The Billionaire Betrayed Heiress

Event" which was one of the most talked about events in the city. The evening sky itself was adorned with s

ing was a testament to the wealth of the influential people in the society. The entrance of the building was floo

elm of affairs. As each cars came and the figures inside would walk out on the red carpet into the large expansive buildi

he venue, while the men were dressed in sharp tuxedos with every outfit different from the preceding one, it was a sight to behold.

ts. It was the vehicle that contained the most influential family in t

ngsley, the patriarch of the Kingsley Conglomerate Group. A commanding presence in a perfectly tailored suit, his every step onto the carpet commanded res

ess that signified wealth. Beside her were Charles and Amelia, Aria's step-siblings. Charles adjusted his silk tie with an egotistical grin, while Amelia struc

day. Its plain exterior fell out of place, a striking contrast to the well decorated and polished cars

ished gown that accentuated her natural beauty, though far removed from the glamour of her family. The lack of sparkle made her invisible to the

since her mother's death she had never allowed anything to bother her. This was

e the

ted marble floors, and a sweeping staircase that led to the upper terrace where the most influential mingled and dined as people of power were see

ce with all eyes on them. Their presence commanded respect as they dressed in outfits tha

e was dressed in her simple outfit that made her stand out from the crowd-not in a better way. Aria decided to walk around wi

mous whisper. "Do not embarrass us by tagging

past-her mother's laughter, the warmth of her father's embrace, the happiness that had once been the center of her life. She remembered that there was once a moment in

ing tray of champagne glasses that was meant for the guest. She was seconds

r. A collective gasp filled the room with all eyes turning to the source of the commotion-Aria. The r

or belied the chaos around them. For a moment, time seemed to pause-their closeness, the sharp contrast between his drenched figur

s spreading like wildfire. Who wa

ampened dark hair, exuded an air of authority and mystery that had captivated her at one glance. And just like