Oops, I Engaged His Rival

My fiancé, Garrett, flew overseas to chase his "one true love," leaving me to dramatically announce my engagement to my childhood sweetheart, Chase.

My friends thought I'd lost it.

After all, I was head-over-heels for Garrett at one point.

I even begged my parents to approve our marriage—total drama queen behavior, I know.

When Garrett came back, he smirked at my so-called "antics."

I hid behind Chase and played dumb. "Who are you?" I asked, my voice completely deadpan.

The day Garrett left, I became a trending topic. #Whitelightgate took over the internet.

Fans claimed that Bailey—Garrett's supposed "one true love"—was forced to give up her career in the States because of me.

The villain in their story? Yours truly, the heiress to Lynn Corporation.

The day we announced our engagement, Garrett showed up at a charity gala with Bailey hanging on his arm.

They were practically glued together.

When reporters asked him about our engagement, he just smirked and stayed silent.

The next day, "concerned citizens" started spilling all the tea.

They said I threatened to kill myself to force my parents into letting me marry Garrett.

They spun this whole saga about Bailey and Garrett's college romance, claiming I was so jealous I went on a revenge spree.

The rumors spread like wildfire. Even my friends started believing I was desperately in love with Garrett, and that he couldn't care less.

The truth?

The engagement was arranged by our families. I had zero say in it.

Hesitantly, I called Garrett.

It felt like forever before he picked up.

He sounded beyond annoyed.

"What now?"

I took a breath. "Where are you? We need to talk."

He scoffed. "We're not even married yet. What makes you think you can question me?"

I heard airport announcements in the background and frowned.

"You're at the airport? Where are you going?"

His tone was dripping with irritation. "None of your damn business!"

Then he added, "Raina, I underestimated you. My parents basically blackmailed me into this engagement."

He let out a bitter laugh. "You've learned to play dirty, huh?"

My jaw dropped.

That's why he agreed?

I actually thought he wanted this.

What a joke.

Back in college, I did have a crush on Garrett.

But then Bailey showed up.

When we were alone, her eyes were pure venom.

But around Garrett? She turned into a whole different person.