“I only agreed to the engagement with the Fletcher Family seven days ago and now you’re saying you’re pregnant? Sounds to me like the two of you have been sneaking around for quite a while.“}
“If you’d told me you and Julian were already together, I would’ve never agreed to this marriage.”
“And Julian–if you were with Vivian this whole time, why did you even agree to marry me?“}]
The looks on the guests‘ faces became increasingly stunned.”
“So Evelyn was just being used all along. It was Vivian who wanted to marry into the Fletcher Family.“}
“Poor girl. Evelyn’s been played.“}
“If I were her, I’d crash the wedding too.“}
But Julian remained unfazed. He gently pulled Vivian closer.
“Vivian, didn’t you say we couldn’t tell anyone until after the first trimester?“}
Maddie looked like she was about to explode. She pointed at Julian, her chest heaving.”
“Your father and I will never acknowledge the child Vivian is carrying. No matter what, you must marry Evelyn. Without her, you won’t live to see that baby born.“}
Julian, we are your parents. Would we ever try to harm you? Please, just listen to us.“>
Julian’s face darkened.
Vivian is carrying my child. If I don’t marry her, how can I let her live in Westbridge with dignity? I won’t let a Fletcher heir be raised like some stray.“D
“Isn’t this all about Evelyn’s rare condition? Fine–make her my mistress.“}
Vivian’s face turned ashen.
“Evelyn is my legal sister. If you marry me, that makes you my husband. How can you talk about making her your mistress in front of me?”
“Didn’t you say all this curse talk was a lie anyway?“}
Julian turned a chilling gaze toward me.
“She’s filthy. I wouldn’t touch her even if my life depended on it. But she kept chasing me–desperate.“}
I laughed.
“You want me to be your mistress? You’re not even worth it.“}
I turned to Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher.
“Since everything’s out in the open, let the wedding continue. I won’t get in your way.”
I placed the flash drive on the nearby wine table and smiled slightly.”
“This wedding gift–be sure to watch it closely, Julian.”}
Then I turned and walked out with my handbag.
Behind me, I heard Vivian and my parents shouting in fury.
“Evelyn! If you walk out today, don’t ever come back. We don’t consider you our daughter anymore!“}
“Don’t think you can steal Julian from me! He’ll never believe you!“}
I didn’t respond. I didn’t even look back.
That night, I got a message from Vivian.
[Evelyn, you’re pathetic. Your real parents prefer me. Even your fiancé married me. Why are you still here?[
[Oh, and by the way, the ten million dollar dowry and the property Fletcher Corp gave you? Julian transferred it all to me. Mom and Dad also cut off your allowance. You’re broke now. Not even worth pity.]}
[If you beg me, maybe I’ll throw you some scraps.]}
I stared at her message, already picturing her smug little smile.
I looked up as the man stepped out of the bathroom.}
“Lucas Fletcher, someone said I’m a broke, worthless nobody. What do you think I should do?“}
Lucas smiled and handed me a stack of cards.
“Miss Moore, you saved my life. Everything I have–money, resources, loyalty–it’s all yours.”}]
I opened my mouth to respond, but the wall clock struck midnight.”
Just then, my phone rang.
It was Julian.}
His voice was hoarse. Barely a whisper.
“Evelyn… please… save me.”
