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00:00I have deeply loved Sebastian for a full eight years. Looking at the photo of Sebastian and me
00:05in my hand, I stood before the door and murmured softly,
00:09This is my last chance. This time, can I become Sebastian's fiance?
00:15At the moment I reached out and was about to open the door, I suddenly froze because I heard
00:19Sebastian's mother questioning him with anger and disappointment.
00:22Sebastian, tell me, why for seven consecutive years have you secretly replaced all the slips
00:28of paper with your name on them with blank ones. You know perfectly well that if she doesn't draw
00:33your name, Eleanor can never become your fiance. Doesn't it hurt your heart to watch her cry in
00:39disappointment every year? She has been crying for seven years. One more time won't make a difference.
00:45But Lillian just came back from Switzerland and her emotions are very unstable. I promised to
00:50accompany her through her treatment for seven years. He then gave a light chuckle. Anyway,
00:56Eleanor and I have been together for eight years. Her family and friends all think we are
01:02definitely getting married. Other than waiting for me, she has no other choice. Don't worry. Next
01:10year, I will give her a very grand proposal ceremony. Consider it an explanation to her for
01:16these past few years. I think she will definitely be very satisfied with this arraignment.
01:20After saying that, he threw the slip of paper with Sebastian Ashford written on it into the
01:25paper shredder. Listen, the sound of this paper shredder is indeed much better than Eleanor's
01:32disappointed crying every year. Standing outside the door, I heard those words and stared blankly
01:38at the photo in my hand. Turns out he wasn't blind to my tears, nor was he unaware of my
01:43disappointment. These seven years of blank slips were just a joke he used to trample on my true
01:49feelings. I clearly remember the Ashford family's rules. To become Sebastian's fiancé, one must draw a
01:55slip of paper from the lottery box at the Grand Charity Banquet. She can only become his fiancé if she
02:01draws the slip with his name on it. And for these seven years, I have tried every possible method just
02:06to be able to become his fiancé. I thought he loved me truly, so I did all this willingly. Yet
02:11the hidden
02:12truth cuts deep and hurts so much. What do all my years striving to be his fiancé count for? It's
02:17nothing but a joke. But now, my heart suddenly let go completely. I loosened my grip, letting the slip
02:23of paper in my hand fall to the ground and turned to walk away. Since your name still isn't in
02:28the box
02:29for the eighth time, then I will just marry someone else. The bastion adjusted his cuffs and left the
02:35lounge without a care. He arrived at the banquet hall, which was filled with wealthy people in gorgeous
02:39clothes. This was the eighth gala, hosted by the Ashfords, the most powerful family in New York,
02:46to select a fiancé for their heir. He walked straight toward Lillian, who was surrounded by a group of
02:52wealthy young ladies talking. Lillian's eyes were red, looking deeply wronged, and she threw herself
02:58into his arms. They said I have no right to stand here, that I'm the one ruining the relationship between
03:03you and Eleanor. Sebastian frowned deeply, his eyes sweeping fiercely across the entire hall,
03:10finally landing on those wealthy young ladies who were gossiping. Who dares to say she has no right?
03:16The rules I, Sebastiano, set are the rules of New York's Upper East Ed High Society. Lillian is an
03:22important guest I invited. Whoever makes her unhappy, makes me unhappy. The entire hall instantly became so
03:28quiet that even breathing could be heard. In the midst of this silence, the crystal chandelier in the
03:33banquet hall suddenly dimmed by half. Only a few wall lamps gave off a faint glow. Immediately after,
03:39a beam of cold white spotlight suddenly lit up. I pushed the doors open and walked in. Every step was
03:46unhurried and composed. Those wealthy young ladies looked at me. After all, for the past seven years,
04:05I was publicly recognised by everyone as Sebastian's fiancée, and the only woman he allowed to stay
04:11by his side constantly. Everyone thought I would definitely make a scene and drive Lillian away,
04:16or, like the previous seven years, question him with red eyes about why he was protecting another
04:22woman. But this time, I didn't even give them half a glance. Without stopping, I walked straight toward
04:28a waiter in the banquet hall. I picked up a glass of champagne from the waiter's tray and took a
04:33small sip.
04:34The cold liquid slid down my throat, suppressing the very last bit of affection in my heart.
04:41Eleanor, aren't you gonna do something about it? Someone asked me in a very low voice. I smiled,
04:47but there was not a hint of a smile in my eyes. Young Master Ashfield is standing up for a
04:52beauty.
04:52Why would I go over there and interfere? Besides, I swirled the wine glass in my hand,
04:58with a bit of a spectator's look in my eyes. I'm also quite curious to see if Sebastian's name
05:04is actually in the raffle box this year. Sebastian's body instantly stiffened. He
05:11subconsciously turned to look at me, as if completely unexpected that I would have this reaction.
05:16In the past, at times like this, I would have already been crying and making a scene to drive
05:20Lillian away. But today, I was as quiet as someone entirely unconnected to this matter.
05:27A flash of impatience crossed his eyes. He let go of Lillian and strode toward me.
05:34Eleanor, what kind of temper are you throwing again? Lillian just came back from Switzerland.
05:39Her health is poor and she can't be frightened. You are the eldest daughter of the Walker family.
05:45Can't you be a bit broad-minded?
05:47Broad-minded, I looked at this man in front of me, whom I had loved for over a decade. Suddenly,
05:52he felt very foreign. Seven years. More than 2,500 days and nights. To cater to his preferences,
06:00I put away my own temper and skills, learning to make him French desserts and English afternoon tea.
06:06To get his name to appear in that damn box, I bribed the Ashford's butler,
06:10curried favour with Sebastian's mother, and exhausted all possible means. And the result?
06:17What I got in exchange was his phrase, be a bit more broad-minded,
06:20and my sincere heart, shredded to pieces in the paper shredder.
06:24Sebastian. I put down the wine glass in my hand. The glass clinked crisply against the marble table.
06:29I am not throwing a temper. I just think you are right. Miss Lillian is delicate,
06:35and does indeed need someone to properly accompany her through her treatment.
06:40Sebastian was stunned. He stared into my eyes, as if trying to find a hint of petulance, or jealousy,
06:46in them. Unfortunately, he found nothing. My heart was completely peaceful, without a single ripple.
06:52This feeling of being out of his control made him inexplicably panicked. He reached out,
06:56trying to grab my wrist. It's good that you understand. After tonight, next year.
07:03There is no next year. I turned sideways, dodging his hand. My tone was as flat,
07:08as if discussing today's weather. My grandfather said the same thing can only be done at most eight
07:13times. Tonight is the eighth time. If your name is still not drawn, then we are done.
07:19Seeing this, Lillian quickly walked over and stood in front of me.
07:23Eleanor, stop throwing a tantrum and just apologize to Sebastian.
07:28He still loves you deep down. It's just that since I returned, my actions have been so unstable.
07:34And he is just worried about me. Besides, everyone knows that you would never marry anyone but Sebastian.
07:43As soon as her voice fell, a crisp slap suddenly sounded. My eyes were full of mockery.
07:48When is it an outsider's turn to dictate my affairs? Sebastian's face suddenly changed.
07:54And he stepped directly in front of Lillian.
07:57Eleanor, you have gone too far. Apologize to Lillian.
08:01Apologize? On what grounds? Because she's your darling? Or because she's thick shitted?
08:08Sebastian, have you forgotten that tonight is my home court? As long as the drawing haven't started,
08:13I am still your fiance in name. What's the problem with teaching an outsider,
08:17who doesn't know the rules? A lesson. The surrounding guests began to whisper.
08:22Mrs. Ashford also hurried over upon hearing the commotion. Seeing this scene, she frowned deeply.
08:29What are you arguing about? Isn't this embarrassing? She glared at Sebastian, then looked at me.
08:34Her eyes were complex. Eleanor, it's almost time for the drawing. Don't let irrelevant people ruin the
08:41big event. Mrs. Ashford liked me very much. She genuinely hoped I could marry into the Ashford
08:47family. It was a pity. That good son of hers personally destroyed all of this.
08:52Sebastian took a deep breath, suppressing the anger in his heart. He reached out to put his
08:57arm around Lillian's shoulder and patted her comfortingly. Then he looked at me, his tone cold.
09:03Fine. Since you want to play so much, let's begin. I want to see the moment you draw a blank
09:08slip.
09:08Whether you can still be as sharp-tongued as you are now.
09:13After saying that, he turned and walked toward the high platform in the center of the hall.
09:18There lay an exquisite box. It was also the judgment stand that would decide my fate.
09:23I watched his back. My eyes gradually turned cold. Sebastian, you think you control everything.
09:30But little do you know, this time, you are the prey.
09:34In the center of the hall, the crystal lights were dazzling. Everyone's gaze focused on that
09:39carved oak box. According to family rules, there were a hundred slips of paper placed in the box.
09:44Only one of them had Sebastian's name written on it. Drawing it would be the arrangement of fate,
09:49resulting in an engagement on the spot. Failing to draw it meant fate hadn't arrived and we would
09:54try again next year. For the past seven years, every time, I reached my hand in full of hope. Every
10:00time.
10:01What I pulled out was completely blank. I thought it was just my bad luck. I thought it was God
10:05testing
10:06our relationship. It wasn't until today that I learned that among those hundred slips of paper,
10:11Sebastian's name was never there at all. They were all blank papers he had personally substituted.
10:16Eleanor, go on. I specifically asked the priest for a blessing. The priest said,
10:22you will find your beloved this year. Beloved? Perhaps. It's just that this person is not Sebastian.
10:28Lifting my dress, I walked step by step onto the high platform. Sebastian stood next to the box,
10:34one hand in his pocket looking proud. The way he looked at me was like looking at an unreasonable
10:39child. Eleanor, as long as you apologize to Lithian now. Next year, I promise to let you draw
10:45the name. Wouldn't even need to wait until next year. As long as you behave and stop targeting Lillian,
10:50I can consider ending this game early. Game. In his eyes, these seven years of torment, my youth,
10:56my dignity, were nothing but a game he could call a halt to at any time. I stopped in my
11:01tracks.
11:02Standing across from him, there were only a few inches of distance between us, but our hearts
11:06were separated by an entire world. Sebastian. I looked into his eyes and asked softly,
11:12do you really think I must marry you? Sebastian was taken aback for a moment,
11:16then he sneered out loud. Who else? Besides Moo could tolerate your bad temper. Besides the Ashford
11:23family who is worthy of your Walker family. Eleanor, accept your fate. In this life,
11:28you are destined to only be the woman of me, Sebastian Ashford. He was too confident. Confident to the
11:35point of conceit. He thought that by grasping my weakness, he could trample on my bottom line
11:40unscrupulously. I lowered my eyes, hiding the mockery in my gaze. Is that so? Then let's see.
11:47Exactly who is the one who should accept their fate? I took a deep breath, slowly raised my right hand,
11:54and reached into that pitch black box. My fingertips touched the cold paper. One slip,
12:00two slips, countless slips. Each one was like a knife. Cutting into my heart, there was absolute silence
12:07below the stage. Lillian stood at the forefront of the crowd, a victor's smile on her lip. She knew
12:13the box was full of blank papers. She was waiting to see me make a fool of myself in public
12:18and cry
12:18bitterly. Sebastian also looked away casually, seeming to have already foreseen the ending. I
12:24closed my eyes. My fingers fumbled at the bottom of the box. Finally, my fingertips touched a slip of
12:31paper with a slightly different texture. That was the one. I had someone slip in during the chaos before
12:36entering. And it was also the final way out I left for myself. I snapped my eyes open. With a
12:42strong
12:43flick of my wrist, I pulled out that slip of paper. Young Master Ashfield. I held up the slip in
12:48my hand,
12:49my voice clear, spreading throughout the hall. It seems your promise is about to become inviled.
12:57Sebastian's casual expression froze on his face. He subconsciously looked at the slip in my hand.
13:02A trace of confusion flashed in his eyes. Impossible. He clearly had personally replaced all the slips with
13:08names with blank ones. Even just to be safe. Right before the banquet started, he had specifically checked
13:14again. There absolutely could not be any words in the box. Eleanor, who are you trying to scare with a
13:19blank piece of paper? He scoffed coldly. Stop making a scene and letting everyone laugh at us. Whether it's a
13:27blank paper or not, won't we know once it read out loud? A bright, radiant smile curled at the corners
13:32of my
13:33lips. Since Young Master Ashford don't believe it, then invite a highly respected elder to read it.
13:40I looked at the patriarch of the Walker family below the stage, who was also my grandfather.
13:46Grandfather, please help your granddaughter check. Whose name is written on this? Grandfather leaned on his
13:52cane and tremblingly walked up to the stage. He took the slip from my hand, unfolded it. The eyes widened
13:59fiercely. Immediately after, he burst into a hearty laugh. Good. It's destiny. This is the arrangement of
14:08destiny. The unease in Sebastian's heart grew stronger and stronger. He abandoned all etiquette,
14:15rushing forward to see what was going on. Grandfather, let me see it.
14:21Sebastian's casual expression froze on his face. He subconsciously looked at the slip in my hand. A
14:26trace of confusion flashed in his eyes. Impossible. He clearly had personally replaced all the slips with
14:32names with blank ones. Even just to be safe. Right before the banquet started, he had specifically
14:37checked again. There absolutely could not be any words in the box. Eleanor, who are you trying to
14:42scare with a blank piece of paper? He scoffed coldly. Stop making a scene and letting everyone
14:48laugh at us. Whether it's a blank paper or not, won't we know once it read out loud? A bright,
14:54radiant smile curled at the corners of my lips. Since young master Ashford don't believe it,
15:00then invite a highly respected elder to read it. I looked at the patriarch of the Walker family below
15:06the stage. He was also my grandfather. Grandfather, please help your granddaughter check. Whose name is
15:13written on this? Grandfather leaned on his cane and tremblingly walked up to the stage. He took the slip
15:19from my hand, unfolded it. The eyes widened fiercely. Immediately after, he burst into a hearty laugh.
15:28Good. It's destiny. This is the arrangement of destiny. The unease in Sebastian's heart grew stronger
15:35and stronger. He abandoned all etiquette, rushing forward to see what was going on. Grandfather,
15:41let me see it. But Grandfather suddenly put away the slip, turned around, facing the hundreds of guests
15:49below. According to the century-old family rules of the Walker and Ashfield families, Miss Eleanor Walker
15:55has successfully drawn her husband in the eighth destiny drawing. This is the arrangement of destiny.
16:02The whole crowd was in and up. Mrs. Ashford was moved to tears. The smile on Lillian's face stiffened,
16:07her nails digging deeply into her flesh. Sebastian was struck as if by lightning.
16:13Impossible! The box clearly! The words reached his lips, but he forcefully swallowed them back down.
16:19He couldn't say it. Saying it would mean admitting he cheated. It would mean admitting he lied to L.R.
16:25He took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. Grandfather, did you misread it? How is this
16:31possible? Why is it impossible? I took the slip back from Grandfather's home, slowly unfolded it,
16:37displaying it in front of everyone, black ink on white paper. The strokes were vigorous and powerful,
16:43clearly like Alexander Thorne.
16:51A dead silence, even more terrifying than before. The colour in Sebastian's face instantly drained
16:57away. He stared deadly at those two words. Alexander Thorne. This is impossible. How could
17:04his name be in the box? Your box can only have my name! He bellowed out of control, like an
17:10enraged
17:10lion. I watched his crazy behaviour and only felt it was laughable. Young Master Ashford, the family
17:17rules only say to draw a slip to decide a husband. But they never said that this box can only
17:24hold the
17:25name of you. Sebastian Ashford alone. I turned around, looking into the corner of the crowd,
17:32at the man who had remained silent all along, yet stood tall and straight like a pine. Mr. Thorne,
17:38since this is the arrangement of destiny, I wonder if you are willing to marry me as your wife.
17:47The crowd automatically parted to make a path. All eyes converged on that corner. Alexander Thorne.
17:53Wall Street's most low-key, yet also most mysterious billionaire. It was said he was ruthless and
17:59stayed away from women. He was the Ashford group's biggest mortal enemy in the global market. No one
18:03expected that his name would appear in the Walker family's raffle box, and even less expected, that I
18:09would propose to him in public. Alexander walked up to the high platform step by step. Every step seemed to
18:14trample on the very tip of Sebastian's heart, until he stood in front of me. He finally stopped.
18:19Reflected in his deep eyes was my current disheveled yet resolute appearance. Miss Walker. His voice was
18:25deep and magnetic, carrying a trace of imperceptible indulgence. You were the one who said it, in front of
18:32all the elites of New York. No going back on your word. My heart trembled. Actually, I wasn't familiar
18:39with him. I had only heard his name and knew he didn't get along with Sebastian. Putting his name
18:44in was purely to take revenge on Sebastian, and also to find myself a sufficiently powerful backer.
18:50I didn't expect that he would agree so readily. I absolutely won't go back on it. Alexander hooked
18:55his lips into a smile. In that instant, he reached out to take the slip from my hand, carefully folded
19:01it,
19:01and placed it in the pocket closest to his heart. Then, right in front of Sebastian, he went down on
19:07one
19:07knee, took out an already prepared diamond ring from his pocket. Eleanor Walker, marry me. I will make
19:13you the happiest woman in all of New York. The whole venue exploded. This reversal came too fast,
19:20too thrilling. Sebastian went completely crazy, and he upended the lottery box. Alexander, you're asking
19:27for death. Eleanor is my fiancé. What right do you have to propose? The box overturned on the ground.
19:33The slips of paper inside scattered all over the floor. Sebastian acted like he had caught a lifesaver.
19:38He squatted down to pick up those slips. I want everyone to see. These are all blank papers inside.
19:44It is you, Eleanor, who cheated. You teamed up with an outsider to humiliate me. He grabbed a handful of
19:49slips and held them up in front of everyone. Look! They are all empty! There are no names at all!
19:56This drawing
19:56doesn't count! However, the next second, his voice came to an abrupt halt, because he saw,
20:03on that floor full of slips, every slip of paper bore the same single sentence. I don't love you anymore.
20:09Sebastian's hands began to tremble. The slips in his hand slipped away. He looked up in disbelief,
20:14looking at me standing condescendingly above him, his eyes full of terror and despair. Eleanor,
20:19you! I took Alexander's arm, looking coldly at the man on the ground. Sebastian, I said it the eighth
20:26time. If you're still not in the box, then I will marry someone else. Now, you can get lost.
20:33Sebastian went completely crazy, and he upended the lottery box. Alexander, you're asking for death.
20:39Eleanor is my fiancé. What right do you have to propose? The box overturned on the ground. The slips of
20:45paper inside scattered all over the floor. Sebastian acted like he had caught a lifesaver. He squatted
20:50down to pick up those slips. I want everyone to see. These are all blank papers inside. It is you,
20:56Eleanor, who cheated. You teamed up with an outsider to humiliate me. He grabbed a handful of slips and
21:02held them up in front of everyone. Look! They are all empty! There are no names at all! This drawing
21:08doesn't count! However, the next second, his voice came to an abrupt halt, because he saw,
21:14on that floor full of slips. Every slip of paper bore the same single sentence. I don't love you
21:20anymore. Sebastian's hands began to tremble. The slips in his hand slipped away. He looked up in disbelief,
21:26looking at me standing condescendingly above him, his eyes full of terror and despair. Eleanor! You!
21:32I took Alexander's arm, looking coldly at the man on the ground. Sebastian, I said it the eighth time. If
21:39you're
21:39still not in the box, then I will marry someone else. Now, you can get lost. Sebastian slumped on
21:45the floor, surrounded entirely by slips of paper that read, I don't love you anymore. No, it is not
21:52like this. He muttered to himself, trying to find a slip with his name written on it from the floor.
21:57Even if it was just one, it could prove I still had him in my heart. Unfortunately, not a single
22:02one.
22:03Eleanor! You lied to me! He suddenly raised his head, his eyes crimson. You clearly loved me so
22:10much. How could you not love me? Is it because of Lillian? Is it because I replaced the names with
22:16blank paper? I will change. I will not replace them anymore. I will write my name on them, right now!
22:22He frantically pulled out a fountain pen, grabbed a slip from the floor, and was about to write.
22:27Enough! Alexander, stepping on the hand he was holding the pen with. Young Master Ashford, harassing
22:33my fiancee right in front of me. Are you not completely ignoring my existence?
22:39He looked up and glared angrily at Alexander. What kind of thing are you? Eleanor and I grew up together.
22:47You are nothing but a petty man taking advantage of a vulnerable moment. Grew up together? Alexander
22:53let out a scoff, applying pressure with his foot, crushing Sebastian's knuckles until they crack.
22:59Does growing up together mean making her wait three hours in a blizzard for you? Does growing up
23:03together mean making her make a fool of herself in public for seven years? Does growing up together
23:08mean putting her sincere heart into a paper shredder? Sebastian's face was deathly pale.
23:13How do you know? About the paper shredder. Only he and Lillian knew. How could Alexander know? I looked
23:20at his horrified expression, and spoke faintly. Because I heard it too, Sebastian. Right before the
23:26banquet started, at the door of the lounge. Every word you said I heard clearly! Sebastian's whole body
23:32shook, as if all his strength had been drained away. Eleanor, listen to my explanation. He crawled over,
23:39wanting to grab the hem of my dress. I was lying to Lillian. I only told those lies to comfort
23:45Lilillian. I only have you in my heart. I promise to give you a grand proposal next year. Believe me
23:51this once. Okay? I took a step back, avoiding his hand. My eyes looked at him, as if looking at
23:57a pile
23:57of garbage. Lie to Lillian? So in order to lie to her, you had to sacrifice me? Sebastian,
24:04your love is too cheap. I, Eleanor Walker, no longer want you. After finishing my sentence,
24:19I didn't give him another glance. Holding Alexander's hand, I turned and left. Sebastian,
24:33that breeze was slightly cool, blowing away the noise and foulness inside. Are you cold? I shook my
24:39head. Alexander? Hmm? Thank you. You are welcome. He squeezed my hand tightly, his palm warm.
24:49Eleanor, the good show has only just begun. Sebastian became Wall Street's biggest joke. The heir
24:55publicly rejected, the fiancé marrying his mortal enemy. The Ashford Group stock crashed the next day,
25:00the Walkers withdrew capital, and the Thorn Group attacked. The Ashford family teetered on collapse.
25:06Mrs. Ashford was hospitalized. Mr. Ashford threatened to disown Sebastian. Meanwhile,
25:11I sat in Alexander's private villa, startled by the documents in my hands. Are these real? I pointed
25:17at photos of Lillian partying on a yacht, embracing them, with no sign of illness. Absolutely true.
25:23During those seven years in Switzerland, she squandered his money, keeping male models, gambling,
25:28taking drugs. I felt utterly disgusted. Sebastian played the fool and hurt me for seven years
25:34because of her. Does Sebastian know? He'll know very soon. Alexander smiled slyly. I served justice
25:39for everyone in the Ashford family. I gasped at the ruthless move. Lillian would have no place left,
25:46and Sebastian would be entirely abandoned. Alexander leaned closer. Are you worried about him? Not at all.
25:52Alexander, he brought this upon himself. And you personally sent him to his doom?
25:57Alexander laughed, scraping my nose. Such a sweet mouth. Clearing obstacles for you is what a husband
26:04ought to do. Just then, my phone rang. It was Sebastian. I answered on speaker. Eleanor, are you with Alexander?
26:12Do you know what Lillian's- What about her? I interrupted indifferently. Was she kicked out of her apartment?
26:17You knew she was lying? Why didn't you tell me? I laughed out of anger. If I told you, you
26:23would
26:23just think I was jealous. Now that the truth is bare, you don't reflect your vast stupidity,
26:27but blame me. The phone went silent, save for heavy breathing. Finally, Sebastian spoke hoarsely.
26:33Eleanor, I was wrong. I kicked Lillian out. Come back, okay? I will marry you immediately and
26:39listen to you for everything. I looked at the sunlight, feeling immense irony. Deep affection that
26:44comes too late is worthless. Sebastian, it's too late. I am now Mrs. Thorne.
26:50The words Mrs. Thorne shattered his last hope. He smashed the phone, leaving only a busy tone.
26:56Satisfied? Not yet. This is just the start. Days later, Alexander launched a fierce commercial attack,
27:03seizing Ashford's asset. Sebastian begged for help, but former friends all avoided him.
27:08Our engagement party became the talk of the city. On its eve, I went to try on my wedding dress.
27:12Outside the boutique, Lillian blocked my way. She looked haggard in shabby clothes.
27:17Eleanor, you ruined me! She screamed and lunged at me. Bodyguards held her down at once.
27:23Greed, vanity, and lies destroyed yourself. Liar! Sebastian loves only me! You are just a
27:31substitute too! She retorted. I pitied her ignorance. He loves no one but himself. He enjoyed being fought
27:38over. Now his pride is hurt, and that is why he is crazy. Lillian stared blankly. I told the guards
27:44to send her away. We are all fools, she cried bitterly. Just then, Sebastian arrived in a Bentley,
27:50worn out. This dress was meant for me, he said painfully. I ignored him and got into Alexander's car.
27:56Do not marry him! Sebastian shouted desperately. The car drove off, leaving him stranded in the cold wind.
28:02The engagement party was lavish, held at Manhattan's top hotel. Alexander stayed close to me,
28:08caring for me tenderly, making other guests envious. As we prepared to exchange rings,
28:12Sebastian burst in, drunk and messy. Stop this engagement! Alexander let him come forward.
28:18Sebastian stumbled onto the stage. Take off that ring. I will give you everything I have. He said,
28:25holding out a crumpled bank card. You are bankrupt. This card cannot even buy alcohol. I replied calmly.
28:31I have lost my family, company, and money. But I still have you. Will you not stay with me?
28:39Alexander stepped between us. Respect yourself. She is my fiancé, not your savior. Sebastian was
28:46pushed to the ground and wept like a child. The crowd looked on with scorn. No apology can fix
28:50everything. You chose this path, and you have to see it through, I told him. I turned to Alexander.
28:57Put the ring on me. He slipped the diamond ring onto my finger. The ceremony ended. Sebastian stood in
29:03the corner, finally accepting he had lost me forever. Three years later, heavy snow covered New York. Our
29:09daughter was just a month old, and Alexander doted on her deeply. It is time for work. Not today. My
29:17daughter
29:17comes first. I heard Sebastian passed away. He froze to death under the Brooklyn Bridge. Together with Lillian,
29:26they fought over a burger and fell into the river. I fell silent. Once prominent figures,
29:31they ended up miserably. It was their just deserts. Are you thinking of him? I kissed him with a smile.
29:39I am planning a candlelit dinner tonight. His mood brightened at once. He held our daughter in one
29:44arm and wrapped the other around me. Thank you for choosing me. Thank you for giving me a home.
29:50Leaning on his chest, the snow fell harder, burying the sad past. Our warm and happy life had only just
29:56begun, and Alexander doted on her deeply. It is time for work. Not today. My daughter comes first.
30:05I heard Sebastian passed away. He froze to death under the Brooklyn Bridge. Together with Lillian,
30:12they fought over a burger and fell into the river. I fell silent. Once prominent figures,
30:17they ended up miserably. It was their just deserts. Are you thinking of him? I kissed him with a smile.
30:25I am planning a candlelit dinner tonight. His mood brightened at once. He held our daughter in one
30:30arm and wrapped the other around me. Thank you for choosing me. Thank you for giving me a home.
30:36Leaning on his chest, the snow fell harder, burying the sad past. Our warm and happy life
30:42had only just begun.
30:43The snow fell down. The snow fell down. The snow fell down. The snow fell down. The snow fell down.
30:43The snow fell down. The snow fell down. The snow fell down. The snow fell down. The snow fell down.
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