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The morning sunlight glinted off the stained glass of St. Augustine’s Cathedral, casting colors across the polished floors and filling the grand space with a kaleidoscope of brilliance.The high arches and delicate carvings on the walls stretched toward the heavens, creating a scene as extravagant as the lives of those gathered to witness it.Among the Caldwell family’s friends and allies, whispers lingered like a trail of perfume, who was this quiet, unknown “daughter” about to wed one of the city’s most powerful heirs?In a quiet room at the back of the cathedral, Sarah stood alone in front of a tall mirror, adjusting her veil.The dress was a shimmering cascade of lace, custom made by the city’s most celebrated designer.Her shoulders were bare, her neck long and graceful beneath the delicate tulle draping her arms.Around her neck was a piece she had crafted herself, an intricate choker of diamonds and rose quartz, delicate petals winding together in patterns of leaves and blooms,
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The rest of the ride was silent, the weight of their words settling between them. Yet Sarah felt a strange sense of exhilaration.She had seen a chink in Alexander’s armor, a glimpse into the truth he kept hidden.As the car pulled into the sprawling driveway of Blake Manor, the realization of her new life settled over her.This mansion, this marriage, this strange game of secrets, they were all hers now, for better or worse. Alexander’s family would be her family, his enemies her enemies.Stepping out of the car, she squared her shoulders, her gaze steady as she surveyed the grand manor before her.The sprawling estate was draped in the elegance of old money, its gardens sprawling into the horizon.Guests had already begun gathering for the reception, a sea of society’s finest dressed in glittering jewels and sharp suits.Alexander’s hand on her arm pulled her back to the present, guiding her toward the crowd.She took a steadying breath, allowing herself one last look at the ring on
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The wedding reception was winding down, guests dispersing into the night with murmurs of congratulations and polite goodbyes.Sarah and Alexander had played their roles perfectly, their dynamic intriguing enough to keep the gossip swirling but dignified enough to avoid scandal.She could feel the weight of the night lifting, but only slightly, she knew there was still a gauntlet to face.As Sarah moved toward the hall leading to their private wing, the familiar sharp click of heels announced Victoria’s presence.Sarah didn’t turn around, but she didn’t need to. She could already picture her, all sharp angles and sharper words, dripping with venom disguised as concern.“Well, congratulations, sister,” Victoria drawled, her voice low and biting. “You’ve really outdone yourself this time.”Sarah paused, glancing over her shoulder.Victoria stood there, her designer gown catching the light, a perfect picture of bitterness wrapped in elegance.She took a step closer, her tone dropping to a
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Alexander’s smirk broke through the tension like a sharp knife through silk.He tilted his head slightly, a glint of amusement in his eyes.“Well,” he said, leaning back in his chair with exaggerated nonchalance, “since you want to consummate our marriage. We should at least make an attempt at the… consummation part.”Sarah raised an eyebrow, her lips twitching in amusement. “Oh? And how exactly do you propose we do that, dear husband?”He gestured dramatically to his wheelchair, his tone light but laced with challenge. “Clearly, you’ll need to help me into bed. After all, it seems I’m destined to be a burden.” His grin widened as he added, “And since I’m completely at your mercy, you’ll have to do all the work tonight.”Sarah folded her arms, giving him a long, appraising look. “All the work, huh?” she echoed, her voice playful. “You sound awfully confident for someone so helpless.”Alexander chuckled, the sound low and rich. “Helpless is my brand, darling. But don’t worry, I’m sure
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Sarah lay sprawled across the bed, her figure illuminated by the moonlight.Her long hair spilled over the pillow, curling like dark tendrils against the white linen.At some point, she had rolled closer to him, her arm now draped across his chest in a way that was both unexpected and… comforting.Alexander froze, unsure of what to do.The woman who had spent the day sparring with him, teasing him with her quick wit and sharp tongue, now looked impossibly serene.Her lips, which had delivered more barbed remarks than he could count, were slightly parted as she breathed in and out, soft and rhythmic.Her long lashes cast delicate shadows over her cheeks.For a moment, the sight of her distracted him from everything else, the investigation, the pretense, the world outside their bedroom.She sighed in her sleep, her brow twitching slightly as if she were reacting to some dream he couldn’t see.The sound was so soft, so unguarded, that it sent a pang through him.How is it that you’re alw
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They lay there for a moment longer, the morning light wrapping them in a cocoon of warmth.“Alright,” Alexander finally said, his voice tinged with amusement. “Since you’re clearly so captivated by my presence, why don’t you help me up so we can start the day?”Sarah rolled her eyes but sat up, the sheets pooling around her waist as she reached out a hand to him. “Oh, please. I’m doing this out of kindness, not admiration.”“Of course you are,” he replied, smirking as he clasped her hand.As she helped him sit up, Alexander took a moment to study her.Her hair was slightly tousled, and her cheeks were still pink from their earlier exchange.She looked different from the composed, guarded woman he had married.She looked… real.“Alright, time to freshen up,” Sarah announced, breaking the moment as she slid out of bed.She stretched briefly before grabbing her robe and heading toward the en suite bathroom.Alexander leaned back against the headboard, watching her retreat with a faint sm
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The morning air was crisp and refreshing, a stark contrast to the suffocating atmosphere of the dining room.They walked in silence for a while, the gravel crunching softly beneath their feet.“You don’t have to let her treat you like that,” Alexander said finally, breaking the silence.Sarah glanced at him, her expression conflicted. “She’s your mother,” she said quietly. “I don’t want to make things harder for you.”Alexander stopped and turned to face her, his gray eyes searching hers. “She’s my mother, yes. But you’re my wife. And I won’t stand by while she disrespects you. You shouldn’t either.”Sarah looked down, her fingers twisting nervously. “It’s not that simple,” she murmured.“It is,” Alexander insisted, his voice firm but not unkind. “You’ve stood up to me plenty of times. You can do the same with her.”She gave a small, humorless laugh. “You’re different,” she said, finally meeting his gaze. “With you, I feel like I can fight back. With her... I feel like I’m sixteen aga
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Sarah returned to the study with a tray in her hands, balancing a steaming cup of coffee and a small plate of biscuits.She set it down on the edge of Alexander’s desk with exaggerated care, shooting him a smirk as she straightened.“Your coffee, sir,” she said, adopting a mockingly formal tone. “Three teaspoons of sugar, just as you requested. Though I think your dentist would have something to say about it.”Alexander grinned, taking the cup. “My dentist doesn’t know what he’s missing.” He took a sip, his eyes closing briefly as if savoring the taste. Then he opened one eye and looked at her. “You might survive this assistant thing after all.”Sarah leaned against the edge of the desk, her arms crossed. “Glad to hear it. So, boss, what’s next? More coffee? Should I shine your wheelchair? Maybe dust off your ego?”Alexander chuckled, setting the cup down. “Very funny. Actually, I thought it was time you learned about your new real job.”“Oh?” Sarah arched an eyebrow. “And what might
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Victoria’s mouth twisted into a cruel grin. “You think she’ll come back? After what you did? After you discarded her like she was disposable? She won’t save you.”Richard’s voice sharpened. “And you, you will not sabotage this family any further.”Eleanor added, “If you can't stand to see Sarah succeed, then perhaps it's best you stay out of the way entirely.”Victoria stood frozen, her face flushing with humiliation and fury. Then something in her eyes shifted.Her pride had been gutted, her false sense of superiority shattered. And now, only something darker remained, something unhinged.“She’ll fall,” she muttered. “No matter how high she climbs… she’ll fall. And when she does, I’ll be there to watch.”Richard stared at her, stunned. “What are you saying?”Victoria didn’t answer.She just turned and stormed out of the room, rage simmering beneath her skin like molten fire.As the door slammed behind her, the Caldwells looked at each other, dread creeping into their bones.Because t
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The first time he met her, she had been bleeding and scared, caught in the web of Gerald’s cruel intentions.She hadn’t even cried. She had just looked at him with those storm lit eyes, unflinching, unreadable, and whispered, “I’m not dying today.”He had underestimated her then.Even now, he wasn’t sure why he had stepped in. It wasn’t like him to involve himself unless it served a purpose. But something about Sarah had made him move.Something about her screamed of survival and secrets. And when he had discovered, much later, that she was Alexander’s wife, the irony hadn’t been lost on him.She was exactly the kind of woman he could never have.And yet.Now, after all this time, seeing her again, this time not as a victim, but as a queen in her own right, it stirred something in him he didn’t like.Something dangerous.She belonged to Alexander.He had no business even thinking about her.And yet, his eyes had betrayed him before he could stop them.The softness in her gaze as she l
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Tears spilled quietly down her cheeks, but she made no effort to wipe them away. “You will always be my parents. No title, no inheritance, no revelation will ever change that.”A quiet moment passed. The trees swayed, and the sunlight filtered through the branches in dappled patterns.“I hope you’re proud,” she said softly, almost like a prayer. “Because I wouldn’t have gotten here without you. I wouldn’t be me without you.”A robin landed on the edge of one of the headstones, tilting its head as if in curiosity before letting out a single, sharp chirp.Sarah laughed gently, her heart swelling. “I’ll take that as a yes.”She lingered there a little longer, talking softly, about the show, about Raven, about the drama with Beatrice and Victoria and Cecilia. About the headlines and the praise and the new world opening up at her feet.But beneath it all, she just talked like a daughter would to the only parents she’d ever known.Finally, as the sun began its slow descent, Sarah rose to he
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Social media was on fire:@luxuryinsider: “Sarah Blake built a fashion empire in silence and shook the world in one night. Respect. #MountainRoseQueen”@VOGUENow: “Last night’s fashion show wasn’t just a runway event. It was a coronation. Sarah Blake didn’t just step into the spotlight, she owned it. #SarahBlake #PowerCouple”@fashiontalesmag: “From whispers to headlines, Sarah Blake proves she’s not just the wife of a billionaire. She’s the mind behind the magic.”@gossiphour: “Cecilia and Victoria WHO? Sarah Blake just gave elite society their biggest wake up call yet. We stan!”Even critics had to admit it: the woman who was once called the “quiet Blake wife” had stunned them all. Her designs, her execution, and her ability to dominate the narrative made her a sensation overnight.Back at the Blake mansion, the breakfast room was unusually quiet, except for the soft rustle of newspapers and the occasional vibration of phones lighting up with alerts.Alexander sat at the table in a
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Beatrice’s breath caught.She paused the video as her hands trembled slightly, not from fear, but from something closer to shock.It was one thing to suspect that Cecilia was reckless. But this?This was dangerous. This was vindictive. This… was the woman she had once believed worthy of standing beside her son.She turned back toward the table where the jewelry box still sat unopened. Almost cautiously now, she lifted the lid.Inside, nestled in a velvet interior, was a breathtaking piece, a custom Mountain Rose pendant, shimmering with rare pink diamonds in the shape of a blooming rose, its petals layered in exquisite detail with white gold and tiny sapphires.It was elegance and precision personified. The craftsmanship was undeniable. The piece looked priceless. It felt priceless.Beatrice blinked, unable to deny the surge of awe that struck her in that moment.She had seen dozens of designers over the years. She had worn the most sought after pieces in the world.But this?This was
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Sarah looked at the car again, her chest tightening, not with stress, but something warmer. Deeper.“And,” Alexander added, tilting his head, “that’s just the first part.”She turned back to him again, eyes narrowing playfully. “There’s more?”He stepped a little closer, gently brushing a strand of hair behind her ear before reaching into his jacket and pulling out a black envelope. The gold foil seal shimmered under the light.He placed it in her hand with a look so full of pride and affection, Sarah momentarily forgot to breathe.She broke the seal and unfolded the paper inside.It took her a moment to process what she was reading. Then her breath hitched.“A… building?”Alexander nodded. “Not just any building. A ten story skyscraper in the heart of the city center. Prime location. It’s officially under your name now, both legally and publicly. The deed is in there.”Her fingers trembled slightly as she read over the paperwork again, her voice barely above a whisper. “You got me a
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The crowd inside the grand showroom hadn’t thinned much, even though the show had long since ended. People lingered, hoping for one last word with Sarah, one final moment to tie themselves to the name that had shaken the industry overnight, Mountain Rose.Alexander opened the door to the sleek, black Rolls Royce waiting at the curb, ushering her in with one hand protectively on the small of her back.He followed right after, settling beside her as the driver closed the door and slipped into the front seat.The interior of the car was warm, quiet, and dimly lit. For the first time all night, they were alone.Alexander reached out and gently took her hand in his, his thumb brushing over her knuckles with a tender, reverent touch. He turned to face her fully, dark eyes reflecting both pride and awe.“Sarah,” he said, his voice low and sincere, “you’ve always been extraordinary. But tonight… tonight, you were unforgettable.”Sarah blinked at him, tired but glowing. “You think so?”“I know
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A famous editor from Lune Mode stepped into her path, clutching her designer clutch like it might fly away if she didn’t grip it hard enough. “Darling, that was revolutionary. I haven’t seen a collection that bold and sensual since Windsor’s early years. I must get the exclusive on your next line.”“I’m honored,” Sarah said, already sidestepping. “But for now, we’re committed to in house content through Blake Media Holdings.”Each answer was the same.Each decline delivered with grace.Each proposal deflected without arrogance, but with a poise that asserted her position clearly: She wasn’t desperate for the industry. The industry was desperate for her.And all the while, Alexander walked silently beside her.A quiet shadow to her shining light.He didn’t mind.In fact, he seemed... content. Every glance from the crowd, every stare of awe, every whisper that mentioned “Sarah” and “genius” and “how did we not see it before”, he took it in stride. His pride was personal. Private.And un
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Sarah had built an empire in secret.Sarah had mastered the world they had assumed she was too weak to handle.Eleanor placed a trembling hand over her mouth, mourning the loss of the future they could have had.“If we had known,” she whispered, blinking back tears. “If we had known she had this potential…”If we had treated her differently.If we had fought for her.If we hadn’t cast her aside.The showroom had been electric, but now, as the event neared its conclusion, the air hummed with anticipation. Every guest, socialites, industry moguls, designers, and critics, sat at the edge of their seats, hanging onto the night’s final moments.The grand reveal had sent shockwaves through the fashion world. Sarah was Mountain Rose.And now, all eyes were on her.The MC, a well known fashion journalist, stepped forward, adjusting her mic with a knowing smile. “Ladies and gentlemen, before we close this unforgettable night, we believe it’s only right to hear from the woman who has shaken the
