Prologue

     Billions of hearts were in tears upon hearing the news of Alexander's wedding today. However, he remained expressionless, the setup triggering dark memories within him. He swallowed them down, hoping to forget them soon.

"Elsa is missing," Ron Taylor confessed to his wife, trembling in fear.

Meanwhile, in the main hall:

"Boss, Madam Elsa has disappeared," Mac reported promptly. Before her parents could find out, Mac had already uncovered the truth. Alex turned his attention to the Taylors, who were visibly shaken to know if he was also aware of this or not.

Alex signaled Mac to relay a message to Taylor. He could not allow history to repeat itself. If he was present, he would not leave empty-handed. His marriage would proceed as per his family's wishes. He was prepared to do whatever it took.

In the bride's room:

"Boss wanted me to inform you," Mac revealed, causing Ron to stiffen. He knew the news would not be well-received. Would they withdraw their investment in the company? What else could they expect? Messing with the great Alexandar Fernandez would cost them a fortune for sure.

"Elsa isn't your only daughter," Mac conveyed Alex's words. Ron sensed the underlying threat. But could he really ask his daughter to comply? He could not. She would not listen. Damn, the last time he spoke with his daughter god knows when. Ron looked at his daughter who was sitting there as if she did not belong to this family.

"Even I am not the last option." Mac widened her eyes at Clara's statement. Could she really suggest considering Alina, their 20-year-old younger daughter? Age aside, how could she propose such a thing when Clara was the eldest among all?

"You can help us. I have never asked for anything," Ron pleaded, but Clara paid no heed to his words. Mac knew she would eventually accept the offer and return in a few minutes.

"If your drama is over, I shall leave the place," Clara took her purse, but Elena, the grandmother of Elsa and Alina and the mother of Clara's stepmom, Bella, stopped Clara at the entrance with a sharp gaze. "Be sure that you have nothing to lose before you deny helping your father," Elena's words were curt and scary.

"Paxton!" Elena whispered near her ears as Clara's eyes enlarged immediately. They could not blackmail her like this, could they?

Clara stood there without asking any questions. She wanted to see what this old lady was up to.

“What will happen when he comes to know about his birth secret? He is just 10 years old. He will not be able to bear the pain.” Elena’s words sent shivers to her entire body. She cannot back off especially when it concerns Paxton. She promised her mother that she would take care of her brother no matter what.

After a silence of two long minutes, Clara composed herself. Though she had an extremely rough life with her father and others, she always maintained her dignity and elegance in almost everything. Her calm and composed nature resembled her mom, and her decisions were always accurate and sharp.

"I can't just wear this dress. Ask Jenny to deliver the top model's dress that I designed exclusively for the Global fashion show," Clara started removing her light makeup as her parents stood there shocked. What had Elena done in just five minutes? They could not hear their conversation. "I have to look good in my marriage, don't I?" she asked again as both came out of the shock and nodded their heads vigorously. Bella, her stepmom, informed her assistant to deliver the dress quickly. She did not want Clara to change her mind.

In the main hall:

Clara found herself in a predicament as the priest's words echoed in her ears. The thought of spending her life with Alexandra Fernandez was not something she desired. However, the weight of denying this marriage seemed unbearable.

With trembling hands, she surveyed her surroundings, contemplating her options. Could she really go through with this? The answer seemed clear; she had no choice but to say yes.

"I do," Clara replied, fully aware that saying no was not an option.

The priest declared them as husband and wife, sealing their fate.

Alex, known for his cold demeanor in the business world, was an enigma to most. Only a select few knew of his softer side, hidden from the world.

Clara couldn't help but draw parallels between her own situation and the tale of Cinderella. Was Alex her Prince Charming?

Both Clara and Alex had endured their fair share of hardships in the past. Would they be able to heal each other's wounds or would they end up causing more pain?

Clara, a young woman with dreams and aspirations, finds herself forced into a marriage she has no interest in. Struggling to trust others due to past experiences, she longs for independence and to escape her father's control. Will she be able to trust Alex and allow him to help heal her?

Alex, a man who has no belief in love or marriage, sees this union as a mere formality. Little does he know that his life is about to be turned upside down when Clara enters his world unexpectedly. Will he be able to remain unaffected by the surprises she brings?

Though they may seem like opposites, Clara and Alex share a similar attitude towards life. A very rude attitude.

However, their story is just beginning when Sandy Williams enters the picture, threatening to ruin everything Alex holds dear. Clara becomes his first target, leaving her broken and on the edge.

This is a tale of revenge intertwined with love, where destiny has brought them together. A twisted royal wedding awaits them, filled with unexpected turns and a chance for a beautiful revenge.