"The entire wealthy circle in Seattle knew how much Stella Carlson loved Aaron Malone. People watched the childhood sweethearts grow from inexperience to maturity, finally getting married in a grand wedding ceremony.

On the day of the wedding, despite the alliance between the Carlson and Malone families, the groom ran away. Stella knew that Aaron had rushed to L.A. to take care of his ex-girlfriend, who had attempted suicide.

Unwilling to become the laughingstock of all Seattle, she gritted her teeth and dialed the number of her adversary, her tone almost commanding, "Ethan, come and marry me now. This is your only chance for revenge."

On the other end, Ethan Powers raised an eyebrow as he gripped his phone, staring at the floor littered with cigarette butts. "Did the groom run away?" he asked. "My darling."

Runaway Groom : A Bride's Tale

The Bentley glided slowly into the eastern villa area of the city and stopped at the courtyard gate of the Carlson family's villa. Both of them got out of the car, while the driver stood by with the gifts in hand. Ethan leisurely followed Stella as they entered the villa.


As soon as they entered, the butler, Landon, came forward to greet them. Taking the gifts from the driver, he respectfully informed Stella, "Mr. Donovan has also come to see the master."


The Mr. Donovan mentioned by Landon was Thomas's adopted son, Wyatt Donovan. Adopted by the Carlson family at the age of 12, it was said that he was the son of an old friend, but there were also rumors that he was an illegitimate child. Perhaps to avoid suspicion, Wyatt moved out of the Carlson family after reaching adulthood, only occasionally returning to visit Thomas. Stella had seen him only a few times since returning to the Carlson family, so they weren't particularly familiar.


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