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Evelyn Carter had spent years believing in love, loyalty, and the future she was building with Daniel Lancaster—the golden son of one of the most powerful families in the city. But on the day that was meant to be the happiest of her life, she walked in on a nightmare. Her fiancé was tangled in the sheets with her best friend, their betrayal cutting deeper than any knife.

Humiliated and discarded, Evelyn expected sympathy. Instead, she was met with indifference. The Lancaster family closed ranks, turning their backs on her, whispering that she had never truly belonged in their world.

But if they thought she would walk away quietly, they had underestimated her.

Because Evelyn wasn’t just going to survive—she was going to win.

And when Nathaniel Lancaster, Daniel’s ruthless and powerful father, offers her an unthinkable proposal—marriage—she takes it. Not for love. Not for security. But for revenge.

As Mrs. Lancaster, Evelyn rises from the ashes of her heartbreak, turning the very empire that shunned her into her personal weapon. Every move she makes is calculated. Every smile is a carefully placed dagger. But as she weaves her way through boardrooms, scandals, and the dark secrets of the Lancaster dynasty, one question lingers in the air:

Who will fall first—her enemies, or the woman she’s becoming?

Because power is intoxicating. And vengeance?

It just might destroy her.

Vengeance in Silk

Scandals weren't just about the accusations.

Lancaster Industries – Emergency Board Meeting

I stepped into the boardroom, my heels clicking against the cold marble floor.

Every seat was filled. Every gaze sharp, waiting, judging.

Nathaniel sat at the head of the table, unreadable as always.

She wasn't here, of course. She didn't need to be.

One of the older board members, Richard Caldwell, cleared his throat. "Mrs. Lancaster, you must understand how concerning this situation is."

He sighed, adjusting his glasses. "The allegations are severe. And while we'd like to believe in your innocence—"

I fought back a bitter laugh. Like to believe?

"You're asking me to step down," I finished for him.

An uncomfortable silence fell over the room.

Another member, Elise Monroe, leaned forward. "Temporarily," she said, as if that softened the blow. "Until this is resolved."

As if they weren't waiting for me to crumble.

I let my gaze sweep across the room. Some faces were guilty. Others indifferent.

But one thing was clear—they had already decided.

I took a slow breath. "Very well."

The relief in the room was instant.

As if they had just removed a problem, not betrayed the woman fighting for this company.

I stood on the balcony, gripping the railing as the cold night air hit my skin.

"I warned you not to play with fire. Enjoy watching everything burn. - V"

Daniel probably thought so too, wherever he was, celebrating with his mother.

I turned as I heard the door behind me open.

He stepped out, his silhouette strong against the dim light.

We stood in silence, the tension between us thick.

I swallowed. "Are you going to let them?"

Nathaniel studied me, his expression unreadable.

Then, after a long pause, he said, "I don't know yet."

I nodded once, stepping past him, my voice calm. "Then I suppose I'll just have to convince you."

I was going to make them all regret ever doubting me.

Chapter 24: Beneath the Wreckage