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00:01Mrs. Blackwood, please! Don't take Victor away from me! I have nothing but him!
00:09Ophia, look at what you've done! Now she's begging you all because of your selfishness!
00:14He berated me in public for another woman.
00:19My decade-long devotion is over.
00:22I'm the heiress of the Blackwood group, the sole heir to the family fortune.
00:26When I was ten, my grandfather picked four boys from an orphanage to groom as potential husbands for me.
00:31They were raised with great care to become my future spouse,
00:35expected to stand by my side as I took the reins of the Blackwood corporation.
00:39The outside world dubbed them the four business prodigies.
00:43Yet all of them kept their distance from me, the young heiress.
00:47Even Victor Sterling, the man I'd long adored, had his heart set on someone else.
00:51Grandfather asked me which man I wished to marry.
00:54I left my fate to chance, letting a random draw decide who I would spend my life with.
00:59Against all odds, my pick fell on Jasper Coleman, the most rebellious of the four.
01:05Grandfather's gaze settled on the name at the very top, and he frowned slightly.
01:10Ophia, do you want to pick someone else?
01:12I knew what worried him.
01:14Anyone with eyes could see how I felt about Victor over the years.
01:18Whenever he was around, my eyes would drift toward him before I could stop it.
01:22Ironically, he had never once looked back at me.
01:26No, grandfather.
01:27I believe this is fate.
01:29Grandfather sighed and said no more.
01:31He knew me too well.
01:32Once I set my mind on something, nothing could change it.
01:35I stepped out of the study.
01:37In the living room, the four men sat chatting on the sofa.
01:43Ophelia, who did you choose?
01:45Damon asked.
01:47Does it even need asking?
01:49It's definitely Victor.
01:50He's got the charm.
01:52He's won the heiress over.
01:53Victor shrugged his hand off in revulsion and fixed me with a cold stare.
01:57Even if grandfather forces me to marry you, I will never love you.
02:03My heart belongs only to Lilith.
02:05A bitter smile tugged at my lips and my chest twinged with pain all the same.
02:10When I was little and got bullied, he'd always been the first to step in and defend me.
02:15Back then, I truly thought he was my knight, my fated prince charming.
02:19Everything changed, though, the summer he turned 17.
02:23We can have a marriage in name only, but it stays off the public record.
02:27And, and I will still see Lilith, you are not to harm her in any way.
02:32His words stung my pride.
02:34What did he take me for?
02:36Some deranged woman desperate to marry him?
02:38I let out a cold laugh.
02:40What makes you so sure I'd pick you?
02:42Victor scoffed, contempt in his eyes.
02:44Not pick me?
02:46Ophelia, who else is there for you?
02:48His tone made my stomach turn.
02:50What gave him the right to assume I had to have him?
02:53Just because I'd once foolishly loved him.
02:56I said coldly,
02:57Victor, you really don't need to disgust me.
03:00Marry whoever you want.
03:02He frowned, pressing me for an answer.
03:05What do you mean?
03:05Just then, a figure dressed in white rushed inside.
03:09Lilith Voss dropped to her knees before me, sobbing theatrically.
03:14Mrs. Blackwood, please.
03:17Don't take Victor away from me.
03:19I have nothing but him.
03:21Before I could reply, Victor hurried to pull her to her feet,
03:24his face tight with anger as he glared at me.
03:27Ophelia, look at what you've done.
03:28Do you have any idea how much Lilitha has suffered because of you?
03:32Now she's begging you, all because of your selfishness!
03:36Watching this familiar scene play out, I found it utterly ridiculous.
03:40Seven years ago, Lilitha had accidentally knocked over my desk,
03:45only to pretend she was the one being wronged.
03:47And Victor, without bothering to hear my side of the story, had yelled at me.
03:51Here we were again, same old act.
03:53I raised my hand and slapped him hard.
03:56Victor's head snapped to the side, disbelief flooding his features.
04:00Before he could react, I spun around and slapped Lilith, too.
04:05You're so fond of framing me.
04:08Fine.
04:09Today I'll play the villain.
04:11Ophelia, how dare you hit Lilith!
04:14Furious, Victor lunged toward me.
04:16Damon and Owen quickly held him back.
04:18He struggled, eyes blazing.
04:20Mark my words!
04:22Even if you get on your knees and beg me, I will never marry you!
04:26Come on, Lilith. Let's go.
04:27He stormed off, dragging Lilith along with him.
04:30Owen stood there awkwardly.
04:33Ophelia, Victor is just upset right now.
04:35I forced a smile, ignored him, and headed back to my room.
04:39Once the door clicked shut, I slid down against it onto the floor.
04:43Ever since Lilith arrived, Victor had not been the same.
04:46He constantly opposed me and doubted everything I said.
04:50The boy who'd once protected me when others hurt me had become the one who hurt me most.
04:54I let out a bitter laugh and rubbed my stinging palm, yet felt an odd sense of relief.
04:59This was for the best.
05:01Before he learned of my decision, I'd put an end to my feelings for him.
05:05When he finds out the truth, he'll be overjoyed.
05:08After all, he would finally be free of the obsessed girl he thought I was.
05:12I had barely drifted off into a fitful sleep when my best friend called early in the morning.
05:17Turn on the news right now.
05:19I unlocked my phone.
05:21Every headline was about Victor publicly announcing Lilith as his fiancée, revealing he would hold
05:26a lavish wedding to marry her.
05:28The internet overflowed with well wishes.
05:30A handful of people from our social circle commented,
05:33What about Miss Blackwood?
05:34Victor replied,
05:35Her?
05:35She'd better go for a dog.
05:36My fingers trembled uncontrollably as I stared at his reply.
05:40Tears welled up in my eyes, yet I stubbornly refused to let them fall.
05:44After all these years together, even if he no longer loved me,
05:47could I really mean so little to him?
05:50A knock at the door from the housekeeper pulled me out of my thoughts.
05:53Miss, the master asked you to come downstairs at once.
05:56He says it's urgent.
05:57I took a deep breath and splashed cold water over my burning cheeks.
06:00In the mirror, I still looked presentable, save for my slightly bloodshot eyes.
06:05As I reached the top of the staircase,
06:06I heard my grandfather roaring furiously in the living room.
06:10Victor!
06:11Explain to me what this is all about!
06:13I halted at the corner.
06:14Victor stood dead center of the room, haughty and unyielding,
06:17while Lilith cowered behind him, putting on a pitiful show.
06:21What is there to explain?
06:22Victor let out a cold laugh.
06:23Lilith and I truly love each other.
06:25Why should I sacrifice my own happiness for Ophelia?
06:28Grandfather's fingers shook with rage.
06:30If I hadn't pulled you out of that welfare home all those years ago,
06:34you would...
06:35So what?
06:36Just because I owe you a debt of gratitude?
06:38Must I throw away my happiness?
06:40He slung an arm around Lilith's shoulders.
06:42I could marry Ophelia for the sake of the Blackwood group,
06:44but my real wedding, the one that counts, will be with Lilith.
06:48His shameless words stunned everyone in the room.
06:50I saw Jasper clench his fists until his knuckles whitened.
06:54The next second, he surged forward and punched Victor square in the face.
06:58Have you got any decency left?
07:00Victor stumbled backward, wiping blood from the corner of his mouth,
07:03his eyes dark and venomous as he glared at Jasper.
07:06I descended the stairs slowly and spoke softly.
07:09Grandfather, let him have his wedding.
07:11Victor froze, staring at me in shock.
07:13I met his gaze calmly, as if I were looking at a complete stranger.
07:17A flicker of unease crossed his face.
07:19He had clearly not expected me to let go so easily.
07:22I helped my trembling grandfather back to his room.
07:25All the way, I could feel Victor's bewildered eyes boring into my back,
07:29but I never turned around.
07:31Ophelia, I am so sorry.
07:33Grandfather sat on the edge of the bed, his aged hand clasping mine tightly.
07:37It was my foolish mistake to bring that ungrateful wolf into our home.
07:41I shook my head and murmured to soothe him.
07:43Please do not be angry, Grandfather.
07:45No!
07:46He flared up suddenly.
07:47A granddaughter of the Blackhoods will not be humiliated like this.
07:52Rest assured, I shall throw you an engagement banquet far grander than theirs.
07:57I nodded silently, bitterness welling up deep inside my heart.
08:00A few days later, I was going through documents at the company
08:03when I received an urgent phone call from the butler of our wedding residence.
08:07Young miss, something terrible has happened!
08:09Mr. Sterling is here with Miss Voss, and they are wrecking the house!
08:13I rushed over immediately.
08:15The moment I pushed open the door, the sight before me tore at my heart.
08:18Furniture I had handpicked was being brutally torn apart.
08:22Exquisitely designed murals on the wall were crudely scraped off by workmen.
08:26Lilith leaned against Victor's side, watching the destruction with undisguised triumph.
08:31Victor!
08:32How dare you touch our marital home!
08:35He sneered.
08:35This place is now the love nest for Lilith and me.
08:39If you dare stand in our way, do not be surprised if I skip your engagement banquet.
08:44Victor, maybe we ought not to do this.
08:46Lilith pretended to dissuade him, yet triumph glinted in her eyes.
08:50Lilith, say no more.
08:51Victor wrapped his arm around her shoulders.
08:54Only you deserve this place.
08:55Get out of here this instant!
08:57I shouted.
08:57Victor gave another cold laugh and waved for the workmen to keep going.
09:01Just then, there was a sharp crack from a rush.
09:03The million-dollar crystal chandelier came loose and plummeted downwards.
09:07Victor reacted in an instant and pulled Lilith safely out of the way.
09:11I was standing directly beneath it.
09:13His gaze swept over me, yet he did nothing.
09:15The heavy chandelier crashed onto my back.
09:18Shards of glass sprayed everywhere.
09:20Agony sent me collapsing to the ground at once.
09:22I felt warm blood trickling down my back.
09:25Help, please help me.
09:27I stretched out a trembling hand toward Victor.
09:30Lilith suddenly screamed.
09:31My leg!
09:32I've been cut by glass!
09:33It hurts so much, Victor!
09:35Victor glanced at me, then at Lilith.
09:37For a split second, he hesitated and lifted Lilith into his arms, ignoring me, lying there
09:42covered in blood.
09:44Ophelia, hold on.
09:45I'll call an ambulance.
09:46I need to take Lilith to the hospital first.
09:48She is in pain.
09:49With those words, he carried Lilith and rushed out the door.
09:52Lying amid the wreckage, I burst out laughing.
09:55So this was the truth.
09:56My life meant less to him than a tiny scratch on Lilith.
09:59Blood kept seeping from my back, soaking through my clothes.
10:03As my vision blurred, I heard rapid footsteps drawing near.
10:06Jasper dropped to my side.
10:08Ophelia!
10:09A familiar voice rang out, laced with panic I had never heard before.
10:13Careful to avoid the glass shards embedded in my back, he lifted me gently into his arms.
10:18His hands shook, yet he dared not grip too hard, terrified of hurting me further.
10:23Stay with me.
10:24We'll be at the hospital soon.
10:26I leaned against his warm chest and caught the faint scent of tobacco on him.
10:31This man, normally wild and reckless, held me as though I were something fragile and breakable.
10:36Jasper carried me quickly toward the car, moving fast, yet keeping his hold steady.
10:41I could feel his heart hammering against his ribs.
10:43Doctor!
10:45Somebody help her!
10:46The operating room light stayed on for what felt like an eternity.
10:50Half conscious, I heard shouting from outside.
10:52What the hell are you doing showing up now?
10:54It was Jasper, roaring in rage.
10:56I came to check on Ophelia.
10:58Victor's voice sounded guilty.
11:00Get out!
11:01Jasper's tone was ice cold.
11:02You do not even deserve to speak her name.
11:05I heard a bell thud, another blow from Jasper.
11:08I assumed.
11:08Damon and Owen's voices followed, trying to pull them apart.
11:11The surgery was successful, though it left scars across my back.
11:15Jasper never left my hospital bedside.
11:17He handed all his company work over to his assistants.
11:20Every time my dressings were changed, he watched the nurses every move, tense with fear that I would suffer pain.
11:26Does it hurt?
11:26He would always ask, his voice soft and cautious.
11:29I shook my head.
11:30Seeing the deep crease between his brows, I felt a surge of pity for him.
11:35This man, who wore a devil-may-care mask for the whole world, fumbled so tenderly while taking care of
11:40me.
11:40Tristan and Owen visited often, bringing all kinds of tonics and supplements.
11:44Victor, apart from that scene outside the operating room, never came again.
11:48News kept surfacing of him and Lilith frequenting high-end venues, almost as if they were flaunting their happiness in
11:54my face.
11:55The day of the engagement party arrived soon.
11:57Jasper had specially picked out a champagne-colored gown for me, one that perfectly concealed my scars.
12:03The party had been going on for over an hour before Victor showed up, late as ever.
12:08He strode in, arm-in-arm with Lilith, who was dressed in a bright red gown, his gaze sweeping across
12:13the room in open provocation.
12:15Whispers rippled through the banquet hall.
12:16I could feel the guest's eyes on me, some brimming with sympathy.
12:20Others thinly-veiled schadenfreude.
12:22Lilith clung to Victor's arm and smiled triumphantly at me.
12:25Grandpa sat at the main table, his eyes fixed darkly on Victor.
12:29He had completely lost faith in this grandson, whom he had once held in the highest regard.
12:34Ophia, it's time for you to make the announcement, Victor said haughtily.
12:38I promised Lilith I'd take her stargazing for the meteor shower and we're running out of time.
12:42Lilith tugged gently at his sleeve, feigning fragility.
12:45Victor, don't be like this.
12:47She turned toward me, her eyes glinting with feigned remorse.
12:50Miss Blackwood, I truly only came to observe.
12:53I watched the farcical performance of this pair with cold detachment.
12:57Murmurs among the guests grew louder.
12:59I thought Miss Blackwood was supposed to get engaged to Mr. Sterling.
13:03This is a public slap in the face for the Blackhoods.
13:06Blackhoods raised him.
13:08How can Victor be so ungrateful?
13:10Damon and Owen stood off to the side, both wearing looks of disapproval toward Victor.
13:14I noticed Jasper's knuckles turning white as he clenched his fists,
13:18on the verge of charging over and throwing a punch at Victor.
13:21I took a deep breath and wore an elegant smile.
13:24Distinguished guests, thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend my engagement party.
13:29Today, my voice carried clearly across the entire hall.
13:33I would like to introduce my future husband.
13:35Before I could finish speaking, Victor adjusted his suit, a smug smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.
13:41Jasper.
13:41I watched Victor's expression freeze instantly and went on.
13:45From this day onward, Jasper will be the son-in-law of the Blackwood group.
13:49An uproar swept through the room.
13:51What did you say?
13:52Victor's voice rang out, filled with disbelief.
13:55Have you lost your mind, Ophelia?
13:57Are you just acting out of pettiness over what happened the other day?
14:01Mr. Sterling.
14:01I cut him off coldly.
14:03I believe you just mentioned you were taking Miss Voss to watch the meteor shower?
14:07You may leave right now.
14:08There is no need for you to stay any longer.
14:10Victor's face turned livid.
14:12He stared daggers at me and ground his teeth.
14:15Ophelia.
14:16You will regret this.
14:18The only thing I regret is wasting so many years on you.
14:21Jasper had appeared beside me without my noticing.
14:24His long, slender fingers wrapped gently around mine, warm and firm.
14:29He spoke in a lazy drawl, yet his tone held unassailable icy authority.
14:33Victor, my fiancé told you to leave.
14:36Did you not hear her?
14:37Victor squeezed his fists so hard the veins bulged on his hands.
14:42Damon and Owen positioned themselves in front of me,
14:44one on my left and one on my right, shielding me.
14:47Though each harbored his own feelings for me,
14:49they stood united in defending the Blackwoods' honor.
14:51The Blackwoods had given them a home for ten years.
14:54Even without affection between us,
14:56that sense of gratitude made them recoil at Victor's disgraceful conduct.
15:01Ophelia.
15:01Victor snarled.
15:02Someone like Jasper is simply not good enough for you.
15:05You can still change your mind.
15:07I looked at him coldly, a mocking smile playing on my lips.
15:11Who is worthy and who is not is none of your business to judge.
15:15Victor, do you truly believe I, Ophelia, cannot live without you?
15:19Victor's face drained of all color.
15:21Lilith tugged at his sleeve beside him.
15:23Victor, whispering,
15:24Let us go.
15:25Miss Blackhead has already made her choice.
15:27Shut up!
15:28Victor shrugged Lilith's hand off and strode toward me.
15:31Ophelia, you cannot do this!
15:33Why him?
15:34Why must it be Jasper?
15:35I let out a cold laugh.
15:37Is this not exactly the outcome you wanted?
15:40Have you not always thought I stood in the way of you and Lilith?
15:43Now I am stepping aside.
15:44The two of you can finally be together openly.
15:47I wish you every happiness for your wedding the day after tomorrow.
15:51Jasper stepped forward.
15:52His voice carried a sharp warning.
15:54Victor, know when to stop.
15:55He took my hand and turned,
15:57preparing to walk away from the center of the banquet hall.
15:59Victor shouted behind us and tried to give chase.
16:02Ophelia!
16:03Only to be held back by security staff,
16:06who rushed over in time.
16:07Guests whispered among themselves.
16:09Their gazes darting back and forth between us.
16:11What was supposed to be a joyous engagement party has turned into such a mess.
16:16Lilith tried to comfort Victor,
16:17only to be shoved roughly away by him.
16:19She stumbled backward.
16:20Her makeup smudged and streaked with tears.
16:23Grandpa could bear it no more.
16:25He stood up,
16:25leaning heavily on his cane.
16:27Guards!
16:28Show Victor and Ms. Voss out!
16:30His voice boomed in rage.
16:32Effective immediately,
16:34Victor is stripped of all his positions within the Blackwood group.
16:38I heard commotion erupt behind me,
16:40yet I did not turn my head.
16:41Jasper kept a tight hold of my hand.
16:43I glanced up at his profile.
16:45The sharp line of his jaw was taut.
16:47I followed him out of the banquet hall.
16:49The cool night breeze washed away some of the alcohol-induced haze.
16:53Roses bloomed luxuriantly in the garden,
16:55glowing with a soft halo under moonlight.
16:57Jasper stayed silent for a long while before he finally spoke.
17:02Ophelia, do you regret it?
17:04I blinked in surprise and turned toward him.
17:06His eyes darted away,
17:08and his fingers fidgeted subconsciously in his suit pocket.
17:11If you do regret it, I can step back.
17:14His voice grew quieter.
17:16Please do not choose Victor.
17:17He is not the man for marriage.
17:20I could not help but laugh.
17:23Jasper, are you in love with me?
17:24My words were like a pebble tossed into a still lake.
17:27Jasper's face flushed bright red.
17:29He opened his mouth, yet only stammered incoherent syllables.
17:33I, well, it is just...
17:35Seeing his rare, flustered state, I laughed out loud.
17:39This man, who usually carried himself so nonchalant,
17:42was now behaving like a bashful boy falling in love for the first time.
17:46I took his hand of my own accord and whispered,
17:49When did it start?
17:50Jasper drew a deep breath.
17:52It began...
17:52And summoned his courage at last.
17:54The first time I saw you when you were ten years old.
17:56My eyes widened in shock.
17:58You wore a white dress and stood in the garden feeding pigeons.
18:01Sunlight spilled all over you.
18:02You looked like...
18:03He paused, his tone softening.
18:04Like an angel.
18:05I watched you all those years.
18:07I watched you give so much of yourself to Victor.
18:10I watched you grieve for him.
18:12Jasper's voice sank, tender and low.
18:14I never dared say a word.
18:16I feared we would not even remain as family if I did.
18:19So I pretended nothing mattered to me.
18:22At the very least, I could stay by your side.
18:25I leaned my head on his shoulder, breathing in the faint scent of his cologne.
18:29His body stiffened for a moment.
18:31Then he carefully wrapped his arm around my shoulders.
18:33My heart melted completely.
18:35All these years, he had loved me silently from the sidelines.
18:39You fool.
18:41He tightened his hold and pulled me closer.
18:43The night wind brushed over us, carrying the sweet scent of roses on the air.
18:48In that moment, I realized that perhaps fate's arrangement was not so terrible after all.
18:52I stood at the gate of the Civil Affairs Bureau, holding the marriage certificate in my hand,
18:57with an indescribable feeling welling up inside me.
19:00Lu Chen flipped through the marriage certificate over and over like a child,
19:04the smile on his face impossible to hide.
19:07Ophelia, are we really married?
19:09His eyes brimming with incredulous joy.
19:11Yes, Mr. Coleman.
19:12From today on, you are my husband.
19:15He pulled me tightly into his arms and whispered in my ear.
19:18I've waited for this day for 15 whole years.
19:21Thank you, Ophelia, for agreeing to get the marriage license with me so soon.
19:24Just then, his phone suddenly rang.
19:26It was an urgent call from the company, saying there was trouble with an important project.
19:30Jasper looked at me reluctantly.
19:31I'm sorry, I have to go to the company.
19:34Go on, work comes first.
19:36I stood on tiptoe and gave him a soft kiss on the lips.
19:39When I got home and pushed open the living room door, I froze on the spot.
19:43Victor was sitting on the sofa, his face dark with rage.
19:46I turned to Lill, but he grabbed my wrist in an instant.
19:50Why him?
19:50Suppressed anger resonated in his voice.
19:53Grandfather already promised I would marry you.
19:56I wrenched my hand away hard.
19:58Victor, have you forgotten what you said?
20:00That I wasn't good enough for you, and that Lilith was your true love?
20:04Are you jealous?
20:05He suddenly laughed, a hint of triumph glinting in his eyes.
20:09If that's what this is about, I can marry you first, and then...
20:12Victor, you are far too conceited.
20:15I cut him off, my tone laced with sarcasm.
20:18Do you think I chose Jasper out of jealous?
20:21You're wrong.
20:22I truly love him.
20:23Victor's expression darkened further.
20:25You love him?
20:26What does he have to offer?
20:28He's nothing but a pretty face.
20:30Only I can lead the Blackwood group to greatness.
20:33We shall see about that, Victor.
20:35You overestimate yourself, and you vastly underestimate my husband.
20:39That word, husband, pushed Victor over the edge.
20:42He shouted out of control.
20:44I am your husband.
20:46You will have no one else.
20:48You are mine, and the Black one is mine too.
20:51He lunged toward me.
20:53I stepped back instinctively, yet he seized me by the shoulders.
20:56His eyes turned wild, like a beast that had lost all reason.
21:00Victor, let go of me.
21:02I struggled, but his hands clamped onto my shoulders like iron pincers.
21:06Ophelia, you're mine, and you will always be mine.
21:08He bent down to force a kiss on me.
21:10I fought desperately, yet we were no match in strength.
21:13Victor leaned in, his voice thick with obsessive madness.
21:17Ophelia, can we start over?
21:20I swear, I will treat you right this time.
21:23I will make you the happiest woman alive.
21:27I will run the Blackwood group.
21:29I thrashed, yet I could not break free of his grip.
21:32His breathing grew ragged, dangerous light flickering in his eyes.
21:36Victor, have you lost your mind?
21:38Let me go!
21:39My voice trembled, fear spreading deep within my chest.
21:42I'm not mad.
21:44I've just realized that I do love you.
21:48Tightening his hold all the while.
21:50Ophelia, you were meant to be mine.
21:53Why did you marry someone else?
21:56At that very moment, hurried footsteps echoed from upstairs.
21:59Grandfather hobbled quickly down, leaning on his cane.
22:02Upon seeing the scene before him, his face turned livid.
22:06Stop this!
22:06Grandfather barked sharply.
22:08Victor, what are you doing?
22:10Victor flinched at the sudden outburst, loosening his hold for a split second.
22:14I seized the chance to break away, clutching my half-unbuttoned collar.
22:18Grandfather, I...
22:19Victor stammered in panic, yet before he could finish, Grandfather had stepped right in front of him.
22:24You wretch!
22:25Grandfather raised his cane to strike him.
22:27Victor threw out his hand in a reflexive shove.
22:30Elderly and frail, Grandfather lost his balance immediately.
22:33I watched in horror as Grandfather fell backward, the back of his head slamming hard against the floor.
22:39I tremblingly lifted his head and saw blood oozing from the back of his skull.
22:43Victor! Call an ambulance now!
22:46I shouted at him, my voice breaking with sobs.
22:49Victor stood rooted to the spot, deathly pale, terror written all over his face.
22:54Beneath my gaze, he spun around, wrenched open the door, and fled without a backward glance, as if running from
22:59a plague.
23:00Then stop right there!
23:02I screamed myself hoarse, but he burst out of the front door and never looked back.
23:07He ran away.
23:08He actually ran away.
23:09Staring at the heavily slammed door, an indescribable cold despair surged from the soles of my feet, all through my
23:16body.
23:17This was the man I had once loved.
23:19Cowardly, selfish, utterly spineless.
23:22Shaking, I pulled out my phone and dialed 112.
23:25Then I called Jasper at once, barely able to speak through my sobs.
23:29Jasper!
23:29Grandfather!
23:30Something terrible has happened to Grandfather!
23:32Please come to the hospital quickly!
23:34The ambulance arrived soon.
23:35Paramedics rushed Grandfather onto a stretcher.
23:38I climbed into the ambulance beside him, holding his hand tight all the way, tears streaming non-stop down my
23:44cheeks.
23:45At the hospital, Grandfather was wheeled straight into the operating room.
23:48I stood outside the operating room doors, shaking all over, my mind completely blank.
23:54Ophelia!
23:54I heard a familiar voice and turned to see Luchen hurrying toward me.
23:59He pulled me into his arms, his tone heavy with remorse.
24:02I'm so sorry I'm late.
24:03I broke down completely and wept loudly against his chest.
24:06Jasper, I'm so scared.
24:09What if Grandfather...
24:10He will be alright.
24:12Grandfather will pull through.
24:13Jasper stroked my back gently, his voice soft yet resolute.
24:17Shortly afterwards, Damon and Owen also arrived.
24:20Seeing me in floods of tears, they pressed for an explanation of what had happened.
24:24I told them the whole story in broken sentences.
24:27Once they heard it, both of their faces turned dark with fury.
24:30That beast, Victor!
24:32How dare he!
24:33Grandfather treated him so well!
24:35He is inhuman!
24:36Damon's expression was equally grim.
24:38From this day forward, he does not deserve to be our brother.
24:42I leaned against Jasper's embrace, staring at the glowing red light above the operating room door.
24:47My heart overwhelmed with confusion.
24:49Grandfather, please hold on.
24:51I stood outside the hospital ward, gazing through the glass window at Grandfather's pale face.
24:56Jasper's hand rested steadily on my shoulder.
24:59Ophelia, don't torment yourself.
25:01Grandfather will recover.
25:02He murmured softly.
25:03I nodded, yet I could not hold back my tears.
25:06Just then, the doctor stepped out of the ward, his features grave.
25:11Miss Blackwood, the surgery was successful, but...
25:14The doctor paused.
25:15Given his advanced age, this injury has taken a severe toll on his body.
25:19You need to prepare yourselves for the possibility that he could...
25:23Pass away at any time.
25:24My legs buckled, and I nearly fell over.
25:27Jasper reacted instantly, and caught me.
25:29I leaned against his chest, and the whole world felt like it was spinning around me.
25:33No, this can't be.
25:35I mumbled to myself, tears streaming down my face, non-stop.
25:39Jasper held me tight.
25:40Ophelia, pull yourself together.
25:42Grandfather still needs you.
25:43I took a deep breath, wiped away my tears, and followed the doctor into the hospital room.
25:49Grandfather lay still in the hospital bed, his breathing faint.
25:52I gently took his hand, feeling his weak pulse beneath my fingers.
25:56I called softly.
25:57Grandfather.
25:58As if by a miracle, Grandfather's eyelids fluttered slightly, and he slowly opened his eyes.
26:03Seeing my tear-swollen eyes, he lifted his hand weakly and gestured for me to come closer.
26:08Don't cry, silly girl.
26:11His voice was barely audible, yet it made me burst into tears all over again.
26:15Grandfather, I m so sorry.
26:17It's all my fault.
26:18His gaze drifted towards Jasper, who stood off to the side, and a flicker of relief crossed
26:23his face.
26:25Jasper, I m leaving Ophelia in your hands.
26:28Grandfather spoke with great effort.
26:30My only biggest wish before I die is to see the two of you get married.
26:35Then I will have nothing left to regret.
26:38I could no longer hold myself back and threw myself over Grandfather, weeping uncontrollably.
26:44Jasper stepped over and patted my back gently, his tone resolute.
26:48Grandfather, rest assured, I will look after a fella no matter what.
26:51The hospital room door was suddenly pressed open.
26:54Victor stood in the doorway, his eyes full of remorse.
26:57He stumbled over to Grandfather's bed and dropped to his knees with a heavy thud.
27:02Grandfather, I m sorry.
27:03His voice cracked with sighs.
27:05I ve done wrong.
27:05Grandfather stared at him in silence, disappointment and sorrow written all over his eyes.
27:11Leave.
27:12From this moment on, we are done with each other.
27:16Victor looked as though he had been struck by lightning.
27:18He turned towards me, his eyes begging.
27:21Ophelia, I know I messed up.
27:23I truly know I messed up.
27:25Give me one more chance, please.
27:26I was just terrified that day.
27:28I never meant to hurt Grandfather.
27:30Once upon a time, I had even daydreamed about our future together.
27:34But all those fantasies had been shattered to pieces by his betrayal.
27:38Victor, go away.
27:39I said calmly.
27:41Grandfather has made himself perkly clear.
27:43From now on, we have nothing more to do with one another.
27:46He jumped to his feet all of a sudden and tried to grab hold of my hand.
27:49No, Ophelia, you can't treat me like this!
27:52Jasper instantly stepped in front of me.
27:54Victor.
27:55His gaze icy sharp.
27:56Take one more step closer and see what happens.
27:59No!
28:00Get out of my way, Jasper!
28:01This is between Ophelia and me!
28:03Victor went almost wild, trying to shove Jasper aside,
28:06still clinging stubbornly to his hopes.
28:09Ophelia, I know you still have feelings for me, don't you?
28:12We had something so good once.
28:14What good is talking about that now?
28:16I turned my back and refused to look at him.
28:18Just leave.
28:19I don't want to set eyes on you ever again.
28:21His voice was thick with tears.
28:23Ophelia.
28:23Owen, who had been standing nearby, could not hold back any longer.
28:27He kicked Victor hard in the shoulder.
28:29How dare you show your face here!
28:31You landed grandfather in this state and you still beg for forgiveness?
28:34Damon walked over too.
28:36You are nothing but an ungrateful leech.
28:38Throw him out.
28:39Owen grabbed Victor by the collar and dragged him out like a dead dog.
28:42Victor kept struggling, shouting my name through his sobs.
28:45But soon, Owen and security staff, who had rushed over, hauled him out completely.
28:49Owen roughly dragged Victor out of the hospital nine doors and dumped him heavily onto the stone steps.
28:55Victor scrambled back onto his feet.
28:58His suit was crumpled all over, his tie hanging crookedly around his neck.
29:02Passersby turned to stare and whispered among themselves.
29:05He wandered aimlessly through the streets.
29:07In his head, he kept replaying Ophelia's cold stare and grandfather's look of bitter disappointment.
29:13Before he realized it, he had arrived at the hotel where he was staying.
29:16Sir, your room booking has expired.
29:19If you do not renew it, extra charges will apply.
29:23Victor pulled his wallet out mechanically and held out a bank card.
29:26The receptionist swiped it over the payment terminal and frowned.
29:38Victor pulled out his phone and checked his bank accounts.
29:44The last few hundred thousand units he had left had been spent completely over just a few days.
29:50That supplementary card was the very one he had handed over to Lilith himself.
29:54He dialed Lilith's number in a fit of rage, only to hear the flat, automated voice message.
30:00The number you have dialed is temporarily unavailable.
30:03He dialed again and got the same message.
30:05Victor finally understood he had been blocked.
30:08He sank down onto a sofa in the hotel lobby and stared at the long list of transactions on his
30:13phone.
30:13Lilith had drained his last bit of money and vanished without a trace.
30:17Now he had absolutely nothing left.
30:20The receptionist asked with concern.
30:23Sir, are you alright?
30:24Victor let out a bitter laugh and shook his head.
30:27All at once, he felt like a complete fool.
30:29He had once been one of the four prominent young businessmen.
30:33Yet, for the sake of a deceitful woman, he had betrayed Ophelia.
30:37To end up with neither money nor loved ones, his whole future ruined.
30:41It was nothing but karma.
30:43The wedding was set for one week later.
30:45Even though the preparations were rushed, Jasper had sorted absolutely everything out perfectly.
30:50He picked the venue himself, planned all the decorations, and even had my wedding dress custom made by a designer.
30:57On the wedding day, I stood in front of the mirror in my white wedding gown.
31:00In the reflection, I wore a happy smile on my face.
31:03Jasper wrapped his arms around me from behind and whispered in my ear.
31:07You look breathtaking.
31:08I turned round and noticed his eyes were a little red.
31:11What's wrong?
31:12He kissed my forehead softly.
31:14Nothing much.
31:15It just feels like I'm living a dream.
31:17At the wedding venue, Grandfather stood up on the stage as our witness.
31:21He looked at us kindly, his eyes full of heartfelt joy.
31:24Over these past days, Jasper had brought substantial profits to the Blackwoods with his sharp business decisions.
31:31Grandfather was thoroughly satisfied.
31:33When the Master of Ceremonies announced that we were officially husband and wife,
31:37the whole room burst into loud grats.
31:40I caught sight of a figure darting away in the corner.
31:42It was Victor.
31:43He stood hidden in the shadows, watching everything unfold.
31:47His eyes filled with pain and resentment.
31:49Jasper had noticed him too.
31:51He pulled me close by the waist and murmured in my ear,
31:54Pay him no mind.
31:55Today is our day.
31:57I nodded.
31:57I'm so glad I get to marry you.
31:59Jasper slipped the wedding ring onto my finger with great care and spoke in a devout tone.
32:04From this day on, you are Mrs. Lockham.
32:08I have finally married you.