The bride heard the groom’s confession minutes before the wedding. Her revenge surprised everyone. Valentina Miller felt her legs trembling while she adjusted her veil for the last time in the sacry room. In a few minutes, she would walk toward the altar of St. Peter’s Church in the center of Aspen to marry Alexander Sterling, the man she had loved for 3 years.
It was then that she heard voices in the hallway. The door was a jar, and she instantly recognized the groom’s loud laugh. Curious, she approached slowly to listen. “Hey, are you sure this is going to turn out well?” It was the voice of Julian, the best man. “Of course it is, buddy. Valentina is madly in love with me.
After we get married, it will only be a matter of time before I convince her to give me power over her father’s businesses.” Alexander responded with a coldness that she had never noticed before. Valentina felt the world collapsing. She leaned against the wall so as not to fall. And if she suspects something, ask the other groomsmen. Dylan, her Valentina is too naive.
She believes I am her prince charming. When I get the power of attorney, I will sell some properties of old Richard. He won’t even notice. He is too busy with his companies to check every document he signs. The laughs echoed in the hallway like stabs in Valentina’s heart. She took her hand to her chest, feeling her heart racing.
3 years of relationship, 3 years of plans. Everything was a lie. But will you stay married to her afterward? Julian insisted. For now, yes. I need total access to her assets. After well, accidents happen, don’t they? Alexander laughed again [clears throat] and Valentina had to cover her mouth so as not to scream.
Alexander, man, you are serious. Dylan seemed uncomfortable. Relax, Dylan. Nothing will happen to her. I will only divorce when I have what I need. I’ll say we grew apart. That it didn’t work. She will stay with a broken little heart, but she will get over it. Women always get over it. Valentina leaned against the wall, trying to breathe.
Her hands trembled so much she almost dropped the bouquet of white roses. How had she not realized? How had she been so blind? “And the debts?” Julian asked in a low voice. “Ah, those I will pay fast with her money. I owe almost $200,000 to the casino people. They are getting impatient, you know. But after today, problem solved. $200,000.