Betrayed, Yet Bound To The Billionaire by Grace Madeline

Chapter 2 The Newan Lamdy everyone knew their name .

They were the punnacle of power , dripping in wealth , and way out of anyone elses league .

The wedding gifs they sent werent just generous they weir mind blowing .

Even without comiting , it was obvious they were worthy ballions .

for a family like the Bennens Genting tied to the Stewarts way nothing short of a miracle .

They werent even in the same universe .

But fate had handed them a golden ticket .

William Beonent and Exander Stewart had once fought together , shoulder to shoulder , in life or death battles .

Somewhere along the way , theyd sealest a promise a manage past between their future children .

Inally , the Bennetts planned to marry off Sophia .

It was a straightforward enough plan until bad news hit .

The man she was supposed to marry was at deaths do , and the whispers said he didnt have much tane lett .

No way were they going to send Sophia into a marriage thand turn her into a widow before it even began .

Luckily or unluckily , seven months ago , the Bennetts had found their long lost biological daughter , Oxialys stone , And just like that , they had a perfect solution , send Oxdalys instead shed secure the Bennets connection to the Stewarts , widow or not.

Sophia would be off the book , and the family would still come out on top .

It was a win win at least for everyone except Odalys .

What am I doing here ? Odalys said , her voice calm but laced with a darp edge as she glanced around .

She raised an eyebrow , her smirk growing .

Well obviously , Im here to collect whats mine .

She aint bother hiding the amemem in her eyes Watching the Bennetts use while the Stewart family bodyguards loomed nearby was tou an Whats is wrong ! Were you planning to keep it all for yourselves Her voice turned mockingly curious , her tone dripping with fake innocence .

Oh , wat lgetit Youre trying to screw me over because you think Týn just the backup bride , right ? Her words hit like a grenade .

The bodyguards immardiately paused their work , sharp eyes locking onto the Bennetts with u unspoken suspicion .

Hamaha face went pale , her heavily made up features twisting in barely contained rage .

She spat through gritted teeth .

If the Stewarts gave it to you , then fine .

Take it .

Its yours Damn right , its mine Oblys tilted her head , smirk still firmly in place .

Lets go , g guys .

Load it all up The bodyguards didnt need to be told twice .

They began reloading the boxes of gifts onto the waiting trucks … Que of their rattled off the naventory under his breath .

Three bases with three million dollars each .

Two boxes of gold and diamond jewelry , 200 pleves total .

One small box containing six property deeds for Crystal Cove villas .

One small box with keys to 11 luxury cars Sophias fists clenched at her sides , her nails digging so hard into her palms that she almost drew blood Those gifts were supposed to be hers .

Sure , she didnt want to marry into the Stewarts , but shed never said she didnt want the spoils .

And now , she thought Odalys was walking out with everything .

Every last thing Her chest tightened with rage , her breaths coming quick and sharp , Why Why does she get to take what should be mine ?! Odalys Stone , dont you have any shame ! Hannah snapped , stepping forward with a trembling hand pointing at her .

Her voice cracked with the effort to keep her anger in check Arent you afraid people will laugh at you ! Taking all this its disgusting .

Laugh At me ! Odalys turned , her expression cool , her voice calm and mocking .

For what Taking what my husband gave me ! No , Mrs.

Bennett , people arent going to laugh .

Theyre gonna be jealous as hell , Her lips curled into a cold smile , her eyes glinting with something dangerous .

Or is it you whos jealous ? Her gaze swept across the room , pausing on each familiar face .

To her surprise , she didnt feel the anger she thought she would .

The Bennetts didnt deserve ber FADE .

What she felt unmead was an eerie calm .

Shed been here before , in another timeline .

This time , she wasnt here to please anyone .

This time , she was her to cut ties , bum bridges , and take what was her Their gifts beling to me because the Stewarts are marrying me .

You got a problem with that ? Her voice was soft but carried an unmistakable eder Kach word hit like a sap .

Her ryanned the room , finally settling on Sophia Slowly , deliberately , she stepped forward .

Sephia froze , her eyes daring nervously to the side as she stumbled back a step .

Her gaze flickered to the boxes of gifts , jealousy and frustration Chapter 2 swirling in her tear filled eyes Shed never wanted this to happen .

Sure , sheil agrees to let Odalys take her place in the marriage , but she hadnt agreed to give her everything .

And now , Odalys was walking away with it all .

The thought made her stomach churn with rage and huamalation Odalys , how could you do this ? Sophias voice wavered , trembling with fake sweetness as she hit her lip , tears streaming down her face .

Youre upsetting Mom .

If you take everything , what will the Stewarts think of our famuly Odalys Stone chuckled coldly , her hand gripping Sophia Bennetts chin with ist enough force to make the other woman finch .

Leaning in , she lowered her voice , her tone dripping with venom .

And just who the hell do you think you are ! A nobody foster kid , and youve got the halls to Her lips twisted into a smirk , her gaze sharp and mocking .

What the Stewarts think of you ? Thats your problem , not mine She added with a scoff .

Jealous , huh Pathetic little bitch Sophia froze .

her eyes wide with disbelief .

The insult landed like a slap , and for a moment , she couldnt even process it .

She wanted to lash out , but with the Stewarts people watching she bit her tongue All she could do was stomp her foot in frustration , her chest heaving as she struggled to keep her composure .

Odalys Stone , what the fuck is your probleme ? Atlas barked as he stormed forward , his expression dark .

He pulled Sophia behind him protectively .

glaring at Odalys like he wanted to snap her in half .

Odalys raised a brow , her smirk deepening .

Without a word , she turned on her heel and strode toward the door .

When she reached it , she pulled a key from her pocket and flung it onto the floor .

The sharp clink echoed through the room .

Pausing in the doorway , she tossed a cold glance over her shoulder , her voice dripping with mockery .

And what are you gonna do about it ? Or better yet , maybe she should be the one marrying instead ? The room fell into stunned silence as she walked out , her ponytail swishing in time with her confident stndes .

The Bennetts could only stand there .

fuming , as the Stewarts bodyguards continued hauling out the extravagant betrothul gifts without a care in the world .

Hannah staggered , her face pale as she watched millions billions of dollars in gifts disappear .

Her instincts scre screamed .

her to do something , to stop them , but before she could act .

Sophia grabbed her wrist in a panic ..

Mom , dont Shes just trying to piss you off ! Sophias voice cracked panic lacing her words Once she calms down , shell bring everything back .

Shes just throwing a tantrum nothing more .

But even as she said it , doubt flickered in Sophias eyes .

The truth was everyone in Crownridge knew the situation with the Stewarts .

Their patriarch was already at deaths door , with the hospital issuing what was eventually a countdown to his final moments .

Years ago , the Stewarts and Bennetts had been close , and the marriage was supposed to strengthen their bond .

But now the Stewarts were rushing the wedding to bring some semblance of good fortune to a dying man .

There wouldnt even be a ceremony .

Theyd sent the wedding gifts today with plans to take the bride immediarly .

The Bennetts , unwilling to let Sophis marry into such a grim situation , had shoved Odalys into the role instead .

After all , shed only recently been found after years of being lost and had no real connection to the family .

The plan was simple : send her off , let her deal with the mess , and once the Stewart patriarch passed , bring her back .

It was , in their minds , the perfect solution .

Henry snorted , his tone filled with contempt .

She really thinks she can pull this shit ? Thats what happens when you let someone think theyre equal to us .

Time to remind her where she starks Caspian leaned lazily against the wall , his lips quirking into a cruel smile .

Relax .

Let her have her little moment .

Once the bridegroom kicks the bucket , well drag her back here and teach her a lesson she wont forget .

Lets see if she still thinks shes hot shit after that .

rashiver But as they watched Odalys climb into the waiting car without so much as a glance back , a cold wind swept through the courtyard , sending a down everyones spine The atmosphere shifted , the air growing heavy and unnervingly sill .

For the first time , an inexplicable unease settled over the Bennetts .

In the backseat of the car , Odalys sat quietly , lier gaze fixed on the rearview mirror .

The Bennell mansion strank in the distance , shrouded in swirling clouds that seemed to darken the skies around it ..

The house looked cursed , like it was being swallowed whole by its own greed and malice .

23 D Chapter 2 A soft , bitter laugh escaped her lips as she leaned back in her seat , closing her eyes .

Her mind was flooded with memories from her past life memories that stung like open wounds .

She could still feel the humiliation , the betrayal .

The people she had once trusted her own family had stripped her bare , literally and figuratively Theyd recorded her , used the footage to blackmail her , and forced her to take Sophias place .

All for their own selfish gain , all to secure their polation with the Stewarts .

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