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