"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

"Brother?" Ethan seemed to have heard something extremely absurd, his words carrying a hint of anger. "Stella, do you think that's possible?"


He gazed at her quietly, his eyes deep and dark, with a barely visible flame hidden within.


Unable to gauge his attitude, Stella paused and added, "I just mentioned it casually. If you're not willing, then forget about it."


Seeing her calm demeanor, Ethan felt the frustration in his heart increase, leaving him momentarily speechless. It had been many years since graduation, and he hadn't felt the urge to give that guy, Jason, a good beating in a long time.


Stella, seeing that he didn't say anything more, went back to her room directly.


After changing into pajamas, she sat on the edge of the bed and opened the SnapChat messages on her phone.


Above the conversation box was a message Stella had sent earlier, "I suddenly seem to be hesitating about whether to continue pursuing someone."


Chapter 44