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 58: The Brother’s Confession
The room was suffocating. The walls, once towering symbols of Blackwood wealth and power, now felt like they were closing in on me. The heavy curtains, drawn tight against the midday sun, only added to the sense of unease. The soft ticking of a grandfather clock was the only sound breaking the tense silence. I stood there, staring at Dante, trying to hold onto the last shred of composure I had left.
Damien was beside me, his hand steady on my arm, though his eyes were hard—like he, too, was fighting a storm inside. The revelation we had just uncovered was enough to rattle anyone, and even with all the proof, the darkness of the Blackwood legacy still lingered in the room like a ghost.
Dante, sitting across from us with that ever-present, condescending smile, was the architect of it all. He had been pulling the strings, manipulating the game, using his family's power to destroy others—and now, he was about to be exposed.