"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 Carlson Group Building housed a cafeteria on the third floor. At lunchtime, the employee dining area buzzed with an array of dishes and a vibrant ambiance.


Gwen Manson, the administrative manager, felt a bit disappointed for missing today's braised pig trotters, but she quickly shrugged it off. She carried her chosen dishes and sat back at the table in the far west corner of the cafeteria.


Celestia from the secretary's office was speaking at the moment, "Last time, Arthur was saying in the office that Mr. Powers married Stella for the North City project, but I don't think so. They seem to have a good relationship."


Gossip spreads quickly in the company; after all, work can be tough, so people rely on these tidbits for entertainment and distraction. The recent showdown between the ex and husband caused quite a stir, and it had been a topic of conversation for many.


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