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Chapter 34

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The Wedding of the Century:

The stately manor was alive with bustle as the much-anticipated wedding day approached. Servants bustled about, adorning the halls with an amazing display of flowers, silks, and crystal chandeliers that threw a warm glow over the opulent setting. Alice stood in the center of the whirlwind, her pulse racing with a mix of fear and resignation. The weight of the costly gown she wore seemed like a noose around her neck, a continual reminder of the cage she had deliberately walked into. As the guests began to arrive, Alice recognized familiar faces—distant cousins, business associates, and members of high society—all eager to witness what was being dubbed the "wedding of the century." Among them, she noticed Sophia, her sister's eyes sparkling with hate. When the time came for Alice to walk down the aisle, she braced herself and set her attention firmly ahead. As she reached the altar, she could feel Arnold's possessive eyes on her, and she had to resist the imp
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