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.

in, his long strides confident. He looked every bit the perfect groom- strikingly handsome, his deep eyes holding a world of secrets. A charming aura surrounded him, effortless, practiced.

bridesmaids and makeup artists exchanged quick glances before making

“Ready?”

Calliope, a hint of impatience in his eyes.

her voice soft. “Does the dress look good on me?”

before

name “Yvette” flashed

ceremony is about to start. Could you not take her call?” Calliope asked gently.

Yvette wouldn’t call unless it’s urgent. She knows

Gideon answered the call. His brows furrowed deeper as he listened.

hung

to go. You’ll

turned to

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

than my own life. I owe her!”

am I to

please. A wedding is just a ceremony. You can go on with it without

escaped Calliope’s lips, but her beautiful eyes brimmed

wedding without a groom? Am I supposed

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