𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗲

𝗘𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲

THREE MONTHS LATER:

"Put your phone away, Enzo," Evelyn reprimanded him as Enzo continued to smirk, chuckling at his phone.

"This being all over the news is the best entertainment I've had in years, Eve. Let me enjoy it," Enzo joked and Evelyn just rolled her eyes, but even she couldn't help but laugh.

One of the headlines read: 'Owner of Worldwide Technology Business, Eliana Mercado, arrested for fraud and embezzlement'.

Enzo needed to see her suffer after all that she helped his own father accomplish, and putting her in prison for crimes she had genuinely committed seemed like the right thing to do, especially since his lawyers have officially filed a restraining order against her, too.

"I need to get back to Natalia, she's one moment away from a meltdown," Evelyn told him, going on her tiptoes to kiss his cheek.

"Let me know when the bridezilla is ready to walk down the aisle," Enzo replied and Evelyn rolled her eyes, disappearing into the dressing room.

"Are we ready to go?" Evelyn asked her, seeing Natalia facing the mirror.

Natalia took a deep breath, looking at the white fabric adorning her head-to-toe. She never imagined she'd get to this point after what happened to her, but here she was, about to marry the love of her life.

"Yeah, I think we're ready," Amara spoke for her, holding her hand and giving her a small smile.

"Well, apart from one person," Evelyn commented and, moments after she said that, Arabella walked into the room, smoothing out her dress.

"Are you ready?" Arabella asked Natalia, but she couldn't help but chuckle.

"Bella, your dress is inside out."

A light blush covered Arabella's cheeks as she held up a finger, disappearing into the bathroom. Axel suddenly rushed up to Natalia, holding a single flower.

"This is for you, Mommy," Axel told her, smiling as he handed her a single flower. His speech had improved massively thanks to Daisy, though it took a little while for Natalia to warm up to her considering her relationship with Louis Gardet, the son of the Leader of the French Mafia.

Actually, after Amara stabbed him in the back, it was a shock to all of them that Louis was able to move on, but having a newborn daughter with the woman he loved seemed to be enough for him to leave his animosity behind.

"Thank you, darling, it's beautiful," Natalia told him, kissing his forehead as he grinned. Natalia knew he had plucked it from one of the bouquets, but she always knew that it was the thought that counts.

Arabella walked out of the bathroom, her dress now the correct way. "So, did Javier need help with his homework?" Amara asked and Arabella just covered her head with her hands.

"Right, I think we're ready to go," Natalia announced as they all made their way out of the room.

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Soft music began playing from the piano, the instrumental to 'Young and Beautiful' by Lana Del Rey, the same song that was played when Elias and Natalia first danced together. Elias took a deep breath, bracing himself as Azaiah patted him on the shoulder.

"It's going to be fine, Elias," Azaiah assured him as Arabella walked around the corner, walking down the aisle. They had chosen an outdoor venue, a picturesque garden full of flowers.

Arabella held the bouquet of flowers in her hand, slowly walking down the aisle. Looking to her left, she spotted Javier, his eyes already on her. She smiled at him, her heart becoming warm.