ing a headset-clearly a member of the wedding planning staff-jogged over. She politely interrupted

as the first time she was laying eyes on Brittnie Rivera in person. Previously, Brittnie had only existed as

ethic. She was the brightest, most innovative student he had ever mentored. He painted her as pure, r

was beautiful. Brittnie was radiant, dressed in a breathtaking, custom-made Vera Wang gown that hugged her petite frame perfectl

," Brittnie giggled, clutching the sides of her voluminous skirt. "

id, adjusting Brittnie's veil. "You have your bridesmaids, and we'll be right beside you. There is zer

king a playful pose.

t beautiful bride we've had a

y, watching this display. Her dark eyes f

ng at dresses online, dreaming of walking down an aisle toward the man she loved. But when she had timidly br

ven looking up from his laptop. "And Helios Dynamics is in its infancy. I absolutely do not have

d Garrett's ambitions. She had convinced herself that his success was their success. She never imagined that seven years later,

standing quietly nearby. Her smile faltered for a fraction

d, her voice dripping with sweet sincerity.

to step forward, grab Brittnie by her delicate, lace-covered shoulder

vy oak doors swung open, and the booming voi

please rise and welco

ward. Flanked by her bridesmaids and the planners, she stepped

close the heavy doors, Jessie slipped inside, melting into the dim lighting at the back of the r

l wonderland. It was packed with people, mostly strang

aisle, the ambient lights dimmed, leaving

ere he

d at the altar, looking devastatingly handsome in a tailored white tuxedo. He wasn't the cold, impatient, emotionally unavailable man

ou," Mr. Rivera said, his voice thick with