responded with evident relief. “No apology necessary. The fault lies with my family. We will intensify…
Elliana batted her lashes and mimicked Trinity’s syrupy voice, soft and dripping with fake regret. “Oops, I’m so sorry,” she said sweetly. “I saw a mosquito on your face and got a little carried away trying to drive it away. I didn’t mean any harm. It was just an honest mistake. I hope you can…