Vows of Betrayal — The Chloe Hart Update

Page one. Our bridal portraits. I stared at the screen for a few seconds. Which version is this? The final press release.

My waist was taken in. My jawline was shaved down. The Shaw PR team felt this would play better with the media. Chloe's photo from the family gala was completely untouched.

She didn't need to be airbrushed into another woman to represent the Shaws. My roses were swapped for white lilies, flowers that put me into anaphylactic shock. My parents were booted from the head table, replaced by the hearts.

The reception was turned into a merger celebration between the Shaws and the Did Ethan approve all this? Yes. Mr. Shaw said Ms. Hart understands high society etiquette better. Should I change it back to the original plan?

It hit me cold. They weren't modifying my wedding. They just hadn't finished erasing me from it. No need. Just one change. What should I change it to?

Chloe Hart. A prompt popped up. This update would sync to every digital invite. I hit confirm. Late that night, Ethan finally came home.

He reeked of bourbon and Chloe's signature tuberose perfume. Bubbles instantly stood in front of me, growling love.