"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

Days passed by quickly, and before they knew it, Christmas had arrived.


Since it was an important holiday, the festive atmosphere was strong on the streets. Stella had made plans to go shopping with Kate and Layla, but Natalie didn't come because she had something else to do.


After an afternoon of shopping, the three of them found a dessert shop in a mall to take a break.


When the desserts arrived, Kate was scooping ice cream from her bowl as she began talking about the last banquet.


"You can't control the guests' gossip. Although Avery isn't with Aiden, Jonathan has already given his approval, so the wedding is probably off," Kate said.


What happened at the birthday banquet was no longer a secret in the elite circles.


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