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