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The opulent mansion seemed to hold its breath as the grandiose wedding ceremony unfolded. The air was thick with anticipation, the guests' eyes fixed on the central figures of the evening—Ariel Maze, now known as the secret Kalmekriz daughter, and Victor Pierce, the enigmatic billionaire groom.
The vows were exchanged, the promises spoken, and as the final notes of the music faded away, the applause and cheers reverberated through the grand ballroom. The newlyweds stood side by side, their expressions a blend of formality and intrigue, as if the world around them was a stage for a performance yet to unfold.
As the guests moved to congratulate them, Ariel found herself caught in a sea of well-wishers, the smiles and handshakes a blur of faces and voices
