
07/30/2025
"A billionaire, excited to flaunt his success, invites his ex-wife to his lavish wedding only to be stunned when she arrives with a pair of twins he never knew existed....It was a bright afternoon in early spring when Alexander Graves, a self-made billionaire and among Silicon Valley's most talked-about entrepreneurs, signed off on the final guest list for his wedding. After years of headlines about his wealth, his business acumen, and a long line of high-profile romances, Alexander was finally settling down—again. This time, he was getting married with Cassandra Belle, a striking model-turned-influencer with two million followers and a diamond engagement ring worth more than most homes.
When he reviewed the names with his assistant, he paused at one line and tapped the table.
""Send an invitation to Lila.""
His assistant blinked. “Lila... your ex-wife?”
“Yes,” he said. “I want her to see it. See what she missed out on.”
He didn’t elaborate, but the smugness in his voice made the reason clear.
The wedding venue was a marvel of modern luxury—an Italian villa replica nestled in the California hills, complete with crystal chandeliers, marble floors, and rose arches that framed the main courtyard. Guests in designer suits and gowns buzzed around, sipping champagne and capturing the day for their Instagram stor
Alexander stood near the altar, beaming in his custom-tailored tuxedo. Next to him, Cassandra looked stunning in a custom Dior gown, though her smile felt more
He scanned the guests
Then he saw her.
Lila entered quietly. Her hair was pulled back, and on each side of her stood a child—one boy, one girl, both around six years old. Their expressions mirrored each other: calm, curious, and wide-eyed as the
Alexander'
He hadn’t expected her to actually come. A
His fiancée leaned in. “Is that your ex-wife?”
He nodded, distracted.
“And... kids?” she added, narrowing her eyes.
“Must be someone else's,” he replied quickly, though his stomach twisted.
As Lila approached, a hush fell over the nearby crowd. She stopped a few feet from him. The twins stayed close to her side.
“Hello, Alexander,” she said calmly.
He forced a polite smile. “Lila. Glad you could make it.”
She looked around. “It’s... quite the display.”
He chuckled, shrugging. “What can I say? Things have changed.”
She raised an eyebrow. “Yes, they have.”
He looked down at the children. They were looking up at him silently. His throat tightened.
“Friends of yours?” he asked, even though he already suspected the truth........To be continued in C0mments 👇