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Love Was Not Part of the Contract by Karygaal
Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn
25 Mar 2026
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Summary
Penelope Featherington had several rules about weddings.
Rule one: never trust an aunt who says “I don’t want trouble.”
Rule two: always check the seating chart twice.
Rule three: if the father of the bride mentions fireworks… run.And rule four.
If you recognize the groom before opening the client dossier, decline the job.
—Pen —Kate whispered in the earpiece—. The bride is walking.
Perfect.
Penelope watched the garden.
One hundred twenty guests. Perfect peonies. Lights in the trees.
Everything was going according to plan.
Except for one detail.
The groom.
Penelope looked at the altar.
Colin Bridgerton stood beneath the arch. Dark suit. Dangerously charming.
And not looking at the bride.
Colin was looking at her.
—Pen —Kate repeated—. Why is the groom looking at you like he just remembered something important?
Excellent question.
The bride walked.
Guests sighed.
Music played.And Colin Bridgerton kept looking at Penelope Featherington as if nothing else existed.
Penelope closed her eyes.
Perfect.
This.
Was going to be a disaster.