Beneath His Ugly Wife’s Mask: Her revenge was her brilliance

Chapter 25:

Paige couldn’t help but savor the “heartbreak” in Elliana’s voice—it was like music to her ears. With a smug smile, she taunted, “You must be feeling pretty miserable knowing Raylan’s about to marry me. If you still think he belongs to you, come to my engagement party tomorrow and take your best shot. Try stealing him back.” Paige’s voice carried a teasing edge, laced with allure. Clearly, she still believed Elliana was the same “gullible” girl from before.

Elliana was more than happy to play along. Her acting skills kicked in, and she even sounded like she was holding back tears. “I’ll definitely be there. Raylan means everything to me, and I won’t let anyone else have him!”

“I’ll be waiting.” Once Paige finished speaking, she ended the call without hesitation.

Kiara, who had been sitting nearby the entire time, could hardly contain her excitement. “Paige, you’re brilliant! That idiot Elliana totally fell for it! If she actually has the guts to crash your engagement party and try to steal your fiancé, I’ll make sure it blows up online, and she’ll be all over the news. And once that happens, Cole will be dragged into it too. By then, Elliana will definitely be kicked out of the Evans family!”

A cold glint passed through Paige’s eyes as she narrowed them. “Tomorrow, Elliana will make herself the biggest fool of the town.”

Right after ending the call with Paige, Elliana heard a knock at the door. When she opened it, she saw Paulina Fletcher, the housekeeper, holding an envelope.

Elliana took the envelope from Paulina and opened it, revealing a formal invitation. The moment she saw the venue, her lips curled into a smile. The event was scheduled at Ublento Hotel.

Ublento Hotel sat in the heart of the city, covering over 20,000 square meters. Inside, the decoration screamed luxury, offering every high-end comfort imaginable. Their signature cuisine had made a name for itself all across the city. At the center of the venue was an enormous ballroom. It regularly held elite corporate events, extravagant banquets, and some of the most lavish weddings in the city.

This high-end location didn’t come cheap, and everyone knew it. Its guest list regularly included tycoons, celebrities, and the city’s elite. Just receiving an invitation to an event there had become a mark of one’s social standing.

Knowing how much Paige adored extravagance, it was no surprise that Raylan picked this place for their engagement celebration.

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A playful idea crossed Elliana’s mind. Since she was actually the mysterious owner of Ublento Hotel, should she treat Paige to an unforgettable surprise?

Elliana was up early the next morning, already washed and glammed up by the time she stepped into her expansive walk-in closet.

There had been racks of clothes and shoes waiting for her, handpicked for the wedding day. Over the past few days, Cole had sent over even more outfits, each tailored perfectly to her size and straight off the runways of luxury brands adored by Ublento’s socialites.

The sparkling dresses lined up like a parade of spotlight-stealers, but none of them fit what Elliana had in mind for her grand “surprise” at Paige’s engagement party. She wasn’t looking to stand out. Those flashy designer labels were simply too loud for the occasion.

Eventually, she settled on a long-sleeved dress with a quiet kind of elegance. The deep peacock blue didn’t scream for attention, and she even stuck a small sticker over the designer’s label to keep things discreet.

The dress wasn’t from any stores. It was a private, high-end commission from Rosa, an international designer whose work didn’t even hit the market. With the logo hidden, there was little chance anyone would notice.

Just then, Paulina stepped into the room holding a new gift box. “Mrs. Evans, Mr. Evans heard about the engagement party you’re attending today. He picked out some jewelry for you to wear.”

It hadn’t crossed Elliana’s mind that Cole, all the way in Valland, would even think about such details. Her chest tightened a little. “Thanks, Paulina.” Elliana flipped open the box. One glance and her lips twitched in shock. Cole definitely didn’t hold back.

Inside the box was a necklace—a stunning piece crafted by Rosa. It was called Endless Love, a design that had recently swept up dozens of international awards and earned Rosa the title of design prodigy. Critics praised Endless Love. Collectors fought over it. Even a handful of major national museums had tried to obtain it for permanent display, only to be outbid by a mysterious billionaire who shelled out a billion dollars without batting an eye.

Elliana had never once considered that the mysterious buyer might be Cole. What left her even more stunned was realizing that the masterpiece was now hers to wear.

A flush crept into her cheeks, making her squirm in quiet embarrassment. Because she was Rosa. When she launched the label, she had built it on a guiding principle: to make the rich part with their spare wealth, never to take from those who had none to give. That was why the brand’s prices sat firmly at the top of the fashion pyramid. Even with their steep price tags, her designs remained in high demand, becoming favorites among affluent women and socialites. Every time a new season’s collection launched, it would sell out right away and quickly become scarce.

In addition to the regular seasonal collections, her company also accepted high-end custom orders. The gown she had on today was one of them. It had been tailored specifically for the Evans family—an eight-million-dollar design.

Now here she was, draped in a dress her company had made for Cole and adorned with jewelry he’d purchased. She had profited handsomely from both. Yet she couldn’t shake the slight unease.

Noticing the shift in her expression, Paulina approached with careful eyes. “Mrs. Evans, is something wrong?”

Trying to keep her tone light, Elliana offered a wry smile. “This jewelry is just too expensive. I will pass on it.”

Paulina smiled in return after hearing her words. “Mr. Evans thought you might feel that way, so he asked me to deliver a message.”

Elliana looked up with curiosity. “What did he say?”noveldrama

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