The scandal involving the Millers had the small town of Greenfield buzzing with gossip. Word on the street was that Carol's life had

becas restrictive as a prison sentence, needing to get permission from Felix just to step outside the door.

Felix was a piece of work, supporting his childhood sweetheart but still insisting on marrying Carol.

When Tyler bluntly hit a nerve with Carol at the party, a heavy silence fell over the room.

Carol was so furious, she wanted to hurl her glass of wine at Tyler—not just at him, but at Fitch too, that good-for-nothing charmer.

These men were no good, every single one of them.

The tension was palpable only for a moment before Tyler, with his easy charisma, lightened the mood again.

Maja, who had been sipping her drink quietly, let out a sigh as she watched Carol.

The party raged on until the wee hours of the night. When Carol decided to leave, Maja offered to walk her out but was gently

turned down.

"Maja, I know my way home, and shouldn't you be resting? You're expecting, after all. By the tmy wedding day comes, you'll

probably be waddling," Carol joked with a bittersweet smile.

There were just two weeks left until Carol's wedding.

The invitations had been sent out long ago, and most of the local elite had received one.

Despite President Miller's recent incarceration, Felix had managed to keep the Miller Group's stocks from plummeting. With a few

aggressive business moves, he had acquired two rival companies in a matter of months, positioning the Miller Group for an even

larger monopoly.

low profile by Carol's side, which only proved his cunning.

be taken in

Gardens and found a car waiting for her at the curb. The

made even the dim streetlights seem frozen in

was surprised to find Felix seated in the back as she opened the

with work as the Miller Group,

to President Miller, earning himself a

him an early

untouchable in the eyes

from grace.

second before climbing into the car, keeping

the documents in his hand, his voice calm, almost gentle. "We'll go try on the wedding

yet the dress remained untried. In

Felix and preventing any such

affection for her, it kept

leaned back, refusing to engage in conversation. This was their usual way

interacting.

front of her house. As soon as the engine was off, the driver,

vehicle.

you hear me?" Felix's voice cut through the

the car door, attempting to leave, but a strong hand pulled her back. Her chin was caught in a firm grip, causing

pain.

your lesson, have

crossed him, the consequences were severe, yet

forced a smile, "Mr. Brown, taking tout of your busy schedule to accompanyto try on the

surprising."

has a check-up

had the freedom

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