UNEXPECTED WEDDING

Ace smiled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "You'll see," he said, his voice low and mysterious.

The limousine drove through the city, the lights blurring together as they sped along. Lucien tried to ask Ace again what the surprise was, but he just chuckled and told her to be patient.

Finally, the limousine pulled up in front of a beautiful lakefront property, the lights of the house shining brightly in the darkness. Ace helped Lucien out of the car, and they walked hand in hand towards the house.

As they stepped inside, Lucien gasped in amazement. The house was stunning, with floor-to-ceiling windows that looked out over the lake. But what really caught her eye was the sight of a beautiful wedding dress, laid out on a pedestal in the center of the room.

Ace turned to her, a smile on his face. "I know we just got engaged," he said, "but I couldn't wait to start planning our wedding. I want to marry you as soon as possible, Lucien."

Lucien's heart skipped a beat as she stared at the dress, her mind racing with excitement. "Ace, it's beautiful," she whispered, her eyes shining with tears.

Ace took her hand, his eyes burning with love. "You're the only one I want to spend the rest of my life with, Lucien," he said, his voice filled with emotion. "Will you marry me, now, tonight?"

Lucien's heart was racing as she stared at Ace, her mind reeling with the sudden proposal. She had always dreamed of a romantic wedding, but Ace's enthusiasm was infectious.

"Yes, yes, I'll marry you!" she exclaimed, tears of joy streaming down her face.

Ace swept her into his arms, his lips crashing down on hers in a passionate kiss. The room around them melted away, leaving only the two of them, lost in their love.

As they broke apart for air, Ace grinned at her. "I'll get the minister," he said, pulling out his phone.

Lucien laughed, still in shock. "You've thought of everything, haven't you?" she asked, shaking her head in amazement.

Ace winked at her. "I want to spend the rest of my life making you happy, Lucien. And I'm not going to let anything get in the way of that."

As Ace walked out of the room to make the arrangements, Lucien couldn't help but feel like the luckiest woman alive. She was about to marry the man of her dreams, and she couldn't wait to start their new life together.

Within the hour, a minister arrived, and Ace and Lucien exchanged vows in a beautiful, intimate ceremony. The only witnesses were Jacqueline, Jenkins the chauffeur, a few close friends who had been hastily summoned, Ace's father, and Sarah, who had been invited to share in the joyous occasion.

As they exchanged rings, Ace's eyes locked onto Lucien's, filled with love and adoration. Lucien's heart swelled with emotion, and she felt like she was melting into his gaze.

When the minister pronounced them husband and wife, Ace swept Lucien into his arms, and they shared a passionate kiss as the sun set over the lake.

The ceremony was followed by a romantic dinner, with Ace's father and Sarah joining them to celebrate their union. The evening was filled with laughter, tears of joy, and heartfelt toasts to the happy couple.

As the night drew to a close, Ace took Lucien's hand, his eyes shining with love and adoration. "I promise to love and cherish you, now and forever," he whispered, his voice filled with emotion.

Lucien's heart skipped a beat as she gazed up at Ace, her eyes shining with tears of joy. "I promise to love and cherish you, now and forever," she replied, her voice barely above a whisper.

As they sealed their promise with a kiss, the stars shone brightly above them, witnessing the beginning of their new life together.