Chapter 1: The deal is done
As Mrs. Luna's greetings echo through the room. Mr. Edward gaze snapped toward her. His eyebrows arching in surprise.
" Greetings, Mrs. Luna," he replied, he's voice warm with courtesy. " The pleasure is mine Mr. Edward," she responded, her smile radiant.
Mrs. Luna word dripped with sincerity as she said, " you have a remarkable sense of styles in this wedding, Mr. Edward your unique fashion sense has certainly turned heads. Her charming smile had the desired effect, and Mr. Edward eyes crinkled at the corners has he replied, " stop Mrs. Luna. You are making me blush. The last time you paid me such compliment, you have a proposal in mind. What's the occasion this time?"
Mrs. Luna smile never wavered. " Actually Mr. Edward, I did come with a proposition. A small favour, really." She produced a document from her bag and continued.
" You recall our agreement, don't you? To sign the document when our children get married, so we can work together as family?"
" Yes, Iike I said. When our children exchange vows tonight, we'll finalized the partnership agreement, solidifying our families business vows." His words were laced with a biting acidity, each phrase a precise jab, aim to wound.
Just as the wedding ceremony was about to begin, Mr. Edward lawyer strode in, his tailored blue suit and crisp black trouser exuding confident. His eyes locked onto the document, and with a calculated smile, he chimed in, shall we finalized the agreement, his tone was persuasive, but with a hint of subtle pressure.
" Mason, I told you guys I will sign the document after the wedding," Mr. Edward declared emphatically, but yeath his lawyer persuaded him more and more to signed it before the wedding.
A moment of silence hung in the air before Mr. Edward pen scratched out his signature, a hint of reluctance lingering.
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" What's with the long face, darling?" Ferdirick's voice was barely audible has he whispered in Evelyn ear, he word a gentle caress as he place a sliver bracelet on her wrist that match her wedding gown.There worked toward the hall gently.
" Nervous?" He asked, holding her hand tightly. She nodded.
" I can't believe that you and I are finally going to be together soon, darling."he said excitingly.
As they approach the hall, ferdirick's device buzzed with an incoming text from his mom. He glanced down, and his eyes scanned the messages.
~ the deal has been done, you know what to do next. ~
The words on the screen sent a chill down his Spain, and without explanations, he turn and walk away, leaving Evelyn chatter and confused. Evelyn rush to he's sight and dragged is hand back.
" Where are you rushing to? It our wedding, everyone's waiting. You can't just work away like that," she said, her voice trembling as she grasped his hand tightly.
" What wedding?" He repeated, his laughter echoed mockingly.
" It wasn't a wedding, it was just a game, you fool. And how the game's over. How let go of my hand." Ferdirick's said, his tone cold.
Evelyn eyes widened in shock. "is this really you? I'm dreaming, aren't I?" She asked confusion etched in her face.
" Don't you get it , I don't love you, this wedding and our relationship was just a prank to make your father..." He ended the statement with out completing it.
Ferdirick's words trailed off, and he finish with a harsh tone,. "Forget it. Just get out of my sight."
Evelyn eyes pleaded with ferdirick's as she grasped his hands, her fingers trembling. " Ferdirick's please... you are the one for me, I love, please don't leave me like this." Her voice cracked and tear streamed down her face.
" You are the only one for me." She whispered, her word punctuated by sobs."I'll do anything, just don't leave me."
Ferdirick's pushed her away, striding toward his car, where his mom waited. They sped away from the wedding venue, leaving Evelyn in tear.
Mr. Edward's face turn red with anger and embarrassment. "Find out what happened," he barked at his assistant. "I what to know why the wedding was called off."
His assistant nodded hastily and began to typing away on his phone. I'll try to get more information, sir."
Mr. Edward's eyes narrowed as he watched Mrs. Luna car disappeared into the distanced. " Did she just scam me?" Mr. Edward growled angrily.
Meanwhile, Evelyn mom tried to comfort Evelyn. She held her close, whispering words of reassurance. Emily, her sister, dabbed at her tear with a tissue.
Evelyn stood up extrication herself from her mom and sister's comforting arms. "I need to be alone," she said, her voice sharking. She worked away, heading to her car, and drove off, leaving her family looking in with concern.
[ The craft bar ]
" Hello ma'am, what do you need, champagne or water." A woman with striking feature, dressed in a black trouser and cropped top, approached Evelyn with a confident stride.
"Just a glass of champagne please," she replied immediately with a cold voice.
The lady turn with a glass of champagne and handle it to Evelyn. "Here you go," she said. Evelyn asked, "how much do I owe you?" The lady smile and said, " don't worry about it, someone else has taken care of it.
Evelyn eyes widened as she asked, "who?" The lady pointed to an unknown young man standing nearby, who wave at Evelyn as he worked towards her.
The man sat opposite Evelyn, greeting her with a gentle "hello." Evelyn force a smile, responded with a faint. "Hi, thanks for the drink," as she slipped her champagne.
He leaned forward, curiously etched in his face. "You're in a wedding gown, and you're in a bar, did something go wrong at your wedding today?"
Evelyn didn't respond, instead focusing on draining her glass.when she finished, the man said, "it alright if you don't want to talk about it."
Evelyn looked up, her eyes willing up. "It's... complicated." Before she could say her vision blurred, and her eyeslids drooped. She slumped forward unconscious.
The man checked Evelyn's pulse, confirmed she indeed unconscious. He quickly pulled out his phone and send a text message to someone: ~ The lady is ready ~