Chapter 2 - The Handwritten Secret
Adrian stood frozen beside the alter, his dark short wavy hair perfectly styled, his white rose boutonniere pinned neat on his lapel. The blood drained completely from his face as Maya handed him the cream card.
He opened the heavy card with trembling fingers. Inside, written in neat black ink, was his own handwriting: Maya, you've been my best friend since we were kids. I can't imagine standing up there without you. Please come.
Adrian’s breath hitched in his chest. He slowly raised his head, staring at Vanessa with absolute shock and rising horror.
"You lied to me..." Adrian whispered, his harsh tone cutting through the quiet ballroom. "You said she rejected the invitation... You told me she spat on our wedding!"
Vanessa’s face twisted into sheer panic as her deception crumbled before two hundred elite guests. Her manicured hands clutched her silk train as she realized her groom was staring at her like she was a complete stranger.
"Adrian, listen to me—" Vanessa stammered, stepping forward.
"You forged her reply letter?" Adrian demanded, his voice echoing off the high ceilings. "You made me believe my childhood friend hated me?!"
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Outraged and completely out of control, Vanessa lunged violently across the space, raising her hand to slap Maya across the face.
👉 Read PART 3 to see what happens when the champagne tower crashes down!
