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00:00Grew up abroad. My mother feared I might marry a foreign man, so she arranged an engagement for me
00:05with a talented and handsome man in Float On. She insisted that I return home to get engaged.
00:10I came back and started shopping for an engagement dress at a luxury boutique.
00:14I selected an off-white strapless gown and decided to try it on.
00:18Suddenly, a woman nearby glanced at the dress in my hand and told the saleswoman,
00:23That's a unique design.
00:26Let me try it.
00:27The saleswoman immediately yanked it out of my hands.
00:30I protested indignantly.
00:32Excuse me, I was here first.
00:34Don't you understand the principle of first come, first served?
00:37Or do you just not care about common decency?
00:39The woman scoffed and retorted.
00:41This dress costs $188,000.
00:44Do you really think a broken body like you can even afford it?
00:48I'm Lucas Goodwin's sister in All But Blood.
00:50He's the chairman of Goodwin's group.
00:53In Float On, the Goodwin family sets the rules.
00:56What a coincidence.
00:57Lucas Goodwin was my fiancé.
00:59I immediately called him and said,
01:01Hey, your sister in All But Blood just stole my engagement dress.
01:04Do something about it.
01:06The term sister in All But Blood implied less than innocent connotations.
01:11If Lucas Goodwin failed to give me a proper explanation on that day,
01:14I would cancel the engagement banquet.
01:16To my surprise, Lucas responded coldly.
01:19Who are you?
01:21Since when does a stranger like you get to question my relationship with Vivian?
01:25I was about to tell him that I was his fiancé, but he hung up abruptly.
01:29I became angry.
01:30How dare he not save my contact information?
01:33Meanwhile, Vivian Morrow, who was standing beside me, grinned triumphantly.
01:37You wench.
01:39Did you really think having Lucas' number makes you special?
01:43Keep dreaming.
01:45She looked at me with open contempt.
01:47Even the Janners at Goodwin's Group dress better than you.
01:50I had always preferred simple, comfortable clothes and never cared about brand names.
01:54I never thought that would give people a reason to look down on me.
01:58What era are you even living in?
02:00To think you'd still be judging people by their looks.
02:03Lucas must be out of his mind to call you his sister in All But Blood.
02:06My mood for shopping was ruined, thanks to her antics.
02:09I grabbed the gown and headed straight to the checkout counter.
02:12The saleswoman hesitated before saying,
02:15Miss, I'm sorry, but we prioritize our members first.
02:18Vivian smirked and slammed her shiny gold membership card onto the counter.
02:22Only people who've spent over a million get this card.
02:25What's a broke loser like you even doing here?
02:28I was not usually one to pick fights, but on that day, Vivian had really crossed a line.
02:33I pulled out a black card and handed it to the saleswoman.
02:36I suppressed my anger and said,
02:39Sign me up for a membership.
02:40Then bagged the gown.
02:43Vivian glared at the saleswoman and threatened.
02:45The Goodwin's own Floaten.
02:47If you sell her that gown today, I'll have Luke's buy this store out tomorrow.
02:51The saleswoman shrank back timidly and said,
02:54Miss, I'm just an employee.
02:56I can't risk offending Goodwin's group.
02:59Several onlookers turned to me and offered me advice in whispers.
03:02That's Mrs. Moreau.
03:03I've seen her around.
03:04Lucas Goodwin's foils were rotten.
03:06You should just let it go.
03:07The last time someone crossed her, Goodwin's group drove them into bankruptcy.
03:11You may have some money, but it's pocket change compared to Goodwin's group.
03:15Just apologize to Mrs. Moreau now and beg her to spare you.
03:18Flattered by their words, Vivian's ego swelled like a balloon.
03:22You wench, get on your knees and say,
03:25I'm a worthless poser and I'm sorry.
03:28Maybe then I'll consider letting you off the hook.
03:30At 26 years of my life, I had never encountered anyone audacious enough to act so arrogantly in front of
03:36me.
03:38Pardon?
03:39What did you just ask me to say?
03:42What?
03:43What are you, deaf?
03:44Say I'm a worthless poser.
03:46I'm sorry.
03:47Do I need to spell it out for you?
03:49I smirked.
03:50I heard you.
03:51Since you're aware that you're a worthless poser, get out of my sight.
03:56Don't waste my time.
03:58When Vivian finally realized she was being mocked, she flailed her arms and charged at me.
04:02It was laughable to see her trying to attack me.
04:05I had a black belt in taekwondo.
04:07Did she really think her flimsy punches would scare me?
04:10I sent Vivian crashing to the floor with a single kick.
04:16She howled in pain.
04:18The onlookers stared at me in horror.
04:20Onlooker gosh.
04:21Did she just do that to Mrs. Morley?
04:23Mr. Goodwin is going to tear her to pieces once he hears about this.
04:28Yeah, good luck to her.
04:30Not even God can save her.
04:32I felt nothing when I heard their whispers.
04:34The Goodwin family had only achieved their current status through my mother's support.
04:38No one in this city could intimidate me.
04:41I slammed my card on the counter again and said to the cashier,
04:46Ring me up.
04:47The cashier, visibly shaken, fumbled as she processed my payment and wrapped up the gown.
04:52I turned to leave with the bag in hand.
04:55Vivian scrambled to stand up and blocked my path again.
04:58You're not going anywhere!
04:59I raised my fist and waved it in front of her face.
05:03What's the matter?
05:04Do you want to taste my fist again?
05:06Vivian flinched instinctively.
05:08I scoffed and strode past her.
05:11Just then, a black car pulled up in front of the store.
05:14A man stepped out.
05:15I felt my heart skip a beat.
05:18Vivian immediately rushed over tearfully to tattle.
05:21Luke, she stole my gown from me and even hit me!
05:25So, this was my fiancé.
05:27I had always been a sucker for good looks, and Lucas's appearance was exactly my type.
05:32Based on his looks alone, I felt I could forgive his previous rudeness.
05:37I gave him my best smile.
05:39Hi!
05:41I'm Lily Winsong, your fiancé.
05:44It was no wonder my mother said I would be satisfied with the man she had picked this time.
05:49She really knew me inside out.
05:51The onlookers immediately erupted in gasps.
05:54What?
05:55She's Mr. Goodwin's fiancé?
05:59Lucas looked at me coldly.
06:01Don't get ahead of yourself.
06:02My father arranged this engagement without my consent.
06:05I never agreed to it.
06:07Vivian, who stood beside him, wrapped her arm around his and leaned intimately against his shoulder.
06:12She shot me a provocative glance.
06:15Look at yourself.
06:15There is no way Lukes would ever marry an ugly creature like you!
06:20Someone chimed in.
06:21Exactly!
06:22If Mr. Goodwin were to marry, it would be to some rich girl from a proper family with equal status,
06:26not some country bumpin' like you.
06:28With her looks, Goodwin's group wouldn't even hire her to mop floors.
06:31I had never considered myself a stunning beauty, but I was certainly not ugly.
06:35How could they describe me in such derogatory terms?
06:38This proved how people instinctively curry favor with the powerful and took advantage of those in misfortune.
06:44Lucas Goodwin, go home and tell your father that I'm calling off this engagement.
06:50You don't deserve me.
07:04You don't deserve me.
07:22Roll my gown and hit me!
07:24I looked at her disdainfully.
07:26What exactly do you want?
07:27Mistaking my calm for fear, she raised her hand to slap me.
07:31I'll slap you until I feel satisfied!
07:33I caught her wrist mid-swing and slapped her across the face without hesitation.
07:38She stared at me in shock.
07:41Had enough?
07:42Vivian said angrily.
07:44Those two slaps wiped the arrogant look off Vivian's face.
07:48She burst into tears and cowered behind Lucas.
07:51Lucas, do something!
07:53Lucas shielded her protectively and snarled,
07:56Touch my girl again and I'll end you.
07:59He signaled his bodyguards to grab me.
08:02I managed to take down the first bodyguard with a quick strike, but the second one pinned me down.
08:07After a barrage of blows, I collapsed to the floor.
08:10The two bodyguards hauled me up and forced me to my knees before Vivian and Lucas.
08:14They looked down at me.
08:16Lucas backed Vivian up and said,
08:18Vivi, do whatever you want to her.
08:23I've got your back.
08:24With Lucas' reassurance, Vivian immediately gained confidence.
08:28She slapped me twice, then spat in my face.
08:31You wench.
08:33Where's all that attitude now?
08:35Huh?
08:37Come on.
08:38Show me how tough you are.
08:40Then, she kicked me hard in the stomach.
08:43Clutching my aching abdomen, I raised my gaze to glare at her and Lucas.
08:49You'll regret this.
08:51I swear you'll pay for this.
08:54Vivian laughed arrogantly.
08:56The Goodwin family is one of the top three powerful families running this city.
09:00What can a broke loser like you even do against me?
09:04Today, I'll teach you what happens when you mess with me.
09:06She pulled out a nail clipper from her bag and slashed it across my face.
09:10Searing pain shot through my cheek as the skin swelled, and I felt blood seeping out.
09:15Someone sighed in pity.
09:17I told her not to cross the Goodwin family.
09:19Guess she had to learn the hard way.
09:21What a shame.
09:23Her pretty face is ruined now.
09:25Folks like us can't afford trouble.
09:27We'd better swallow our pride when we're out here.
09:29Vivian raised the nail clipper again,
09:31aiming for another slash at my face.
09:33Terror at the thought of disfigurement overwhelmed me,
09:37and I quickly begged for mercy.
09:39Fine, fine, I'm sorry.
09:41Take the dress.
09:43I shouldn't have fought you for it.
09:46Revenge could wait.
09:47At that moment, saving my face was the priority.
09:50However, Vivian still slashed the blade across my face again.
09:55Oh, now you're sorry.
09:57Well, it's too late now.
10:00Wench, I won't let you go until I've vented every ounce of my rage.
10:05I screamed in pain and turned to Lucas for help.
10:07Lucas, you know my background.
10:10Aren't you afraid of the consequences?
10:12If you keep letting her humiliate me like this, you'll regret it.
10:16Lucas sneered.
10:17What status could you possibly have?
10:19Your mother bewitched my father into forcing this engagement on me.
10:24A vicious gleam flashed in Vivian's gaze.
10:27Your mother is a witch, and I bet you are one too.
10:32Strip off and let me see clearly.
10:35No!
10:36Just then, my phone rang from inside my bag.
10:39I struggled desperately to reach it, but Vivian snatched it first.
10:42She swiped to answer, and my mother's voice came through immediately.
10:46Lillabelt, how's the gown shopping going?
10:50I hurriedly shouted for help.
10:52Mom!
10:53Save me!
10:54Someone's hurting me!
10:56She's trying to strip me off!
10:58My mother panicked.
11:00What?
11:00Who's doing this to you?
11:02Vivian cut in arrogantly.
11:04Me!
11:05Your little witch daughter has been begging for attention, so I'm putting her in her place.
11:09My mother snapped.
11:10I don't care who you are.
11:11Let my daughter go now, or you'll pay for this when I get there.
11:15Try me.
11:15I'll be right here to catch you, you witch!
11:18With that, Vivian hung up my phone and furled it to the floor.
11:21It shattered into pieces.
11:23She slapped me across the face again and sneered.
11:26The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
11:29Huh?
11:30When your mother shows up, I'll strip her down too.
11:33Time crawled by.
11:34It felt like half a century, but in reality, it had only been five minutes.
11:39Finally, a familiar stretched limousine appeared.
11:43My mother stepped out of the car and demanded,
11:46Let me see who dares threaten to strip me down.
11:49The instant I saw my mother, a wave of pent-up grievances surged through me.
11:54Mom!
11:54I cried as my voice broke with emotion.
11:57My mother's heart broke at the sight of me.
11:59She immediately rushed toward me and pulled me into her embrace.
12:03I finally felt safe when I leaned against my mother's chest.
12:06The surrounding onlookers gasped in astonishment at my mother's vehicle.
12:10Look!
12:10That's a limited edition stretch limousine.
12:13Only the extremely rich and powerful can own that car.
12:16It seems Vivian messed with the wrong person this time.
12:19Wrong person?
12:21Please.
12:22Even if she's got connections, nobody could possibly outrank the Goodwin family in this city.
12:27Vivian thought the same too.
12:29She charged toward my mother.
12:30So you're the witch who raised this brat?
12:33She dared to steal my dress and hit me.
12:36Tell me, how are you going to make this right?
12:38My mother raised her eyes to look at her.
12:40How am I going to make this right?
12:43Oblivious to my mother's murderous glare, Vivian made her demands without restraint.
12:48This was my dress until your trashy daughter put her hands on it.
12:53Now it's ruined.
12:54You'll pay ten times the price.
12:57And for those slaps, she'll kneel right here and slap herself twenty times in front of everyone.
13:03Most importantly, cancel her engagement with Luke.
13:06Do everything I say and maybe I'll let you walk out of here in one piece.
13:10Otherwise, you're not leaving this store alive.
13:14My mother laughed in disbelief when she heard Vivian's outrageous demands.
13:18She gave my shoulder a reassuring pat before walking toward Vivian.
13:22The engagement between Lillebeau and the Goodwin family will most certainly be cancelled.
13:26Lucas could never measure up to being part of our family.
13:30As for the rest of your demands...
13:32My mother raised her hand and slapped her face hard.
13:35Don't even dream about it.
13:36You're the ones who won't be walking out today.
13:39Vivian stood stunned for a second before attempting to retaliate.
13:43My mother's bodyguard kicked her to her knees, then pinned her arms down.
13:47After struggling futilely, Vivian lifted her head to plead with Lucas.
13:52Lucas!
13:53It hurts!
13:55Help me!
13:56Lucas signaled his bodyguards to intervene, but within seconds they were overpowered and slammed to the floor.
14:02The most satisfying part followed.
14:04Lucas himself was forced to my knees before me.
14:07My mother did not hold back and slapped Lucas.
14:10I've never laid a finger on Lillibeth since she was born.
14:13And you dare humiliate her like this today?
14:16You'll repay this a thousand times over.
14:19My mother did not hold back and slapped Lucas.
14:22You old hag!
14:24How dare you hit me?
14:25I'm the chairman of Goodwin's group.
14:27You have no idea what consequences you'll face.
14:30How dare you hurt my daughter?
14:31I'd slap your father just like I slapped you if he's here.
14:34The onlookers grew even more shocked.
14:37Who does this woman think she is?
14:39Mr. Goodwin Sr. ran the underworld in his youth.
14:42After leaving that life behind, he built the Goodwin's group.
14:45Even now, everyone in Floaten shows him respect.
14:47She just struck Mr. Goodwin Sr.'s golden boy.
14:51There's no way she's walking away from this.
14:53My mother ignored their whispers.
14:55She gently touched my swollen, bleeding cheek.
14:58Oh, Lillibeth, you've suffered enough.
15:02But I'm here now.
15:03Don't be afraid.
15:05Do you want payback?
15:06Just say the word.
15:07I was not the type to turn the other cheek to begin with.
15:10I certainly would not be after what Vivian just called.
15:13I stared at her with a furious gaze.
15:16First, I struck her repeatedly across the face to vent my anger.
15:20Then, I picked up the nail clipper she had used to slash my cheek and slowly brought it closer to
15:26her face.
15:26Vivian trembled violently.
15:29Don't!
15:29Don't you dare touch my face!
15:31I'll fight you to the death!
15:33Without hesitation, I made the first cut.
15:35She let out a blood-curdling scream as a bleeding gash swelled along one cheek.
15:40I slashed the blade repeatedly.
15:42Soon, her face was swollen beyond recognition.
15:44It looked bruised and bloody.
15:46She could do nothing but wail in helpless agony as she was pinned down by the bodyguards.
15:52My face!
15:54My face is ruined!
15:56It was true that a person would not know the pain until it was theirs to bear.
16:00When she tried to disfigure me, she should have expected retribution.
16:04Lucas, who was nearby, snarled at me.
16:07You psychotic wench!
16:09When my father finds out what you did to Vivi, he'll make you pay!
16:13My mother said coldly,
16:14Good.
16:16Let Bernard come.
16:17We'll see who he punishes.
16:19You or us.
16:20My mother immediately took out her phone and called Bernard Goodwin.
16:24He answered instantly.
16:26Hello, Denia.
16:27What's the matter?
16:28My mother replied coldly,
16:30Bernard, you've certainly raised an exceptional son.
16:34Recognizing her displeasure, Bernard responded with forced laughter.
16:38Denia, what has my useless son done now?
16:41Just say the word and I'll punish him severely.
16:44You know, Lilliville is my only daughter.
16:46I've cherished her like the apple of my eye since she was born.
16:49Yes, of course.
16:50Rest assured, when Mrs. Winsone marries into our family,
16:54I won't let her suffer even the slightest weakness.
16:57My mother's voice trembled with suppressed rage.
17:00Well, your precious boy, Lucas, has let Lilliville suffer a terrible humiliation.
17:06He tied her up and allowed her to be beaten and insulted for the sake of some pretend sister.
17:11How are you going to make this right?
17:14Bernard was in disbelief when he heard this.
17:17He then said,
17:17What?
17:19That brat hurt Mrs. Winsone.
17:21Skin him alive for all I care.
17:23Do whatever you want with him.
17:25Lucas, who was kneeling on the floor, shouted,
17:28Dad, has this witch cast a spell on you?
17:31These two witches are evil.
17:32They ruined Vivi's face and made me kneel.
17:36Instead of saving me, you're letting them have their way with me.
17:40I'm your son!
17:41Bernard roared furiously.
17:43You're a disgrace.
17:44After this disaster you've caused, I wish I'd never had you!
17:49Lucas tried to speak again.
17:50My mother ended the call deliberately.
17:52She looked at him with contempt.
17:54Do you still think your father is going to save you?
17:57You black widow.
17:59Don't get cocky.
18:00He's just blowing off steam.
18:02I'm his flesh and blood.
18:04When he comes for me, you're dead.
18:06Ever since I could remember, my father's memory was my mother's most tender spot.
18:11No one would dare broach it.
18:12Lucas truly had a death wish and was walking straight into the line of fire.
18:17As expected, my mother's expression darkened.
18:20She looked at him with a murderous gaze.
18:22I swiftly kicked Lucas in the back.
18:24He sprawled face first onto the floor.
18:27Mom, don't waste your anger on this worthless fool.
18:30Let me handle him.
18:32I know exactly how to deal with them.
18:33With that, I ordered the bodyguards to take both of them away.
18:36I sidled up to mom and whined.
18:39Mom, my face really hurts.
18:41Will you come with me to get it treated first?
18:44My coaxing tone successfully snapped my mother back to rationality.
18:48She gently touched my injured cheek and accompanied me to the hospital.
18:51Floodon's top dermatologists and plastic surgeons gathered to examine me.
18:56After disinfecting my facial wounds, they discussed treatment plans to ensure no scars would remain.
19:01Once the treatment plan was finalized, the doctors gradually dispersed.
19:06Only my mother and I remained in the ward.
19:08I leaned my head against her shoulder and murmured reassuringly.
19:11Mom, don't take Lucas's words to heart.
19:15Lilibelt, your father really did die because of me.
19:17Do you hate me for making you grow up without a father?
19:20Her voice thickened with guilt and regret.
19:22I shook my head and hugged her tighter.
19:24I knew better than anyone how much she had suffered these years.
19:27My father had been part of the underworld.
19:30He had countless subordinates.
19:32Bernard was just one of his underlings.
19:34Everything changed when he met my mother.
19:36They fell in love at first sight.
19:38The violent womanizer who lived for fights and flings finally settled down.
19:43From that moment, his heart belonged only to my mother.
19:46But this gave my father a weakness.
19:48His enemies repeatedly targeted my mother.
19:50In the end, he sacrificed his life protecting her.
19:53I was less than a year old at the time.
19:55My grandparents said she would have followed my father in death had I not existed.
19:59For my sake, she dragged herself through the grief.
20:02She dissolved my father's underworld organization.
20:05From its members, she selected those with business acumen and funded their ventures.
20:10My mother understood the danger of drawing attention.
20:12To shield me from becoming a target, she maintained a low profile and never appeared before the media or public.
20:18It was no exaggeration to say my mother built three of Floden's major financial empires.
20:23Only a few knew this truth.
20:25This explained why idiots like Lucas remained ignorant of her true status.
20:30That was why he dared spew nonsense.
20:33After a week of medical treatment, my facial injuries healed completely.
20:37My skin became even smoother and more radiant than before.
20:40One day, the housekeeper brought over another gift from Bernard.
20:44It was a 1945 Chateau Lafite.
20:47It was one of only a few left in the world.
20:49It was clear Bernard had gone to great lengths to save his son.
20:53After locking Lucas and Vivian up for a week, it was about time I paid them a visit.
20:58I instructed the housekeeper to inform Bernard who was waiting outside.
21:02Then, I had the bodyguards bring Lucas and Vivian up from the basement.
21:06Those seven short days had transformed them beyond recognition.
21:09Their hair was matted and their bodies reeked of foul odors.
21:13Vivian's facial wounds were left untreated.
21:15It had festered and swollen.
21:17Her entire face had turned into a bloated mess and was ruined beyond repair.
21:22When Lucas spotted Bernard, tears of relief streamed down his face.
21:26He scrambled over on hands and knees.
21:29Dad, you're finally here.
21:31You have no idea what I've been through these days.
21:35He pointed a shaking finger at me.
21:37It was her!
21:38She locked me in that water cell.
21:41She deprived me of sleep, starved me, and forced me to eat rotten food.
21:47I smiled slightly as I looked at him.
21:50Yet you always licked the bowl clean though, didn't you Mr. Goodwin?
21:54Human survival instincts were truly remarkable.
21:57I had ordered the guards to deliver just one meal of cold, rancid oatmeal per day.
22:02At first, Lucas proudly declared he would rather starve than touch such food.
22:06He was the chairman of Goodwin's group, after all.
22:09But after three days without food, pride became meaningless.
22:12They fought over that putrid oatmeal and even licked their bowls for him.
22:17Lucas glared at me savagely.
22:18You vicious witch.
22:21Now that my father is here, your little game is over.
22:25Sometimes I marveled at life's scales of balance.
22:28When it gave you one thing, it would always take away another.
22:31Clearly, Lucas' intelligence had been traded for his looks.
22:34Before he could finish his threat, Bernard struck him across the head.
22:39You disgrace!
22:40Are you trying to give me a heart attack?
22:44Get on your knees and apologize to Ms. Windshow right now!
22:48Lucas turned to his father, his face twisted in betrayal.
22:52Why should I apologize?
22:54She tortured me for days!
22:57Instead of having my back, why are you taking her side?
23:00Bernard looked at his clueless son in despair.
23:02He was truly at his wit's end.
23:04Since my mother had given strict instructions, Bernard could not reveal my identity.
23:09He could only vent his frustration by kicking Lucas behind the knees and forcing him to kneel before me.
23:14Bernard spoke with cautious deference.
23:16Mrs. Winsway, I know this worthless son of mine has angered you.
23:22Nothing he does will ever make up for it.
23:24But he's my only child.
23:27Please, spare his life.
23:29Witnessing his father's humiliating submission, Lucas finally realized that I was not just some nobody.
23:36Dad, who is she?
23:40We're the Goodwin family.
23:42One of the three most powerful families running this city.
23:45Since when has there been anyone we can't afford to offend?
23:48Bernard glared at him with disgust.
23:50You stupid brat!
23:52How many times have I told you there's always someone above us?
23:55I told you to behave, but you never listened!
23:58Let me make this clear.
24:00Mrs. Winsaw is exactly who we can't afford to offend.
24:06Whether you walk out of here depends entirely on her.
24:10Finally comprehending the gravity of the situation, Lucas's expression shifted from resentment to pure terror.
24:16He stammered and said,
24:17Mrs. Winsaw, I've been a fool.
24:22Please, forgive me.
24:24I sat in my chair as I slowly sipped the coffee beside me before addressing them.
24:29Bernard, you're actually wrong about Lucas.
24:32He wasn't the one who offended me.
24:34It's his sister in all but blood that did.
24:36Lucas merely wanted to stand up for her.
24:38You're such a disgrace.
24:40Instead of learning proper conduct, you're messing around with some pretend sister.
24:45Get that woman out of my sight.
24:46Now.
24:47Seeing this, Vivian instantly realized Lucas was barely keeping his own head above water at the moment.
24:53He could not save himself, much less her.
24:55Just remembering her time in the water cell, she vowed never to suffer like that again.
25:01Her legs gave out.
25:02She collapsed to her knees with a thud and started apologizing frantically.
25:06Mrs. Winsaw, I'm sorry.
25:09I'm sorry.
25:10I'm the worthless poser.
25:12Please forgive me.
25:13Please spare me just this once.
25:16Please.
25:17Please.
25:18I beg you.
25:19Please spare my miserable life.
25:22Her words echoed in the room as she repeatedly begged for forgiveness on her knees.
25:27Lucas finally lowered his proud head in submission.
25:30Mrs. Winsbone, I was blind and foolish to wrong you.
25:34I won't bully people or pull that privileged nonsense again.
25:38Please just give me this one chance.
25:40After finishing my coffee, I set the cup aside.
25:42I looked at the people around me and said calmly,
25:45My, you are all speaking as if I'm some homicidal maniac.
25:50This is a society governed by law.
25:52Do I really look like a criminal to you?
25:54Bernard ventured cautiously.
25:57Mrs. Winsbone, does this mean you're forgiving this idiot?
26:00I smiled.
26:02Of course.
26:03Though they'd hurt me, I've hurt them too.
26:06An eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind.
26:09I'll let this matter end here.
26:10Lucas and Vivian resumed frantically thanking me for their mercy.
26:14I cleared my throat before continuing.
26:16Not only do I forgive you, I intend to grant you a blessing.
26:21The three of them looked confused.
26:24After some digging, I discovered Vivian and Lucas have been dating all along.
26:29They adopted the pretend sibling's pretense because you wouldn't approve, Bernard.
26:35Well, congratulations, lovebirds.
26:37You'll be heading straight to the city hall after this.
26:39You've got exactly seven days to throw a wedding and float on.
26:42My words were met with mixed reactions.
26:44Some were delighted, others horrified.
26:47Vivian had never expected this misfortune to turn into her lucky break.
26:51Her long-held dream of climbing society's ladder by marrying a wealthy man was finally coming true.
26:57A thrill of victory rose in her chest, and she could not help but smile.
27:01However, that smile looked particularly grotesque and unsettling on her nearly disfigured face.
27:06The one displeased by this turn of events was naturally Bernard.
27:10He had always looked down on Vivian's background and behavior.
27:13This disaster involving Lucas had been partly caused by her, deepening his disdain toward her.
27:19I observed the three of them, each lost in their own thoughts, and asked,
27:24Well, can you do it?
27:28When they gave me their agreement, I waved them off with a smile.
27:32There's a car waiting outside.
27:34To take you love-largs to the city hall.
27:37They scrambled to their feet and dashed out, as if afraid I might change my mind if they delayed even
27:42a second.
27:42The filthy, foul-smelling Lucas and Vivian were delivered straight to the city hall's entrance.
27:48A staff member approached them.
27:50She suppressed her disgust at the stench.
27:53Sir, miss, how may I assist you?
27:55Lucas glanced at Vivian's swollen face and could not help but feel repulsed.
28:01Still high on the thrill of bagging a good one, Vivian blurted out,
28:04We're here to get married!
28:06Even after years of handling registrations, this was the most bizarre couple the staff had ever encountered.
28:12Most couples dress their best when registering for marriage, but these two looked like refugees fleeing a disaster.
28:19The groom looked especially disgusted and reluctant.
28:22The staff processed their paperwork dutifully despite their appearance.
28:25When my driver reported they had successfully tied a knot,
28:28I felt the wicked satisfaction of a prankster seeing their scheme succeed.
28:33This particular prank, however, would haunt them for life.
28:38A week later, their wedding had the whole internet talking about the Goodwin family.
28:42The viral wedding coverage caused Goodwin's group stocks to plummet.
28:45Their assets were halved, knocking them out of Float On's top three spots.
28:49Though my orchestrated behind the scenes certainly helped.
28:52Bernard blamed Vivian entirely.
28:54He was convinced she had brought misfortune to the Goodwin family.
28:58From the moment she married in, he never showed her even a hint of kindness.
29:02After marriage, Lucas became a habitual womanizer who refused to go home and face Vivian's disfigured face due to the
29:09result of untreated wounds.
29:11Initially, Vivian had been overjoyed about marrying into the Goodwin family.
29:15As time passed, she realized even the housemaids did not regard her as Lucas's legitimate wife.
29:20Her influence within the Goodwin family was negligible.
29:23The meager monthly allowance she received was not even close to her imagined aristocratic lifestyle.
29:28They fought constantly about Lucas's repeated affairs.
29:31Through these constant fights, Vivian grew increasingly paranoid and unstable.
29:36After one particularly vicious quarrel, she snapped.
29:39She stabbed Lucas before ending her own life.
29:42I was vacationing abroad with my mother when we heard the news of their deaths.
29:46Sunlight sifted through the branches.
29:48A new day began in tranquility.
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