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 54: A Trap is Set
I couldn't breathe. The weight of everything that had happened—everything that I had discovered—was suffocating. Every step I took felt like I was walking further down a path from which there was no return. But I had no choice. The walls were closing in, and the only way out was forward. My mother's life, my inheritance, my family—it all hinged on the choices I made now.
I stared at the letter in my hand—the one my half-sister had sent me, outlining her plan. At first, I had been hesitant, unwilling to trust her. After all, she was part of the same family that had helped ruin my mother's life. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized that this was the only option. I couldn't fight the Blackwoods on my own, not without solid proof that they were guilty. And my half-sister, despite her questionable motives, had offered me the chance to gather it.