The bride that never was
When her meticulously crafted marriage to Elijah Rossi shatters on her wedding night with a brutal revelation: "There is no us, Imogen. There never was." Imogen is abandoned by her husband and further faces an even crueler twist when her husband refuses a divorce. With the arrival of Isaac Rossi, Elijah's revenge-driven half brother, Imogen strikes a clandestine deal with her brother-in-law to navigate a dangerous game of deceit, seeking to outmaneuver her indifferent husband. As loyalties are tested, Imogen must decide which brother is right for her. The one she was made for or the one she burns for.
Family 1
IMOGEN'S POV (Two weeks later)
I fixed my makeup in the spare bedroom, staring at my reflection in the mirror. My hands trembled slightly as I applied the final touch of lipstick. I didn't want to do this. God, I really didn't want to do this. But I had to. There was no other choice.
I tucked the lipstick back into my bag and practiced my smile. Perfect. Radiant. The smile of a gracious hostess who had everything under control. I took a deep breath and stepped out of the room.
Almost immediately, I bumped into Evelyn Harper from the Portland Society. She beamed at me, her face a mask of admiration.
"Imogen, darling! You've really outdone yourself this time. I simply can't wait to see what you have in store for the autumn gala."
I forced my practiced smile wider. "Oh, I assure you, Evelyn, it'll be to die for."