My Husband Wants Me Dead novel (Esther and Bradley)

Accompanied by her maid of honor, Mandy descended the red carpet with measured steps.

At the end of the carpet, Chadwick awaited her, dressed splendidly in a traditional groom attire. His gaze remained fixed on Mandy, who looked elegant in her antique lace veil and flowing gown.

With eagerness, Chadwick moved closer to accept Mandy’s hand from the maid of honor. Confusion crossed his face as his eyes shifted to the apple she held.

‘Didn’t I eat an apple in the car? Why does Esther have another one?’ he thought.

In the audience, Selene’s curiosity piqued as she observed the couple on stage. Just then, a staff member from the wedding company approached her, whispering, “Madam Pendleton, Ms. Pendleton has disappeared.”

Selene frowned. “And what about Mr. Warner?”

Before the woman could reply, the sky erupted with fireworks, and the air filled with the smell of gunpowder.

his phone

instantly to the stage, where Mandy still stood under her antique lace veil. The ceremony was on the verge of commencing,

looks from the guests, Selene rose abruptly and

“Mom, this is my wedding! Can you

“The wedding is off.”

suspicion that the veiled bride might be Mandy, not Esther, in front of Chadwick

would turn their entire family into a

of marrying Esther, the Quill heiress,

“Mom, stop being ridiculous!”

grip on Selene’s arm tightened, causing her pain. She responded by slapping

I’ve never felt Esther is worthy of

puzzled glances upon