UNEXPECTEDLY THE BILLIONAIRE'S WIFE

Chapter 3 THE GUEST

Word Count: 758 | Released on: 18/12/2025

k. She flagged down a taxi and gave the driver the address to the church, clutching her small

te invitation in hand, being her best

place was like something out of a fairytale, white roses and silk ribbons wrapped every corner, crystal chandeliers s

ot even built on love," Layla thought

t spot where she could watch everything unfold without drawing attention. She adjusted her

red, dressed in a breathtaking white gown. Layla watched her closely. Even though Victoria kept her expression calm and even wore

ifted to the groom s

ored suit made him look like the kind of man women dreamed about. In fact, Layla found him more attractive

oks. It was about feelings. And Vict

thought, a voice suddenly

lderly woman seated beside her asked, frowning i

k the urge to

he bride isn't truly in love," Layla replied

h surprise. "Are you even invited to this wedding?" she asked,

ghtly in her seat. "I ate something bitter fo

she could fire off another question, Layla leaned

orry, I didn't know there was a dress code. I'm not part of the wedding entourage, just

rble floor as she headed straight toward the front. Every step made her pulse quicken. Her

ear the priest's voice echo thro

this man to be your law

sh the sentence, Layla raise

ccept!" sh

excitement, fell silent. Heads turned, eyes wide with shock, as every

, her voice even

the we

and silent hope glimmering behind her carefully painted face. The groom's expression twisted into pu

her heart pounding but h

the wedding

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“All Layla Anderson wanted was a way to help her dad. He's in prison, chasing redemption for the mess he made and she's doing everything she can to save enough for his bail. She never expected her chance would come from her wealthy friend, Victoria Whitmore, who offers her $40,000 to crash her wedding and stir up scandal. The plan? Walk into the church, drop a lie, walk out. Easy. Until Layla claims she's pregnant with the groom's child. Julian Bennett, quiet, sharp, and heir to a fortune doesn't take the accusation lightly. But instead of exposing her, he shows up with a proposition: if her lie was that believable, why not make it useful? A fake relationship. Public enough to cause a stir. Private enough to stay in control. Only......, control starts slipping fast. What began as a transaction slowly becomes something more. Julian's world is nothing like Layla's, but his family feels warmer than she expected, and his presence steadier than she ever imagined. For the first time in a long time, she feels seen. Safe. Maybe even wanted. But life doesn't just let you rewrite your story. And when the past Layla ran from starts catching up, she'll have to face the hardest question of all: Can you build something real on a foundation of lies??”