Introduction

My bachelorette weekend in Napa was a dream, my wedding to Ethan just hours away.

I reached for what I thought was my tablet, but it was my bridesmaid Chloe's – and her private blog was open.

"Ava's Wedding Eve – The Final Act."

Every entry was a chilling testament to her calculated cruelty.

Within moments, my fairytale crumbled.

My fiancé, Ethan, was rushing to comfort Chloe, barely acknowledging me.

My step-brother Derek accused me of threats.

My mentee Liam branded me a bully.

They all believed her staged tears, her false narratives, her perfect victim act.

I watched my closest relationships systematically destroyed by her lies.

How could everyone I loved, the men I trusted, be so utterly blind?

How could I, the bride-to-be, be framed as the manipulative villain overnight?

The sheer injustice was suffocating, a nightmare unfolding in broad daylight.

But I wouldn't stand by and let my life be stolen.

There, in the crowded bar, watching them turn against me, I declared the wedding off.

This wasn't the end; it was the beginning of my fight to expose the truth, no matter the cost.