She Got A Better Man

After oversleeping due to a long nap the day before, Elvira woke up past 10 am. Disheveled and groggy, she found breakfast waiting, courtesy of Zach, who had already headed to work.

Without hesitation, she dove into the meal. Given she had taken a few lays off work for her ill-fated marriage plans with Calvin, she relished the day's calm, planning to fully outfit her new home. En route to the home goods market, Elvira's phone buzzed with a call from Vincent, who b

Launched into a tirade the moment she answered. "Elvira You think you're tough now, huh? Your sister was in a car accident yesterday and all you can think about is dragging Calvin to the altar! What kind of cold-hearted daughter did I raise?" she dead? If so, I'll send a wreath Happy""

Though accustomed to Vincent's harsh words, Elvira felt her temper rise. Is she

"You're heartless! Judy is always defending you, and you repay her with insults and curses! You're beyond cold Vincent's rage soared.

"Her defense makes you hate me more? Well, thanks for nothing. Tell her to save it Elvira retorted, her voice icy Inside, she sneered. Seems men can't tell sincerity from manipulation Goes for my father and Calvin alike.

"That attitude is why Calvin prefers Judy! Just come home and end this farce of a marriage," Vincent argued, partly upset yes understanding Calvin's preference, firmly believing no man could want a woman like Elvira. hung up, thinking. If not for Marsh, I would write

"No need. I'm already married. As for who Calvin marries, I couldn't care less." With that. Elvira hung of that family for good.

Vincent was left speechless, while a tearful Judy worried, "Calvin, Dad, surely Elvira didn't just marry some random guy? If that is the case, I can't with Calvin. He should be with her.

Calvin, with a dash of disgust, remarked. "If Elvira has sunk that low, she is dead to me. Drop it: Im marrying you and that's final

"Vincent, call her back. We can't take this lightly: Amber feigned concern, secretly thrilled at the prospect of strengthening ties with the ascending Kennedy family through Judy's marriage. Before Vincent could dial, Elvira sent him their marriage certicate with a message that said, It's official. Don't bother calling. Check online if you doubt mel

Only then did Vincent believe Elvira was truly n

was truly married, and his fury knew no bounds. He tried calling back for details, but she wouldn't pick up. Judy, feigning concern, tried reaching out to Elvira, who immediately blocked her.

"Dad, Calvin, we need to do something. Elvira must be heartbroken to make such a rash decision. If he is bad news. I'll go talk some sense into her. even if it means giving up Calvin." Judy fretted, her act collapsing as she fell back into her seat. "Judy, don't be ridiculous. You're carrying my child, I won't let you down. I'll sort things with Elvira, she's just trying to guilt-trip me. Calvin said. holding Judy close.

Elvira, and I'll make amends for the rest of

"Let's be selfish this once, Judy. For your baby's sake, let's not talk of splitting with Calvin, okay? I owe Elvin my life, Amber pled, her tears strategically placed.

haste. Let's finalize Judy and Calvin's engagement quickly and discuss it with the Kennedy

"Enough crying. Elvira made her bed by marrying in haste family" Vincent declared, storming off in anger.

Elvira couldn't care less about what the Willis family thought. At the home goods market, she relished picking out decor for her room and even considered Zach's preferences for the common areas and his room fcurtains for his opinion, catching him in the middle of a meeting with

with company executives.

She sent Zach pictures of

Normally, Zach wouldn't even glance at his phone in such moments, let alone engage.

Yes, today, he broke his rule, responding to each of her messages, leaving his executives in shock. It sparked speculation among the executives about his uncharacteristic behavior,

Alter finalizing their choiers, Elvira felt a tad guilty, sending him a test. [Am

[Am I bugging you!]

Zach, glancing at an executive mid-report, replied nonchalantly (Nope, all good here

Although their mange was arranged, Zach found Elvira's company quite enjoyable. With Trasy's healths on the end, he saw no harm in confimung dicir mariul farade, even enjoying their growing rapport.

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6:15 PM

[Heading to pick up some kitchen essentials next. I'll just go ahead and decide on those, cool?] Elvira sent another message.

[Yeah, sure] Zach replied without hesitation, transferring 6,000 dollars for the decor expenses with a simple, [For the decor.]

Elvira hesitated but ultimately accepted the money, replying with a "Thanks, boss" meme.

The exaggeratedly respectful meme coaxed a rare smile from Zach, astonishing the executives who mused, "Our ley CEO smiling? Must be a sign of the apocalypse! Could he be seeing someone! But he is the eternal bachelor, and rumors were he's not into women. After her supermarket run and a spree of greenery shopping, all of Elvira's purchases were delivered by noon.

She busied herself with setting up her new treasures, watching as the empty house gradually filled up and warmed with life. This transformation gave her an immense sense of fulfillment.