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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.

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Chapter 22: Past Secrets Unearthed

Emilia

The grand mansion stretches before me like a fortress, its stone walls towering with a dark, ancient majesty. Despite the sunlight streaming through the windows, there's something suffocating about the atmosphere—like the walls themselves are closing in on me.

Damien leads the way, his long strides confident as he guides me deeper into the Blackwood estate. I've been here for days now, ever since my life took a dramatic turn. The truth about my inheritance—about my mother's hidden legacy—still feels like a storm in my chest, something I'm struggling to catch up with.