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