Chapter 51: A gold digger

However, it seemed life had had enough of Rebecca's lucky streak and wanted her to feel its unpredictability.

Not too long after Mrs. Anastasia died, the truth of her marriage was unveiled piece by piece.

Nathaniel, the man she'd loved, the one who'd sworn his undying devotion, was a sham. His affections weren't for her, but a calculated play to win Mrs. Anastasia's favor and secure his place as heir to the Blackwoods empire.

Apparently, he found out from his mother's lawyer shortly after she started working at Blackwoods Inc. that his mother had kept aside about 25 percent of her shares and wanted to gift it to her when she got married.

The revelation hit Rebecca like a thunderbolt, leaving her reeling with disbelief and betrayal. She couldn't fathom that Nathaniel's love for her had been nothing but a facade.

Every moment spent with Nathaniel, every whispered promise of love and devotion, now felt like a cruel mockery of her dreams.