After I was brought back to the Wentworth Group, my father told me to dance the opening waltz at the charity gala.
I looked at the three men I’d grown up with. The ones who’d already promised.
They walked right past me. All three reached for Skylar.
Dax spoke first. “DNA says you’re a Wentworth. But Skylar’s in an awkward spot right now. No one picks her, she’ll be humiliated.”
Jasper laughed. “Thea, you’re tough as nails. I’m sitting this one out.”
Kieran, who’d grown up beside me, glanced my way. “Not picking you this time. Don’t make a scene.”
I stood there, lost. Greyson cut through the crowd toward me.
I thought he was finally going to announce our engagement.
He walked straight past me. Took Skylar’s hand.
“You’re the Wentworth blood daughter. You’re calculating. You’ve got claws. You don’t need me to protect you. Skylar’s not like you.”
They all piled on, one after another. I smiled. Nodded.
Fine. I’d pick someone else.
The Heiress’s Revenge Chapter 11 Every head followed my gaze. Cole had been standing in the shadow beside the pillars the whole time. That loose, waiting posture he always had. Now, hearing himself called, he looked like he’d just remembered he had a role. Hands came out of his pockets. Walked toward the main floor.
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The Heiress’s Revenge Chapter 10 In the main hall, Greyson was surrounded by uncles and elders. Handling them smoothly. Until I appeared. Ivory wedding gown. Silver family crest. Skin glowing white against the fabric. Hair swept up. Sapphire pendant swaying with each step. Greyson’s gaze slid down from my face. Stopped on the gown. The
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The Heiress’s Revenge Chapter 09 Wedding day. Wentworth Manor drowned in thousands of white roses and Ecuadorian baby’s breath. Custom crystal lights strung along the path to the main house. Dreamlike. Guests everywhere. Laughter. Chatter. My father’s face was ashen. He stood at my door. “Are you marrying or not? You know I can’t afford
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The Heiress’s Revenge Chapter 08 His jaw locked. “You’re really doing this?” He lowered his voice. “If I publicly clarify tomorrow—that I, Greyson Rockwell, never agreed to any engagement, that this was entirely a Wentworth fabrication—who do you think ends up humiliated? Who looks pathetic? Thea. Don’t burn this to the ground. Turn back now.
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The Heiress’s Revenge Chapter 07 “Lot 37. An emerald-cut sapphire pendant necklace, circa 1910s Tiffany craftsmanship. With certificate of authenticity. Opening bid, eight hundred thousand.” I raised my paddle. “One point five million.” Greyson’s voice rang from the front. Clear. Casual. Carried through the silent room. He didn’t even turn around. The room erupted. Everyone
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The Heiress’s Revenge Chapter 06 Three days before the wedding. I attended a major auction. In the hallway, I ran into Kieran. He was a guest appraiser. Talking quietly with a collector. He stopped mid-sentence when he saw me. Walked over. “Looking for me?” I glanced at his guest badge. Didn’t answer. He was already
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The Heiress’s Revenge Chapter 05 Three years. He was the one who’d shown me the knives hidden behind every Wentworth relative’s smile. He’d taught me to maneuver. Endure. Discard dignity when necessary. “Thea. In this circle, soft hearts and innocence are the real sins.” I’d learned it all. Learned it well. So well that now,
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The Heiress’s Revenge Chapter 04 Ten-thirty. Outside Wentworth Group’s private hospital. I’d just finished getting my dislocated wrist treated. Two familiar cars pulled up. Greyson helped Skylar out. A tiny band-aid on her fingertip. She walked like every step hurt, brows knit. Jasper and Dax climbed out of the second car. “Sister?” She saw me.
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The Heiress’s Revenge Chapter 03 I stepped around him to leave. He grabbed my wrist from behind. “Listen to me. Greyson’s made his choice. Going up there now will only humiliate you worse.” “Let go.” I tried to pull free. He held tighter. My heel twisted in the struggle. I lost balance, fell backward. My
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The Heiress’s Revenge Chapter 02 Applause. The first waltz ended. Skylar leaned against Greyson’s shoulder, cheeks flushed. The three men who’d come for me crowded around her, offering champagne. Greyson crossed the room toward me. He bent low. “Thea. You’re strong. You’re a survivor. I know you can handle something like this. But Skylar… she’s
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