Chapter 1

In the bridal suite of the hotel, Calliope Jewell glanced up at her reflection in the mirror.

She was dressed in a stunning white wedding gown, her long hair elegantly pinned up, with a veil trailing to the

floor, just barely revealing her porcelain shoulders. A dazzling diamond necklace sparkled against her swan–like neck.

Around her, bridesmaids and makeup artists showered her with compliments.

They said she looked like a fairy tale princess.

They said she’d be the happiest bride in the world.

Calliope’s lips curled into a faint, cold smile.

If only things had turned out differently, if Gideon hadn’t run off to see his old flame, if she hadn’t met her untimely end later on, perhaps, she would have truly been marrying the man she’d always dreamed of, and she would have been happy.

But life had no room for “if only.”

Creak-

The door to the suite swung open.

strikingly handsome, his deep eyes holding a world of secrets. A charming aura surrounded him, effortless, practiced.

makeup artists exchanged quick

“Ready?”

Calliope, a hint of impatience

voice soft. “Does the dress look good

glance. But before he

name “Yvette” flashed

start. Could you not take her call?”

wouldn’t call unless it’s urgent. She knows I’m getting married today, so it

call. His brows furrowed deeper

he hung

to Yvette! I need to go. You’ll

turned to leave.

grabbed his arm, “Gideon, it’s our wedding today. What’s

than my own life. I owe

I to you?”

just a ceremony. You can go on with

Calliope’s lips, but her

of a wedding without a groom? Am I supposed to marry

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