Whitney happily flies in to get a marriage license with her longtime boyfriend. Instead, he cancels coldly and chooses another woman—his adopted sister. Hearing him confess his true feelings shatters Whitney’s heart. Realizing she’ll always come second, she must decide: walk away quietly, or finally fight for herself.
Whitney descended the stairs, clad in a silk nightgown that flowed gracefully around her. She had thrown on a knitted cardigan, its fabric soft against her skin, as she hurried down. Her long hair was swept back, revealing the elegant curve of her neck. Carter’s gaze lingered on her fair-skinned chest and delicate collarbone, a…
Klein sat in silence, lips pursed, staring at his phone, emotions swirling within him. He kept waiting for a response, but it never came. ‘Maybe she really is asleep,’ he thought, a flicker of concern crossing his mind. Dustin, half-asleep, was jolted awake when his phone rang. Squinting at the caller ID, he let out…
“Yeah,” Whitney murmured, her thoughts racing. “Klein, you…” she hesitated, unsure of how to express herself. But Klein cut in, “Whitney, I’m not planning on being a saint here. Once we’re married, we’ll be sharing a bed.” “Look, I’m just doing this to keep my grandpa happy, and you have your own reasons. But let’s…
“Enough of this nonsense! That’s enough. I don’t want to hear another word. Go on, I have another client arriving shortly,” Townsend said, dismissing Ivan with a weary wave of his hand. As Whitney entered the office, she caught sight of Ivan emerging from Townsend’s office, his expression grave. Ivan noticed her and beckoned, “Come…
“Still scrolling through that online drama? Why bother? Isn’t it enough to simply be the Harris family’s daughter-in-law?” Sabrina added, trying to redirect her focus. Fortunately, they had managed to shield George from the online rumors, or else Emily would have been subjected to yet another lecture from her grandfather. Sabrina felt a sense of…
“It’s nothing. Are you okay, Samuel?” Laura asked, still looking perplexed. “I’m perfectly fine. What could possibly be wrong? Stop worrying so much. And when you have a moment, please make sure Tina learns some proper manners. I don’t want her to cause a scene at her wedding,” Samuel remarked, the last part slipping out…
Whitney smiled and said, “Thanks, April. That’s so thoughtful of you,” After the mourning period, Whitney figured she wouldn’t be spending much time at Moore Manor anymore, especially now that she was about to marry Klein. She made her way to her dad’s study to look for the family papers. She was still registered under…
Samuel sat on the couch for ages, thinking, ‘No guts, no glory. If I want the big prize, I guess I gotta give something up. ‘Shares mean nothing if that’s all I’ve got,’ he thought bitterly. Without fresh cash coming in, the company was practically on the edge of bankruptcy. Even the tiniest perk from…
“Will you put it on for me?” he asked, his voice low and gentle. “…Okay,” Whitney replied after a pause. ‘Wasn’t this supposed to be just a marriage of convenience? Why is he so into the whole ceremony thing?’ Whitney wondered, a little thrown off. Whitney slowly slid the ring onto Klein’s finger, her palm…
As she slid into the passenger seat, her hands were still shaking a little as she buckled her seatbelt. “Klein, why’d you have to post that online?” Whitney looked a little torn. Klein raised his eyebrows and said, “You saw it?” “Yeah,” she mumbled. “First time getting married, and it’s gonna be the last. Figured…