The Billionaire's Conquest

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ment to remember-my wedding day-but all I felt was a profound sense of loneliness in that empty room, surrou

ghtened my dress. This was the day that was meant

become a wife. The wife of a man who not only despised me but also found me repulsive As they attempt

he bouquet on the table. Left alone for a few minutes, I gathered myself, p

cascading down my cheek. She whispered, care

I felt a glimmer of solace. Just then, the wedding director entered, catching sight of m

raightening my slouching shoulders and correc

id to the makeup artist. She took a brush and applied foundation to conce

s and ensuring everything was in place. She straightened my s

onged for a love that knew no bounds, where I could love and be loved

d, jolting me back to reality-

g my heavenly dreams of love and rom

eady?" she

nning away seemed like the perfect plan-my last chance to escape my

le girl quickly gathered her rose petals in a miniature basket a

e sounds of an organ and a harp filled the air in serene har

rried, something I had fantasised about since plann

excuse me" and "pardon me." I turned to see who it wa

look stunning,"

el her motherly love. Henry's father, with his gentle demeanour, reminded me

dors. Could they not make it?" he asked

ded my heart. "They couldn't make it, but they said they'd drop

s words soothing like a balm for my wounded soul. Slowly, he tucked his ha

me, guiding me down the aisle, where I saw the man who had orchestrated this union. Only now, he was smil

His smirk widened as he witnessed me stumble on the train of my dress, with his father trying to ste

one except Abby and the little girl seated in t

tranger after discarding me like a burden. Was this truly what I deserved? As my parents put it, "Yes, this is wha

sment washed over me as I caught Henry's gaze. His eyes, hazel and penetrating, held mi

cherish and love, to protect and support each other? If so, say 'I

him bolting away to the hills. But he surprised me wit

protect at all times? If so, say 'I do'," the priest continued, his words resonating with

t Henry's gaze. It was a glance that held deeper

gently brushed against mine, and in that fleeting touch, I felt a surge of fireworks. As his finger

upted in applause and standing ovations fo

imagined my mother walking me down the aisle, hand in hand. She would have reas

tness our departure. We walked out of the church with cameras flashing relentlessly. Guards shielded us as we made our way to the awaiting limousine.

our wedding dress," he said, tossing a red dr

gaze upon me. Finally, he diverted his attention from

if my concerns were unfounded. It baffled

help taking this dress off. It's not that simple

ing me feel unwanted. A slight chuckle escape

to the driver as he pulled into the parking lot of an old b

boutique. Without wasting a second, I felt a sense of familiarity wash over me as I

my arrival. Anna, my mother's best friend, rushed to

enveloping me in a warm hug. It had been a while since I had seen her,

s she hugged me tight, a tightness

mind, honey?" Anna asked

; do you still have my moth

it off the hanger and hugged it. It was my mother's engagement dress,, and I needed a part of her mor

for accessories. I was left alone with a piece of my mother I could never replace. T

pped my dress as it fell to my feet,, and I put on my new

nger as I gracefully walked out. I hugged my bo

she said as tears sprung out of my eyes. She guided me to

d added accessories. She fixed my hair in a beautifu

oice spoke as he mad

ng there gawking at me as we caught each other's eye

e spot,, not sure what to do next. The way the phrase rol

nna saw Henry and walked up

e said as I blushed at the th

t me as she pushed us two together

as Anna gave us hugs and sent us on ou

whispered on my neck as I felt

e last of his c