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Leaving Rey for Rhett
Leaving Rey for Rhett

Leaving Rey for Rhett

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The Sullivan family estate glittered like a diamond against the night sky, hundreds of fairy lights twinkling in the garden while champagne flowed freely inside. I stood at the edge of the grand ballroom, watching the crowd of Manhattan's elite mingle beneath crystal chandeliers. Everyone was here—business tycoons, socialites, and old money families—all expecting the same thing: an announcement of my engagement to Rey Sullivan. They had no idea what was coming. "Are you ready?" Diana whispered beside me, squeezing my hand. As my best friend and wedding planner, she was the only person who knew what I was about to do. I nodded, smoothing down the silk of my emerald gown. "I've been ready for fifty years." The orchestra finished their piece, and a hush fell over the crowd as Margaret Sullivan—Rey's mother—approached the microphone. Her silver hair was swept into an immaculate chignon, her smile practiced and perfect. "Ladies and gentlemen," she announced, her voice carrying across the room, "tonight is a special evening for our family.

Chapter 1 of Leaving Rey for Rhett

The Sullivan family estate glittered like a diamond against the night sky, hundreds of fairy lights twinkling in the garden while champagne flowed freely inside. I stood at the edge of the grand ballroom, watching the crowd of Manhattan's elite mingle beneath crystal chandeliers. Everyone was here—business tycoons, socialites, and old money families—all expecting the same thing: an announcement of my engagement to Rey Sullivan.

They had no idea what was coming.

"Are you ready?" Diana whispered beside me, squeezing my hand. As my best friend and wedding planner, she was the only person who knew what I was about to do.

I nodded, smoothing down the silk of my emerald gown. "I've been ready for fifty years."

The orchestra finished their piece, and a hush fell over the crowd as Margaret Sullivan—Rey's mother—approached the microphone. Her silver hair was swept into an immaculate chignon, her smile practiced and perfect.

"Ladies and gentlemen," she announced, her voice carrying across the room, "tonight is a special evening for our family. My son Rey has chosen his future, and we couldn't be more delighted."

She gestured toward me, and I felt two hundred pairs of eyes turn in my direction. "Scottie Knight has been a part of our lives for years, and tonight, we celebrate their union."

Applause rippled through the crowd. I took a deep breath and stepped forward, my heels clicking against the marble floor. The weight of my past life—fifty years of devotion to a man who never truly loved me—pressed against my chest.

"Thank you, Margaret," I said, taking the microphone. My voice was steady, betraying none of the turmoil inside me. "I'm honored by your kindness over the years."

I paused, letting my gaze sweep across the room. I found Rey standing near the bar, his dark hair perfectly styled, his blue eyes confident. He was smiling, already raising his champagne glass in anticipation.

"But there seems to be some confusion about tonight's announcement."

The room went silent. Rey's smile faltered.

"I won't be marrying Rey Sullivan."

The words hung in the air like smoke. Someone's champagne glass slipped from their fingers, shattering on the floor. No one moved to clean it up.

"I've chosen to marry Rhett Sullivan instead."

Gasps echoed through the ballroom. Women pressed hands to their mouths; men exchanged confused glances. Across the room, Rhett froze, his expression a mixture of shock and something else I couldn't quite read.

Rey's face transformed from confusion to amusement. He set down his glass and strode toward me, his movements fluid and confident.

"Scottie," he said, low enough that only I could hear, "what are you doing? This little tantrum is inappropriate."

He reached for my arm, but I stepped back, keeping the microphone firmly in my hand.

"This isn't a tantrum, Rey. It's my decision."

His laugh was hollow. "Don't be ridiculous. You're upset about something—we can discuss it privately."

"There's nothing to discuss," I replied, my voice carrying now. "My decision is final."

The room had gone completely silent. Even the waitstaff had stopped serving drinks, all eyes fixed on our confrontation.

"You can't be serious," Rey hissed, his grip tightening on my wrist. "This is about Arabella, isn't it? You're jealous of my concern for her?"

I pulled my arm free. "No, Rey. This is about me choosing someone who actually sees me."

His face darkened. "And you think that's Rhett? My brother has never shown any interest in you before."

"Maybe that's because you never bothered to look."

Before Rey could respond, I turned back to the microphone. "I apologize for any inconvenience this causes, but my heart has made its choice."

From across the room, Rhett stepped forward. The crowd parted for him like water. His eyes met mine, questioning, uncertain.

"Scottie," he said softly when he reached me. "Are you sure about this?"

I nodded, extending my hand toward him. "I've never been more certain."

Rey's face contorted with disbelief. "This is some kind of game to you?"

"No game," I replied, never taking my eyes off Rhett. "Just a woman who finally knows what she wants."

Rhett took my hand, his touch warm and steady. Something flickered in his eyes—surprise giving way to resolve.

"If that's what you want," he said, his voice clear and strong, "then I would be honored to marry you."

The room erupted in whispers. Rey's face transformed from amusement to confusion to a rage I'd never seen before. His hands clenched into fists at his sides, the muscle in his jaw twitching.

"This isn't over," he whispered, his voice deadly quiet. "You think you can humiliate me like this? You have no idea what I'm capable of."

As he turned away, I caught sight of something glinting on his wrist—a protective charm with a name engraved on it. Not mine. Never mine.

But in this life, I wouldn't make the same mistake again.

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