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 Rossi Cubs 1
ELIJAH'S POV
I stiffened as Deborah leaned in, trying to peek over my shoulder at the photos. In one quick motion, I angled my body away, shielding the damning images from her view.
"This isn't good," I muttered under my breath, my jaw clenched tight as my mind raced. Damage control, fallout scenarios, contingency plans - they all flickered through my head in a frantic kaleidoscope of worst-case scenarios.
"What are you going to do?" Deborah's voice was laced with concern, her hand coming to rest on my arm.
I exhaled a slow breath, willing my thundering heart to steady. "I don't know yet," I admitted, the truth bitter on my tongue. "But I need to figure it out before things get worse."
Another scandal, another maelstrom of scrutiny and speculation - it was the last thing I needed, especially if it involved Imogen. I could already envision the media circus, the endless stream of probing questions and salacious headlines.