Chapter 12 - THE BETRAYAL REVEALED
Back at the ballroom, the police had finally arrived, their red and blue lights painting the walls in rhythm.
The Bride was being questioned by a detective, her emerald gown now dirty, her elaborate updo falling into a tangled mess.
"I told you, she stole it! She put it in her purse!" the Bride screamed at the officer, her voice ragged.
"We checked the purse, ma'am. There was nothing but makeup and a gold ring," the detective replied, unimpressed.
The Groom sat on the floor, his midnight blue tuxedo jacket discarded, his eyes hollow, staring at nothing at all.
"She knew everything," David whispered to himself, his mind reeling from the revelation of his wife’s deep, dark greed.
The Mother-in-law stood by the window, watching the city lights, her mind calculating the cost of their ruin.
"We have nothing left," she muttered, the realization sinking into her bones like lead, her voice devoid of any hope.
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They had gambled everything on their status and their name, and Elena had gambled on the truth and won.
The wedding of the year had become the scandal of the century, and the family name was forever stained in blood.
