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.
The allure of Scandal 2
ELIJAH'S POV
I woke with a start, my arm instinctively sweeping across the bed. The sheets were cold and empty. Imogen's absence brought a mixture of relief and irritation. Again, I had no idea why I cared that she wasn't there.
I sat up, rubbing my eyes and glancing at the clock. 8:30 AM. She was usually still in bed at this hour when she had her own her room.
It seemed like she was avoiding me.
Shrugging on my robe, I made my way downstairs. The smell of cooking filled the air, and I found Maggie at the stove, humming to herself.
"Morning, Maggie," I said, my voice still rough with sleep. "Where's Imogen?"
Maggie turned, surprise flickering across her face. "Good morning, sir. Mistress Imogen left around 5 AM. She didn't say where she was going."