Chapter 22
Since Hugh brought Alexis into his life, he gradually stopped mentioning Kelly. In fact, it seemned like he was pampering Alexis, and she started getting more and more full of haseli
She began posting about her life with Hugh on social media, painting a picture of a successful CEO swooping in to save a young woman trying to make it in the nightclub scene. Before long, her account blew up. Her latest post showcased an extravagant birthday party Hugh threw for her, which ended with a public proposal.
The proposal video went viral Alexis follower count skyrocketed to the millions within just two months. She announced the wedding was set for half a month later at the end of the video and promised to live stream the entire thing.
Before long, the big day arrived.
Despre the last–minute planning, Hugh didn’t hold back on the ceremony. It was over–the–top, with several social media platforms streaming it live. The event quickly shot to the top of the trending chairs
Right at noon, the wedding officially began
Everything went exact as they’d rehearsed until the officiant asked, “Mr. Hugh Johnston, do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, for better
in sickness and health, until death do you part?”
Huch smiled, but his voler was ice–cold. “I do not”
Alexis eyes widened. She lunged forward, grabbing Hugh’s hand. “Hugh, y–you can’t be serious,”
He yanked his hand away so violently that she lost her balance in her high heels and crashed to the floor.
High stood over her, staring down with nothing but contempt. “Who do you think you are? You really thought you were good enough to marry me? Stop kidding yourself. I knew
Alexis was lett speechless Unfazed, Hugh gestured for the cameras to keep rolling
Meanwhile, the livestream was blowing up. Viewers rushed in to watch the scene untold, filling the comments with exclamation and question marks.
“A friend of mine sent her here. No, scratch that, my enemy now. They found her just because she looked like the woman I loved. I went along with it, pushed her into making that social media account, and boosted her posts, all to set up today’s threstream.
“Kelly, I know I screwed up. You’re the only wife I’ll ever have. I swear, I’ll find you no matter where you go or what you do. You promised you’d be with me forever.
“If anyone watching this stream knows where Kelly Kessler is or has any info, I’ll make sure you’re well rewarded. Thank you.”
The big screen behind Hugh had been flashing clips of him and Alexis, Suddenly, it flickered. A moment later, it switched to a photo of Kelly, and the livestreams cut out abruptly. Emilia stood below the stage, ending a call, her face scrunched in anger. She was the one who’d called for the stream to be shut down. All she telt was disappointment as she watched Hugh on the stage, wrapped op in his obsession.
Finally, the spectacle ended Alexis was dragged off, and Hugh’s friends wasted no time getting him into a car.
that really necessary, Hugh? There are plenty of ways to track Kelly down. And now Mrs. Johnston is livid about what you did.”
Hugh leaned back in the seat, pulling out his phone, & prin spread across his face as he scrolled through the endless stream of posts blowing up about him
“This is the only way to get people talking, and they help me indel Nothing else matters except getting her home.”
