The villa was glowing — fairy lights strung between tall oaks, petals scattered down the stone path, and classical music playing softly in the background.
It looked like a dream.
But to Lynn, it was a battleground.
Her driver opened the door, and she stepped out slowly, dressed in a black designer gown that hugged every curve like it was stitched to her body. Her makeup was flawless, her lips a blood-red warning.
> "You're really going through with this," Lwandile murmured beside her, adjusting the collar of his black-on-black suit.
"Of course," Lynn said smoothly. "They invited me."
He raised an eyebrow. "Most people decline when their ex marries their ex-best friend."
Lynn smirked. "I'm not most people."
They walked in together — arm in arm — like the most dangerous couple in the room.
The whispers started instantly.
> "Is that Lynn Mokoena?"
"Didn't she used to date the groom?"
"Who's the man with her?"
Lynn ignored them all. She walked straight to the front, claimed a seat in the second row, and crossed her legs like a queen at court.
The ceremony began.
The bride, Naledi, walked down the aisle, dripping in diamonds and fake smiles.
The groom, Thabiso, looked handsome — and nervous.
His eyes locked with Lynn's.
He faltered for half a second.
Just long enough for Lynn to give him a slow, wicked wink.
> Message received: You didn't break me. You just made me more dangerous.
As the couple exchanged vows, Lynn leaned toward Lwandile and whispered, "Smile for the camera, babe. We're trending on Instagram already."
He chuckled under his breath. "You're enjoying this too much."
She didn't deny it.
But just before the "I do," Lwandile stiffened.
He leaned in close. "There's someone in the back recording us. I think we've been followed."
Lynn's smile didn't fade.
> "Then let's give them a show."
She stood up suddenly, turning heads. Everyone looked. Even the priest paused.
> "Sorry to interrupt," she said, her voice clear and calm.
"But I believe there's something the groom forgot to confess."
Gasps. Naledi froze. Thabiso went pale.
Lynn's eyes gleamed.
Let the games begin.