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 67: The Hidden Witness
The courtroom was quieter than it had been all week, the atmosphere thick with anticipation. Damien's brother, Vincent, leaned back in his chair with the kind of confidence that made my skin crawl. He had something planned—something big.
As the judge called the court to order, Vincent's lawyer, Whitaker, stood and addressed the room. "Your Honor, the defense would like to call a new witness to the stand. Someone who had intimate knowledge of the relationship between Mrs. Harper and the Blackwood family."
I felt my stomach tighten as a woman stepped into the courtroom. She was tall, with a polished demeanor and an aura of importance that immediately commanded attention. Her dark hair was streaked with gray, and she wore a tailored suit that suggested she was no stranger to power.
"This," Whitaker announced, "is Ms. Vivienne Grant, a former confidante of the Blackwood family."