REGINA

Weekend Getaway

Kingsley planned a surprise weekend getaway to a luxurious beachside resort.

"Pack your bags, we're going somewhere special," Kingsley said.

Summer's eyes sparkled.

"Where?" Summer asked.

"Wait and see," Kingsley teased.

Friday evening, they arrived at the resort.

Soft white sand.

Crystal-clear waters.

Sunset dinner at the beachside restaurant.

Summer wore a stunning yellow sundress.

Kingsley wore a fitted navy shirt.

Their hands intertwined.

As the sun dipped into the ocean.

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Saturday morning, they strolled along the beach.

Collected seashells.

Built sandcastles.

Kingsley carried Summer.

Through the waves.

Laughter filled the air.

Afternoon snorkeling.

Exploring underwater wonders.

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Evening cruise around the coastline.

Champagne and strawberries.

Romantic music.

Dance under the stars.

Kingsley whispered.

"I love you more with each passing day."

Summer's heart fluttered.

"I love you too."

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Sunday morning.

Couple's spa treatment.

Massage and facials.

Relaxation by the pool.

Kingsley read a book.

Summer sketched.

Afternoon picnic.

On a secluded beach.

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Evening walk along the shore.

Hand-in-hand.

Watching the stars.

Kingsley stopped.

Turned to Summer.

"Forever with you is my dream."

Summer smiled.

"Forever is ours."

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Kingsley's mother, Regina, resided in Monaco.

A hub for the wealthy elite.

She sought a suitable match for Kingsley.

Alyssa Vanderbild, from a renowned family.

Regina's eyes set on their union.

Kingsley's happiness didn't matter.

Only family legacy and wealth.

Regina dispatched her trusted spy.

Vivian, an expert in discretion.

To monitor Kingsley's activities.

Vivian arrived at the beachside resort.

Blend in, observe, and report.

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Vivian snapped photos.

Kingsley and Summer's beach stroll.

Laughter, hand-holding, and kisses.

Vivian's lens captured every moment.

She sent the images to Regina.

Regina's expression turned cold.

"This Summer girl is unsuitable."

Vivian's report:

"Kingsley's deeply invested.

Summer's charm and kindness.

Won his heart."

Regina scoffed.

"We'll see about that."

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Regina summoned Alyssa's mother, Catherine.

"Lunch at the yacht club," Regina said.

Over champagne and canapés.

Regina outlined her strategy.

"Alyssa will attend Kingsley's university."

"Join the same social clubs."

"Proximity will spark interest."

Catherine nodded.

"Our families' union will solidify."

Their children's happiness irrelevant.

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Alyssa Vanderbild arrived on campus.

Stunning beauty, poise, and confidence.

Kingsley unaware of the setup.

Alyssa joined his favorite club.

Sitting next to Kingsley.

Smiling, laughing, and flirting.

Kingsley polite but uninterested.

Alyssa's determination grew.

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Alyssa's family boasted:

Old wealth.

Influential connections.

High-society standing.

Alyssa's life:

Private schools.

Elite events.

Groomed for strategic marriages.

Her goal:

Secure Kingsley's heart.

Solidify family alliances.

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Kingsley remained smitten with Summer.

Blind to Alyssa's advances.

Summer's love and kindness.

His heart belonged to her.

Alyssa's tactics would soon escalate.