Chapter 1
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What was the craziest thing you had ever done for love?
Rodrick Livingston promised to marry Britney Harrington when she turned twenty–eight.
For that promise, Britney took care of everything for him in life and even worked at his company for free.
To secure deals, she was always on the way to social gatherings. In fact, she couldn’t even remember a night without a wine glass in her hand.
Once, she almost died on the operating table due to alcohol poisoning plus a miscarriage.
Her closest friend, Rhonda Burke, wondered, “Is it really worth it?”
Britney nodded without hesitation. “Absolutely.”
Rhonda sighed, “Hope you’re right.”
“Rodrick will prove me right!” Britney firmly replied.
It was this very belief that kept Britney going all the way until Royarch Capital went public.
No one knew that when Rodrick rang the bell in Texara, she locked herself in the room and cried her eyes out.
After venting all her pent–up emotions, she wiped away her tears and started planning her wedding with Rodrick.
He had promised her they’d get married when she turned twenty–eight.
Rodrick was always busy, so she took the initiative to prepare the wedding herself.
On their wedding day, all her relatives and friends came to the venue.
“Congrats, Britney!” One of her relatives handed her the wedding gift. “Where’s
your
fiance?”
“He’ll be here in a minute.” The excitement in Britney’s voice was palpable.
Just then, a group of people went through the door, and she spotted Rodrick at once.
But before she could say anything, she was shoved aside.
“Welcome back, Bianca! Enjoy your welcome party,” Rodrick said, wrapping his arm around Bianca Webster’s shoul- ders.
The girl looked exuberant and elegant, her sleek suit accentuating her charm.
“That’s Bianca? Rodrick’s first love?” someone whispered, and Britney felt her blood run cold.
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“You don’t have to do this,” Bianca smiled at Rodrick. “A quiet meal with you is all I want.”
Britney’s face turned paler as the voices around her grew louder.
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“Honestly, Bianca’s dad’s political career has been soaring. If Rodrick marries her, it’ll seriously benefit both him and Royarch Capital. They’re perfect for each other.
“Besides, she’s Rodrick’s first love. It’ll be living the dream!”
The man who was talking was Edward Ortega, Rodrick’s friend from childhood.
He always claimed that he was the one who knew Rodrick the best, so he must be telling the truth.
Britney felt her chest tighten.
“What about Britney?” someone asked curiously. “She’s been with Rodrick for years. He can’t just dump her like that, right? It’s not fair.”
Edward shrugged. “Just give her some money. If Rodrick can’t let her go, she can always be his mistress after he mar
ries Bianca.”
All his friends kept mistresses, and he found it pretty normal.
Britney’s fingers curled into tight fists, the tips turning numb.
She was desperate to hear Rodrick’s denial.
However, he just casually said, “Alright. Let’s dig in. Aren’t you hungry?”
No denial. No outrage. Just silent approval…
“You’re right. It’s such a big day–let’s talk about something exciting, Man, I’m so bored. I think I’m gonna fall asleep in any second!”
Edward stood up from the couch and made a speech in the banquet hall.
“Everyone, let’s welcome Bianca back to the country, Hey, am I the only one getting wedding vibes? Rodrick, come on, be honest–got a ring hidden somewhere?”
Laughter erupted from the guests.
Bianca looked at Rodrick with a sheepish smile, and he smiled back, seemingly a bit helpless. “Just ignore him.”
Britney stood off in the corner, watching in silence. It seemed everyone had entirely forgotten her presence.
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