His Runaway Bride’s Revenge
On the night of her wedding, Claire Donovan was framed, betrayed, and thrown into prison for a crime she didn’t commit. Her fiancé, Liam Carter, the man she loved, stood by and did nothing while her stepsister, Ava, took everything from her.
Three years later, Claire is back.
But she’s no longer the naive woman who once believed in love and loyalty. When ruthless billionaire Adrian Blackwood offers her a contract marriage—promising to help her destroy the people who ruined her—she accepts.
With Adrian’s power and influence, Claire re-enters the high society that cast her aside. Now, she’s the woman they fear, the bride they betrayed, and the one holding the strings. But as she plays the dangerous game of revenge, she realizes Adrian has secrets of his own—secrets that could shatter them both.
Lies, betrayal, passion, and power collide as Claire and Adrian fight their enemies—and their growing attraction. But when the past refuses to stay buried and an unseen threat emerges from the shadows, Claire is forced to ask herself:
Is revenge worth losing herself… or the man who might just break down her walls?
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Chapter: Chapter FourteenThe Beginning of Ava’s FallAva's Fear Takes RootAva stood frozen in the doorway, her perfectly manicured fingers tightening around the expensive clutch she carried.For the first time in her life, she looked afraid.Claire lived for it.She leaned casually against the grand piano in the corner, fingers trailing over the polished wood as she watched her once-stepsister struggle to form a coherent thought.“Nothing to say?” Claire mused, tilting her head. “That’s rare.”Ava’s lips parted, her voice coming out hoarse. “You—You’re not supposed to be here.”Claire’s smirk was razor-sharp. “Funny, I was going to say the same thing about you.”Ava took a shaky step back, but Claire pushed off the piano and closed the space between them.Ava had stolen everything from her—her fiancé, her freedom, her life.Now?It was Claire’s turn.Ava swallowed, trying to regain composure. “What do you want?”Claire smiled. “Oh, sweetheart, it’s not about what I want. It’s about what I already have.”Ava
Last Updated: 2025-02-22
Chapter: Chapter ThirteenThe Betrayers UnmaskedThe Fallout of the GalaThe ride back to Blackwood Tower was silent, but it wasn’t the comfortable kind. It was heavy, tense, electric—charged with the weight of what they had just uncovered.Damon Calloway and Ava Donovan.Working together.Claire gripped the phone in her hands, staring at the surveillance image that had turned her world sharper, deadlier.Ava was supposed to be living her perfect life with Liam, basking in the luxury she had stolen.So what the hell was she doing in Damon’s office?Adrian, sitting beside her in the backseat of the car, was as still as a predator waiting to strike. His fingers tapped idly against his thigh, the only indication that he was calculating his next move.“We need more,” Adrian said, voice even.Claire turned to him, narrowing her gaze. “We have enough. Damon and Ava are connected. That means they’re planning something.”Adrian exhaled slowly, turning his head toward her. “You’re thinking emotionally.”Her pulse spike
Last Updated: 2025-02-21
Chapter: Chapter TwelveThe Blackwood GalaThe Stage Is SetThe ballroom of Blackwood Tower was a masterpiece of opulence—gold chandeliers, crystal champagne glasses, and a string quartet playing a hauntingly beautiful melody. It was the kind of event that only the city’s elite could attend, a place where deals were made with a single glance and enemies hid behind charming smiles.Claire knew this world too well.And tonight, she wasn’t just here to play along.She was here to win.Standing beside Adrian at the top of the grand staircase, she exhaled slowly.From the outside, she was the perfect picture of a billionaire’s fiancée.But on the inside?She was a woman on the edge of vengeance.Adrian leaned in, his lips brushing her ear. “Ready to burn them all?”Claire smirked, keeping her gaze locked on the crowd. “Let’s start with one.”And just like that, they descended into the lion’s den.Damon’s EntranceThey had been at the gala for no more than thirty minutes before Damon Calloway made his entrance.He
Last Updated: 2025-02-21
Chapter: Chapter ElevenUnraveling the PastThe Aftermath of Damon’s ReturnClaire sat in the dimly lit penthouse, her fingers curled around the edge of a whiskey glass she hadn’t even taken a sip from. Her thoughts spiraled, tangled between the past and the present.Damon Calloway.The name alone sent a shiver down her spine.Three years ago, he was one of the first people to betray her, though she hadn’t realized it until it was too late. Back then, he had been a charming manipulator, someone she had considered a friend—someone she had trusted.And now?Now, he was back. Watching her. Smirking. Acting as if he hadn’t helped destroy her life.Across the room, Adrian stood near the floor-to-ceiling windows, his back rigid, his posture one of pure, barely restrained fury. The only sound in the room was the soft clink of ice in his glass as he downed his drink in one go.Claire knew that look.It was the look of a man planning destruction.She exhaled slowly. “You’re going after him.”Adrian didn’t turn around
Last Updated: 2025-02-20
Chapter: Chapter TenThe Ghost from the PastClaire’s world tilted as she stared at the man standing before her.Damon Calloway.A name she hadn’t heard in years.A name she had hoped never to hear again.He looked the same, yet different—older, sharper, more dangerous. His smirk was calculated, his eyes holding a glint of amusement like he had been waiting for this moment.Adrian shifted beside her, his body taut with restrained violence.“Who the hell is this?” he demanded.Damon’s smirk widened. “Ah, Blackwood. I was wondering when we’d officially meet.”Claire’s pulse hammered.This wasn’t happening. This couldn’t be happening.But it was.And Damon?Damon looked entertained.Memories of a NightmareClaire’s throat tightened, the past slamming into her like a tidal wave.Damon Calloway had been untouchable once.The golden boy of high society. He came from money, power, and legacy.But beneath the charm, beneath the tailored suits and easy smiles, he was something else entirely.A liar. A manipulator.
Last Updated: 2025-02-20
Chapter: Chapter NineInto the Lion’s DenClaire sat on the edge of the bed, her breathing uneven, her fingers trembling against the cold metal of her phone.Someone had called her.Someone who knew her.Someone who had been watching.And Adrian—Adrian looked like he was ready to burn the city down.He stood near the window, his body tense, coiled, the gun still in his grip.“Say it again,” he ordered, his voice a deadly whisper.Claire inhaled sharply. “They said, ‘Did you think we forgot about you, Claire?’ And then…”She hesitated.Adrian’s gaze snapped to her. “And then what?”She met his eyes. “They laughed. Like it was a joke.”A muscle in Adrian’s jaw ticked. His patience was gone.“They’re escalating,” he muttered, running a hand through his hair. “Whoever this is, they’re not just watching. They want you to know they’re watching.”Claire swallowed hard. “Which means they’re close.”Adrian’s gaze darkened.Too close.A Plan of AttackMinutes later, Claire sat at the sleek glass conference table in
Last Updated: 2025-02-18
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