My Cruel Groom Mocked My Poverty—Then My Billionaire Father Walked Down the Aisle — Part 2

Previously: When Ethan whispered cruel insults at the altar, mocking Chloe’s humble background, he thought he had won. But a powerful guest’s sudden arrival turned his devious scheme upside down.

The Corporate Trap Unravels

Richard stepped onto the altar, placing a protective, strong hand on Chloe’s trembling shoulder. He looked down at Ethan with cold, unyielding disgust. To Ethan, Richard was not just an imposing figure; he was the legendary CEO of the multi-billion-dollar conglomerate where Ethan had clawed his way up to a junior executive position. Ethan had spent years trying to catch Richard's eye, never realizing that the "poor girl" he was dating was the sole heiress to the entire empire.

Chloe and Richard had been estranged for years following her mother's passing. Chloe had wanted to build her own life without her father's massive wealth, which is why she lived modestly. They had only recently reconciled, and Chloe had decided to keep her father's identity a secret from Ethan to ensure his love was genuine. Now, the devastating truth was laid bare.

Ethan immediately dropped to his knees on the cold stone floor, grabbing at the hem of Chloe's dress.

"Chloe, please, it was a joke! I love you. I was just nervous," he pleaded, his voice trembling as he looked up at Richard. "Sir, please understand, I love your daughter!"

"Save your breath, Ethan," Richard said, his voice cutting through the church like a blade. "You are fired, effective immediately. And I will personally ensure that no reputable firm in this country ever hires you again."

Panic turned into desperation, and then into a vicious, cornered rage. Ethan stood up, brushing the dust off his trousers. He reached into his breast pocket and pulled out a folded document, a dark sneer returning to his face. It was a prenuptial agreement he had pressured Chloe into signing weeks ago under the guise of "protecting his modest savings."

"You can't ruin me!" Ethan hissed, waving the paper. "She signed this. If we don't go through with the wedding, or if we divorce, I am legally entitled to half of her personal assets. And since she's your daughter, those assets are worth millions!"