The bride hid under the bed as a prank, but she overheard her mother-in-law say, “In a year, we’ll take everything from her.” That night, she realized her marriage was a trap. CHAPTER 1: THE WEDDING NIGHT

of triumph.

“The diamond ring is firmly on her finger and the legal documents are already signed, so we have her exactly where we want her.”

I felt the oxygen leaving the room as my lungs struggled to take in even a tiny breath.

“What about the penthouse in the downtown district?” Brenda insisted, sounding anxious about the money.

“Are you certain he can continue reading …