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00:00Scarlet Hale's 20th Birthday
00:01Crystal chandeliers bathed the Hale Manor's living room in shimmering splendor
00:05On a velvet-covered coffee table lay a neat stack of gold-embossed photo albums
00:09Each page holding portraits of America's top elite heirs
00:13Every face represented power capable of shaking the U.S. economy
00:16Scarlet, pick one
00:19Marriage is a family duty
00:21And your destiny
00:22We respect your choice
00:24In her past life, she would have reached without hesitation for the top photo Ashavos
00:29The boy she'd chased calling brother Asher, since she was seven
00:32The boss heir with rebellious features and a dazzling smile
00:35She'd loved him for 13 years
00:37Loved until she burned like a moth to flame
00:39Loved until ruin
00:40But the end of her past life had been hell
00:42She'd married Asher as she wished
00:44Only to discover soon after his heart belonged to another Chloe Bennett
00:47A nouveau rich girl who'd struck it rich in the lottery
00:50Delicate as a white rose that shattered at a touch
00:53Chloe had drowned her sorrows in alcohol and partying over Scarlet's marriage
00:56Been harassed by thugs and attempted suicide three times
01:00And Asher had blamed Scarlet for everything
01:02He'd drained the Hale family's entire fortune
01:04Gifting it all to Chloe
01:06He'd let Chloe cut the brake lines of her parents' car
01:09In the end, she and her parents had died in a fiery highway crash
01:12Through the flames, she'd seen Asher standing in the distance
01:16Holding Chloe in his arms, his eyes cold and indifferent
01:19Did she hate him?
01:20A bone-deep hatred
01:21The searing rage tightened Scarlet's fingers until they blanched
01:24Nails digging into her palms
01:25The pain jolted her back from the nightmares of her past life
01:28Reborn
01:29Never again
01:31I don't need to pick
01:33Scarlet's voice was calm yet unyielding
01:35She picked up a gilded divination cup on the table
01:37Shook it gently
01:38And a wooden stick fell out
01:40Draw lots
01:41Let fate decide
01:42Her parents exchanged worried glances
01:44They knew all too well her obsession with Asher
01:46A love etched into her bones
01:48Scarlet, you've liked Asher since you were little
01:51Maybe we should think it over
01:52Mrs. Hale urged softly
01:54Scarlet shook her head
01:55Bent to pick up the stick
01:56And pointed to the only photo with an aloof aura
01:59The man in the photo wore a simple white linen shirt
02:01Short dark hair
02:02Sharp and refined features
02:04A detached indifference in his eyes
02:06Killian Cross
02:07The sole heir of Europe's oldest aristocratic cross family
02:10His wealth immeasurable
02:11I choose him
02:12Scarlet pushed the photo toward her parents without the slightest hesitation
02:15Killian Cross
02:16His temperament is too cold
02:18He lives in seclusion all year round
02:20Are you sure?
02:21I'm sure
02:22Scarlet lifted her gaze
02:23Clarity forged from life and death in her eyes
02:26It's fate
02:28Besides, I want to make the wrong choice again
02:30Her parents understood her unspoken words instantly
02:32They exchanged a glance and said no more
02:35They'd watched her love Asher in vain in her past life
02:37Alright, we'll contact the Cross family immediately
02:40However, both Hale and Cross are top-tier aristocratic families
02:43To avoid unnecessary troubles, this matter must be kept before the engagement banquet
02:47Scarlet nodded
02:48She knew Asher's arrogance too well
02:50She changed into a burgundy velvet gown
02:52And drove to that night's Manhattan charity gala
02:55The most prestigious event in New York's high society
02:57A gathering of celebrities
02:58And an occasion Asher would definitely attend
03:01The moment she stepped into the ballroom
03:03Flashlights swarmed
03:04Reported
03:05Like sharks smelling blood
03:06Surrounded her instantly
03:09Will you be announcing your marriage partner tonight?
03:12Everyone knows you're deeply in love with Mr. Voss
03:14Is there good news coming?
03:15Will you announce your engagement tonight?
03:17Shark questions flew one after another
03:19Scarlet's gaze cut through the crowd
03:21Landing precisely at the ballroom entrance
03:23Asher Voss walked in
03:25Bodyguard stepped forward to clear the crowd
03:27He wrapped an arm around a petite
03:29Delicate girl beside him
03:30Gentle
03:30Almost doting
03:32It was Chloe Bennett
03:33Clad in a white lace dress
03:34Her face pale
03:35Eyes red rimmed
03:37Like a frightened deer clinging tightly to Asher's chest
03:39Asher bent to press a soft kiss on her forehead
03:42Lifting his gaze
03:43His voice carried across the noisy ballroom
03:45Clear and unwavering
03:47Person I love
03:48From beginning to end
03:49Is only Chloe Bennett
03:51At his words
03:51Chloe blushed
03:53Touched
03:53Tightening her arms to bury her face in his chest
03:56A murmur rippled through the crowd
03:57Several mocking eyes locking onto Scarlet
04:00So what if she's the Hale family heiress
04:03The only daughter of a top-clad family
04:05Throwing herself at him
04:06If I were her
04:08I'd have found a hole to crawl into by now
04:09The jeers prick Scarlet's heart like fine needles
04:12She merely tilted her head slightly
04:13Glancing at the onlookers with indifference
04:15The organizers had seated her right next to Asher
04:18Asher sat down
04:19His blue eyes fixed on her with cold
04:21Annoyed disdain
04:22Scarlet Hale
04:23I've told you countless times
04:25I don't want to marry you
04:27Why do you insist on clinging to me
04:30She'd heard this line a thousand times
04:32In her past life
04:33She'd apologize humbly
04:35Beg for his attention
04:36Now
04:37She only felt ridiculous and sad
04:39I'm not clinging to you
04:41Scarlet replied calmly
04:42Picking up a glass of champagne
04:44And taking a small sip
04:45Her tone unruffled
04:46You dare to quibble
04:49Just because your Hale family
04:51Is prominent and powerful
04:52You think you can decide my life as you please
04:54You are trampling on my dignity
04:56Even if I am forced to marry you
04:58In this lifetime
04:59I will never look at you even once
05:01He kept his word
05:02In her past life
05:04He'd never given her a shred of affection
05:05Only coldness
05:06Disdain
05:07And endless torment
05:08Just then
05:09Chloe walked over
05:10Eyes red rimmed
05:11Before anyone could react
05:12She dropped to her knees in front of Scarlet
05:15With a soft thud
05:15Mrs. Hale
05:16I know you hate me
05:17But my parents are innocent
05:18You had security throw my parents out of the gala
05:21My father almost had a heart attack and died
05:23Please just leave us alone
05:25Before Scarlet could grasp the trap in her words
05:28Asher rushed forward
05:29Gently lifting Chloe
05:30Turning back to Scarlet
05:32His eyes blazed with undisguised hatred
05:34His voice icy
05:35What happens between us
05:37Has nothing to do with Chloe
05:38Why are you doing this to her?
05:41Scarlet frowned
05:42She'd done no such thing
05:43I didn't
05:44Asher cut her off
05:45You've been spoiled since childhood
05:49Lawless
05:50Vicious
05:52Selfish
05:53Mr. Voss
05:54Miss Hale
05:55This is an engagement gift for you both
05:57Before he finished
05:58Asher snatched the box
05:59And hurled it at Scarlet
06:00In full view of everyone
06:01Scarlet
06:02Apologize to Chloe
06:03Otherwise
06:04Even if the Voss family
06:05Can't compare to the Hale family
06:07I will never marry
06:09A vicious woman like you
06:11The box's sharp corner
06:12Grazed Scarlet's chin
06:13Leaving a thin cut
06:14Warm blood welled instantly
06:16Scarlet raised her hand
06:17Brushing the wound gently
06:19Her palms stained bright red
06:20She lifted her gaze
06:22To Asher's unfamiliar face
06:23The man she'd once loved deeply
06:24Now only cold hatred
06:26And cruelty stared back
06:27Her heart turned cold
06:28Colder than ice
06:29I will not apologize
06:31For something I didn't do
06:33Her voice was soft
06:34Yet firm
06:34Unyielding
06:36Fine
06:37Don't you regret it
06:38Asher's eyes turned dark
06:39Wrapping his arm around Chloe
06:41He turned and left without a glance
06:43When her parents heard the news
06:44They rushed her back
06:45To Hale Manor in panic
06:47A private doctor arrived quickly to treat her wound
06:50Watching their anxious
06:51Worried faces
06:52Scarlet felt overwhelming gratitude
06:54Fortunately
06:55A second chance
06:58Fortunately
06:58They are still here
07:00In this life
07:01She'd stay far away from Asher Voss and Chloe Bennett
07:04Ever
07:05A few days later
07:06The Cross family's engagement gifts arrived at Hale Manor
07:09Priceless diamonds
07:10Antique jewelry
07:11Limited edition luxury cars
07:13And a diamond platinum bracelet
07:15Passed down through the Cross
07:16Generations filled the entire living room
07:18Every piece spoke of the Cross family's
07:20Utmost respect for the marriage
07:22After thinking it over
07:23She decided to personally custom make
07:25Cufflinks for Killian
07:26Her unique
07:27Heartfelt gift
07:28She discussed the cufflink design with the master craftsman
07:30Her fingers tracing the letter C on the sketch Killian's surname initial
07:34Just then
07:35The atelier door swung open
07:36What are you doing here?
07:38Scarlet looked up to see Asher walking in
07:39Holding Chloe's hand blonde hair
07:41Blue eyes
07:42Arrogant as ever
07:43The master hurried to explain
07:45Mr. Voss
07:46Ms. Hale is here to customize her engagement dress and cufflinks
07:49She designed them herself
07:50Great compare
07:51I've told you countless times
07:53I don't want to marry you
07:54No matter how hard you try
07:56I won't change my mind
07:59Are you even listening?
08:00And another thing
08:01I hate engraved cufflinks
08:03Tacky
08:04She wanted to say these aren't for you
08:06But before she could speak
08:07Chloe's eyes lit up
08:08She stepped past Scarlet
08:10Wow
08:10This dress is so beautiful
08:13You like it?
08:14We'll have it
08:16But I want to wear it tonight
08:17To go to the concert with you
08:19Chloe pouted
08:20Her voice sweet
08:21No problem
08:23Tailor it to her measurements
08:24Now
08:26Here it comes
08:27Asher
08:28This is my engagement dress
08:30I don't have time for your Hale family's engagement banquet
08:33Don't bother me
08:34Besides
08:35Compared to you
08:36Chloe is more suited to wear this kind of dress
08:38Just like before
08:39The same words
08:41The same scorn
08:42Alter it
08:43Now
08:49I gave you an order
08:51Miss Hale's permission is required Mr. Voss
08:54The Hale family
08:55Has been our patron for a century
08:58She likes it
08:59Let her have it
09:02Give it to her
09:04At least you're sensible
09:05After we're married
09:06I'll have dinner with you once a month
09:08Once a month
09:09A king's ransom for the peasant girl who once loved him
09:12His arrogant demeanor
09:14As if granting her a great favor
09:15Made Scarlet's smile a smile laced with mockery and clarity
09:19Jealousy
09:21Inferity masked as arrogance
09:23He resents what I was born with
09:25What?
09:26What are you smiling at?
09:28He envied my birthright
09:29The Atex I never asked for but was given
09:34He used Chloe
09:35A weapon forged from his own security
09:38To wound me
09:39To make himself feel taller
09:41How pitiful
09:45Ask your boss
09:46What makes you sure that the person I'm going to marry
09:48Is you
09:52He let out a snort of derision
09:55Scarlet
09:56You pretending?
09:57You times when you dreams when you meet this drain zone
09:59Show you sight what
10:00You're every year a person was to arse any me
10:04Since you drain you turn arsed
10:05You genuine to vary better someone?
10:08Chloe
10:09Nestled in his arms
10:10Curled her lips into a mischievous grin
10:12And spoke in a feigned soft voice
10:14Not necessarily
10:15With the Hale family's status
10:17So many wealthy heirs across the country are lining up to marry Scarlet
10:21Lining up to marry Scarlet
10:23Even if every man in the world wanted to marry her
10:27She would still only want to be my woman
10:30Put an arm around Chloe and turn to leave
10:33Just before stepping out the door
10:35Have that dress altered and sent to my home
10:38And those tacky engraved cuff clicks
10:40Change them all to square ones
10:41No engraving allowed
10:45The tailor watched them walk away and sighed helplessly
10:48Miss Hale
10:49What do you think about this?
10:50Don't worry about the cuff clinks
10:51He's not the groom
10:53He has no right to dictate
10:58That night
10:59Scarlet attended a friend's birthday party
11:01Halfway through the party
11:03Chloe showed up late
11:05Accompanied by Asher's personal bodyguard
11:07The man carried a red shopping bag
11:09And set it right at Scarlet's feet
11:15Scarlet
11:15I'm so sorry
11:17I wanted to return the dress to you right after the concert
11:20But Ashler insisted we get intimate in the car
11:23And get intimate in the car
11:25And it took up some time
11:38Everything if you know
11:41The surrounding guests instantly noticed the scene
11:44So calm even after this
11:46She must really be desperately in love with Asher
11:48The only daughter of the Hale family
11:50Degrading herself like this
11:52She's really bringing shame to the Hales
11:54The murmurs pricked at Scarlet like needles
11:56In her past life
11:58A sight like this would have reduced her to tears
12:00But now
12:01She merely cast a cold glance at the ruined gown
12:04And said flatly to a nearby waiter
12:06Take it away
12:07Throw it out
12:13If she likes it let her keep it
12:23Chloe's carefully planned taunt falling flat
12:25Frustrated and irritated
12:27She clenched her fists and stormed off to a seat in the corner
12:30Soon
12:31Chloe updated her social media
12:33Instantly trending number one in the US
12:35A lovely night
12:36Wearing a perfect dress
12:38Holding my love's hand
12:39Listening to my favorite concert
12:41The photo showed her and Asher interlocking fingers
12:43Dazzling
12:44And painful
12:45Countless marketing accounts dug up Scarlet's decades old posts
12:48Confessing love to Asher
12:49Comparing them to Chloe's sweet photos
12:51Headlines dripped with mockery
12:53Hale Harris begs for love
12:54Foss hair adores white moonlight
12:56Worst of all
12:57Asher liked the comparison video
12:59The internet exploded overnight
13:01Scarlet begs for love trended worldwide
13:03Turned into memes shared everywhere
13:05Faced with overwhelming mockery and malice
13:07Scarlet calmly deleted all her social media accounts
13:09Then sent a message to Hale Group's PR department
13:12Ten minutes later
13:13All malicious hashtags
13:14Marketing posts
13:16And memes were erased completely
13:17No trace remained online
13:19The day before the engagement banquet
13:21Scarlet went to Hale Group headquarters for work
13:23As she stepped out of the building
13:25Several black-suited bodyguards blocked her path
13:28Do you know who I am?
13:28Forcing her into a car
13:29She was taken to the Boss family's private mansion
13:32Inside
13:32Chloe sat on the living room leather sofa
13:34Red-eyed
13:35Crying softly
13:36Delicate and pitiful
13:38Asher sat beside her
13:39Murmuring gentle comfort
13:41His gaze tender enough to melt
13:42Seeing Scarlet walk in
13:44Asher's face turned cold instantly
13:46The gentle smile vanished
13:48Replaced by icy rage and disdain
13:50Scarlet Hale, you've gone too far
13:52Chloe just posted one update
13:54Did you really need to have all her social media accounts banned?
13:57You know she makes a living through social media
13:59You're cutting off her lifeline
14:01You're just jealous of her
14:03I only had people remove the malicious hashtags about me
14:06I didn't do anything else
14:08How dare you lie?
14:10Other than you, Scarlet Hale
14:12Who else has that kind of power?
14:14It's obviously you being jealous of Chloe
14:16And deliberately taking revenge on her
14:18I didn't
14:19Before Scarlet could finish
14:20Not even married yet
14:22And already daring to talk back to your future husband?
14:25Is this how the Hale family teaches their daughter's manners?
14:29Asher's mother
14:30Mrs. Voss
14:31Dressed in an expensive Chanel suit
14:33Makeup immaculate
14:34She sat down in front of Scarlet
14:36Asher's father
14:37Who'd always bowed and scraped to the Hales
14:39Slouched on the sofa with legs crossed
14:41Arrogant disdain in his eyes
14:43Scarlet
14:44Although we don't like spoiled willful dows like you
14:47Since you insist on marrying our son
14:49We'll reluctantly agree
14:50But we have conditions
14:52The Hale family's dowry
14:54Must exceed 50% of your total family assets
14:59Scarlet sneered inwardly
15:00They'd done the same in her past life
15:02Greedy
15:03Draining the Hale fortune step by step
15:05She shook her head
15:06Ready to refuse
15:07When a bodyguard behind her
15:08Punched her knee hard
15:09Scarlet cried out in pain
15:11Collapsing to her knees on the cold marble floor
15:13Sharp agony shot through her knees
15:15Memories of being forced to kneel flashing back
15:17Mrs. Voss smirked triumphantly
15:19Nodding at a maid
15:20The maid brought a tea tray
15:21With a cup of scalding black tea
15:23Since you're gonna be my daughter-in-law anyway
15:25It's not too much
15:26To pour your mother in advance
15:27In a cup of tea, is it?
15:29The maid forced the hot cup
15:30Into Scarlet's hands
15:31The scalding ceramic
15:32Burned her fingertips instantly
15:34Scarlet instinctively let go
15:35The cup shattered on the floor
15:37Hot tea splattering her coat hem
15:40You've gone too far this time
15:41Asher shouted
15:42His eyes cold
15:43Scarlet raised her eyes to him
15:45I will only pour tea for my own in-laws
15:49Don't you not want to marry me?
15:52I never planned to marry either
15:54With that, she pushed herself up
15:56But the bodyguards grabbed her arms tightly
15:58Holding her down
15:59Let go of me!
16:00I am the daughter of the Hale family
16:02How dare you treat me like this?
16:05You're about to become part of the Voss family
16:08Why are you still putting on airs as a spoiled princess?
16:11Mrs. Voss's face turned cold
16:13She stepped forward and slapped Scarlet hard across the face
16:16The crisp sound echoed through the empty living room
16:19Sharp and loud
16:20Burning pain spread instantly
16:21The slap overlapped with countless others
16:23She'd endured from Mrs. Voss in her past life
16:25She froze
16:26The engagement banquet is tomorrow
16:28And you're still this insolent
16:31Mrs. Voss shouted
16:33Asher, look at the woman you want to marry
16:36Disrespectful, uneducated
16:38She's the one who's been desperately clinging to me
16:40Insisting on marrying me
16:41The one I wanted to marry was Chloe
16:44Ash, I dream of marrying you
16:46But my family is portnary
16:49I really can't afford to offend the Hale family
16:51She cried until she could barely breathe
16:53Asher's heart ached
16:55His expression darkening
16:56He stepped in front of Scarlet
16:57Towering over her
16:59Scarlet
17:00Didn't you use every means to marry me?
17:03Fine, I agree to it
17:07But you must guarantee that after marriage
17:09You will not interfere in any of my affairs
17:11You cannot return to the Hale family home
17:13You must stay at the Voss family home
17:14Serve of my parents
17:15Take care of me
17:16And also serve Chloe
17:18A maid brought over a prenuptial agreement
17:20Bold words blaring
17:2150% of Hale family assets
17:23As dowry
17:24Gifted unconditionally to the Voss family
17:26Every word was glaringly greedy and shameless
17:30Asher Voss
17:31The person I want to marry
17:33Is not you at all
17:36Still being stubborn
17:37Mrs. Voss flew into a rage
17:39Slapping her again
17:41The Hale family is considered a top tier family
17:44How did Rays such a disobedient, shameless
17:49Today I'll teach you a parent a proper lesson
17:52Bodyguards held her down
17:53Helpless
17:54She lost count of the slaps
17:56Forced to press her fingerprints again and again
17:58Her fingertips and cheeks burned
18:00Her whole body trembling
18:01For tomorrow's engagement banquet
18:03You must wear this green dress
18:05Chloe and I will both wear red
18:07You are not worthy of wearing the same color as us
18:10Scarlet was thrown out of the Voss mansion
18:12Cold and heartbroken
18:13In her past life
18:14This was how they'd humiliated her
18:16Pushing her toward destruction
18:17But this life
18:18She wouldn't be their puppet
18:19The next day
18:20The engagement banquet was held at Hale Castle
18:23White roses and crystals adorned the castle inside and out
18:26Luxurious and romantic
18:27All top elite celebrities in America attended
18:30Glamorous and star-studded
18:31Scarlet wore a newly custom-made burgundy haute couture gown
18:34The train trailing elegantly
18:36Her skin fair
18:37Her aura noble stunningly beautiful
18:39She stood at the castle entrance
18:41Greeting guests politely
18:42Calm and composed
18:44Around noon
18:44The Voss family arrived late
18:46Dressed head to toe in bright red
18:48They strutted in
18:49Chloe linked arms with Asha
18:51Walking side by side
18:52Like the real bride and groom
18:54Glaring and mocking
18:55Mr. Voss
18:56Who'd always bowed to the Hales
18:58Walked all today
18:59Arrogant
18:59Ignoring everyone as if he were the banquet's true host
19:02Seeing Scarlet in red
19:03Where are your parents?
19:05Call them out!
19:06I want to ask them
19:07How does the Hale family raise their daughter?
19:09No sense of priority at all!
19:11My parents are inside entertaining guests
19:13If you have business
19:14You can go in and find them
19:15Scarlet spoke calmly
19:17Stepping aside
19:17Mrs. Voss poked her shoulder rudely
19:21Scarlet frowned
19:22Dodging her hand
19:23From the corner of her eye
19:25She saw Asha walk over expressionlessly
19:27Standing beside her like her fiancé
19:29He looked down at her
19:30Blue eyes filled with hatred and mockery
19:33Scarlet
19:34You got what you wanted
19:35Very proud of yourself, aren't you?
19:38But remember this
19:41All you've gotten is my body
19:42My heart will never belong to you
19:45His tone dripped with malice
19:46As if she'd ruined his life
19:48Asha, you've misunderstood
19:49How dare you ignore me?
19:51Have you forgotten
19:52How you knelt before me yesterday
19:54Begging me?
19:55Asha cut her off angrily
19:57Look closely, everyone
19:59At his words
19:59Mrs. Voss pulled out her phone
20:01Holding it high
20:02To show a video
20:03Scarlet forced to kneel
20:04The day before
20:04The footage was clear
20:05Her kneeling helplessly
20:07On the cold floor
20:08Held down by bodyguards
20:10Humiliated
20:11Reporters broke through security
20:13Miss Hale
20:14Is this a warning
20:14From your future mother-in-law?
20:16Does this kneeling mean
20:17The Hale family
20:17Will submit to the Voss family?
20:19Does your kneeling mean
20:20The Hale family
20:20Will submit to the Voss family?
20:22Being forced to kneel
20:23Before your engagement ring
20:24Do you feel humiliated?
20:25Is this the Voss family's
20:26Way of establish dominance?
20:27Tell your mother
20:28To turn off the video
20:31You deserve it
20:32Asha shook her off roughly
20:34Asher Voss
20:35Your whole family
20:37Is simply impossible
20:38To reason with
20:39Scarlet snapped
20:40Picking up a crystal
20:41Thermos from the table
20:42To hurl at him
20:43Suddenly
20:44A warm
20:45Firm hand reached
20:46From behind
20:47Gently wrapping around
20:48Her wrist
20:48The grip was soft
20:49Yet unyielding
20:50Stopping her motion
20:51Instantly
20:52Scarlet froze
20:53Turning back
20:53A tall
20:54Straight figure
20:55Walked toward her
20:56In the backlight
20:57It was Killian Cross
20:58His gaze swept
20:59Calmly over the crowd
21:00Finally resting on Asher
21:01Mr. Voss
21:02How many lives
21:03Does your mother have
21:03That she dares to make
21:04My fiancée
21:05Kneel before her?
21:06His voice was quiet
21:07Yet carrying the
21:08Inherent authority
21:09Of an aristocrat
21:10Every word clear
21:11Killian's voice
21:12Was not loud
21:13Yet it carried a power
21:14That silenced the noisy
21:15Chaotic crowd instantly
21:17All eyes turned to him
21:18Shocked
21:18Curious
21:19Asher stared for a moment
21:21Then scoffed
21:22Blue eyes brimming
21:23With disdain and contempt
21:24Think of the
21:25Scotia's Clues
21:26In the Rescorder
21:27On Celsome Crosses
21:28I thought that Scarlet
21:29And why Dink when yet
21:30Cause I dimming
21:31Can you go bake out stay
21:32His tone dripped
21:33With mockery
21:33Emphasizing
21:34My engagement
21:35With Scarlet deliberately
21:36Challenging Killian
21:37What mistaking someone
21:39Else's fiancée
21:40For your own
21:40Scarlet Hale has been
21:41In love with me
21:42Since she was a little girl
21:43And she will marry me
21:44And only me
21:45The second he finished speaking
21:47Scarlet stepped out
21:48From behind Killian
21:49Standing beside him
21:51She met Asher's gaze
21:52Her voice clear
21:54Every word ringing
21:55Across the crowd
21:56Asher Voss
21:57Open your eyes
21:58And see clearly
22:00Today's engagement banquet
22:01Is between me
22:02Scarlet Hale
22:04And Killian Cross
22:05It has nothing
22:06Absolutely nothing
22:07To do with you
22:08Silence fell
22:09Asher's smile
22:10Froze instantly
22:11He stared in disbelief
22:12He turned to the backdrop
22:14At the castle entrance
22:15Gold lettering
22:16Spelling the engagement couple
22:17Scarlet Hale
22:18And Killian Cross
22:19The glaring words
22:20Hit him like a sledgehammer
22:21To the heart
22:22No
22:22Cross
22:23Walked out of the castle
22:24Mr. Hale glanced at Asher
22:26He walked straight to Killian
22:27Smiling warmly
22:28Yuan Chen
22:29Scarlet
22:29Can be stubborn
22:30Thank you for putting up
22:31With her
22:31Rest assured
22:32Uncle
22:33His gaze softening
22:34As he looked at Scarlet
22:35Scarlet
22:36What just happened?
22:37Locked me up
22:37Forced me to kneel
22:38Forced me to serve tea
22:40To Mrs. Voss
22:41Demanding half of the Hale family's
22:43Assets as dowry
22:44The crowd heard everything
22:45Their eyes filling with
22:46Contempt for the Vosses
22:55How dare you!
22:59How dare you!
23:02How dare you lay hands
23:04On my daughter
23:05And force her to kneel
23:06All business colleagues present
23:08Mark my words
23:11From now on
23:12Anyone who has business dealings
23:14With the Voss family
23:15Is disrespecting me Hale
23:17And is making an end
23:19Of the entire Hale group
23:21Silence fell over the crowd
23:23Everyone knew full well
23:24The formidable power
23:25Of the Hale group
23:26Crossing them meant
23:27Courting ruin
23:27Mr. and Mrs. Voss turned
23:29Deathly pale
23:30Trembling violently
23:31And barely able
23:31To stand steady
23:32Asher stood frozen
23:34Staring blankly
23:35At the scene
23:35Only now did he realize
23:37He had merely indulged
23:38In unrequited affection
23:39All along
23:40Scarlet had never been
23:42Bound to marry him
23:43Nor had she ever
23:44Loved him
23:44Killian gently
23:45Took Scarlet's hand
23:46His palm warm
23:47And firm
23:48Asher
23:49You don't have to
23:50Marry her now
23:50We can be together
23:51Openly
23:52Let's go
23:52Asher shoved her
23:54Away harshly
23:54Chloe lost her balance
23:56And crashed heavily
23:57To the ground
23:58Paying no heed to her
23:59Asher fixed his gaze
24:00Frantically on
24:01Scarlet's retreating figure
24:02And chased after her
24:04Scarlet
24:05Come back
24:06Scarlet halted
24:07And slowly turned around
24:08This must be
24:09A misunderstanding
24:11You clearly love
24:12Only me
24:13How can you marry him
24:16She raised her hand
24:17Revealing the platinum
24:19Cufflink on Killian's wrist
24:20Engraved distinctly
24:21With the letter C
24:22The initial of his surname
24:24Asher's pupils
24:25Dilated sharply
24:26All color drained
24:27From his face
24:28His body shook
24:29Uncontrollably
24:30Consumed by shock
24:32Devastation
24:33And bitter regret
24:34The engagement banquet
24:35Was warm and joyful
24:36Inside the castle banquet hall
24:38Crystal chandeliers
24:39Sparkled brightly
24:40Melodious violin music
24:42Drifted through the air
24:43As guests chatted
24:44And toasted in harmonious cheer
24:46Killian held Scarlet's hand
24:47Tightly the entire time
24:49His gaze soft
24:50And a faint smile
24:51Lingering on his lips
24:52His usual cold
24:53And aloof demeanor
24:54Vanished completely
24:55In her presence
24:57Our Killian is as cold
24:59As ice by nature
25:00He doesn't smile
25:02Once in a whole year
25:03But today
25:04Seeing Scarlet
25:05The corners of his strath
25:07Hasn't come down
25:08Exactly
25:09I've been asking my daughter
25:10To design a gown for me
25:12For years
25:12And she couldn't be bothered
25:14But this time
25:15For her engagement
25:16To Killian
25:17She designed her own gown
25:19And even made
25:19The cuff limbs herself
25:21The elders exchanged
25:22Warm smiles
25:23Enjoying the pleasant atmosphere
25:25Scarlet grew slightly bashful
25:27From the compliments
25:27Lowering her head
25:28With a gentle smile
25:29Tugging at her mouth
25:30Noticing her blushing cheeks
25:32Killian's eyes
25:33Softened further
25:34Why aren't you wearing
25:35My family's bracelet?
25:38It's too precious
25:40I want to save it
25:41To wear on our wedding day
25:46Killian let out
25:47A low chuckle
25:48His chest vibrating gently
25:49His eyes brimming
25:51With deep affection
25:51As she gazed
25:52At his tender features
25:53Scarlet fell into a daze
25:55In her past life
25:56She had never known
25:57Killian cross
25:58And their paths
25:59Never crossed
26:00Yet she could not
26:01Recall where they had met
26:02As if seeing
26:02Through her thoughts
26:03Killian pulled out
26:04His ID card
26:05And handed it to her
26:06Encased in a plain
26:07Black holder
26:08Scarlet flipped it open
26:09Curiously
26:10Tucked inside the back
26:12Was a tiny ID photo
26:13It showed a young girl
26:14With a ponytail
26:15Youthful faced
26:16And bright smiling
26:17The childhood version
26:18Of herself
26:19This
26:19Is me?
26:21Scarlet looked up
26:22At Killian in astonishment
26:24Blurred fragments
26:25Of memories
26:25Flooding her mind
26:26Back in primary school
26:27A new transfer student
26:29Joined their class
26:30He had blonde hair
26:31And blue eyes
26:32Quiet and reserved
26:34Struggling to speak
26:35Mandarin fluently
26:36You're
26:37That
26:38Little mute
26:39Scarlet stared at him
26:40In utter shock
26:41Unable to believe her eyes
26:43Killian gently
26:44Stroke the silver cross
26:45Rosary around his wrist
26:46A soft smile
26:47Playing on his lips
26:48As he slowly nodded
26:49I went back to Scotland
26:50Right after I finished
26:51Elementary school
26:52I never forgot her
26:54All these years
26:56When I grew up
26:57And could come back
26:57For her
26:58I only saw her
26:59Chasing Asher
27:00With all her heart
27:02Loving him
27:02Humbly and relentlessly
27:04Back to my castle
27:05For a period
27:05Of spiritual reflection
27:07I wanted to cut off
27:08All worldly ties
27:09And forget her
27:10Fortunately
27:11The abbot said
27:12My worldly bonds
27:13Were unbroken
27:13Your worldly bonds
27:14And told me to wait
27:15Another six months
27:16Thank you
27:19The day your father
27:20Contacted me
27:21To discuss our
27:21Lifelong companionship
27:22Was the very last day
27:24Of those months
27:24Six months
27:26Scarlet
27:26You were never a random encounter
27:28You were my predestined lover
27:29He took her hand firmly
27:30His grip gentle yet resolute
27:32Warmth welled up in Scarlet's heart
27:34After the engagement banquet
27:36Scarlet went straight to the police
27:38With her parents and Killian
27:39Pressing charges against the Vos family
27:42For false imprisonment
27:43Intentional harm
27:44The court soon ruled the prenuptial agreement
27:47Null and void
27:47Mr. and Mrs.
27:49Vos was sentenced to seven days
27:51Of administrative detention
27:52For illegal detention
27:53And intentional injury
27:54Killian began looking for a wedding home
27:56With Scarlet
27:57They toured a seaside villa
27:58On Long Island
27:59Facing the endless ocean
28:01It boasted stunning scenery
28:03With blooming flowers
28:04All year round
28:05And both of them fell in love
28:06With it at first sight
28:07Chatting and laughing
28:08They drove home
28:09After viewing the property
28:11The moment the car pulled up
28:12At the gate of the Hale Manor
28:14A familiar figure came into view
28:15Asher stood there
28:16Holding a large bouquet
28:18Of bright red roses
28:27Scarlet
28:27I figured it out
28:30The past was all my fault
28:33I'm a jerk
28:34I loved you all along
28:36But didn't dare admit it
28:37I pushed you away
28:40Scarlet
28:41Please
28:42I'm so sorry
28:44I loved you all along
28:45Yet I never dared to admit it
28:47I pushed you away
28:49You have always been the only one
28:50In my heart
28:51Ever since you stood up for me
28:53And chased away those bullies
28:54When we were seven years old
28:55My eyes have only been on you
28:57I secretly pictured
28:58What our wedding would be like
29:00He pulled a cheap plastic ring
29:01Out of his pocket
29:02A tiny pink rhinestone
29:04Was set on it
29:05Its color long faded
29:07I've kept it all this time
29:08Never let it leave my side
29:09Please marry me
29:11I can't live without you
29:13Mr. Voss
29:14When you declared publicly
29:15That you only love Chloe
29:16In this laying
29:17Why weren't you this affectionate?
29:20This is between me and Scarlet
29:22It's none of your business
29:23She looked down at the kneeling Asher
29:26With a calm expression
29:27She reached out
29:28And gently picked up the plastic ring
29:29Her fingertips brushed over
29:31The faded rhinestone
29:35Kilvan
29:36Isn't this the farewell gift
29:37I gave you when I graduated
29:38Elementary school?
29:39How did it end up in his hands?
29:42I've never seen this before
29:44It's the gift I gave you
29:45When the whole class
29:46Gave you presents
29:47Before you transferred schools
29:48That's what this is
29:50I remember now
29:52You said you liked the tongue
29:54With the dredge
29:54So I went out of our way
29:55To might at the charsher
29:56It have my initials
29:58S-H
30:00That's right
30:00I remember
30:01Then uses black marker
30:03And hinges rear messy
30:05Kilian finally put the pieces together
30:07A faint mocking smile
30:08Tugged at his lips
30:09As he spoke calmly
30:10The truth was plain
30:11For all to see
30:14Asher had stolen the ring
30:15And foolishly convinced himself
30:16It had been meant for him
30:17Kilian took the ring from Scarlet
30:19And slipped it gently onto her finger
30:21Kilian wrapped his arm around her tenderly
30:23His voice unyielding
30:25The right?
30:26She is my fiancé
30:27We're getting our marriage license tomorrow
30:29And holding the wedding next month
30:31Saying this
30:32He walked towards the main house
30:34No
30:35Scarlet
30:36You can't do this to me
30:38Asher was rushed to a private hospital
30:40He needed to stay in hospital for observation for a few days
30:43When he regained consciousness
30:45He felt dizzy and nauseous
30:47His face pale
30:48And his body utterly weak
30:50At the sight of Scarlet
30:51A faint glimmer lit up his dull eyes
30:53He stretched out a trembling hand toward her
30:56His voice hoarse and fragile
30:58Scarlet
30:59My head is spinning
31:00Don't leave me
31:01Kilian's gaze turned cold at once
31:03He pulled Scarlet behind him
31:05And instructed the bodyguard beside them
31:08Find a nurse for him
31:13Take good care of him
31:16With that
31:17He gently took Scarlet's hand
31:19And turned to leave the ward
31:21He struggled to sit up
31:23But the movement brought on
31:24Severe dizziness and nausea
31:25And he began to retch violently
31:27Looking utterly wretched
31:29He frantically pressed the call bell by his bed
31:31Crying out in anguish
31:32Doctor
31:33Nurse
31:34Come quick
31:35I'm in terrible pain
31:36Watching the doctors and nurses bustling around
31:39Let me say a few words to him
31:43Don't be too long
31:44I'll wait for you outside
31:48Great
31:49Everything can still work out
31:51We'll get our license tomorrow
31:52I'll give you the most magnificent wedding in the world
31:55Anything you want
31:56I'll give it to you
32:00When I say I don't love you anymore
32:02It's not out of spite
32:03Not because I'm jealous of Chloe
32:04Not to make you angry
32:06It's real
32:07From the bottom of my heart
32:09I don't love you anymore
32:11Yet her resolve never wavered
32:13She shook her head softly
32:14We won't have a good outcome if we're together
32:19I tried it in my dream
32:21In my past life
32:22I married you against all reason
32:24What I got in return
32:26Was you draining the Hale family's assets
32:29You letting Chloe cause the car accident
32:31That killed my parents and me in a fiery blaze
32:34Burned to ashes with nothing left
32:35You and Chloe got everything
32:37While my parents and I ended up with our family destroyed
32:40Dying with lingering resentment
32:42It was never you and me who had a good ending
32:45It was always you and Chloe
32:48With that
32:49She turned away without a second glance
32:51And walked toward the door
32:53Behind her
32:54Asher broke down completely
32:56His cries filled with hopeless anguish
32:58They echoed the exact same despair
33:00She and her parents had felt
33:01Amid the raging fire in her past life
33:03But this time
33:04She would not look back
33:06She would not repeat the same tragic mistakes
33:08Stepping out of the ward
33:10Killian gently took her hand
33:12He asked nothing
33:13Simply holding it tight
33:14His palm warm and reassuring
33:16Chloe was behind it
33:17Cornered and desperate
33:18She gathered irrefutable evidence of the bosses
33:21And Asher's crimes tax evasion
33:23Assault on employees
33:24Commercial fraud
33:25And handed everything over to the police
33:27The evidence was conclusive
33:29Overnight
33:30The Vos family was drowned in debt
33:32Their reputation ruined beyond repair
33:34They would never rise again
33:36Asher vanished completely
33:37Never to be seen
33:38On the wedding day
33:39The sun shone bright
33:41And the sea breeze blew soft
33:43The ceremony was held in a seaside church on Long Island
33:46Arches woven with white roses
33:48And sparkling crystal decorations
33:50Created an atmosphere of romance and sanctity
33:52Scarlet wore a bespoke white wedding gown
33:55And a diamond tiara
33:56Holding a bouquet of white roses
33:58She looked like a princess stepped out of a painting
34:00On her wrist glinted a diamond and platinum bracelet
34:03A treasured heirloom of the Cross family
34:05Killian Cross watched his wife slowly walk over
34:08And pulled her into his arms
34:09Thank you for waiting for me
34:11No, thank you for choosing me
34:12Money
34:14The
34:15Storytree
34:17Amém.