Lies at a Funeral — Novel

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In the heart of Wildore’s elite society, Hazel’s life unravels at her father’s funeral, where betrayal and scandal collide. With her fiancé’s shocking proposal to an unexpected rival, all eyes turn to her, leaving her humiliated and alone. Just when it seems her world has crumbled, Edward, her fiancé's older brother, steps in with promises of protection and love. But beneath his charming facade lies a web of deception that threatens to ensnare her once again.

Three years later, as Hazel prepares for her wedding, a chance eavesdrop unveils a chilling reality: Edward’s intentions are not as noble as they appear. What is he truly after? With her family legacy at stake and her heart broken, Hazel must confront the truth behind the carefully constructed lies. Edward’s devotion may be nothing more than a strategic move in a ruthless game, one that could cost Hazel everything.

As she grapples with her feelings and the impending wedding, Hazel faces an impossible choice: to remain a pawn in Edward’s scheme or to reclaim her power and fight for her rightful place. In a world where loyalty is a facade and love is a weapon, can she uncover the truth before it’s too late?

Lies at a FuneralChapter 1

At my father's funeral, my fiancé proposed to my father’s illegitimate daughter in public and released a video of their passionate lovemaking.

I became a laughingstock, ridiculed by the entire elite circle of Wildore.

In my fury, my fiancé's older brother, Edward, appeared and drove the two of them out of the funeral.

He knelt on one knee and proposed to me, saying he would be my lifelong support and protect me from all harm.

I accepted him.

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Three years later…

A week before our wedding, I accidentally overheard his conversation with his lawyer.

"Mr. Granville, there are other ways to take over the Thornton Family. Isn’t marrying Miss Hazel just too risky? Why must you involve yourself like this?"

"Only by marrying her will Hazel let down her guard. Florence just wants to rightfully inherit the Thornton Family. If I have to involve myself, so be it. For her, I’m willing to do anything."

The salvation I once believed in was nothing more than a meticulously crafted deception and the marriage I had awaited for three years was merely another endless grave.

If that’s the case, then I might as well grant them their wish.

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