The Black Swan's Final Revenge Pirouette: The 99th Game Was Mine All Along by Kylie Homme

Chapter 178

Chapter 178

Or it wasn’t a break up, but an act of stepping out of an unwanted situation, diching me? What if he considered it

a fling and grew tired ofas Leo sald?

A series of queries took the shape of a powerfull whirlwind and hit i mentioned above thie to facts and figures.

my world, frning it upside down, | was unable to believe any of the possibilities

We were deeply in love, sharing our passion through physical intimacy. Bright didn’t look disappointed after our

date night. Then why? Why would a caring and a loving man leaveon a whim? Was | missing anything?

Grabbing my head with both hands. | groaned in frustration.

What to do one?”

Fortunately, my brain picked up its services really quick and started working for a clue. | dialed Bright's number

for the one last time. He wasn’t returning my calls, so it was a stupidity to expect any answer now. But there was

no harm in trying once more.

However, the recorded message poured a bucket of cold water over ine,

“The wamber you have dialed is powered off!”

Blimey!

A defeated sigh spilled from my lips, and | tried his office’s amber, at least, one of his employees would attend it.

The bell rang twice, and then the call was connected, showinga hope to hold on to. | spoke desperately.

“Hin’s Laura speaking. Can | talk to Mr. Bright?”

The man on the other side remained silent for a while, then he replied hesitantly.

“No, Miss Laura. The boss isn't in the office. He won't chere now.”

As only Bright's assistant could be aware of his schedule, | questioned him furiber.

“Can you please tellwhere he is? | need to talk to him. It’s an emergency!”

My pitiful pleading melted that assistant’s heart, he gavethe contact information of Bright's friends.

“I apologize for the inconvenience, but | really don’t know anything about my boss's personal life.

You can ask his close friends. Perhaps, they will help you.”

Bright's be hockey friends and wide business circle were already in my knowledge, he had introducedto bis

close buddies as well. However, it never crossed my mind to collect their phone numbers.

So, | thanked his secretary for this favor and called Mr. Howard, Bright's quarterback and his best friend since

college.

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“Mr. Howard, can you please tellwhat's going on?”

| briefly explained to him about Bright's questionable behavior, begging for acarification.

“Have no idea why Bright is behaving like this. Has he mentioned any issars in front of you?”

As we often shared our heartfelt emotions with our friends, feeling understock and heard, Thoped that Mr.

Howard would helpout of the whirlpool of uncertainty.

But it appeared that my bad luck was followingeverywhere as he didn’t goa satisfactory response.

“Bright wasn’t completely free from strife when | met him last time. There a definitely something going on in his

life.

However, he didn't utter a word about it. Miss Laura.”

Mr. Howard expressed his regrets for turningdown and spoke cautiously

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“I am sorry | can’t assist you today, Miss Laurn, Why don’t you call Bright Instand?

Only he can satisfy you with a reason. After all, it’s your private matter.”

As the hours converted into days, my worry becboundless, the scene of eight voluntarily leaving with those

men hauntedin my dreams 1 didn’t care about anyone's reaction and contacted every person in Bright's fd

list, inquiring about him. His no response mode was driving me

cTany.

“We haven't met for a long time.”

“Bright didn’t cfor practice?”

And so on

Everyone had different excuses to avoid my queries, suggesting that | should Bright in person. These vague

responses exhausted my patience soon.

One fine evening. 1 even picked up my bag and visited Bright's house and office, intending to catch him like a

detective. It would be great if he could just say it to my face instead of avoiding me.

However, all my efforts were fruitless as Bright wasn’t found at his usual places. The owner of The Blue Moon

Hotel work on his life to dispel my doubts.

A whole week passed, and | didn’t hear from Bright, this catastrophe pushedto the verge of insanity, | was

about to go honkers when Echo informed me

“Check the news, Miss Laura. It’s about Mr. Bright

My hands were shaking like dried leaves as | clicked the link she sent to me, dreading bad news. However, | was

struck by lightning in a broad daylight to read the headline,

“The renowned ice hockey player, Mr. Bright, is officially engaged to the heiress of Lockwood industries Author's

Note: Is Bright really getting married? The answer will be revealed in the next chapter,

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“Thright got engaged?”

My eyes widened with incredulity, fixated on the laptop screen as a startled squeal broke out of my mouth. | was

potred by the most absurd news of the

year.

A chill frozeto my spot as | scrolled through the article for more details.

The heirs of two distinguished business families of Lakon city were engaged in an intimate ceremony last

evening.”

The blood flowing in my veins dried to read the fancy words used for that lavi party, flashing Bright's heart

fluttering promises across my mind.

Twill arrange an opulent engagement ceremony for you, Laura. You deserve best of everything

Beach venue, off white and silver these, Champagne fountains, romantic lighting, we had selected everything

together for our important day. It crushed my soul to even imagine that he had moved on in his life so quickly.

My hands trembled nervously, clicking on the Ingin option of my social media account. | needed more than a

news article to believe that my dream castle of love was brutally shattered by an outsider.

However, as soon as the paze refreshed, | slapped a hand over my mouth to stifle a short scream that emitted.

Hashtag “Match made in heaven’ was trending across all the social media platforms, praising that outstanding

couple. The pictures of elegant Sienna Lockwood shriveled my stomach. With her waist-length blonde hair,

cascading like flowing water, gorgeous Sienna was indeed a fairy from heaven

Her pure eyes emitted an innocent and captivating charm that no one could resist. She was a Howard graduate,

the sole heiress of the Lockwood industries, handling her dad's business single-handedly. Her detailed profile

madefeel worthless in my eyes, Leo was absolutely right when he

Have You you

ever heard that a bachelor married a single mother, Laura?

Obviously not!

Because it never happens.”

Leo’s warning took the shape of reality and mockedheartlessly, laughing at my insecurities. My head was

flooded with the fears of the past.

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As | scrolled through the posts, the storm of Bright's engagement drownedthe ocean of embarrassment,

inflicting wounds on my soul. The lacerations of my past traumas were refreshed by the comments.

“Bright and Sienna are made for each other.”

“Their couple will serve progressively to both prestigious families.”

The netizens called them a golden example for the young generation as marrying a suitable partner was a

guarantee for a secured and prosper

After ssearch, the video of this most popular ceremony appeared on the screen, the spokesperson of

Bright's family had released the video of this auspicious occasion. My frantic heart rate halted for a second as

every shred of my body beceyes to watch this ultimate scene of my doom. | hardly gulped before pressing

the play button.

“Ladies and gentlemen, please welcour star couple!”

The host's introduction was followed by the clapping of the audience, the cream of Lakon city was present at the

luxurious hall

Bright's family owned plenty of buildings in this city, and it was one of them, screaming wealth and power in a

single glance. But the highlight of this main event was the magical duo coming down the stairs, illuminated by

the flashlights

Holding Bright's arm, Sienna was smiling softly, her delicate pink gown was complimenting her natural beauty.

With a pearl headband in her hair, she looked like a real princess. But my yearning gaze was glued to her

partner, my loving flance, Bright.

He was mine, the love of my life, but watching him with another woman pierced my wounded heart with

thousands of needles. Alone tear rolled down my cheek as he stood at the altar with his perfect girl and held her

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| could see the glee written in bold letters on his man’s Ince, she appeared vibrims, successfully rescuing her

precious like me. She blessed him warmly

from a Danwed woman

This thirty-second clip wasn’t just a memory of that beautiful moment, but a blazing fire like the treat fire of

Chicago, leaving nothing but dark ashes. | burst into tears forlornly.

“Why?

Why did

do this to me, Bright?