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Chapter 73
The stunned murmurs rippled through the church like a gathering storm. Guests exchanged shocked glances and whispered behind cupped hands, their eyes never leaving the spectacle unfolding before them."Look at him," a woman in the fourth row whispered loudly enough for nearby journalists to hear. "What kind of man crashes his ex's wedding? And after faking his own death? That's not just desperate—that's deranged."Karvel's grip on Mariya's wrist remained firm as they stood in the center aisle. The wedding ceremony had devolved into Carson City's most exclusive reality show, with the city's elite having front-row seats to the drama."Karvel," Mariya pleaded softly, her voice trembling. "Why are you doing this to me? Today of all days? Couldn't this have waited?"Karvel turned to her, his eyes glacial. The church fell silent, straining to hear his response."Waited?" His voice was quiet but carried throughout the hushed space. "Let me ask you something, Mariya. Did you know that your pr
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The church fell into stunned silence as Karvel gripped Mariya's hand, his fingers like steel around her delicate wrist. Mariya's face had drained of all color, her white wedding dress suddenly feeling too tight around her chest as she struggled to breathe."You can't possibly be serious," Leo snarled, his perfectly composed facade cracking at the edges. His eyes darted between the journalists capturing every moment and Karvel's impassive face. "This is my wedding day."Karvel turned to face Leo, his expression calm yet somehow menacing. "Your wedding day? I don't recall asking for your opinion, Romano. This is between me and my ex-fiancée."The guests murmured and shifted uncomfortably in their seats. From the third row, Vivian watched with wide eyes, her heart racing as she witnessed Karvel's masterful control of the situation. Beside her, Sophia squeezed her arm in silent support."Mariya," Mrs. Carter hissed from the front row, "don't you dare leave with this... this nobody! Think
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The cathedral erupted into chaos. Guests half-rose from their seats, necks craning to get a better view of the supposedly dead man standing in the aisle. Camera flashes exploded like lightning strikes as journalists scrambled to capture the moment, their fingers flying across phone screens to update breaking news.Mariya swayed slightly, gripping the edge of the altar to steady herself. Her knuckles turned white against the polished marble, the blood draining from her face beneath her expensive veil."Karvel?" she whispered, the name barely audible over the growing din. "How is this possible?"Leo stepped in front of her protectively, his face a mask of fury barely contained beneath a veneer of composure. His eyes darted to the cameras, acutely aware of the media presence capturing his every reaction."Mr. Cross," he said, his voice artificially pleasant, "this is quite the dramatic entrance. Though I must say, interrupting a wedding is in poor taste, even for someone of your... backg
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The Carson City Cathedral gleamed in the morning sunlight, its stained glass windows casting colorful patterns across the red carpet that had been rolled out for the occasion. Expensive cars lined the streets for blocks, disgorging the city's elite in their finest attire. News crews jostled for position, desperate to capture footage of what was being called the wedding of the decade.Inside, flower arrangements worth more than most people's annual salaries adorned every surface. The scent of roses and lilies hung heavy in the air as guests found their seats, whispering excitedly among themselves.Vincent Langford tugged nervously at his tie as he slipped through the entrance, showing his invitation to the security personnel with trembling hands."I'm surprised they let you in," sneered a passing businessman who recognized him. "Didn't Romano destroy your company last month?""Business is business," Vincent replied with a forced smile. "Personal relationships are different."That's a l
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The sleek private jet cut through the clouds with effortless grace, its luxurious interior a stark contrast to the turbulent thoughts in Vivian's mind. She glanced sideways at Karvel, who sat completely at ease in the plush leather seat, typing something on his phone."So, this is your friend's private jet?" Vivian asked, breaking the silence that had settled between them since takeoff.Karvel looked up briefly. "Yes. Markos lends it to me occasionally.""Markos..." Vivian repeated, eyebrows raised. "As in Markos Antonis? The richest man in Carson City? That Markos?""Is there another?" Karvel replied with a hint of sarcasm.Vivian studied him with renewed interest. "And he just... lends you his multi-million dollar jet whenever you ask? What exactly did you do for him?""We have history," Karvel answered vaguely. "Not everything is transactional, Vivian.""In my experience, everything is," she countered sharply. "Especially among the wealthy."Who is this man really? Vivian wondered,
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Sophia approached the door in anger, her heels clicking furiously against the marble floor. The corridor lights cast harsh shadows across her face, accentuating her scowl."I specifically told those incompetent hotel staff not to disturb us!" she muttered under her breath. "Whoever this is better have a damn good reason—"The door swung open, and Sophia's words died in her throat. Standing before her was Karvel Cross—alive, unharmed, and looking as casual as if he'd just returned from a stroll rather than supposedly perishing in a fiery crash."You... you're..." Sophia stammered, her face draining of color as she stumbled backward. "You're supposed to be dead!"Karvel walked past her without invitation, his eyes immediately finding Vivian curled up on the bed, tissues scattered around her, face swollen from hours of crying."Why are you shedding so many tears, Vivian?" he asked coolly, his voice cutting through the silence of the room.Vivian's head snapped up, her bloodshot eyes wide
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The news of Karvel's "death" spread through Carson City like wildfire. Mariya sat frozen in Leo's expansive living room, her heart sinking as she watched the thugs celebrate what they believed was a successful mission. The smartphone video of Karvel's Porsche plummeting off the cliff played on repeat, each viewing driving the knife deeper into her chest."A toast!" Leo declared, raising his crystal glass of aged whiskey. "To the perfect end of Karvel Cross—the nobody who didn't know his place!"Drake and his men laughed raucously, clinking their glasses. Ethan Carter joined in enthusiastically."Couldn't have happened to a more deserving loser," Ethan sneered, his face flushed with malicious glee. "My sister wasted years of her life on that worthless bum."Mrs. Carter nodded with satisfaction. "Good riddance to bad rubbish. Now Mariya can finally move forward with someone worthy of her status."Mariya remained silent, her thoughts in turmoil. He can't be dead. Not Karvel. He always fo
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Karvel was perplexed. He had been certain he'd lost the thugs at the hotel, yet here they were, somehow tracking his every move. Markos's guards had stopped them at the gate, but the men insisted they wouldn't leave until Karvel came out."How are they finding me?" Karvel muttered, pacing Markos's study.Markos studied the tracking equipment spread across his desk. "There's only one explanation," he said, pointing to a device. "They must have planted a tracker on your Porsche.""Precisely," Karvel agreed, his mind working quickly. "They're more resourceful than I anticipated."Markos reached for a signal jammer. "We should remove it immediately.""No," Karvel stopped him, a dangerous glint in his eye. "We'll use it to our advantage."Outside, Drake Mercer, the lead thug, shouted provocatively. "Come out, Cross! Leo wants you dead, and we're going to make sure of it!""If they believe I'm dead," Karvel explained to Markos, "it'll get Leo off my back temporarily. We'll stage my death."
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"He's dead," she whispered to herself, struggling to process what she'd just witnessed. "No human being could survive that fall."The thugs had rushed to the window, leaning dangerously over the ledge as they peered into the darkness below."Do you see a body?" the scarred leader demanded, his voice sharp with frustration."Nothing," one of his men replied, squinting. "Too dark down there.""Spread out! Check every floor below," the leader barked. "Find him! Mr. Romano wants proof!"They stormed out of the room, their heavy footsteps fading down the hallway. Vivian waited several minutes, trembling, before emerging from her hiding place. She approached the window cautiously, as if it might pull her out too, and looked down."Insane," she muttered, backing away. "What kind of man jumps rather than faces his enemies?"Her hands still shaking, she retrieved her phone and dialed Sophia."Vivian?" Sophia's voice was thick with sleep. "Do you have any idea what time it is?""He's dead," Viv
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