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.
Hate 3
DEBORAH'S POV
The car rolled to a stop in front of my cousin's house, and the weight of the day felt heavier than ever. I reached for the door handle, desperate to escape the tense silence that had consumed the ride. Elijah hadn't said a word since I demanded to be taken home, his anger palpable. But just as I opened the door, a sharp knock on the glass startled me.
I turned to see a security personnel, his face stern as he gestured for the window to be lowered. The driver obliged, and the man leaned in slightly. "You're being followed," he said in a low, authoritative tone. "Mr. Sutton recommends you drive inside to avoid further scandal."
Elijah, sitting beside me, stiffened. "Followed?" he repeated, his voice clipped. "By who?"
The guard motioned toward the rear. I turned and, sure enough, there was a car parked at the end of the street, its occupants barely visible through the tinted windows.