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Too Late For Regret: The Unbothered Bride

Chapter 6

Word Count: 899 | Released on: 30/09/2026

ex's phone buzzed with an

e needs both our physical signatures to release the d

ng on his desk, waiting to be served by her legal team.

g a sharp, tailored navy suit. She intended to sim

surance policy, the bride had to put on the finished gown one final time

egal dispute with the b

avy velvet curtain of the

he circular mahogan

of antique ivory lace, threaded with microscopic silver fi

her sharp collarbones, lending her the cold

uine awe rippled thr

fa, paused. His hand froze on his phone, a fla

beautiful she looked when she wasn't exhau

ershadowed. Seeing Alex look so powerful and unb

s, crossing his legs and puttin

stiff," Basil announced loud

earing a piece of medieval armor, Alex. It's rigid. Bor

easy glances, immediately dro

down at him. She didn't flinch. Her amber e

" Alex repli

nother insult, Hollie Mathis

Basil tear Alex down, Hollie's eyes lit up with malicious glee. She immedi

chimed in, covering her mout

dating. A romantic vintage style like this just f

lt. She simply stood there, lettin

ence, turned her head toward the

a stunning, custom fishtail sample gown ad

pered, widening her ey

Mcleod, could I just try it on? Just for one second?

is an exhibition piece flown in from Mi

lling out his black Centurion card and slappi

t to see what a dress is act

aff nervously unhooked the crystal gown and u

later, the d

ung tightly to her curves, the heavy crystal embro

she walked toward the three-sided mi

nodded with exaggerated, lavish approval, making sure his v

ehind Hollie's reflection. "Radiant, soft, and stunning. That is exactl

ego inflating to th

flare, and walked straight over to the platfo

mocking smile. "Does this dress look too flashy on me? Since you

triumphant sneer, and then at

tray holding two crystal flutes of vintage Dom

nder fingers wrapped steadily around the

change the power dynam

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“Alex was standing in a VIP bridal boutique, getting fitted for a million-dollar custom gown paid for by her billionaire tech CEO fiancé. They had been together for eight years, building his empire from a cold studio apartment to Wall Street. But while she was suffocating in French lace, her phone buzzed with an Instagram post from his executive assistant, Hollie. It was a beach photo in St. Barts. In the reflection of Hollie's sunglasses, Alex clearly saw Basil-the man who had just texted her that he was trapped in a New York blizzard for emergency board meetings. When Basil returned, he didn't even try to hide his betrayal. At a high-society gala, Alex caught them making out behind a velvet curtain, with Basil feeding Hollie dessert and promising her executive suites. The final straw came during her last dress fitting. Basil brought Hollie along, mocked Alex's custom gown as boring, and bought Hollie an ultra-revealing bridal sample to try on right in front of her. When Alex threw a glass of champagne in the assistant's face, Basil flew into a rage. He shoved Alex violently to the marble floor, severely injuring her elbow. "Get on your knees and apologize," he snarled, standing over her. "Or the wedding is off. Let's see how long you survive in this city without my capital." He truly believed that eight years of her silent sacrifices and brilliant legal work were just stepping stones for his ego. He thought that without his wealth, she was just an insecure, helpless woman who would cry in an empty mansion and beg for his mercy. But Basil forgot one crucial detail: Alex wasn't just his fiancée, she was an apex corporate litigator. She didn't shed a single tear. Instead, she packed her bags, threw his first promise ring down the trash chute, and walked into his favorite Michelin-starred restaurant three days later to serve him with papers for a total asset partition.”