The Perfect Revenge: The Couplete Series
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When the dust had settled and they were able to assess what was going on, they saw that all of their children, grandchildren, and a couple of great-grandbabies, plus their two mothers had all gathered in their home for a surprise fiftieth anniversary party. Even though both Manuela and Lena were both in their nineties, they were still spry and of sound mind.
In the dining room was a four-tiered wedding-style cake. It was flanked by bouquets of red and white flowers, and a huge punch bowl filled with red punch. The only stranger in the room was soon introduced as Pastor Jake Dunlap.
“Mom, you told me months ago that you thought it would be cool for you and Daddy to renew your vows on your anniversary. Well, we’re late, but it’s your fault. You weren’t home. But here’s the preacher so you can do it today.” This came from Dahlia Lei, their youngest child. She, too, was a Thai rescue baby, as was their son, David Rafael, the middle child.
Before too long, Victoria and Rafael found themselves once again standing before a minister reciting age-old vows to love, honor, and cherish one another until death should part them. After the I dos were said, and the groom had kissed the bride, and they were being congratulated and hugged all over again, Victoria managed to slip off into the bathroom, which was the only private place in the whole house.
“Thank you, Daddy, for having the wisdom and foresight to know that Rafael was perfect for me,” she whispered. “And thank you, Mother Marian, for pushing me to date that boy whom you sought to destroy. You meant it for revenge, intent on taking down Rafael in order to control Daddy’s money. Your insane greed and thirst for revenge cost you your life, but it gave me the love of my life and fulfilled Daddy’s desires for me to have Rafael and the company. So I guess the revenge is mine—to be happy as you never were.”
Victoria rejoined her family and her husband in time to cut the cake. Their son, David, called for a toast to the happy couple, wishing them many more years of wedded bliss. As Victoria raised her glass of punch, she whispered, “Here’s to you, Daddy. Thank you.”
Afterword
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- Madyson
About the Author
Born near the shores of Southern California, Madyson Grey currently spends her days writing suspense-filled romances, reading steamy novels, and complaining about the rain in her new Portland home that she shares with one loving husband, two adorable Bassett Hounds, and three rather snotty cats. When not cowering away from the rain, Maddy likes to walk the dogs down near the beach and sample all the amazing coffee that Portland has to offer.
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Also by Madyson Grey
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The Perfect Little Lie
The Perfect Storm
The Perfect Burn
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