Cecilia was forced by her stepmother to have an arranged marriage in her sister's place. When she was drugged on the way, the mysterious man Tyson saved her and shared a night with her. When they met again, she found Tyson was her husband-to-be, and was not as useless as in the rumors. She then joined a competition, hoping to save her ill wet nurse, and it was time she found out Tyson's real identity.
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00:01My name was Cecilia Cain. I woke up from a daze and found myself wearing an ornate wedding gown.
00:07Several knights were holding me and forcing me into a carriage.
00:10Let me go! What are you doing?
00:12This is Valkant Cain's order. Get in the carriage, now.
00:15Adrian Cain, my father. I couldn't believe he would do this to me.
00:18I struggled and looked into the distance. I saw my father bowing his head, too afraid to look at me.
00:23Beside him stood my stepmother Mabel and my half-sister Sarissa.
00:27Cecilia, your father's estate is about to go bankrupt.
00:30The Shaw family is willing to help us, as long as our two families unite through marriage.
00:35Father, why me instead of Sarissa?
00:37Because father loves me, not you.
00:40Everyone knows that Tyson Shaw had a carriage accident.
00:42His face is disfigured, and he's weak and sickly.
00:46Why would father let me marry a man like that?
00:48So in this family, only they are family, and I'm nothing but an outsider.
00:53The knights forced me into the carriage.
00:55Before the carriage started, Sarissa walked over to me.
00:58Cecilia, I almost forgot to tell you something.
01:00The drug father put in your drink was only a sleeping potion.
01:03But I secretly added a love potion.
01:07Ignoring the pain, I climbed out of the carriage and fled toward that carriage.
01:12That was my only chance to escape.
01:14From behind came the knight's curse.
01:16That bitch wants to run!
01:18I ran toward it with all my strength.
01:20Just as I got close, the door was about to close.
01:22I desperately shoved my hand into the gap.
01:25The door opened.
01:26An extraordinarily handsome man sat inside.
01:29His eyes cold and piercing.
01:32I grabbed the corner of his clothing and begged in broken words.
01:36Please, help me!
01:38Two knights caught up.
01:39Seeing the costly carriage, their tone grew respectful.
01:42Sir, we were in a rush to deliver the bride to the Shaw family.
01:44Hitting your carriage just now was our fault.
01:46There was a hidden meaning in his words.
01:48Offending the Shaw family would have no good outcome.
01:50I shook my head desperately.
01:52The potion made it impossible for me to speak in complete sentences.
01:56They want to rape me!
01:58Please!
01:58That man looked at me in silence.
02:00I was disheveled.
02:01My face flushed.
02:03My eyes hazy.
02:04Sir, I advise you not to meddle.
02:06Offending the Shaw family is unwise.
02:08Offend me, and the consequences will be far worse.
02:12He took off his coat and draped it over my shoulders.
02:14Get in.
02:16I climbed into the carriage as if it were a lifeline.
02:19The door closed.
02:20The carriage drove away.
02:22I slumped in the carriage, my whole body burning.
02:24The potion was getting stronger and stronger.
02:27The carriage headed toward a seaside castle.
02:30My consciousness grew hazier.
02:32I curled up in the man's arms, my whole body burning.
02:36The castle stood by the sea, with bass reliefs on its outer walls.
02:42Only a master craftsman could have built something so luxurious and elegant.
02:48The interior decor was even more exquisite.
02:51Several famous paintings hung on the walls.
02:54A testament to the owner's refined taste.
02:58Guards stood everywhere.
03:00This man.
03:01He was no ordinary person.
03:03He carried me into the bathroom and put me into the bathtub.
03:09I wrapped my arms around his neck and refused to let go.
03:14Bear with it.
03:15It won't take long.
03:17He turned on the cold water and showered me.
03:19But even after ten minutes, I was still burning with desire.
03:24Fascinated by the silky feet.
03:25As soon as I left, that man opened his eyes.
03:28He had been awake the whole time, just wanting to see what I would do.
03:32My bride ran away again.
03:33He picked up the note, the corners of his lips curling up slightly.
03:37We're even?
03:38She thinks this was a paid service?
03:40Friar, keep an eye on the girl from last night.
03:42Also find out who sent the knights on that wedding carriage.
03:45Just then, Wayne Evans pushed the door open and walked in.
03:49Where did you go last night?
03:51Why didn't you marry Miss Kane?
03:52The Shaw family is in chaos!
03:54I was consummating my marriage last night.
03:56Wayne froze, too stunned to respond for a long moment.
04:00What happened?
04:01He didn't answer.
04:02He looked down at the note, his slender fingers gently tracing it.
04:06We will meet again very soon.
04:07I returned to the cottage I rented.
04:09I was about to go out and buy contraceptive herbs when I opened the door.
04:14My father was standing right there.
04:17Why didn't you get married yesterday?
04:19Where are those two knights?
04:21What did you do to them?
04:22I don't know.
04:23And I don't want to marry anyone.
04:25From the Shaw family.
04:27The Shaw family came demanding answers this morning.
04:31I lied and said there was trouble on the road.
04:34So they gave us one more day.
04:36If you don't marry him, the entire Kane estate will be ruined.
04:40I will never take Sarissa's place.
04:42I stopped being your daughter the day you kicked me out of the house.
04:46So you don't want this ring either?
04:48He held out his right hand.
04:50The sapphire ring on his pinky sparkled in the sunlight.
04:54That's my mother's ring!
04:55As long as you are willing to marry into the Shaw family for Sarissa, I will give you this ring
05:01after five days.
05:02Before she died, my mother repeatedly told me to find this ring.
05:06I didn't know why she cared so much about it, but I couldn't ignore her last wish.
05:11Fine, I agree to marry him.
05:15I put on a new wedding gown.
05:18Got into the carriage again.
05:21And arrived at the Shaw family's castle.
05:27At the wedding ceremony, the groom was nowhere to be seen.
05:31Why isn't he here yet?
05:34I heard that masked loser doesn't want to marry her at all.
05:37Who would want to marry a woman like that?
05:41Arrogant and bossy.
05:43She changes men faster than she changes clothes.
05:45I clutched my gown, my palms sweating.
05:53Those mocking words cut into me like knives.
05:56Adrian came to my side and lowered his voice, grinding his teeth.
06:01If Tyson doesn't show today, you can forget about getting your mother's ring.
06:06I bit my lip and looked toward the entrance.
06:09Is he coming or not?
06:10Minute by minute passed.
06:12The mockery grew louder.
06:13I was almost in despair.
06:15Just then, the heavy door of the hall slowly pushed open.
06:18The sound of footsteps thundered in my ears.
06:21Everyone turned to look at the door.
06:26A man wearing a metal mask walked in.
06:30His build.
06:32His eyes.
06:34Why do they look so familiar?
06:36That man wearing the metal mask walked straight towards me.
06:40I'm Tyson Shaw.
06:41Sorry I'm late.
06:42I took a deep breath and forced myself to stay calm.
06:45According to the plan, I had to say my stepsister's name because I was a substitute bride.
06:50I'm Sarista Kane.
06:51His eyes behind the mask stared at me.
06:53I didn't slip up.
06:54Then, a man stepped out from the crowd.
06:56He was Tyson's brother, Mack Shaw.
06:59I'm surprised Miss Kane is so open, sleeping with another man the day before her wedding.
07:04The hickeys are so obvious.
07:06I quickly covered my neck.
07:08The marks from last night.
07:09You shameless woman!
07:11How dare you do such a thing!
07:13I clutched my gown, bit my lip hard.
07:15I couldn't speak because he was telling the truth.
07:18A slut like her, marrying into the Shaw family?
07:22What's the difference between Herb and a whore?
07:25Those words cut into me like knives.
07:28I was about to break down.
07:30Just then, Tyson suddenly wrapped his arm around my waist.
07:33I'm sorry.
07:34It was my fault last night.
07:36I wasn't gentle enough.
07:38The entire hall fell silent in an instant.
07:41I was stunned too.
07:42Could it be that he was the man I spent the night with?
07:45I heard that Tyson Shaw was disfigured, weak, and sickly.
07:49So he definitely wasn't that man from last night.
07:53Maybe he didn't want to be humiliated, so he covered for me instead.
07:57Tyson had already claimed the hickeys, so no one dared to speak another word.
08:01The wedding continued and the vicar guided us through the vows.
08:03Sarissa Kane, do you take Tyson Shaw to be your lawfully wedded husband?
08:07I looked into Tyson's eyes.
08:08He was staring at me.
08:10I do.
08:10After we exchanged rings, Duke Danilo, Tyson's father, spoke arrogantly.
08:20You can stay in the main castle tonight.
08:24I don't want you to think I'm not being kind.
08:27No thanks.
08:28We're going home.
08:31Tyson, are you thinking our home is too humble for your wife?
08:35He lowered his head and looked into my eyes.
08:38Tyson ignored him.
08:40Are you willing to come with me?
08:43Of course.
08:44You're my husband now.
08:46Wherever you go, I go.
08:49After Tyson and I finished our wedding ceremony, he took me and we left the Shaw estate directly.
08:56Everyone watched as we climbed onto that old, worn-out carriage.
09:01The carriage drove away from the Shaw family's castle.
09:05The carriage stopped.
09:07I looked up.
09:08An old, run-down cottage stood before me.
09:11The wooden door was full of cracks.
09:13The window frames were broken too.
09:15This was the home of the Shaw family's outcast.
09:19I was kicked out of the Shaw family long ago.
09:21I just worry that you'll look down on this place.
09:24There was a hint of caution in his voice.
09:26I shook my head and spoke softly.
09:28I understand.
09:31Don't worry.
09:32It's not a big deal.
09:33Something lit up in his eyes.
09:36The cottage was simple but clean.
09:37This was the house Tyson's late mother had left behind.
09:40I didn't have a comfortable life since childhood, so I quickly got used to this place.
09:45Tyson helped me draw water, and I took a bath in the wooden tub.
09:48But after finishing, I suddenly realized I had forgotten to bring my shift.
09:54Just then, Tyson's voice came from outside the door.
09:57You don't have your shift, do you?
10:00Open the door.
10:01I'll hand it to you.
10:03I took the shift through the door crack.
10:06He didn't peek.
10:07I changed and walked out of the bathroom.
10:10I saw Tyson taking off his clothes.
10:13The scar on his waist caught my eye.
10:15The location, the shape, exactly the same as that man from last night.
10:21Him.
10:23Could he be that man from that night?
10:25You've been staring at me for so long.
10:27Are you satisfied with my body?
10:29I snapped back to reality.
10:30How could it be?
10:31He definitely wasn't that man.
10:35Are we going to sleep together tonight?
10:37My face instantly turned red.
10:39I...
10:40I still need time to get used to this.
10:42It's okay.
10:43I'll wait for you.
10:44But remember, you are already my wife.
10:47Just then, someone knocked on the door.
10:49A messenger arrived with an urgent letter.
10:53I have something urgent to deal with.
10:54You go to sleep first.
10:55No need to wait for me.
10:56I'll make up for the wedding night I owe you.
10:58He left in a hurry.
10:59I fell asleep alone.
11:00I had already prepared breakfast.
11:02I never expected him to be so thoughtful.
11:07Do you have to wake up this early every day to cook?
11:10I make a living delivering messages and driving carriages.
11:13I don't earn much, but it's enough to support a family.
11:15My heart ached for him.
11:16He was weak and sickly, yet he had to work so hard.
11:19From now on, I'll be the one to support the family.
11:22You stay home and take care of the house and our child.
11:25Then you'd better have one soon.
11:26Otherwise, I'll only have you to take care of.
11:29My face flushed again.
11:30I'm going out to work.
11:32You rest well at home.
11:33Wait.
11:34He handed me a small bag of coins.
11:36This is my savings.
11:37I'm handing it over to you for safekeeping.
11:39It's not much, but it should be enough.
11:42I don't need...
11:42This is a gesture from me as your husband.
11:44Take it.
11:45I couldn't refuse him, so I took it.
11:47As soon as I left, Briar arrived.
11:51Sir, the two knights confessed.
11:53The person who bribed them to harm the girl called herself Miss Kane.
11:56Miss Kane?
11:57They don't know her real name.
11:58They only said she was the Viscount Kane's daughter.
12:01How many daughters does Viscount Kane have?
12:03Find out.
12:04He narrowed his eyes, his voice cold as ice.
12:07Banish those two knights from Hosswith.
12:09I don't want to see them again.
12:10I arrived at the tailor shop where I worked, Davina.
12:13As soon as I walked in, the foreman stopped me.
12:16Cecilia, the shop owner wants to fire you.
12:18Why?
12:19What did I do wrong?
12:20Before I could ask more, a familiar voice came from behind me.
12:23I'm the one telling you to leave.
12:25Is that explanation satisfactory?
12:28The shop owner, Lena, walked in, and beside her was Sarissa.
12:31It's you.
12:32The gown you made for me is ugly and tacky.
12:35It makes me look like a cheap village woman.
12:37You don't deserve to be a tailor.
12:39Cecilia, pack your things and leave.
12:42Offend Miss Kane, and you can forget about staying in this tailoring trade.
12:46I worked so hard on that gown.
12:47You're deliberately finding fault just to force me out.
12:50So what if I am?
12:51You married a loser.
12:52I want you to have nowhere to go.
12:54I heard your husband is disfigured, ugly, and crippled.
12:57Looking at that face every night.
12:59Don't you want to vomit?
13:00Say that again.
13:01I said your loser husband.
13:05I slapped her across the face.
13:07You dare hit me?
13:08Your mother didn't raise you right.
13:10Today I'll teach you a lesson in her place.
13:13You're nothing but a bastard born to a mistress.
13:16What right do you have to act so high and mighty here?
13:20You!
13:20I'll tear your mouth apart!
13:22She lunged at me, trying to tear open my collar and expose the hickeys.
13:27I kicked her away.
13:28Just then, the crowd suddenly parted.
13:31Tyson came riding up.
13:33He dismounted and pushed through the crowd.
13:36Cece, come here.
13:37I walked over to his side.
13:40What use is calling over a loser?
13:42Take out the sketch you drew.
13:44I did.
13:44He studied it carefully and nodded.
13:46I'll call someone to judge.
13:48It doesn't matter who you call.
13:49She's just a third-rate tailor.
13:51Wayne Evans.
13:52The heir to the Evans-Earldon.
13:54What?
13:55Cerise's face went pale.
13:57You...
13:57You know Wayne Evans?
13:59He didn't answer.
14:01He just sent a messenger.
14:02Less than half an hour later, a luxurious carriage stopped at the door.
14:07The carriage door opened, and a handsome, noble man stepped out.
14:12I'm here.
14:13What's going on?
14:14Everyone was stunned.
14:18The heir to the Evans-Earldon actually came.
14:22Wayne stepped down from the carriage and walked straight to Tyson.
14:25His attitude was actually respectful.
14:29Mr. Shaw, what's the matter?
14:31He called him Mr. Shaw.
14:33Everyone exchanged glances.
14:35Look at this pattern sketch.
14:36Give your judgment.
14:38Wayne studied the sketch.
14:39I had drawn carefully.
14:41And nodded.
14:43Very talented.
14:44The style is fresh.
14:45The cutting method is clear.
14:47This tailor has great potential.
14:49Just a third-rate tailor.
14:50A cast-out from the Shaw family.
14:53What right do you have to boss people around here?
14:56The employees began whispering.
14:58Among themselves.
14:59So he was kicked out of the Shaw family.
15:01No wonder he wears a mask.
15:03I heard his face is ruined.
15:04All of you, shut up!
15:05Lena was afraid of offending Wayne.
15:07So she quickly silenced the staff.
15:09Miss.
15:10You look cheap in any dress.
15:13The problem isn't the tailor.
15:15It's your own figure.
15:17What did you say?
15:19Flat chest and narrow hips.
15:21Even the best gown can't fix that.
15:24You...
15:25You deformed freak!
15:27A disfigured monster!
15:30Sarissa was trembling with rage.
15:32At least we're not deformed.
15:34The atmosphere instantly became tense.
15:38Wayne's words left Sarissa speechless.
15:40Afraid of getting burned herself,
15:43Lena quickly spoke up.
15:44Lord Wayne, this has nothing to do with me.
15:47Miss Kane forced me to fire Cecilia.
15:49You!
15:50Beautiful lady.
15:51Are you willing to come to the Evans Earldom's tailor shop for a trial?
15:54I was stunned.
15:56The Evans Earldom.
15:57A place every tailor dreams of.
15:59I'm willing.
16:00You slut!
16:02You slept with another man the day before your wedding!
16:05What makes you worthy of going to the Evans Earldom?
16:09She lunged at me, trying to tear open my collar.
16:12I kicked her away.
16:14Ah!
16:15Ah!
16:16Ah!
16:17She fell to the floor, a complete mess.
16:21You're nothing but a whore!
16:24Your husband is a loser!
16:26I know my woman best.
16:28You have no right to judge.
16:30Wayne, throw her out.
16:35Wayne's guards threw Sarissa onto the roadside.
16:39Her dress was torn, her face scraped.
16:43Passersby pointed and whispered.
16:47Sarissa had never been so humiliated in her life.
16:51Cecilia, for the sake of our years of friendship, please put in a good word for me with Lord Wayne.
16:58From the moment you fired me to please Sarissa, our friendship was over.
17:03I turned to look at Tyson.
17:06Let's go.
17:07Okay.
17:10He took my hand and left without looking back.
17:13Tyson held my hand as we walked down the street.
17:17His hand was very warm.
17:20I'll go now.
17:21Okay.
17:25He seems very obedient to you.
17:29What is your relationship?
17:34I felt that Tyson's identity wasn't that simple.
17:37Why was he so close with the heir to the Evans earldom?
17:40He owes me a favor, so even after I was kicked out of the Shaw family, he can't get rid
17:46of me.
17:47Who do you think is better?
17:48Him or me?
17:50There was a hint of jealousy in his voice.
17:54I don't know him.
17:56In my heart, you're the best.
18:01Then let's go to an inn to celebrate you quitting that job.
18:06That's too wasteful.
18:07We need to save money.
18:09Once in a while won't hurt.
18:12He brought me to the most expensive inn in town, Rainbow.
18:17They said a single meal here cost a common family half a year's wages.
18:26Cecilia, what are you doing here?
18:29I was about to walk in when a familiar voice stopped me.
18:33I looked up.
18:34It was Alec, my ex-boyfriend, and his mistress, Leslie.
18:40Damn it.
18:41Why did I have to run into them here of all places?
18:45Who's that masked man with you?
18:47A jester?
18:49Leslie was hanging on Alec's arm, eyeing us up and down.
18:52Can you even afford a place like this?
18:55Don't embarrass yourselves by getting thrown out.
18:59Leslie turned to the inn's guard and gave an order.
19:02Throw these two country bumpkins out.
19:06She flashed a gold token and waved it proudly.
19:10See this?
19:11It's a gold VIP token.
19:14Not many people in the city have won.
19:18The server glanced at it and was about to speak
19:20when Tyson calmly took out a silver white token.
19:26Platinum token?
19:27Only a ten of the most powerful lords in the city
19:31are worthy of possessing this.
19:34My lord, please follow me.
19:36To the VIP hall upstairs.
19:38What?
19:41Impossible.
19:42How could he possibly...
19:44Leslie's face went pale instantly.
19:46Why does he get to go in?
19:48I want to go in too.
19:49I'm sorry, miss.
19:50The gold token does not grant access to the VIP hall.
19:53She froze on the spot, her face burning red.
19:56Enough.
19:57Are you determined to make a fool of yourself here?
19:59You dare talk back to me?
20:01You can't even get a platinum token.
20:03What kind of man are you?
20:05Then let's break up, pack your things, and get out of my house.
20:09The two started arguing loudly, drawing everyone's attention.
20:16They're disturbing my wife.
20:18Clear the room.
20:20Yes, my lord.
20:21The server immediately asked all the guests to leave.
20:24Why are you kicking me out?
20:26I have a token too!
20:28Please leave, miss.
20:29Don't make this difficult.
20:31Leslie was escorted out.
20:32The entire inn was empty except for Tyson and me.
20:36The server led us to the VIP hall on the third floor.
20:40The whole inn was empty.
20:43Bring one of every dish on your menu.
20:45Yes, my lord.
20:47Are you insane?
20:49How much is this gonna cost?
20:51Wayne is paying.
20:55Dish after dish was brought out.
20:58Each one was as delicate as a work of art.
21:02Tyson scooped up a spoonful and brought it to my lips.
21:06Here, try it.
21:07I obediently opened my mouth.
21:11The taste, so delicious it made me want to cry.
21:15It's been a long time since anyone was this good to me.
21:23From now on, I'll be good to you every day.
21:27Hold out your hand.
21:32He took out a ring with a shiny stone on it.
21:36This is a wedding gift.
21:38It's not worth much.
21:38Just a fake gemstone set in it.
21:41When I have more money, I'll get you a real one.
21:44He took off the ring the Shaw family had given me at the wedding
21:47and slipped this one onto my finger.
21:51As long as it's from you.
21:54I love it even if it's fake.
21:57After I had eaten and drunk my fill,
21:59Wayne showed up again.
22:02He pushed the door open and walked in, looking annoyed.
22:07Didn't I just leave?
22:08Why did you call me back again?
22:10The server handed over the bill.
22:12Wayne took it, glanced at it, and gasped.
22:17This meal...
22:18costs enough to buy a small estate.
22:21My heart sank.
22:23Oh my god, how much could this possibly be?
22:25Tyson kept a calm face.
22:27He stood up, walked over to Wayne, and whispered something to him.
22:31I couldn't hear what he said.
22:33Put it on my tab.
22:34Don't let her hear.
22:36Wayne nodded and tucked the bill away.
22:38Um, my carriage is still outside.
22:41Those leftovers of yours stained my custom carriage.
22:45It's the only one in the city.
22:47Wayne complained, looking pained.
22:51Tyson didn't even glance at him.
22:53He just looked down at the ring on my finger.
22:56His fingers gently traced the fake gemstone ring.
23:00And the corners of his lips curled up slightly.
23:04Wayne drove us home.
23:06The carriage jolted along the suburban road.
23:08I looked down at the ring Tyson had just put on my finger.
23:12That fake gemstone sparkled in the sunlight.
23:14Wayne suddenly turned his head and stared at the ring on my finger.
23:18His eyes wide open.
23:20This ring.
23:21Is that a graph pink diamond?
23:23The one from the auction?
23:25The priceless one?
23:26How is it on your finger?
23:28Priceless?
23:29Tymon said it was just an imitation set with fake gems.
23:33Wayne's expression froze.
23:35He opened his mouth, then closed it.
23:37Just a high quality imitation.
23:39There are plenty of fakes on the market that look just like the real thing.
23:42Right, right, I remembered wrong.
23:44An imitation.
23:45A worthless imitation.
23:47Wayne laughed dryly and quickly turned his head back.
23:49The tips of his ears turned red.
23:51Something felt off.
23:53The looks on their faces, like they were hiding a secret.
23:56After we got home, Wayne followed us into the kitchen.
23:59His eyes landed on that black, burnt thing on the stove.
24:02What's this?
24:03Burnt charcoal?
24:04That was the dish Tyson had made at noon.
24:06It really didn't look appetizing.
24:08Not even a dog would eat this.
24:10Get out.
24:12Fine, fine.
24:13I'm going.
24:16I won't disturb you lovebirds.
24:18After Wayne left, the room fell silent.
24:20Tyson stood beside me and suddenly spoke.
24:23Is Wayne cute?
24:24He was jealous.
24:25Of course my husband is the cutest.
24:28He laughed.
24:29The mask covered his face, but I could see the smile in his eyes.
24:32That smile.
24:33The way his eyes curved.
24:35The tilt of his lips.
24:37Why did it look so much like that man from that night?
24:41His voice was similar too, and the scar on his waist.
24:44But Tyson was disfigured, a weak and sickly outcast.
24:48That man from that night was extraordinary handsome and generous with his wealth.
24:53They were completely different.
24:54What was I thinking?
24:55Was I going to live in that man's shadow for the rest of my life?
24:59Soon after, I went to the Evans Earldom's tailor shop for my trial.
25:04Everyone praised my skill.
25:07But as I walked out of the Earldom, my mind was on someone else.
25:11Flavia, my nursemaid.
25:13After my mother died, she was the only one in the Kane household who ever showed me warmth.
25:18My stepmother Mabel had her thrown out.
25:21She lived alone in a run-down cottage on the outskirts of town, mending clothes to get by.
25:26I pushed the door open and barely recognized her.
25:30She had lost so much weight.
25:32Her face was as pale as parchment.
25:33Her lips completely bloodless.
25:36Flavia, why have you become so thin?
25:39Cecilia, what are you doing here?
25:42I'm fine.
25:43Just haven't had much of an appetite lately.
25:45She smiled at me, but there was an unspeakable pain hidden in that smile.
25:49I was about to ask more when the door was suddenly kicked open.
25:53Three brutish men stormed in.
25:56The one in front carried a wooden club and reeked of ale.
26:00Abbott Baldwin!
26:02Get your ass out here!
26:04Abbott.
26:05Flavia's son.
26:07He was a gambling addict, drowning in debt.
26:10Your son owes us 500 gold coins.
26:13If he doesn't pay within 10 days, we'll cut off his hands.
26:18As he spoke, his eyes landed on me like he was ready to kill.
26:22Tyson rushed in, grabbed the man on top of me by the collar, and slammed his fist into the man's
26:28face.
26:28The sound of bone cracking.
26:31The man flew back and knocked over the table.
26:34The other two tried to run.
26:36Tyson kicked them down.
26:39One after another.
26:42Get out.
26:44Tell your master that if you come looking for trouble again, none of you will leave this village alive.
26:50The three men scrambled to their feet and fled.
26:54Tyson walked straight over to me, reached out his hand, and gently pulled me up from the ground.
27:00The next moment, he pulled me tightly into his arms.
27:05His hands were trembling.
27:07I'm late.
27:08I'm late.
27:09I'm sorry.
27:10He buried his face in my hair.
27:12His voice muffled.
27:14I shouldn't have let you come alone.
27:17I held Tyson tightly and was about to speak when I suddenly thought of my nursemaid.
27:24Flavia!
27:25Flavia passed out!
27:26Tyson let me go and knelt down to check on Flavia.
27:29He felt her pulse.
27:31His brow furrowed.
27:34We need to find a healer.
27:35I'll send for one.
27:37Stay calm.
27:38He left for a while, soon returned, and brought a healer with him.
27:45The old healer checked Flavia's eyes and tongue, his expression growing darker and darker.
27:52This woman's internal organs are failing.
27:56Toxins have built up deep inside her.
27:59This is a long-standing illness that has been left too long.
28:03Can she be cured?
28:05Only the royal physician in the capital can prepare the life-saving decoction,
28:09followed by holy water from the cathedral.
28:11But that medicine alone costs 500 gold coins.
28:15And even then, recovery is not guaranteed.
28:18500 gold coins.
28:20500 gold coins again.
28:23I asked Tyson to look after Flavia and ran to the nearest apothecary to pay for the consultation.
28:30I took out the coin pouch Tyson had given me
28:32and poured the coins onto the counter.
28:35A few cobbers and two silver coins.
28:38Less than one gold coin in total.
28:40This wasn't even enough to cover today's fee.
28:42What am I going to do?
28:44Just then, a hand reached over.
28:48Tyson placed another coin pouch on the counter.
28:51Use this.
28:52Where did you get so much money?
28:55The allowance I saved before being kicked out of the Shaw family.
28:59I never used it.
29:00I looked at him.
29:01He hated the Shaws so much, yet he spent their money for me.
29:07I'll pay you back.
29:09We're husband and wife.
29:11No need to draw such a clear line.
29:14We returned to Flavia's side.
29:16She was already awake, leaning against the headboard, gasping for breath.
29:22Flavia, how are you feeling?
29:24Much better.
29:26Who is this?
29:27This is my husband, Tyson.
29:29She looked at Tyson, then at me, tears streaming down her cheeks.
29:35Seeing you married a good man, I can rest easy.
29:39Just then, a middle-aged woman walked and carried a bowl of herbal medicine.
29:44Who is this?
29:46A maidservanter I hired to take care of Flavia.
29:48When I'm not here, someone will look after her, and you won't have to worry.
29:53I was stunned.
29:54When did he arrange that?
29:56After settling Flavia, we left the cottage.
30:00The setting sun stretched our shadows long.
30:03I stole a glance at Tyson's profile.
30:07The mask hid his expression, but his eyes, always so deep.
30:13How many more secrets does he have?
30:16We're still short 500 gold coins.
30:19For Flavia's medicine.
30:23I want to raise the money myself.
30:25I told you, we face this together.
30:27You've already helped me so much.
30:29Let me handle the rest.
30:31He was silent for a moment, then nodded.
30:34How did you manage to take down those bastards today?
30:37Rumors said Tyson was weak and sickly, but the way he fought just now.
30:42He didn't seem that way at all.
30:44Seeing you being bullied, I was filled with strength.
30:48I don't know where it came from.
30:51Your health isn't good.
30:52Don't do that again.
30:53What if you get hurt?
30:55All right.
30:56I'll listen to my wife.
30:58Late at night, Tyson was already asleep.
31:01I sat by the bed looking at the two rings on my finger.
31:04One was the ring the Shaw family gave me at the wedding.
31:07Though valuable, it carried no sentiment.
31:10The other was from Tyson.
31:11He said it was set with a fake gem.
31:14Fake or real, I could never sell it.
31:16This was Tyson's gift from the heart.
31:18Then the only option was to sell the Shaw family's ring.
31:22I quietly got up and dug out the Shaw family's ring from the chest,
31:28clutching it in my palm.
31:30First thing tomorrow morning, I'll go to the pawn shop.
31:33For Flavia, this ring has to go.
31:36I was about to put the ring away when a knock came at the door.
31:40Who would come at this hour?
31:43Tyson threw on a coat and opened the door.
31:46A messenger stood at the doorstep, holding a letter sealed with wax.
31:50Is this Lady Cain?
31:52A letter from Lady Brea Duffy, daughter of the Marquis?
31:55I took the letter and broke the seal.
31:58In the letter, Brea said she had seen my tailoring skills and was very satisfied.
32:05She wanted me to come to the Marquis of Semshi's estate and become her personal tailor.
32:10She offered double the pay.
32:13Double?
32:14Then maybe there's hope for Flavia's medicine.
32:17What's wrong?
32:18Who's the letter from?
32:20Lady Brea Duffy, daughter of the Marquis.
32:24She wants me to be her personal tailor.
32:27Isn't that good news?
32:28What's still troubling you?
32:30I always feel that something is off.
32:33How would Brea know my name?
32:35And how does she know my skills?
32:39Don't overthink it.
32:40Tyson put his arm around me and led me into the room.
32:43I turned to look at his profile.
32:46I felt like this had something to do with him, but when I thought about it carefully,
32:50it seemed impossible.
32:51He was just a cast-off from the Shaw family.
32:53How could he have such influence?
32:55The next morning, I followed the address in the letter and arrived at the most mysterious
33:00estate, the Semshi family grounds.
33:03The mansion before me was even more magnificent than the Evans earldom.
33:07Ivy climbed the high stone walls, and two rows of sword-bearing guards stood at the gate.
33:13I had just stepped into the hall when I heard a woman's sharp, angry voice.
33:19What is this garbage?
33:21Is this the best the Semshi family's tailors can do?
33:24If I wear this gown out, how can I show my face?
33:28A young woman stood in the center of the hall, wearing an ornate gown, but the embroidery on
33:32it was tacky and bulky, and the gems on the hem were piled so densely that they completely
33:37ruined her figure.
33:38Who can fix it?
33:40Who?
33:40If it's not fixed by today, all of you are fired!
33:44The tailors and maids around her all lowered their heads.
33:48No one dared to speak.
33:50I stared at the gown for a few seconds.
33:52The image of how to fix it was already forming in my mind.
33:57Let me try.
33:58Rhea heard my voice and turned to look at me.
34:00Who are you?
34:01Wayne stepped out from the crowd.
34:03Looking surprised, he recognized me.
34:06What are you doing here?
34:07You know her?
34:08She... she's not from the Semshi family.
34:10You can't let her do this.
34:11You've got guts.
34:13Fine.
34:13Give it a try.
34:14I walked toward Bria and took out my scissors from my tool kit.
34:19Are you insane?
34:21Offend her and no one can protect you.
34:23I glanced at Wayne and didn't stop.
34:25Bria stood before the mirror, hands on her hips, waiting to see what I would do.
34:30I raised the scissors and aimed them at the large, tacky flower embroidered on the gown's
34:35collar.
34:36Everyone held their breath.
34:38I cut off the tacky embroidery cleanly.
34:40The fabric wasn't damaged at all.
34:43You...
34:44She was about to explode when I crouched down, removed the gems from the hem one by one,
34:50and sewed them back onto the bodice and waist.
34:53Do you have a belt?
34:55A thin one?
34:57Yes, yes.
34:59I took the belt and tied it around Bria's waist, cinching her figure.
35:04Done.
35:05Take a look.
35:06She turned and faced the mirror.
35:08She froze.
35:09This...
35:10This is me?
35:11The tacky flower was gone, replaced by elegantly placed gems that accentuated her full chest
35:18and slender waist.
35:19The hem had become a fishtail shape that swayed like waves when she walked.
35:25It's gorgeous.
35:26How did you do that?
35:29Bria looked at herself in the mirror with delight, then turned and sized me up with satisfaction
35:34for a moment.
35:36From today on, you are my personal tailor.
35:39The Semchi family will pay you double.
35:43Bria, she works for the Evans Earldom.
35:45You're poaching right in front of me?
35:48She hasn't signed a contract yet, has she?
35:51I'll pay double.
35:53She can choose whoever she wants.
35:56You...
35:56Go.
35:58Fetch Lord Reyes.
36:05Let's see who can stop me today.
36:07Wayne's expression changed at the mention of Reyes.
36:10A strange smile slowly spread across his face.
36:14Fine.
36:15I'll let her go.
36:16Take her.
36:18That's more like it.
36:20I looked at Wayne in confusion.
36:22He had been so resistant moments ago.
36:25Why did he suddenly agree?
36:27Wayne winked at me and lowered his voice.
36:30Enjoy your time at the Semchi estate.
36:32He turned and walked away, his shoulders trembling slightly.
36:37He was holding back laughter.
36:39What was he laughing at?
36:41This is going to be interesting.
36:43Tyson's wife is going to Tyson's estate.
36:46Brea couldn't stop praising the gown I altered.
36:48She took my hand, her eyes sparkling.
36:50There's a banquet at the palace tonight.
36:52Come with me.
36:53Let you see how the nobles live.
36:55Me?
36:56Yes.
36:56Go change.
36:57Brea had prepared a deep blue gown for me and dressed me up from head to toe.
37:02The banquet hall was magnificent.
37:04The chandeliers sparkling in the candlelight.
37:06Noble ladies in their finest gowns vied with one another for attention.
37:11Just then, the doors of the hall opened.
37:13Brea walked in wearing the gown I had altered.
37:15The entire room fell silent for a moment.
37:18Every eye was on her.
37:20Who is that?
37:22She's stunning.
37:23Who made that gown?
37:24I've never seen that style before.
37:26Brea became the center of attention.
37:28Wherever she walked, people parted to make way.
37:30Brea came up to me, grabbed my hand excitedly.
37:34Cecilia, did you see that?
37:35Everyone was staring at me.
37:37You're my lucky charm.
37:38Come on, I'm buying you dinner.
37:40The best place in town.
37:43No, I have to go see my nursemaid.
37:45She's home alone.
37:46I worry about her.
37:47I jumped off the carriage before it had even stopped.
37:50The cottage was lit, but the shadows in the window didn't look like just one person.
37:55I pushed the door open and saw a mess.
37:57Cabinets were overturned.
37:58Clothes scattered everywhere.
38:00Flavia was huddled in the corner, and Abbott was stepping on her hymn, demanding money.
38:05Mom, just give me the money!
38:07Those men said they'll cut off my hands!
38:10Do you want to see your son crippled?
38:11I have no money!
38:13Get out!
38:14Get out of here!
38:16Abbott, let her go!
38:18Cecilia, perfect timing.
38:20That ring on your finger, it's worth a lot, isn't it?
38:22Give it to me.
38:23He lunged at me, grabbing my hand, trying to pull off the ring.
38:27Let go!
38:29Tyson gave me this!
38:32We wrestled.
38:33He tore at my collar.
38:35I bit his arm.
38:37His eyes murderous.
38:40You.
38:40You again.
38:41Tyson didn't give Abbott a second chance.
38:44He slammed his fist into Abbott's face, and blood sprayed from his nose.
38:49Ah!
38:50Ah!
38:51Stop!
38:52Ah!
38:52Tyson picked him up and punched him in the gut again.
38:56Abbott doubled over, kneeling on the floor, retching.
39:00Touch her again, and I break your legs.
39:04I won't.
39:05I'll never do it again.
39:07Abbott scrambled to his feet, his face covered in blood, and fled.
39:11I didn't have time to think about Tyson.
39:13I rushed over and helped Flavia up.
39:17Her lips were purple, her breathing rapid and shallow, like a bellows.
39:22Flavia!
39:23Hold on!
39:24The healer will be here soon!
39:26Cecilia, I'm fine.
39:29Don't worry.
39:30Tyson immediately went to fetch a healer.
39:33The healer arrived quickly.
39:35He applied acupuncture to Flavia and made her drink a bowl of herbal medicine.
39:40Her breathing gradually stebbied.
39:43Her illness has been left too long.
39:45You must take her to the capital as soon as possible.
39:48The royal physician must prepare the medicine, followed by holy water from the cathedral.
39:54Otherwise...
39:54Otherwise what?
39:56Otherwise...
39:56I'm afraid she won't last three months.
40:00The healer's words hit me, like a bucket of cold water.
40:04Three months.
40:05Flavia had only three months left.
40:07Five hundred gold coins.
40:08I couldn't even scrape together fifty.
40:11Where was I supposed to find that much money?
40:13If Flavia died, it would be my fault, because I had no money to save her.
40:17Tyson didn't say a word.
40:19He took out another coin pouch from his cloak and placed it on the table.
40:23Is this enough?
40:24The healer opened the pouch and his eyes widened.
40:27Enough!
40:28I'll go prepare the medicine right away.
40:31I looked at the pouch, then at Typhon.
40:33Gold coins.
40:34Again.
40:34Heavy.
40:35At least a hundred of them.
40:37Tyson.
40:38Tell me.
40:38Where is all this gold really coming from?
40:40He didn't answer.
40:42Again.
40:42He didn't answer.
40:43A surge of anger rose in my chest.
40:46I couldn't hold it in any longer.
40:48Tyson!
40:49Shaw!
40:50How many things are you hiding from me?
40:52Where does your money really come from?
40:54My voice trembled.
40:56Tears fell despite myself.
40:58I work my fingers to bone every day, and I still can't afford the medicine!
41:02And you?
41:04You pull out this much gold like it's nothing, but you won't tell me anything!
41:09I'm your wife.
41:11Won't you give me even one truthful word?
41:13Tyson stood there, motionless.
41:16His eyes behind the mask were like cracked ice.
41:19After a long silence, Tyson finally spoke.
41:22A while back, I invested in a friend's business.
41:26Made some money.
41:27His voice was calm, but something felt off.
41:31Whenever he lied, he never looked me in the eye.
41:35I didn't ask again.
41:37After Flavia took the medicine, her complexion improved a little.
41:42She leaned against the pillow, held my hand, and seemed as if she wanted to say something.
41:47Flavia, don't talk.
41:48Just focus on getting better.
41:50Tyson stood by the window, his back to us.
41:53The firelight stretched his shadow long.
41:55Cece, when the time is right, I will tell you who I really am.
42:01But now is not the time.
42:03The next morning, I put on a clean dress and arrived at Semshi family estate.
42:09The tall iron gates slowly opened.
42:12I took a deep breath and walked inside.
42:15From today on, I am the personal tailor of the Semshi family.
42:18But I had a strange feeling.
42:20I felt like I had seen this luxurious estate before.
42:23And the master of this place, Nolan Reyes, his name sounded so familiar,
42:27yet I couldn't remember where I had heard it.
42:30Burya dragged me around the castle.
42:31This is the Semshi family's estate.
42:34See that tallest tower over there?
42:37That's Lord Nolan Reyes' study.
42:39This lord is very mysterious.
42:40He almost never shows himself.
42:42Even I've only met him two or three times.
42:44Nolan Reyes.
42:45The name made my heart tighten.
42:47Burya, I think I should leave first.
42:48What's the rush?
42:49I haven't finished showing you around.
42:52Just as we were talking, a servant came running up.
42:56Lady Duffy, Lord Reyes requests your presence.
42:59Got it.
43:00Come on, Cecilia.
43:00I'll take you to meet him.
43:01I'd rather not.
43:03What are you afraid of?
43:04Come with me.
43:05Burya dragged me through the corridor to a heavy oak door.
43:08The brass handles were polished to a shine.
43:11My heart was pounding for no reason.
43:15Lord Reyes only summoned Lady Duffy.
43:18This lady, please wait outside.
43:20Wait for me out here.
43:22I'll be quick.
43:27The door closed.
43:29I stood in the corridor, my palms sweaty.
43:32I stood in the corridor, looking at the luxurious decor around me.
43:36Famous paintings hung on the walls, and hand-woven rugs covered the floor.
43:40Every piece was priceless.
43:43I couldn't help my curiosity.
43:45I peeked through the slightly open door.
43:47Behind the desk sat a tall figure in a dark robe.
43:51His presence was imposing.
43:53I didn't dare look any longer and quickly pulled back.
43:56After about fifteen minutes, Burya came out.
44:00Lord Reyes was in a good mood today.
44:03But he said he was busy and didn't have time to see you.
44:06Next time.
44:07I breathed a sigh of relief.
44:10Then let's go.
44:12The carriage left the castle and traveled slowly along the suburban road.
44:18Burya suddenly stared at my hand.
44:23Isn't this the graph pink diamond?
44:25I saw it at the auction.
44:28Who exactly is your husband?
44:30How can he afford this?
44:34It's a high-quality imitation.
44:36My husband bought it to make me happy.
44:39It's not worth much.
44:40Burya looked at the ring skeptically for a long while, but didn't ask any more questions.
44:46In the evening, I returned to the cottage.
44:50Tyson had already made dinner.
45:01The food still didn't taste good, but I ate happily.
45:05Did you see Reyes at the Semchi Estate today?
45:09No.
45:10He's very mysterious.
45:11He only summoned Burya.
45:13I heard he almost never shows himself.
45:17Tyson put down his utensils and looked at me seriously.
45:23I've heard that Reyes has a bad reputation.
45:26His temper is strange.
45:29Stay away from him.
45:30Avoid contact as much as you can.
45:33Alright, I'll remember.
45:36His tone was strange.
45:38Like he was nervous about something.
45:40I looked at the metal mask he wore.
45:45Candlelight flickered on its surface,
45:47hiding all his expressions.
45:50Why do you always wear that mask?
45:53Tyson, I am your wife.
45:56Even if you are disfigured, I don't care.
45:59In front of me, you can take off the mask.
46:02He fell silent.
46:04The air suddenly grew very quiet,
46:08leaving only the crackling of the fire.
46:10Give me some time, Cece.
46:12I thought for a moment, then nodded.
46:14I could understand him.
46:16After dinner, I carried some hot water to bathe.
46:19The washroom was simple,
46:20with a few wet spots on the stone floor.
46:22But my mind was full of the day's events,
46:24Reyes' mystery, Tyson's warning, and that ring.
46:27Burya had mistaken for something priceless.
46:29Lost in thought, my foot slipped.
46:31I crashed hard onto the floor.
46:35My knee hit the stone slab,
46:37scraping the skin and drawing blood.
46:40I gasped at the pain.
46:43I tried to stand,
46:45but my knee wouldn't hold.
46:46Cece, what's wrong?
46:48Nothing!
46:48I'm fine!
46:49But I couldn't get up at all.
46:51He didn't hesitate.
46:52He kicked the door open.
46:54I sat on the floor,
46:56blood trickling from my knee,
46:58both ashamed and embarrassed.
46:59Without a word,
47:00he took off his coat,
47:02wrapped it around me,
47:03and lifted me in his arms.
47:08Tyson gently placed me on the bed.
47:11He turned to fetch the medicine chest
47:13and crouched by the bedside.
47:16He carefully cleaned my wound.
47:19His movements were even more meticulous
47:21than the healers in town.
47:22I looked at his profile.
47:24The mask covered most of it,
47:25but his eyes and lips were distinct,
47:27filled with nothing but concern for me.
47:29As he applied the medicine,
47:30I flinched and accidentally
47:32knocked over the bottle of medicinal wine
47:34on the bedside table.
47:36The coat wrapped around me slipped off.
47:37I was almost naked again.
47:39I hurried...
47:41Cece, I have some urgent business.
47:43I have to go handle it.
47:44You go to sleep first.
47:45Don't wait for me.
47:46He bent down,
47:47kissed my forehead,
47:48and left in a hurry.
47:51I lay alone in bed.
47:52My thought,
47:53a tangled mess.
47:54Tyson's skill against Abbott.
47:56Rumors said he was weak and sickly,
47:58but when he fought,
48:00he was fiercer than anyone.
48:02He could produce large sums of gold coins
48:04without a second thought.
48:06And these urgent matters
48:08that called him away late at night,
48:10what were they?
48:11This man who seemed poor and frail.
48:13How many secrets was he hiding?
48:15I tossed and turned,
48:16finally drifting off towards dawn.
48:19In my haze,
48:21I felt someone lie down gently beside me
48:23and pull me into an embrace.
48:25I didn't open my eyes,
48:27but I recognized the familiar scent.
48:30Tyson had returned.
48:31The next morning,
48:32when I woke up,
48:33Tyson was already gone.
48:35A note was left on the table.
48:36Breakfast is in the pot.
48:38I've gone to work.
48:39After breakfast,
48:40I headed to Semshi Castle for work.
48:42As soon as I stepped through the gate,
48:45I saw Sarisa coming toward me
48:47with a few noble ladies.
48:49Oh, isn't this my substitute bride sister?
48:52I heard you married that Shaw family loser.
48:55The ladies around her
48:56covered their mouths and snickered.
48:58What?
48:59Your husband can't support you,
49:01so you have to work?
49:02At least I earn my own bread
49:03with my own hands.
49:04Unlike some people
49:05who only live off
49:06their father and mother's charity.
49:10You!
49:13Sarisa's face twisted with rage.
49:15She raised her hand to strike.
49:17Stop!
49:18A sharp cry came from behind.
49:20Bria was walking down the stairs,
49:24glaring coldly at Sarisa.
49:29Sarisa Kane,
49:30you listen to me clearly.
49:36Cecilia is now my personal tailor
49:38and a tailor of the Semshi family.
49:40If you dare cause trouble
49:42on my territory,
49:43you're insulting me
49:44and you're insulting Lord Reyes.
49:46Serena's face turned purple.
49:48Her lips trembled,
49:50but she didn't dare say another word.
49:52Let's go.
49:53She shot me a vicious glare,
49:55then turned and slunk away
49:56with her entourage.
50:00Ignore her.
50:01I've seen plenty of women like that.
50:06Thank you, Bria.
50:07It's nothing.
50:09By the way,
50:10I have important news.
50:12Lord Reyes is holding
50:14a tailoring competition.
50:15The winner will become
50:17the Lord's personal tailor
50:18and the prize money
50:20is very generous.
50:21My eyes lit up.
50:22Flavia's condition
50:23was stabilized for now,
50:24but she would still need
50:26a large sum for her
50:27continued recovery and care.
50:29This prize money came
50:30at exactly the right time.
50:31I'll enter.
50:34I knew you'd say that.
50:39Tomorrow,
50:40I'll take you to see
50:41the competition rules.
50:42Lord Reyes is holding
50:43a tailoring competition.
50:45All tailors of the Semshi family
50:46can take part.
50:47You have three days
50:48to present your work
50:48and the Lord himself will judge.
50:50My heart raced with excitement,
50:52but I also hesitated.
50:54I had just started this job.
50:56Would standing out too much
50:57cause trouble?
50:58Tyson had always told me
50:59to keep a low profile.
51:02I sent a messenger
51:03to Tyson with a letter,
51:06asking for his advice.
51:09In the evening,
51:10Tyson's reply arrived.
51:12Just one sentence.
51:14Do what you want to do.
51:15I will always support you.
51:17I looked at those few short words
51:19and a smile rose to my lips.
51:23I'll take part.
51:24What I didn't know
51:25was that Sarissa
51:26had learned of my participation
51:27through her spies.
51:30She wants to win
51:31in her dreams.
51:33I've already bribed the judges.
51:35This time,
51:36I'll destroy her reputation.
51:38Over the next two days,
51:40I threw myself
51:40into preparing
51:41for the competition.
51:43During the day,
51:44I picked out fabrics
51:45and cut sample garments
51:46in the tailor shop.
51:49At night,
51:50I went back to the cottage
51:51and continued working
51:53by lamplight.
51:54Take a rest.
51:56You've been at this
51:57for two days straight.
51:59I'm fine.
52:01This is something
52:02I love doing.
52:06He didn't try
52:07to start me again.
52:08He just quietly brought me
52:10a bowl of hot soup.
52:11On the third day,
52:13I finally finished my work,
52:14a noble's robe
52:15that blended classical
52:16and simple styles.
52:18I was very satisfied
52:19with my design.
52:21I carefully wrapped
52:22the finished robe,
52:23ready to present it
52:24the next day.
52:30Late at night,
52:32I fell into a deep sleep.
52:36Outside the window,
52:38a dark figure slipped quietly
52:39into the tailor shop.
52:43The next morning,
52:45I arrived early
52:46at the tailor shop,
52:47ready to present my work.
52:49I opened the cabinet
52:50where I had stored
52:51my finished robe
52:52and froze.
52:54My robe had been cut
52:55to shreds
52:56and ink had been poured
52:57all over the fabric.
52:59I crouched down,
53:00my fingers trembling
53:01as they touched
53:02the torn fabric.
53:03My eyes grew red.
53:06Who did this?
53:07This is too much.
53:11Bria heard the news
53:12and rushed over.
53:14When she saw the scene,
53:15her face turned dark.
53:18Who did this?
53:20No one answered.
53:21I took a deep breath
53:23and forced myself
53:24to calm down.
53:25I remembered the look
53:25in Sarissa's eyes
53:26that day.
53:27I already knew
53:28who it was.
53:29There was still
53:30half a day left
53:31before I had to present
53:32my work.
53:36There's still time.
53:38I'll make another one.
53:40Bria managed to get me
53:41an extension of half a day.
53:43I worked without sleep,
53:44rushing to make a new robe
53:46in the tailor shop.
53:48Bria stayed by my side,
53:50helping me.
53:59When Tyson heard the news,
54:01he sent a messenger
54:02with a letter.
54:16I clenched my jaw.
54:19The needle and thread
54:21in my hands
54:21never stopped.
54:23Late at night,
54:25I finally finished
54:26a brand new robe,
54:27even better than
54:29the previous one,
54:30with a bolder design.
54:34I was so exhausted
54:36I could barely stand,
54:37but there was
54:38a light in my eyes.
54:40This one is even
54:41better than the last.
54:43If Sarissa finds out,
54:44she'll be furious.
54:50I presented my finished
54:51robe to the panel
54:52of judges.
54:53They examined it
54:55carefully,
54:55nodding in praise.
54:57Clean cutting,
54:58innovative style.
55:00The fabric pairing
55:01is also just right.
55:03I stepped aside
55:04and waited for the result.
55:07Sarissa arrived
55:08with a few noble ladies.
55:10She wasn't here
55:11to take part.
55:12She was here
55:13to watch me fail.
55:16When she saw me
55:17standing there unharmed,
55:19her expression
55:20shifted slightly,
55:21but then she sneered again.
55:23Even if I had
55:24made a new one,
55:25the judges were
55:26already bribed.
55:27I wouldn't win.
55:27The panel of judges
55:29went into an inner chamber
55:30to deliberate.
55:35I waited nervously.
55:37Fifteen minutes later,
55:39the head judge
55:39stepped out
55:40and announced
55:41in a loud voice.
55:43The winner
55:44of this tailoring competition
55:45is...
55:46The winner
55:47of this tailoring competition
55:49is...
55:51Cecilia Cain!
55:53I froze.
55:54Me?
55:57Impossible!
55:59She has no talent at all!
56:02She cheated!
56:04Sarissa's face went pale.
56:06She jumped to her feet
56:07and shrieked.
56:08We have received
56:09Lord Reyes'
56:10personal ruling.
56:11He believes
56:12Cecilia's design
56:13is the finest
56:13among all the entries.
56:16Are you questioning
56:17Lord Reyes?
56:20Sarissa was speechless.
56:22She slunk away.
56:25Cece,
56:26hold out your hand.
56:27Borea stared at the ring
56:28on my finger,
56:29examining it carefully,
56:31her expression serious.
56:35My mother adores jewels.
56:37Our family has a collection
56:38of rare pieces.
56:39I'm certain this ring
56:40is real.
56:41It's the legendary
56:42pink diamond.
56:43Are you really sure?
56:45That's impossible!
56:47I'm very sure!
56:51Doubt rose in my heart,
56:52but...
56:53I quickly convinced myself.
56:55Tyson wasn't wealthy.
56:56How could he afford
56:57a real diamond?
56:59It had to be an imitation,
57:01just very well made.
57:05Cece,
57:06who exactly is your husband?
57:08What does he do?
57:09His name is Tyson Shaw.
57:11He's from the Shaw family.
57:12He mainly makes a living
57:14delivering messages
57:15and driving carriages.
57:17I know, Tyson!
57:20He's that young man
57:21who was disfigured
57:22in a carriage accident
57:23and kicked out
57:25of the Shaw family.
57:29I heard he was once engaged
57:31to a lady
57:31from the Carter family
57:32in Philando.
57:33After the accident,
57:34she called it off.
57:35But I can understand.
57:37Who would want to marry
57:38such a loser?
57:40Tyson's really pitiful.
57:44I'm sorry.
57:45I said too much.
57:46It's fine.
57:48Tyson was engaged before?
57:49No one had ever
57:50mentioned it to me.
57:52Why did you marry him?
57:54His reputation is so bad.
57:56I didn't want to lie,
57:58but I couldn't tell
57:59the truth either.
58:01He's not like the rumors say.
58:04I'm very happy now.
58:06All right.
58:07But speaking of which...
58:12You won the tailoring competition
58:14and the Lord
58:16has specifically asked
58:17to see you.
58:18See me?
58:20An uneasy feeling
58:22crept into my heart.
58:23Meanwhile,
58:24in the study
58:25at the top of the castle,
58:26Tyson,
58:27no,
58:28Lord Nolan Reyes,
58:29was alone,
58:30looking through
58:31the parchment roster
58:32of new employees.
58:33Because I had told him
58:35my name was Sarissa Kane,
58:36he searched the roster
58:37for that name.
58:38But he searched
58:39the entire roster
58:40and found no such person.
58:42He frowned
58:43and flipped through
58:44the pages again.
58:45Still nothing.
58:46Suspicion grew in his heart.
58:47Why wasn't his wife
58:48on the roster?
58:48Unless she wasn't
58:49called Sarissa.
58:50He scanned the names
58:51line by line.
58:51When his eyes fell
58:52on the name starting
58:53with C,
58:53one name jumped out
58:54at him.
58:55Cecilia Kane.
58:56His gaze locked
58:57onto that name.
58:59Cecilia Kane.
59:00So that's your name.
59:02Just then,
59:03Brea pulled me to a stop
59:05right outside
59:05the study door.
59:07Steward Emmett
59:08told us to wait,
59:09then pushed the door open
59:10and went in
59:11to announce us.
59:12My lord,
59:13the lady has been brought.
59:15Shall I let her in now?
59:16Tyson put down
59:18the roster.
59:19He reached up
59:21and slowly removed
59:22the metal mask
59:23from his face,
59:24revealing extraordinarily
59:26handsome features.
59:32Let her in.
59:37The door opened.
59:42I took a deep breath
59:43and walked inside.
59:51I took a deep breath
59:52and walked inside.
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