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Chapter 1 - The Anniversary Toast

The luxury dining room of the grand estate glowed under the warm light of a massive crystal chandelier. The mahogany table was a masterpiece of high-society elegance, decorated with towering floral centerpieces, flickering candlelight, and an extravagant roasted turkey feast.

Sitting at the head of the table, surrounded by elderly parents and wealthy relatives, Liam played the role of the perfect, devoted husband. Wearing a sharp black suit and a dark tie, he smiled warmly, raising his crystal champagne flute toward his wife.

"To my beautiful wife... the heart of our home," Liam announced smoothly, his handsome face radiating artificial charm.

The guests murmured in polite, admiring agreement. Beside the table, their one-year-old daughter, Hailey, sat quietly in her high chair, wearing a delicate pink bow headband.

Liam's wife, Evelyn, did not smile back.

Wearing an elegant champagne-colored draped evening gown, her blonde hair pinned in a flawless updo, Evelyn stood up gracefully from her chair. She didn't pick up her champagne. Instead, she raised a simple water glass high into the air, looking down at Liam with cold, piercing eyes.

The warm, festive atmosphere in the dining room instantly evaporated. The families froze in sudden, suffocating anticipation.

"I’d like to make a special toast to my husband, Liam," Evelyn declared, her voice calm, clear, and utterly devoid of warmth.

Liam’s charming smile vanished instantly. His face turned pale as terror flickered in his dark eyes. He leaned forward slightly, his heart hammering against his ribs.

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"Honey, what are you doing?..." Liam whispered nervously, his eyes darting toward his confused parents. "Sit down."

👉 Read Part 2 to discover what Evelyn found on her phone three days earlier.

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