Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 240

Chapter 240 Shattered Pride

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Elowen listened to his promise, something faint and mocking curling at the corner of her lips.

Then she asked, almost casually, “Did you say that to Isla first?”

Alaric froze.

He did not understand. But Elowen had already looked past him.

She lowered her gaze slightly in a composed, flawless gesture of respect toward someone behind him.

Then she turned and walked away without hesitation.

Alaric remained where he was.

A cold laugh sounded behind him. He spun around.

Isla stood by the corridor pillar, her expression dark, her eyes sharp with anger. It was clear she had seen everything.

Alaric quickly pushed himself up.

Isla stepped closer, a chill clinging to her presence. Her voice was ice. “The heir to the throne, dressed in ceremonial robes on his wedding day, lowering himself like this before his aunt. What a disgrace.”

Alaric’s face went pale.

“Today was already humiliating enough with the Azure scandal. And instead of holding things together, you run off to stage this pathetic display?” Isla’s voice stayed low, but every word cut deep. “Do you want the entire court to know you covet Cassian’s wife? Or are you hoping to give Theodric a reason to strip you of your title?”

Something in Alaric snapped.

The frustration he had been holding back surged forward, overriding his restraint. “And none of this is your doing?”

Isla stared at him. “Mine?”

“I told you again and again I didn’t want this marriage,” he said, his voice tightening. “You forced it anyway.”

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His jaw set. “Daphne being exposed today, everything turning into a joke, it all started because you chose poorly and refused to listen-

The sound of the slap rang sharp in the air.

Isla’s hand trembled slightly as she pointed at him, her voice shaking with fury. “Ungrateful. If I had known you would turn out like this, I would never have—”

Alaric said nothing.

A clear mark bloomed across his cheek. He tilted his head slightly, pressing his tongue against the inside of his jaw, his gaze stubborn, unyielding.

“Fine,” Isla said coldly. “If your heart is so set on Elowen, then go after her. Take her from Cassian if you can.”

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Her eyes narrowed. “But remember this. You were the one who killed her horse. Do think she forgot? What happened at Falconcrest Manor, what happened today… have you considered that this might all be her way of paying you back?”

Alaric frowned. His voice was firm. “You’re wrong about her. Ella has never been calculating. She wouldn’t do something like that.”

Isla let out a short, sharp laugh. “Of course. She’s pure, and I’m the villain.”

She turned sharply. “Do whatever you want from now on. I’m done interfering.”

With that, she walked away.

Alaric stood there, watching her leave, his brows still drawn tight. He glanced down.

His robes were stained, wrinkled, a mess. And yet… A strange sense of satisfaction lingered beneath it all.

If Isla had not been there, if he had just said a few more words…

Elowen would have softened. He was certain of it.

“Your Highness!”

Tristan’s voice came rushing closer.

Alaric turned, his tone steady again. “What is it?

Tristan hurried over, slightly out of breath as he stopped in front of him. “Your Highness, they’ve been searching everywhere for you. The bride’s awake, and she’s waiting in the chamber. It’s time.”

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At the mention of Daphne, a flicker of undisguised disgust crossed Alaric’s face.

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Tristan hesitated, choosing his words with care. “It’s still your wedding day. There are… formalities that have to be seen through.”

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