The Unseen Heiress
As the illegitimate daughter in a household that scorns her, Emilia has learned to endure a life of cruel whispers and cold glares. But her fate takes an unexpected turn when her spoiled half-sister disappears on the eve of her arranged marriage. The family forces Emilia to wed the rumored crippled and disfigured groom in her sister's place—an ominous task they hope will rid them of her for good. Yet, when Emilia meets her new husband, Damien Blackwood, she is stunned. This mysterious man is neither crippled nor disfigured. Instead, he’s handsome, powerful, and hiding secrets as dark as her own. With the Blackwood family’s treacherous history looming over them, Emilia realizes she has entered a world far more dangerous than her own home—a world where alliances are built on lies and love can turn into a weapon. As she delves deeper, Emilia uncovers shocking secrets that link her family’s downfall to Damien’s ruthless kin. Now, torn between the man she’s come to trust and the whispers of betrayal around every corner, Emilia must decide: will she seek revenge on those who’ve wronged her or fight alongside Damien to claim her rightful legacy? In a game where love, power, and loyalty are tested, Emilia must face her past to shape her future… even if it means risking her life.
Chapter 47: A Hidden Witness
The day after the courtroom hearing, I could barely think straight. The revelation that my mother might have lied about her pregnancy was still fresh in my mind, gnawing at me. The shock had rattled my every belief, and now I was questioning everything—my mother, the inheritance, even my own identity. But the fight was far from over, and I couldn't afford to falter now. If there was one thing I knew for sure, it was that I had to get to the truth.
Damien had been by my side through it all, his quiet support a constant source of strength. Yet, even his comforting presence couldn't quiet the storm inside my mind. The weight of Mr. Howard's testimony hung over us like a dark cloud, and I had no idea how we could prove its falseness. Every step I took seemed to lead me deeper into a maze of secrets.