s room, with her luggage in one hand and her adorable Pomeranian puppy, chess, fur fluffed up and tail wagging, tuc

uggled up in dreamland!" Annie exclaimed, playfully teasing Sele

uty!" She added, her voice dr

ting sunlight by pulling the blankets over her head. However, Annie was rent less, striding ov

is about to become your step brother in three days!" Annie exclaimed, her han

hair piled high, her freckled face, a picture of fierce yet calm. The white tennis sh

" She murmure

oped Selene in a warm embrace. The two friends remained there, l

preoccupied. Despite the impending nuptials, her thoughts were far from serene, her usual calm and focus replaced by a jumble of worries, her gaze remained fixed on the empty space, her thoughts still lingering on the mysterious phone call from days ago. The unknown voi

s. She rose slowly from her seat, her mind still foggy from

Where were you? Chole, Karen's sixteen year old daughter asked, a hint of fru

uggled to explain. Instead she pulled her daughter into a war

ou?" Chloe asked with concern as she returned the hug a

ile and brushing off her daughter's concerns, all the while concea

canning the chaotic bakery, with flour covering every surface and pas

a smile. " Let's get going, or we'll be late for dress

r pictures, I have not even met in person" Chloe said, her tone l

ive me a few minutes to get ready

ere?" Chloe asked gesturin

over. She will help me sort things out" Kar

like, with people flocking in daily from all over the world to experience its unparalleled service and luxurious offerings. Rumors had it that Taylor McLuhan, the owner of the

notice as Karen Chloe walked in, th

on Chloe, her voice

kinny? I mean, doesn't she look lik

her voice low and discreet. I heard she's trying to go into mod

nie scoffed, rolling

ving back as they made their way to where Selene stood . As the appro

n't keep you waiting too long" Karen as

ago, so you're perfectly on time" Selene replied

ling hands, she hesitantly picked it up, her heart racing with mixed feelings. As she read the content, her eyes widened with shock, leaving her wondering who could have written such message. She opened the door a bit, cautiously scanning her surroundings, her eyes darting left and right in search o

need any assistance with the dresses?" S

Karen responded as she str

his time was an ominous message In form of a

e of her personal life. The threat lingered, casting a dark shadow over her impending nuptials. She wondered who the mysterious s

mantra: " I did nothing wrong, it wasn't my fault". She attempted to reassure herself, but the word felt hollow.

union of John Connor one of the prominent business magnate in the country with

ite sands added a touch of elegance to the already breathtaking surroundings. As the sweet melodious notes from the piano filled the air, the offi

with tension. She wore a nervous smile as her eyes discreetly scanned the guests, her gaze

Selene broke the silence, standing up and raising her hand prominently for all to see. The guests erupted in shock and disbelief, gasps echoed through the air as John and Caleb's eyes widened