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Vows in the Shadows

I Slapped My Fiancé-Then Married His Billionaire Nemesis

I Slapped My Fiancé-Then Married His Billionaire Nemesis

Jessica C. Dolan
Being second best is practically in my DNA. My sister got the love, the attention, the spotlight. And now, even her damn fiancé. Technically, Rhys Granger was my fiancé now-billionaire, devastatingly hot, and a walking Wall Street wet dream. My parents shoved me into the engagement after Catherine disappeared, and honestly? I didn't mind. I'd crushed on Rhys for years. This was my chance, right? My turn to be the chosen one? Wrong. One night, he slapped me. Over a mug. A stupid, chipped, ugly mug my sister gave him years ago. That's when it hit me-he didn't love me. He didn't even see me. I was just a warm-bodied placeholder for the woman he actually wanted. And apparently, I wasn't even worth as much as a glorified coffee cup. So I slapped him right back, dumped his ass, and prepared for disaster-my parents losing their minds, Rhys throwing a billionaire tantrum, his terrifying family plotting my untimely demise. Obviously, I needed alcohol. A lot of alcohol. Enter him. Tall, dangerous, unfairly hot. The kind of man who makes you want to sin just by existing. I'd met him only once before, and that night, he just happened to be at the same bar as my drunk, self-pitying self. So I did the only logical thing: I dragged him into a hotel room and ripped off his clothes. It was reckless. It was stupid. It was completely ill-advised. But it was also: Best. Sex. Of. My. Life. And, as it turned out, the best decision I'd ever made. Because my one-night stand isn't just some random guy. He's richer than Rhys, more powerful than my entire family, and definitely more dangerous than I should be playing with. And now, he's not letting me go.
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The dimly lit ballroom of the Metropolitan Art Auction buzzed with energy. Amanda Holson adjusted her name tag and smoothed the creases of her black blouse. As a gallery assistant for one of SoHo's finest art spaces, she had attended many events like this, but tonight carried an inexplicable weight. The stakes felt higher, the air charged with unspoken tension.

 

Amanda's eyes swept over the crowd of polished elites, art connoisseurs, and collectors. She wasn't here to buy or sell; her job was to observe, network, and represent her gallery. Yet, despite her practiced professionalism, she felt like an outsider among these impeccably dressed millionaires and billionaires.

 

At the far end of the room, a commotion drew Amanda's attention. Whispers rippled through the crowd like waves. "That's him," someone murmured. "Leonardo Castelli."

 

Amanda turned toward the source of intrigue. A man, tall and imposing, entered the room with a presence that silenced conversations. Leonardo Castelli. She'd heard the name countless times-one of New York's wealthiest men, known for his vast empire and shadowy reputation. He wore a tailored charcoal suit that fit his broad frame perfectly, exuding power and control.

 

Their eyes met.

 

For a moment, Amanda froze. His gaze was dark and piercing, holding hers with a magnetic intensity. She felt an odd jolt in her chest-a mixture of curiosity and caution. It was absurd to think someone like Leonardo would notice her, a modest gallery assistant with paint-stained hands and dreams too big for her wallet. Yet, in that instant, it was as if he saw right through her.

 

She quickly looked away, focusing on the auctioneer who stepped onto the podium.

 

The auction began, and Amanda did her best to concentrate on the items being presented. Stunning pieces by emerging and established artists passed through the hands of bidders, their prices skyrocketing with every call.

 

Midway through the auction, Leonardo Castelli made his first move. "Two million," he said, his voice deep and steady. The room fell silent, every head turning toward him.

 

Amanda couldn't help but glance in his direction. His expression was unreadable, yet there was a calm authority in the way he dominated the room. The piece he bid on was a contemporary sculpture-a swirl of metal and glass that symbolized chaos and order.

 

As the auctioneer finalized the sale, Amanda felt a tap on her shoulder. It was her boss, Claire Weston, a polished woman with decades of experience in the art world. "Amanda, mingle with the attendees. If you see an opening, mention the gallery's upcoming showcase."

 

Amanda nodded, though her nerves prickled. She wasn't fond of schmoozing with the wealthy, but it was part of her job. She scanned the room, searching for a friendly face, when she found herself unintentionally gravitating toward Leonardo Castelli.

 

Leonardo stood by the sculpture he'd just purchased, his expression thoughtful as he examined the piece up close. Amanda hesitated. Approaching him felt akin to walking into a lion's den, but something compelled her forward.

 

"Impressive choice," she said, her voice steady despite her nerves.

 

He turned to her, his sharp features softening just slightly. "You think so?"

 

She nodded. "It's a bold piece. The interplay between chaos and order is striking. It feels... honest."

 

Leonardo's lips curved into a faint smile. "Most people see art as a status symbol. You see it for what it is."

 

Amanda flushed at the unexpected compliment. "I work at a gallery. It's part of the job."

 

"Working at a gallery and understanding art are two different things," he replied, his tone both challenging and intrigued.

 

There was a pause, charged with unspoken tension. Amanda felt a strange pull toward this man-his calm, commanding presence, the way his eyes seemed to weigh her every word.

 

"Which gallery?" he asked suddenly.

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