Chapter 11 - The Bride Returned to Her Wedding Venue

Damian chose the same place where Elena had run from him.
The symbolism was deliberate.
He wanted her frightened.
Instead, Elena walked through the front doors wearing black.
Luca remained outside with investigators positioned nearby.
Damian stood beneath the chandelier.
Franklin sat bound to a chair.
“You came.”
Elena looked at him.
“You knew I would.”
Damian smiled.
“You would have made an extraordinary wife.”
“I already escaped that job.”
“Give me the card.”
“Release Franklin.”
“After.”
“No.”
Damian sighed.
“Still disobedient.”
Elena smiled.
“You say that like it’s an insult.”
Then she revealed the truth.
The card no longer mattered.
Copies already existed.
Damian’s expression changed.
For the first time—
May you like
he looked afraid.
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