Blurb：
One week before the wedding, Serena Vance—afraid of water—shocked her fiancé by insisting on swimming lessons. The truth? She’d fallen for Liam Miller, the handsome coach. At the altar, Serena humiliated the Hayes heir, fleeing into Liam’s arms. Public opinion praised her bravery, but Mr. Hayes vowed revenge. Now, with the Vance family’s empire at stake, a ruthless battle begins. Can Serena and Liam’s love survive the wrath of the Hayes Group? Dive into this gripping tale of betrayal, power, and forbidden passion.
Content：
A week before our wedding, my fiancée, Serena, who was terrified of water, suddenly announced she wanted to learn how to swim.
That's when I guessed she'd fallen for the swimming coach downstairs.
After accompanying her to one lesson, I calmly informed her: either cancel the engagement, or break it off with the coach.
Serena stormed out, furious, and didn't return home all night.
She came back the next day, aching and exhausted, swearing that I was the only one for her from then on.
On our wedding day, the city's elite were all gathered.
As the officiant called out, "You may now kiss the bride,"
Serena suddenly pushed me away, her voice trembling:
"I'm sorry, I can't kiss someone I don't love."
"I thought I could force myself, but I just can't lie to my heart."
With that, still in her white gown, she ran towards the swimming coach below the stage, his eyes red-rimmed.
The entire ballroom erupted in gasps, camera flashes blinding us.
Overnight, I became the laughing stock of the city.
And topping the trending topics was a video of Serena and the coach passionately kissing at *my* wedding.
In that moment, my heart died completely.
Since you chose to betray me again, don't blame me for eradicating you!
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Staring at her retreating back, the last shred of hope in my heart vanished.
I waved my hand, shattering the champagne tower, glass raining down everywhere.
My voice was chillingly cold as I warned:
"If you leave now, the Hayes Group and the Vance family will be locked in an endless war!"
Serena's steps faltered, her eyes instantly bloodshot.
"I'm sorry, but I can't betray my own heart. I'll make it up to you later."
In just half an hour,
News of the Vance heiress running off for love dominated every media headline.
【LOL, seriously? Who talks like that anymore? Straight out of a cheesy romance novel! He totally deserved to be dumped!】
【To act so arrogantly in public, imagine how despicable he must be behind the scenes. They should investigate the Hayes family!】
【Cheers to Serena Vance! Women shouldn't be sacrifices in arranged marriages!】
In an instant, the Hayes Group became the talk of the town, a laughing stock discussed over coffee.
Meanwhile, Serena Vance, who orchestrated it all, was painted by public opinion as a brave new-age woman pursuing true love.
I scrolled through the screen, my face devoid of emotion.
Until I saw Serena Vance's latest "apology statement":
【Though this decision deeply hurt Mr. Hayes, I simply couldn't accept a marriage without love, to sink into a numb existence for the rest of my life… All fault lies with me. Please don't blame Mr. Hayes.】
Attached was a photo of her with swollen, red eyes.
Especially glaring was the cheap silver ring on her ring finger.
It clearly wasn't the engagement ring I'd given her.
Then, Liam Miller added fuel to the fire of public opinion:
【Serena has been so guilty, she's lost so much weight. You can't force love. We'll still be friends.】
I actually laughed, a bitter, furious sound.
If she had been honest before the wedding, I would have let her go and wished her well.
But she didn't.
She chose this moment, in front of everyone, with the city's elite gathered.
To trample the Hayes Group's dignity into the ground!
And now she expects public opinion to force me to forgive her?
Dream on!
"Immediately inform everyone: withdraw all investments from Vance Corp, terminate all collaborations."
"Furthermore, use all resources to support Vance Corp's competitors."
"If I don't drive the Vance family into bankruptcy, I don't deserve the Hayes name!"
My assistant, Mark, broke out in a cold sweat, cautiously advising:
"Mr. Hayes, public opinion is very unfavorable to us right now. Making a move at this moment might..."
I cut him off sharply:
"Afraid of what?"
"An ungrateful serpent who repays kindness with malice — shouldn't they be taught a lesson?"
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