Chapter 67

WEEKS LATER…

The room was filled with the lively laughter of women, the clinking of glasses, and the gentle strains of music from the orchestra.

Valentina watched with pride and anticipation as the event unfolded in the space she had meticulously prepared and planned as Celeste’s bridesmaid. Her eyes traveled over the sparkling chandeliers and the elegantly dressed guests filling the grand hall.

She could hardly believe the day had come, as Semion’s sister, and the joy she felt was palpable. On the opposite side of the venue, the groom’s shower was also in progress, hosted by Diego.

Dressed in a sleek black dress that clung to her body, Valentina walked through the crowd with an air of authority. Her heels clicked rhythmically against the marble floor, a rhythmic echo announcing her presence.

She approached the trio of guests who had just arrived—Rania, Anetta, and Veron—who had once bullied Celeste. Valentina also remembered how these women often spoke ill of her behind her back. Aft