My Estranged Father Tried to Ruin My Wedding—Then My Honor Guard Stepped In
Previously: When Admiral Katherine walked down the aisle on her wedding day, she didn't expect her estranged father, William, to crash the ceremony with a threat that could destroy her career.
A Father's Treachery
William flinched as the sound of the rifles echoed through the grand cathedral, but his arrogant smirk quickly returned. He stepped closer, leaning in so only Katherine could hear his venomous words. He knew he could no longer command her with rank, so he chose to use a different kind of leverage.
"You think you've won, Katherine?" William whispered, pulling a thick manila envelope from inside his dark jacket. "You think that white uniform makes you untouchable? I know about your groom's engineering firm, and I know about the government contracts he just secured."
Katherine’s heart skipped a beat, though her face remained an unreadable mask of military discipline. Her fiancé, David, was an honest man, but his firm relied heavily on naval defense contracts. William smiled wickedly, enjoying the subtle shift in her posture.
"I have documents here showing that David obtained those contracts using forged security clearances—clearances that came directly from your office," William sneered. "It doesn't matter if it's true or false. Once I hand this to the naval investigators waiting outside, David's career is over, and your shiny new Admiral stars will be stripped away before sunset."
The sheer malice in her father's eyes was breathtaking. He was willing to destroy his own daughter's life and career just to soothe his bruised ego. He tapped the envelope against his palm, demanding she sign over the deed to her late mother's valuable coastal estate and resign her commission in exchange for his silence.
Katherine looked toward the altar, where David was waiting, his eyes filled with love and confusion. She looked back at her father, realizing the trap he had laid. If she refused, her husband’s life would be ruined. If she complied, she would lose everything she had fought to build. She had to make a choice, and the clock was ticking.
”She had to make a choice, and the clock was ticking.