My vision was blurry as the man strode into the church in a black tuxedo. I frowned as he came closer, his features familiar; he was no one else but Cain Blackwood, James’s biggest business rival.
He had the largest communications company in New York, just a little bigger than James' father's company. I was surprised to see him here; he was always away on business and his showing up at my wedding was a shock.
His deep, smooth voice cut through the chaos in the church as he got closer.
“Pathetic, isn’t it?”
He watched me with amusement and something else in his eyes.
The crowd watched us with interest. Cain was a businessman, ruthless, feared, and always two steps ahead of his enemies.
I clenched my fists, “What do you want?” I snapped.
He took a step forward, his lips curling into a smirk. “What I want is not important. What do you need, Elle?”
I took in a breath. I wanted James to suffer. But right now all I wanted to do was disappear from this humiliation.
“You want revenge,” he asked. “I can give it to you.”
My heart stuttered.
“I’m here to make an offer.” He stepped closer. “Marry me.”
I took in a sharp inhale. “What?”