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 70: Reclaiming the Estate
The Blackwood estate stood before me, its grandeur no longer a symbol of oppression but one of victory. For the first time since all of this began, I felt a sense of belonging here—not because of the court's ruling, but because I had fought for it. Damien and I had fought for it.
"Are you ready?" Damien asked, his voice warm as he stepped beside me.
I turned to him, my heart swelling at the sight of the man who had stood by me through every twist and betrayal. "I think so," I said, managing a small smile. "It feels different this time, doesn't it?"
Damien nodded, slipping his hand into mine. "It does. It feels… right. Like we're finally claiming what was meant to be ours."
As we walked toward the grand doors, a team of workers bustled around the grounds, removing the last remnants of the damage caused by Damien's brother's schemes. For weeks, the estate had been shrouded in chaos—both literally and figuratively—but now it felt like a blank slate.