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