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She died for five years, he was crazy for five years. Until at the billionaire's wedding, he saw her again, in a wedding dress... ------ Eloise Belton gripped her phone so tightly her knuckles went white. After five long years of waiting, the call had finally come. It was from Gregory Miles, her grandfather's most trusted aide. "Eloise," Gregory said, "your marriage to Mr. Clarkson has successfully passed the five-year trial period your grandfather set." He continued, Your grandfather would like you and your husband to come visit. He's ready to sign over all his assets to you. When would be a good time?" "Really?" Eloise couldn't contain her joy, her voice trembling. "Gregory, that's amazing. Today! I can come over right now." When she hung up, she exhaled deeply, like a weight she'd carried for years had finally lifted. Finally! Her grandfather had forgiven her for defying him five years ago—for walking away from the family fortune and the marriage he'd arranged, choosing Victor instead. It proved she'd made the right call. Victor had been worth the sacrifice. Today wasn't just the end of her grandfather's test period. It was also their fifth anniversary. She was going to surprise Victor with the news and give them both the future they deserved. ***** The county clerk's office smelled faintly of paper and old files. Eloise's heart raced with excitement. Her grandfather's attorney had asked her to obtain a certified copy of her marriage certificate for the estate transfer. She approached the clerk's window and handed over the marriage certificate she'd kept safe for five years. She pictured Victor's shocked expression when he learned the truth, a gentle smile crossing her face. The staff member typed into the system, checked again, then checked a third time. His frown deepened, and his expression hardened. A while later, he looked up at Eloise, his gaze sharp and professional. "Ms. Belton, I'm very sorry. This marriage certificate is counterfeit. According to our r
