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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
02:57and said, Miss, I'm just an employee. I can't risk offending Goodwin's group. Several onlookers
03:03turned to me and offered me advice and whispers. That's Mrs. Morrow. I've seen her around. Lucas
03:08Goodwin's oils were rotten. You should just let it go. The last time someone crossed her,
03:13Goodwin's group drove them into bankruptcy. You may have some money, but it's pocket change
03:17compared to Goodwin's group. Just apologize to Mrs. Morrow now and beg her to spare you.
03:22Flattered by their words, Vivian's ego swelled like a balloon. You wench, get on your knees and say,
03:28I'm a worthless poser and I'm sorry. Maybe then I'll consider letting you off the hook.
03:34At 26 years of my life, I had never encountered anyone audacious enough to act so arrogantly in
03:40front of me. Pardon? What did you just ask me to say? What? What are you deaf? Say I'm a
03:48worthless
03:49poser. I'm sorry. Do I need to spell it out for you? I smirked. I heard you. Since you're aware
03:55that
03:56you're a worthless poser, get out of my sight. Don't waste my time. When Vivian finally realized
04:02she was being mocked, she flailed her arms and charged at me. It was laughable to see her trying
04:07to attack me. I had a black belt in taekwondo. Did she really think her flimsy punches would scare me?
04:13I sent Vivian crashing to the floor with a single kick.
04:19She howled in pain. The onlookers stared at me in horror.
04:23Onlooker gosh. Did she just do that to Mrs. Morley?
04:27Mr. 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,
04:49Ring me up. The cashier, visibly shaken, fumbled as she processed my payment and wrapped up the gown.
04:56I turned to leave with the bag in hand. Vivian scrambled to stand up and blocked my path again.
05:01You're not going anywhere!
05:03I raised my fist and waved it in front of her face. What's the matter? Do you want to taste
05:08my fist again?
05:10Vivian flinched 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' appearance was exactly my type. Based on his looks alone,
05:37I felt I could forgive his previous rudeness. I gave him my best smile. Hi!
05:44I'm Lily Winson, your fiancé. It was no wonder my mother said I would be satisfied with the man
05:51she had picked this time. She 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
06:13and leaned intimately against his shoulder. She shot me a provocative glance. Look at yourself.
06:19There is no way Lukes would ever marry an ugly creature like you! Someone chimed in. Exactly!
06:25If Mr. Goodwin were to marry, it would be to some rich girl from a proper family with equal status,
06:29not some country 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
06:45and took advantage of those in misfortune. Lucas Goodwin, go home and tell your father
06:51that I'm calling off this engagement. You don't deserve me.
06:58According to my mother, his father had pulled countless strings to arrange this marriage alliance
07:03with our family. If he learned that his own son had ruined it, he'd skin Lucas alive. The thought
07:09lifted my mood a little. I could not be bothered to waste more time on these idiots, so I turned
07:14to
07:14leave. But Vivian, knowing that Lucas would back her up, refused to let it go. She blocked my path again.
07:20Don't even try to run, you wench. We're not done here. You stole my gown and hit me.
07:27I looked at her disdainfully. What exactly do you want? Mistaking my calm for fear, she raised her
07:33hand to slap me. I'll slap you until I feel satisfied. I caught her wrist mid-swing and slapped
07:39her 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
08:00and 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. I've got your back.
08:27With Lucas's reassurance, Vivian immediately gained confidence. She slapped me twice,
08:33then spat in my face. You wench. Where's all that attitude now? Huh? Come on, show me how tough you
08:43are. Then she kicked me hard in the stomach. Clutching my aching abdomen, I raised my gaze to glare at
08:50her and Lucas. You'll regret this. I swear you'll pay for this. Vivian laughed arrogantly. The Goodwin
09:00family is one of the top three powerful families running this city. What can a broke loser like
09:05you even do against me? Today, I'll teach you what happens when you mess with me. She pulled
09:10out a nail clipper from her bag and slashed it across my face. Searing pain shot through my cheek
09:15as the skin swelled and I felt blood seeping out. Someone sighed in pity. I told her not to cross
09:21the
09:21Goodwin family. Guess she had to learn the hard way. What a shame. Her pretty face is ruined now.
09:28Folks like us can't afford trouble. We'd better swallow our pride when we're out here.
09:32Vivian raised the nail clipper again, aiming for another slash at my face. Terror at the thought
09:38of disfigurement overwhelmed me and I quickly begged for mercy. Fine, fine. I'm sorry. Take the dress.
09:46I shouldn't have fought you for it. Revenge could wait. At that moment, saving my face was the
09:52priority. However, Vivian still slashed the blade across my face again.
09:58Oh, 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
10:22have? Your mother bewitched my father into forcing this engagement on me. A vicious gleam
10:28flashed in Vivian's gaze. Your mother is a witch and I bet you are one too. Strip off and let
10:37me see
10:38clearly. No! 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.
10:50Lilibelt, how's the gown shopping going? I hurriedly shouted for help. Mom! Save me! Someone's
10:58hurting me! She's trying to strip me off! My mother panicked. What? Who's doing this to you?
11:05Vivian cut in arrogantly. Me! Your little witch daughter has been begging for attention,
11:10so I'm putting her in her place. My mother snapped. I don't care who you are. Let my daughter
11:15go now, or you'll pay for this when I get there. Try me! I'll be right here to catch you,
11:20you witch!
11:21With that, Vivian hung up my phone and furled it to the floor. It shattered into pieces. She slapped
11:27me across the face again and sneered. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Huh? When your mother
11:34shows up, I'll strip her down too. Time crawled by. It felt like half a century, but in reality,
11:40it had only been five minutes. Finally, a familiar stretched limousine appeared.
11:46My mother stepped out of the car and demanded, let 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. I cried as my voice
11:59broke with emotion. My mother's heart broke at the sight of me. She immediately rushed toward me
12:04and pulled me into her embrace. I finally felt safe when I leaned against my mother's chest.
12:09The 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
12:19car. It seems Vivian messed with the wrong person this time. Wrong 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. So you're the witch who raised this brat?
12:36She dared to steal my dress and hit me. Tell me, how are you going to make this right?
12:41My mother raised her eyes to look at her. How 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
13:05everyone. Most importantly, cancel her engagement with Luke. Do everything I say and maybe I'll let
13:11you walk out of here in one piece. Otherwise, you're not leaving this store alive. My mother laughed in
13:18disbelief when she heard Vivian's outrageous demands. She gave my shoulder a reassuring pat
13:23before walking toward Vivian. The engagement between Lillebeau and the Goodwin family will
13:28most certainly be canceled. Lucas could never measure up to being part of our family. As for
13:33the rest of your demands, my mother raised her hand and slapped her face hard. Don't even dream about
13:39it. You're the ones who won't be walking out today. Vivian stood stunned for a second before
13:45attempting to retaliate. My mother's bodyguard kicked her to her knees, then pinned her arms
13:50down. After struggling futilely, Vivian lifted her head to plead with Lucas.
13:55Lucas! It hurts! Help me!
13:59Lucas signaled his bodyguards to intervene, but within seconds they were overpowered and slammed
14:04to the floor. The most satisfying part followed. Lucas himself was forced to my knees before me.
14:10My mother did not hold back and slapped Lucas. I've never laid a finger on Lilibeth since she was
14:15born. And you dare humiliate her like this today? You'll repay this a thousand times over. My mother
14:23did not hold back and slapped Lucas. You old hag! How dare you hit me? I'm the chairman of Goodwin's
14:30group. You have no idea what consequences you'll face. How dare you hurt my daughter? I'd slap your
14:35father just like I slapped you if he's here. The onlookers grew even more shocked. Who does this
14:40woman think she is? Mr. Goodwin Sr. ran the underworld in his youth. After leaving that life
14:46behind, he built the Goodwin's group. Even now, everyone in Floaten shows him respect. She just
14:51struck Mr. Goodwin Sr.'s golden boy. There's no way she's walking away from this. My mother ignored
14:57their whispers. She gently touched my swollen, bleeding cheek. Oh, Lilibel, you've suffered enough.
15:05But I'm here now. Don't be afraid. Do you want payback? Just say the word. I was not the type
15:11to turn the other cheek to begin with. I certainly would not be after what Vivian just told. I stared
15:16at 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
15:28to her face. Vivian trembled violently. Don't! Don't you dare touch my face! I'll fight you to
15:35the death! Without hesitation, I made the first cut. She let out a blood-curdling scream as a
15:40bleeding gash swelled along one cheek. I slashed the blade repeatedly. Soon, her face was swollen
15:46beyond recognition. It looked bruised and bloody. She could do nothing but wail in helpless agony
15:51as she was pinned down by the bodyguards. My face... My face is ruined! It was true that a person
16:00would
16:00not know the pain until it was theirs to bear. When she tried to disfigure me, she should have
16:05expected retribution. Lucas, who was nearby, snarled at me. You psychotic wench! When my father finds out
16:13what you did to Vivi, he'll make you pay! My mother said coldly, Good. Let Bernard come. We'll see who
16:20he
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, what has my
16:43useless son done now? Just say the word and I'll punish him severely. You know, Lilliville is my only
16:49daughter. I've cherished her like the apple of my eye since she was born. Yes, of course. Rest assured,
16:54when Mrs. Winsone marries into our family, I won't let her suffer even the slightest grievance. My mother's
17:01voice trembled with suppressed rage. Well, your precious boy, Lucas, has let Lilliville suffer a terrible
17:08humiliation. He tied her up and allowed her to be beaten and insulted for the sake of some pretend sister.
17:14How
17:15are you going to make this right? Bernard was in disbelief when he heard this. He then said, What? That
17:22brat hurt
17:23Mrs. Winsone? Skin him alive for all I care. Do whatever you want with him. Lucas, who was kneeling on
17:29the floor,
17:30shouted. Dad, has this witch cast a spell on you? These two witches are evil. They ruined Vivi's face
17:37and made me kneel. Instead of saving me, you're letting them have their way with me. I'm your son!
17:44Bernard roared furiously. You're a disgrace. After this disaster you've 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 face
18:28first onto the floor. Mom, don't waste your anger on this worthless fool. Let me handle him. I know
18:35exactly how to deal with them. With that, I ordered the bodyguards to take both of them away. I sidled
18:40up
18:40to mom and whined, Mom, my face really hurts. Will you come with me to get it treated 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. Floodon's top dermatologists and plastic surgeons gathered to
18:58examine me. After disinfecting my facial wounds, they discussed treatment plans to ensure no scars
19:03would remain. 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
19:21you grow up without a father? Her voice thickened with guilt and regret. I shook my head and hugged
19:26her tighter. I knew better than anyone how much she had suffered these years. My father had been part of
19:32the underworld. He had countless subordinates. Bernard was just one of his underlings. Everything changed
19:38when he met my mother. They fell in love at first sight. The violent womanizer who lived for fights
19:43and flings finally settled down. From that moment, his heart belonged only to my mother. But this gave
19:49my father a weakness. His enemies repeatedly targeted my mother. In the end, he sacrificed his life
19:55protecting her. I was less than a year old at the time. My grandparents said she would have followed my
20:00father in death had I not existed. For my sake, she dragged herself through the grief. She dissolved my
20:06father's underworld 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
20:28truth. This explained why idiots like Lucas remained ignorant of her true status. That was why he dared spew
20:34nonsense. After a week of medical treatment, my facial injuries healed completely. My skin became
20:41even smoother and more radiant than before. One day, the housekeeper brought over another gift from
20:47Bernard. It was a 1945 Chateau Lafite. It was one of only a few left in the world. It was
20:53clear
20:53Bernard 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
21:09days had transformed them beyond recognition. Their hair was matted and their bodies reeked of foul
21:15odors. Vivian's facial wounds were left untreated. It had festered and swollen. Her entire face had
21:22turned into a bloated mess and was ruined beyond repair. When Lucas spotted Bernard, tears of relief
21:27streamed down his face. He scrambled over on hands and knees. Dad, you're finally here. You have no idea
21:35what I've been through these days. He pointed a shaking finger at me. It was her. She locked me in
21:42that water cell. She deprived me of sleep, starved me, and forced me to eat rotten food. I smiled slightly
21:51as I looked at him. Yet you always licked the bowl clean though, didn't you Mr. Goodwin? Human survival
21:58instincts were truly remarkable. I had ordered the guards to deliver just one meal of cold, rancid
22:04oatmeal per day. At first, Lucas proudly declared he would rather starve than touch such food. He was the
22:10chairman of Goodwin's group, after all. But after three days without food, pride became meaningless. They fought over
22:16that putrid oatmeal and even licked their bowls for him. Lucas glared at me savagely. You vicious
22:23witch. Now that my father is here, your little game is over. Sometimes I marveled at life's scales
22:30of balance. When it gave you one thing, it would always take away another. Clearly, Lucas's intelligence
22:36had been traded for his looks. Before he could finish his threat, Bernard struck him across the head.
22:42You disgrace! Are you trying to give me a heart attack? Get on your knees and apologize to Ms.
22:50Windshow right now! Lucas turned to his father, his face twisted in betrayal. Why should I apologize?
22:57She tortured me for days! Instead of having my back, why are you taking her side? Bernard looked at his
23:04clueless son in despair. He was truly at his wit's end. Since my mother had given strict instructions,
23:10Bernard could not reveal my identity. He could only vent his frustration by kicking Lucas behind the
23:15knees and forcing him to kneel before me. Bernard spoke with cautious deference.
23:20Mrs. Winsway, I know this worthless son of mine has angered you. Nothing he does will ever make up
23:26for it. But 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.
23:39Dad, who is she?
23:43We're the Goodwin family. One of the three most powerful families running this city.
23:48Since when has there been anyone we can't afford to offend?
23:51Bernard glared at him with disgust.
23:53You stupid brat! How many times have I told you there's always someone above us?
23:58I told you to behave, but you never listened!
24:01Let me make this clear. Mrs. Winsaw is exactly who we can't afford to offend.
24:09Whether you walk out of here depends entirely on her.
24:13Finally comprehending the gravity of the situation, Lucas's expression shifted from resentment to pure
24:19terror. He stammered and said,
24:20Mrs. Winswone, I've been a fool. Please forgive me.
24:28I sat in my chair as I slowly sipped the coffee beside me before addressing them.
24:32Bernard, you're actually wrong about Lucas. He wasn't the one who offended me. It's his sister
24:38in 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
24:46some pretend sister. Get that woman out of my sight. Now.
24:50Seeing this, Vivian instantly realized Lucas was barely keeping his own head above water at
24:55the moment. He could not save himself, much less her. Just remembering her time in the water cell,
25:01she vowed never to suffer like that again. Her legs gave out. She collapsed to her knees with a
25:06thud and started apologizing frantically. Mrs. Winsaw! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm the worthless poser!
25:15Please forgive me! Please spare me just this once. Please! Please! I beg you! Please spare my miserable life!
25:26Her words echoed in the room as she repeatedly begged for forgiveness on her knees.
25:30Lucas finally lowered his crowd head in submission.
25:33Mrs. Winsbone, I was blind and foolish to wrong you. I won't bully people or pull that privileged nonsense
25:40again. Please just give me this one chance. After finishing my coffee, I set the cup aside.
25:45I looked at the people around me and said calmly,
25:48My, you are all speaking as if I'm some homicidal maniac.
25:53This is a society governed by law. Do I really look like a criminal to you?
25:58Bernard 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 their
26:17mercy. 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 been
26:31dating all along. They adopted the pretend sibling's pretense. Because you wouldn't approve, Bernard.
26:38Well, congratulations, lovebirds. You'll be heading straight to the city hall after this. You've got
26:43exactly seven days to throw a wedding and float on. My words were met with mixed reactions. Some were
26:48delighted, others horrified. Vivian had never expected this misfortune to turn into her lucky break.
26:54Her long-held dream of climbing society's ladder by marrying a wealthy man was finally coming true.
26:59A thrill of victory rose in her chest, and she could not help but smile. However, that smile was
27:05particularly grotesque and unsettling on her nearly disfigured face. The one displeased by this turn of
27:11events was naturally Bernard. He had always looked down on Vivian's background and behavior. This
27:17disaster involving Lucas had been partly caused by her, deepening his disdain toward her. I observed the
27:23three of them, each lost in their own thoughts, and asked, well, 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 lovelargs 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 Lucas and
27:48Vivian
27:48were delivered straight to the city hall's entrance. A staff member approached them. She suppressed her
27:54disgust at the stench. Sir, 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! Even after years of handling registrations, this was the most bizarre
28:13couple the staff had ever encountered. Most couples dress their best when registering for marriage,
28:18but these two looked like refugees fleeing a disaster. The groom looked especially disgusted
28:24and reluctant. The staff processed their paperwork dutifully despite their appearance. When my driver
28:29reported they had successfully tied a knot, I felt the wicked satisfaction of a prankster seeing their
28:35scheme succeed. 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 Float On's top three spots. Though my orchestrated behind the scenes certainly
28:54helped. Bernard blamed Vivian entirely. He was convinced she had brought misfortune to the Goodwin
29:01family. From the moment she married in, he never showed her even a hint of kindness. After marriage,
29:06Lucas became a habitual womanizer who refused to go home and face Vivian's disfigured face due to the
29:12result of untreated wounds. Initially, Vivian had been overjoyed about marrying into the Goodwin
29:17family. 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 received
29:28was not even close to her imagined aristocratic lifestyle. They fought constantly about Lucas's
29:33repeated affairs. Through these constant fights, Vivian grew increasingly paranoid and unstable. After
29:39one particularly vicious quarrel, she snapped. She stabbed Lucas before ending her own life.
29:45I was vacationing abroad with my mother when we heard the news of their deaths.
29:49Sunlight sifted through the branches. A new day began in tranquility.
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