Even Beauty Can’t Stop Betrayal — Novel

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In a world where love is both a sanctuary and a battlefield, Stella Hayes finds herself on the brink of a wedding that feels more like a prison than a promise. Her fiancé, Nathan Cole, has traded the home they built together for the thrill of a new flame—Ruby, a wild spirit with a need for speed. As whispers of betrayal swirl around her, Stella's heart aches under the weight of Nathan's heartlessness and Ruby's taunting charm.

What happens when the sacrifices made for love become mere fodder for contempt? Stella’s hands, once capable of healing, now tremble with the bitterness of betrayal and the echoes of lost dreams. As the wedding day approaches, she grapples with the realization that her love story may be just another tale of deceit. With a choice to make, will she continue to be the dutiful bride or reclaim the power she thought she’d lost?

In a race against time and her own emotions, Stella must confront the truth lurking beneath the surface. Can she find a way to break free from the chains of her past before it’s too late? Or will she become just another casualty in a game of love and betrayal?

Even Beauty Can’t Stop BetrayalChapter 1

The night before my wedding, my fiancé sold the condo we had prepared for three years.

His friends were in an uproar when they heard about it.

“Ruby Lane must have some serious charm, making you sell your condo just to buy her a Ferrari. Does Stella Hayes know? Once the place is sold, where are you two going to live after the wedding?”

“She doesn’t need to know everything. Ruby loves racing, she’s wild and passionate — just my type. Of course, I have to support her.”

“And come on, Stella is a washed-up surgeon with no future. I, Nathan Cole, am still willing to marry her — what more does she want? I can’t let her ruin my chance to enjoy life while I’m young.”

Hearing his words, I smiled.

I pulled out my phone and texted my brother:

“Brother, you were right — a marriage alliance is the best choice for me. And by the way, the racing team I mentioned last time — you can go ahead and buy it.”

…

The night before the wedding, Nathan threw a bachelor party.

I brought a pot of soup to the private karaoke lounge, wanting to be thoughtful.

I hadn’t expected to overhear his friends whispering inside: