Chapter 1 - The Slap at the Altar
The crystal chandeliers of the grand ballroom cast a warm, blinding glare over hundreds of black-tie guests. Fresh floral archways perfumed the hall, and a towering champagne glass pyramid glinted like ice on a round velvet table nearby.
Suddenly, the bridal march choked off as Vanessa lunged forward.
Clad in an off-the-shoulder mermaid lace wedding gown with intricate crystal embroidery and a cathedral veil, her face twisted in pure rage. In front of the entire crowd, she delivered a harsh, echoing slap straight across Maya’s cheek.
Maya, stunning in a sleek emerald green satin halter dress, holding a small gold metallic clutch, barely flinched. The red imprint flared against her skin, but her dark brown eyes remained steady and ice-cold.
"How dare you ruin my wedding! Get out!" Vanessa screamed, her voice echoing off the high ceilings.
Without raising her voice, Maya reached into her clutch and calmly produced a cream-colored wedding invitation card with gold foil trim.
She held it up firmly between them, turning her gaze directly toward the groom, Adrian, who stood striking in a midnight navy blue velvet tuxedo with a white orchid boutonniere.
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"Ask your groom, Vanessa..." Maya said, her tone cool, controlled, and lethal. "He wrote this invitation himself."
👉 Read PART 2 to see the groom’s reaction when he reads the note inside the card!
