Chapter 1 - The Petal Strike
The high-end corporate party hall sparkled under warm chandelier lighting, filled with company employees in dark evening wear sipping champagne. A massive banner reading "HAPPY ENGAGEMENT" hung above red heart balloons and luxurious red rose arrangements.
Julian held up Gwen's hand, showing off a massive, blinding diamond ring to the cheering crowd. "To new beginnings!" Julian shouted, raising his glass before pulling Gwen, the company's CEO, into a passionate, prolonged kiss.
Nora stood frozen near the threshold. Dressed in an exquisite light blue satin evening gown with a white fur stole over her arm, she clutched a bouquet of white roses and two first-class Paris flight tickets in her hand. Tears rolled down her pale cheeks as she watched her husband of ten years kiss another woman in front of his entire staff.
"Ten years... all a lie," Nora whispered through her tears, her chest heaving with silent, shattering heartbreak.
Gwen broke the kiss, turned around, and caught sight of Nora. A mocking smile spread across her face as she casually crossed her arms in her gold sequined gown. "Oh... you came. This is embarrassing."
Julian turned around, his face suddenly draining of all color as he took a hypocritical step toward his wife. "Nora—!"
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Before he could finish, Nora's sorrow transformed into cold, blinding rage. She raised the heavy bouquet of white roses and struck Julian hard across the face. White petals exploded into the air, showering the marble floor.
👉 Read PART 2 to see Nora's ruthless move before walking out of the gala!
