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His Despised Bride

Chapter 5 A unexpected encounter

Word Count: 1127    |    Released on: 12/12/2024

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an's

ver, who drove away quickly. Looking u

nfirm the address. I'm not mistaken. But am I not standing at paradis

the gate opened swiftly and a securi

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son's mansion pl

g lady?" The officer growled at me an

I replied "I'm here t

ent with him? May I c

, I

, trailing me off. I was glad when he c

here" he said,

g him, I flashed

Mr Johnson about you, and he's

dise and that Fred was the Angel showing me the way. He seemed to understand me and smiled instea

ch, but I didn't know they

es, I saw another gate and

sure that I'm still not sleeping beside Cynthia. I had

her. I hadn't told her about this, and her re

'am, telling her I had accepted her proposal. I wouldn't want to lose my

d, and he had appeared so delighted at the news. He immediately asked me to

magnificent. The whole place glittered as if made of paradise s

believable"

o a queen-like chair. "You'

an, but it was useless

ring table and moved round to a

for a moment, I forgot what brought

tings but was suddenly taken

ted sternly "Do

o it was, then I s

out her sparkles. She is a very beautiful woman an

r to be Mrs Johnson and

pleased to meet you" I sa

d walked angri

ch that I began to wonder if

you the etiquette of this famil

However, let me warn you never to touch any

you stink". With that, she turne

in embarrassment

ht, fixing my gaze on the maid

thoughts, she sai

en as close as you are to the paintings. M

ugh to make me feel

she added, as if to let me see r

ng a smile, I beamed "Whoa

ed had pointed to me earlier. She brought me a g

ct" she advised while le

Catherine doesn't like to be

" I g

ers to be called by it. Please put that in

ation. I like the maid already, and I look forw

d idea", I thought, and

time, I told myself, and let my thoughts wander

ht and frowned.

d something like Charles.

myself for forg

rting with Letter C. I

some that I'd not be able to put my eyes off him. Tall, ha

my thoughts that I did

unce his presence. I looked at the figu

to myself, but was s

amed, widening

ou

to someone else. A puzzled frown formed on my face.

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His Despised Bride
His Despised Bride
“Collins love life gets shattered when he receives a call from his fiancee, Anne, who calls off their wedding due in a week's time without a convincing reason. Mr Johnson, Collins Father, who initially was the one that compelled Collins into dating Anne for his selfish reasons, would not back down on his plans and so as to save his reputation and everything he has put in line, he orders for a replacement bride immediately. Vivian gets herself in a miserable, heart shattering marriage contract with Collins which she had to consent to in order care for her hospitalized mother whose condition gets worsen day by day. Both parties agree to get married following some set of rules to follow which include the duration of the contract, as well as the condition of No pregnancy nor babies or Vivian will stand a chance of losing everything if these happen. Will Collins get over the humiliation he suffered which makes him transfer the aggression on Vivian? Will Vivian be able to deal with the difficulties in store for her? What tracks is Mr Johnson trying to cover up? Find out these and many more in the suspense filled story.”
1 Chapter 1 The unexpected blow2 Chapter 2 A father's scheme3 Chapter 3 The replacement4 Chapter 4 The battle within5 Chapter 5 A unexpected encounter6 Chapter 6 A troubling begining7 Chapter 7 The marriage contract8 Chapter 8 Fear and uncertainty9 Chapter 9 Love and sacrifice10 Chapter 10 Unraveling threads11 Chapter 11 The wedding bombshell12 Chapter 12 A hidden agenda13 Chapter 13 Vulnerability14 Chapter 14 A glimpse of hope15 Chapter 15 The moment of truth16 Chapter 16 Bitter vows17 Chapter 17 Mixed emotions18 Chapter 18 Beneath the surface19 Chapter 19 Facing reality20 Chapter 20 Love, Lies and Dinner21 Chapter 21 Dinner, Dressing, and Drama.22 Chapter 22 Beyond recognition23 Chapter 23 Dinner with deception24 Chapter 24 Playing the fiancee25 Chapter 25 Fury and frustration