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 91: The Return of an Old Friend
The soft glow of the morning sun filtered through the curtains, casting long shadows across the polished floors of the living room. The engagement party had ended late last night, and today felt like the calm after a storm, though the unease from Victor Ashford's appearance lingered in the back of my mind. Damien had been unusually quiet since, his thoughts clearly consumed by something that neither he nor I were ready to fully confront.
I stood in the kitchen, quietly preparing a cup of tea, trying to push away the feeling of foreboding that had settled in my chest. Despite the joy of our engagement, there was an undeniable tension in the air. The kind of tension that wouldn't let you sleep, that gnawed at your thoughts no matter how much you tried to distract yourself.