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00:00Miss Aurelia, you look absolutely stunning today.
00:03The second Radian sees you, he won't be able to take his eyes off you.
00:06There are only 40 minutes left until the wedding starts.
00:09But my fiancée, Radian Kestrin, still hasn't shown up.
00:16Rydian, where are you?
00:18Aurora, we might have to delay the wedding.
00:21What do you mean?
00:22Mochi's sick. I need to take her to the vet first.
00:26Who's Mochi?
00:28Uh...
00:29Rydian, we need to go. Our appointment with the vet is in 15 minutes.
00:34Mochi is a dog?
00:36So today is our wedding, and you're leaving me here for a dog?
00:41Ariria, how can you be so heartless?
00:43Mochi isn't just some dog. She's Evdan's family. She means everything to her.
00:47You have me, the Valebrook family, and your own family.
00:49But Evdan only has Mochi.
00:53So in your eyes, our wedding matters less than Evdan's dog?
00:56I never said the wedding wasn't important.
00:58We can reschedule it, we can invite everyone again, we can have another ceremony.
01:01But Mochi only gets one life.
01:03The white gown, my carefully styled hair, these expensive diamond earrings.
01:08I was supposed to be the happiest bride in the world today.
01:10But suddenly, I feel like a complete joke.
01:14Miss Ariria!
01:22Everyone says this picture proves how happy we are.
01:26What they don't know is that it's photoshipped.
01:31The night before our honeymoon, Evdan said she had a stomach ache, and Reedan left me without
01:38a second thought to go with her to the hospital.
01:42We've been together for three years.
01:44Things like this have happened more times than I can count.
01:48Before I knew it, I was standing outside the church.
01:52Through the heavy carved wooden doors, I could faintly hear the organ playing the wedding march.
01:56This is supposed to be a big day for the Valebrook family.
01:58Everyone is waiting for the bride and groom to walk in.
02:01But the groom isn't coming.
02:03Aurelia, now you have to open this door and face it.
02:06Face all of it.
02:08The Valebrook family will become a joke to all of high society.
02:10My father's reputation, my mother's pride, all of it will be dragged through the mud because
02:15of this ridiculous runaway groom.
02:17Then, out of nowhere, a feather appeared right in front of my eyes.
02:22Hey, bride who's about to cry.
02:24Wipe those tears and move over.
02:26You're blocking my way.
02:28It has to be Cademan.
02:30My mortal enemy.
02:31He's the only person insane enough to show up at my wedding wearing that thing just to
02:35mess with me.
02:36In that ridiculous moment, a little color came back into my world.
02:40Air finally filled my lungs again.
02:43Even the whispers waiting behind those doors didn't seem so terrifile anymore.
02:47Cademan and I go way back, and not in a good way.
02:49Three million going once.
02:51If there are no more bids, this pocket watch goes to Miss Valebrook.
02:53Hold on.
02:54Three million and one dollar.
02:58Cademan, I don't remember inviting you.
03:00Just happened to be passing by.
03:03Passing by?
03:04Really?
03:07You don't exactly look like someone who just happened to be passing by.
03:10What I wear is my business, isn't it?
03:12I can't believe anyone would actually marry a tomboy like you.
03:21Hey, don't cry.
03:22I didn't mean it, okay?
03:22I just said it without thinking.
03:23You and your husband are going to be happy.
03:26Dammit, you're getting married today.
03:27I really wasn't trying to jinx you.
03:28You owe me.
03:29Or I'll tell your grandfather you pulled out the tail feather of his precious rooster.
03:32Fine, fine.
03:33You win.
03:33I'm scared, okay?
03:34I'll make it up to you.
03:35Name your price.
03:36Anything you want.
03:37Just don't cry.
03:39Then marry me.
03:40What?
03:45I said, marry me.
03:48Aurelia, have you lost your mind?
03:51It was a terrible kiss.
03:52Clumsy, unpracticed, almost painful.
03:54And it tasted like salty tears.
03:56I couldn't believe that the Veilbook heiress, the woman who was always so sharp and untouchable
03:59at the negotiating table, was trebling as she clutched my tie.
04:02That wasn't what I wanted for her.
04:04She should always be radiant, always fearless, always looking down on everyone else.
04:10What?
04:10You don't have the balls to marry me?
04:12I'll marry you.
04:13But I didn't bring a ring.
04:16I got one.
04:18Not that one.
04:26Now I have a ring.
04:29And you?
04:30This is all you need.
04:31But you'd better think this through.
04:33I'm not Rydian.
04:34If you make me walk up there with you, I'm never giving you back to anyone.
04:37Then don't.
04:41Tell the priest.
04:42The wedding can continue.
04:49When Cademan held my hand and stepped onto the red carpet covered with white roses,
04:56the church doors were finally thrown open.
05:01Auriria!
05:02What are you doing?
05:04Mr. Kestrel, you're late.
05:06There were even a few white dog hairs stuck to his collar.
05:09Rydian stared at the silver ribbon on Cademan's ring finger.
05:12Cademan, are you insane?
05:14This is my wedding!
05:16Your wedding?
05:17Funny.
05:18I thought the groom was supposed to be at the altar, not at a pet hospital.
05:21Auriria, stop this.
05:23Come with me.
05:24Mochi is stable now.
05:25Didn't I come as soon as I could?
05:27Don't touch me!
05:28Rydian froze, as if he hadn't expected me to be so firm.
05:32Auriria, are you mad at me?
05:35I know I was late, but I explained it.
05:37Evdin really needed me.
05:38I looked at the dog hair on his collar, and my stomach twisted.
05:43So it was only after her dog was stable that you remembered your bride was waiting in the chapel?
05:47It was just a dog!
05:49Why do you have to make such a big deal out of it?
05:52And what, are you using Cademan to make me jealous?
05:56Do you even know who he is?
05:59He's the heir to the Varelli family.
06:01He doesn't actually want to marry you.
06:03He's just here to make you his joke!
06:12Rydian Kestrel, who gave you permission to speak to my bride like that?
06:19The Kestrel family was merely a rising family that had gained a foothold in the South District by relying on
06:24the Varellis.
06:25In front of Cademan, the heir of their true patron family, Rydian had no standing to challenge him.
06:29Mr. Varell, this is a private matter between Aurillia and me.
06:35Please don't interfere.
06:37A private matter?
06:39She's wearing the Varell crest.
06:41That means her business is my business.
06:44Aurillia, tell him you're joking.
06:46You can't marry him.
06:48You two used to hate each other.
06:49I'm not joking.
06:53Cademan is the groom.
06:54At this wedding.
06:58You're crazy.
06:59You really lost your mind!
07:02Aurillia, did you hear that?
07:04He says you're crazy.
07:07It's not too late.
07:09To change your mind.
07:12Quit enjoying this so much.
07:14I'm serious.
07:16After all, I don't want to marry a woman who still has feelings for someone else.
07:20Who said I still care about him?
07:22Then prove it.
07:23Tell everyone, loud and clear, who you're marrying today.
07:29Rydian Kestrel!
07:30The second you put our wedding behind to save a dog, we were over.
07:34Today, I'm going to finish my wedding right here.
07:37And my green will be Kadim Varelli.
07:40No one else.
07:42Aurillia, you can't do this!
07:43I am your fiancé!
07:45He's just using you to humiliate me!
07:47Let go of me!
07:49You heard her, father.
07:51Continue the ceremony.
07:54Dear guests.
07:56Today, we gather here to witness the sacred union between Mr. Kadim Varelli and Ms. Aurelia
08:00Valebrook.
08:05You're standing on my foot, Ms. Valebrook.
08:07My apologies, Mr. Varelli.
08:09Your foot was in the way.
08:12You're the one so nervous you can barely walk.
08:15I'm not nervous.
08:16Then why is your hand shaking?
08:20Don't move.
08:22If you're going to use me, at least see this act through.
08:26Mr. Kadim Varelli, do you take Aurelia Valebrook to be your wife?
08:31To love and protect her in wealth or poverty, in sickness and in health for all your days?
08:36I do.
08:37I knew you'd fit me like a glove that I fell in love with the pictures in my head.
08:44Do you take Kadim Varelli to be your husband?
08:47To love and honor him in wealth or poverty, in sickness and in health for all your days?
08:55I do.
08:56Even though he has a terrible temper and an even worse mouth.
09:00You really had to add that to your wedding vows?
09:03What?
09:03You can dish it out, but you can't take it?
09:08Now, the bride and groom may exchange rings.
09:11The moon, the stars, the fireflies, they light.
09:14It seems as if the world stopped turning round and round.
09:18I thought you said you didn't have a ring.
09:23I bought it on a whim a while ago.
09:25Never found the right chance to throw it away.
09:29Guess it came in handy today.
09:33Who was it meant for?
09:36A woman with a terrible, ten and even worse mouth.
09:38I now pronounce you husband and wife!
09:41The groom may now kiss the bride.
09:43What?
09:44Scared?
09:46Who's scared?
09:47Then prove it.
10:04Yeah!
10:11Pleasure doing business with you, Mrs. Varelli.
10:13A black armored Lincoln limousine pulled away from the chapel.
10:16The reporters and flashing cameras disappeared behind us.
10:18The soundproof partition rose slowly, sealing off the back seat from the driver.
10:22I let out a long breath and sank into the leather seat.
10:25All the strength and pretense I had worn in the chapel finally slipped away.
10:30I reached up to adjust the bodice of my dress.
10:33My fingers were still stiff from nerves.
10:36Mrs. Varelli, are you really that impatient?
10:40Cadham lounged against the seat, holding a glass of whiskey.
10:45Save your cheap flirting, Cadnam.
10:48There's no audience now.
10:49We need to talk about some real business.
10:51Cadnam took a sip of whiskey, still completely relaxed.
10:55Like what?
10:56Like the ground rules for this marriage.
10:58You know today was just a mutually beneficial arrangement.
11:02I helped you humiliate the Kestrels, and you helped me out of a mess.
11:06But that doesn't mean I'm handing the future of the Vailbrook family over to you.
11:11Cadman swolled the whiskey in his glass.
11:13Sounds like you've already planned out our married life.
11:16I pulled a folded sheet of paper from beside me and held it out to him.
11:19First, neither of us interferes with the other family's businesses or trade routes.
11:24Second, we play the loving couple in public, but privately, we stay out of each other's personal lives.
11:29Third, separate bedrooms.
11:36Aureli, are you really that naive?
11:38What do you mean?
11:40Do you think the Kestrels are just going to let today's humiliation go?
11:43Rydian may be useless, but his father is another story.
11:46Without the Virelli family protecting you, do you really think the Vailbrooks would survive the night?
11:50I clenched my jaw but said nothing.
11:54Because I knew he was right.
11:56Then the intercom in the front of the car crackled to life.
11:59The voice of Locke, the captain of Cadman's Guard, came through.
12:02Sir, Pier 3 in the South District has been fully secured.
12:05The Kestrels' cargo ships there have been impounded.
12:07Also, Rydian's father has called over a dozen times to negotiate.
12:11We declined every call.
12:12In less than half an hour after the wedding, he had cut off the Kestrels' lifeline.
12:16He had already taken care of the threat hanging over me.
12:19I couldn't help asking.
12:21You had this planned all along?
12:28Don't flatter yourself.
12:30I've just had a problem with the Kestrels' operations in the South District for a long time.
12:35Might as well just take them down for our convenience.
12:38I looked at his arrogant profile, but something strange stirred in my chest.
12:41Was it really just for convenience?
12:44As for your three little rules...
12:46Cadman suddenly took the paper, crumbled it into a ball, and tossed it into the trash.
12:50All rejected.
12:51I glared at him.
12:53Cadman!
12:54What gives you the right to refuse to sign the agreement?
12:57He pointed to the pink diamond on my ring finger.
13:00First, the mess the Valebrooks are in now, I'm the only one who can fix it.
13:04Second, I don't have a private life, which means neither do you.
13:08If another man gets too close to you, I'll break his legs.
13:11Rydian included.
13:13He paused.
13:14As for rule number three, at Virelli Manor, separate bedrooms aren't a thing.
13:18I was so furious I wanted to strangle him.
13:21You're an impossible, unreasonable asshole!
13:23Cadman caught my wrist with ease and pulled me into his arms.
13:26Why, thank you.
13:29You'd better get used to it.
13:31My bride.
13:32The motorcade slowly made its way into Virelli Manor, perched halfway up the mountain.
13:37Known as the Wolf Cell, the ancient estate looked both imposing and viria beneath the night sky.
13:40The iron gate slowly swung open.
13:42Two lines of guards in black uniform stood at attention, bowing in perfect unison.
13:46Cadman stepped out first, then held out a hand to me like a gentleman.
13:49I hesitated for a second, but placed my hand in his anyway.
13:52His palm was large and warm, callid from years of handling guns.
13:56Henry, the elderly butler waiting on the steps, hurried down to greet us.
13:59Sir.
14:01Welcome home, madam.
14:03You look absolutely radiant today, Mrs.
14:05Henry bowed respectfully, then turned to me.
14:07The title madam made me deeply uncomfortable.
14:10I forced a smile.
14:13Thank you, Henry.
14:14Cadman led me into a luxurious grand hall with ceilings nearly thirty feet high.
14:20Cadman released my hand as he loosened his tie.
14:23Take her to her room.
14:24Yes, sir.
14:26Henry smiled and gestured for me to follow.
14:28This way, madam.
14:29I followed Henry up the sweeping staircase to the very end of the second floor hallway.
14:33He pushed open a pair of heavy walnut doors.
14:35Madam, this is your room.
14:37The second I stepped inside, I froze.
14:39It was an enormous suite with a massive private terrace, but that wasn't what stunned me.
14:44The room had been decorated entirely to my taste.
14:46Soft gray French carpet-y, deep emerald velvet curtains.
14:49Even the vase by the bed was filled with my favorite white roses.
14:52Fresh dew still clung to their petals.
14:53I walked to the vanity and found it covered in skincare products and perfume.
14:57Every one of them was a brand I used regularly.
14:59I opened the walk-in closet beside it.
15:01It was filled with custom-made gowns, tailored daywear, and even pajamas.
15:05All in my size.
15:06Even the colors were all in the tones I preferred.
15:09My breathing grew shallow.
15:10If today's wedding had really been an impulsive act, then what was all this about?
15:14There was no way Cademan could have arranged everything in just a few hours.
15:17Unless he had prepared it all long ago.
15:19Looks like you approve.
15:21A lazy voice came from the doorway.
15:24Some caddam had already changed into black silk pajamas.
15:26With his arms crossed, he lounged against the doorbell.
15:29When did you have all this prepared?
15:35Just now?
15:37Oh, please.
15:38Who do you think you're fooling?
15:40These are all custom pieces.
15:41You can't get them in less than two weeks.
15:43And one of those perfumes was discontinued ages ago.
15:46Cadman walked in and casually shut the door behind him.
15:49He went over to the vanity and picked up the discontinued perfume.
15:52Maybe Henry had it stored away in the warehouse.
15:55And as for the clothes, what can't the Virelli family buy?
15:58Don't flatter yourself, Aurelia.
16:01I bought them for someone else.
16:03You just happened to move in today, so I let you use them.
16:06For someone else?
16:07And somehow every single piece is my size?
16:10Cadman, what exactly are you hiding?
16:12He stepped toward me, one slow step at a time.
16:15His presence pressed in on me until I instinctively backed away, my back hitting the cold closet door.
16:19He lifted one hand and braced it beside my head, trapping me between him and the door.
16:23What I'm hiding, you'll have plenty of time to find out.
16:26He lowered his head, his warm breath brushing my neck.
16:29But right now, there's something more important we need to settle.
16:33I eyed him morally.
16:35What?
16:35That separate bedroom rule you mentioned earlier?
16:39This is my master bedroom.
16:42You're using my closet and sleeping in my bed.
16:45That means you've accepted your place as the mistress of this house.
16:50You're unbelievable!
16:51Henry was the one who brought me here!
16:53Henry only follows my orders, Cadman said, smiling like a fox that had caught its prey.
16:59So, Mrs. Virelli, tonight are you sleeping on the left side or the right?
17:03Morning sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Virelli Manor's dining room.
17:07I sat at the end of the long dining table, leisurely cutting into the fried egg on my plate.
17:13Last night, I had ended up claiming the entire bed and banishing Cadham to the sofa.
17:18Then Henry entered, wearing a rather complicated expression.
17:21Madam, a Miss Evdan is outside asking to see you.
17:24My hand paused over my steak knife.
17:26She says she brought her dog and came specifically to apologize to you.
17:30I gave a cold laugh.
17:32Let her in.
17:33A few minutes later, Evdan timberly entered the dining room in a faded floral dress.
17:37She held a white Pormanian in her arms.
17:39That was Moshe, the culprit that had ruined my wedding.
17:43Miss Vallybrook?
17:44No, Mrs. Virelli.
17:45Evdan's eyes were red and her voice was pitifully soft.
17:48I truly didn't mean for any of this to happen yesterday.
17:52Mochi suddenly started vomiting badly.
17:54I don't have any other family here, so Rydian was the only person I could call.
17:59She stroked the dog in her arms as tears ran down her pale cheeks.
18:03I never thought it would make you and Mr. Kessler call off your wedding.
18:07I brought Mochi here today to apologize in person.
18:10I leaned back in my chair, watching her polished performance with a cold stare.
18:14Apologize?
18:15And how exactly do you plan to make it up to me?
18:20If you can forgive Raiden, I'll take Mochi and leave the South Quarter.
18:24You'll never have to see us again.
18:27I know Mr. Virelli has a terrible temper.
18:30You must be suffering so much after marrying him.
18:32Please don't ruin your whole life just because you're acting out of anger.
18:37Her nerve was so unbelievable, I almost laughed.
18:40On the surface, she was apologizing.
18:42But she was really implying that marrying Kadem was a tragic mistake
18:45and trying to drive a wedge between us.
18:47Who told you she's suffering?
18:49A cold, lazy voice drifted down from the second floor stair pace.
18:52Cadman came down the stairs in a sharply tailored black suit,
18:55one hand tucked into his pocket.
18:56His gaze was crushing as he stared at Evedon kneeling on the floor.
18:59Evedon shuggered and instinctively clussed Mochi tighter.
19:02Mr. Virelli, that's not what I meant.
19:05Cadman walked over, pulled out the chair beside me,
19:07and sat down as if it was the most natural thing in the world.
19:10Then he picked up my coffee cup and took a sip without hesitation.
19:13Miss Evden, your performance is embarrassingly bad.
19:16He snapped his fingers.
19:18Locke, the captain of the guard,
19:19immediately stepped forward and dropped a file in front of Evedon.
19:22Cadman said casually,
19:23These are Mochi's medical records from yesterday.
19:26The vet says he just overate and had indringestion.
19:29Evden's face went white.
19:31Cadman continued with a cold smile.
19:32And yet you called Rodion twenty-three times in forty minutes.
19:36You sobbed that Mochi was dying,
19:38and that if Ryoion didn't come, you'd kill yourself too.
19:40I stared at the medical report in shock.
19:43Even the dog being sick had been a carefully planned lie.
19:48I didn't.
19:50The doctor said it was serious at the time.
19:52Cadman didn't give her the chance.
19:54An idiot like Raiden might fall for your cheap little tricks.
19:58But at Vareli Manon, you can drop the Helpless Victim Act.
20:01He stood and looked down at her.
20:03Didn't you say you wanted to leave the South Area?
20:05Locke, take Miss Evden to the airport.
20:07Buy her the cheapest one-way ticket you can find.
20:09And notify every veterinary clinic in the South Area.
20:12Anyone who treats that dog is making an enemy of me, Cadman Vareli.
20:16No!
20:16You can't do this!
20:17Rydian will never forgive you!
20:20Drag her out.
20:21She's too loud.
20:22Two guards stepped forward and dragged the screaming Evraudan out of the manor like a sack of trash.
20:27The dining room fell quiet once more.
20:30I looked at Cadman, my feelings tangled and complicated.
20:34You investigated her already?
20:36Cadman cut off a piece of sausage and popped it into his mouth.
20:39I just don't like trash showing up on my property.
20:42He glanced at me, a smug smile tugging at his lip.
20:46What?
20:46So touched you want to throw yourself at me?
20:51I rolled my eyes and snatched my coffee cup back.
20:55Get lost.
20:56I already drank from that.
21:01That afternoon, at the South District Council building,
21:04the room was filled with the leaders of every major faction in the South District.
21:08Sitting to Cadam's right was Rydian's father, the current head of the Kestra family.
21:12Cadman took the seat at the head of the table and gestured for me to sit beside him.
21:16There are two things on today's agenda.
21:19Don, before we discuss official matters, I demand an explanation.
21:23Aurelia Veilbrick ruined my son's wedding in front of everyone.
21:27She turned the Kestra family into a joke throughout the entire South District.
21:31This isn't merely a private dispute.
21:33It is a disgraceful attack on our family's honor.
21:37Whispers broke out around the chamber.
21:40Exactly.
21:41The Veilbrokes are nothing but an empty shell now.
21:44If she weren't pretty, who would marry her?
21:46A fickle woman like her doesn't deserve a seat at this table.
21:50I knew they were using this chance to crush the Veilbrooke family for good.
21:54I turned to look at Cadam.
21:55His head was lowered as he toyed with a gold lighter, as if he hadn't heard a word of their
22:00accusations.
22:02Cadmon.
22:04He glanced at me, a slight brown on his face.
22:08Mrs. Varelty, you really do know how to cause trouble.
22:11He didn't say it loudly, but every person in the room heard him perfectly.
22:16The Don is right.
22:17This woman is nothing but trouble.
22:19I move that the Veilbrooke family be stripped of all shipping rights in the South District immediately.
22:25Was he really going to turn on me now that he had what he wanted?
22:29Cadmon slammed the solid gold lighter down on the table.
22:36I said my wife is very good at causing trouble, but I never said you had the right to accuse
22:41her.
22:46Don, what do you mean by that?
22:48Cadmon gave a cold laugh.
22:50Is that really so difficult to understand?
22:52Aurelia is my wife.
22:54She is the mistress of the Varelli family.
22:55If she causes trouble, I'll deal with her myself behind closed doors.
22:59But since when do subordinate families get to tell her what to do?
23:05No.
23:06Don, that isn't what I meant.
23:08He took a file from Locke and threw it into the center of the table.
23:11The Kestrel family allowed its young master to abandon his bride at the altar.
23:15That is what truly brings disgrace to the South District.
23:18Effective today, the Kestrers are stripped of all management rights over Pier 3.
23:23Pier 3 was the Kestrel family's most profitable operation.
23:26With one move, Cadam had severed one of their main arteries.
23:29Don!
23:30You can't do this to us over one woman!
23:35I can do far more than take Pier 3 from you for her if you disrespect her again.
23:39I can take your life too.
23:41Then he led me out of the council chamber.
23:43I looked at his broad back.
23:45Were you standing up for me in there?
23:48Cademan stopped and turned back to look at me.
23:51The cold expression vanished, replaced by his usual infuriating smirk.
23:57Don't get the wrong idea.
23:59I just think no one gets to bully you except me.
24:02Three days later, the South District's annual charity gala was held on the top floor of the St. Orin Hotel.
24:07As the new mistress of the Virelli family, I entered the glittering ballroom with my arm linked through Cadmum's.
24:13Countless eyes followed necklace.
24:14Some respectful sparkled, some curious, and some openly jealous.
24:21Mrs. Virelli, your only job tonight is to keep smiling.
24:24Make everyone waiting to see you fail grind their teeth to dust.
24:26I took the glass and rolled my eyes at him.
24:29You don't need to teach me.
24:30I'm better at getting under people's skin than you are.
24:33Cadman gave a quiet laugh and was about to reply when Locke came over and whispered something in his ear.
24:39Cadman's gaze darkened slightly.
24:40I need to meet with a few council members.
24:42Stay here and don't wander off.
24:44With that warning, he turned and headed toward the VIP rooms upstairs.
24:49The ballroom felt stuffy, so I took my drink and stepped out onto the terrace alone.
24:56Aurelia.
24:57I turned and saw Rendon.
24:58He looked utterly worn down.
25:00His once-perfect blonde hair hung messily over his forehead.
25:03What are you doing here?
25:06Aurelia, I was wrong.
25:08I found out the truth.
25:09Evden had been lying to me all along.
25:11Mochi was never sick.
25:12He reached for my arm.
25:14She was using my sympathy.
25:15She's a complete liar.
25:17I stepped back, avoiding his hand.
25:19So what?
25:19My voice was so calm that even I was surprised.
25:22Now that you've seen who she really is, you think I should still be standing here waiting for you?
25:30Aurelia, I know I broke your heart.
25:32But you're the one I've always loved.
25:34We grew up together.
25:35We have so many good memories.
25:37You can't just throw me away like this.
25:40Rydian, you don't love me.
25:44You were just used to my forgiveness.
25:47And to everything the Valebrook family gave you.
25:49Now that you've lost it all, now you're hurting.
25:52Regret that comes too late is worth less than dirt.
25:56Rydian's face turned pale in an instant.
25:58Then he suddenly became agitated, raising his voice.
26:02Is Cadmim behind all this?
26:04He used his power to force you, didn't he?
26:06A cold-blooded monster like him couldn't possibly understand love.
26:10He's only using you to get back at me.
26:13Cadmim had returned without me noticing.
26:21Rydian Kestra.
26:23Looks like taking Pier 3 wasn't enough to teach you when to shut your mouth.
26:26Rydian stumbled back two steps, but forced himself to shout anyway.
26:28Cadmon!
26:29You don't love her!
26:30He came to my side, and naturally wrapped an arm around my waist, pulling me against him.
26:36I don't love her?
26:39Whether I love her or not is none of your business.
26:42Especially not when you're the useless idiot who couldn't even show up for his own wedding.
26:47Locke.
26:49Throw Mr. Kestrel out.
26:50Don't let him dirty Mrs. Varelli's view.
26:54Ariria!
26:55You'll regret this!
26:56He doesn't have a heart!
26:57The terrorist became quiet again.
27:00That's all you're wearing?
27:01Are you trying to catch a cold and make me take care of you tomorrow?
27:04As he adjusted the jacket around me, something slipped from the inside pocket of his jacket
27:08and fell onto the marble floor.
27:09I looked down instinctively.
27:11It was an antique pocket watch.
27:13My breathing stopped.
27:14It was the very pocket watch Cadmon had deliberately outbid me for at that auction three years ago.
27:19I quickly crouched and picked it up.
27:22This pocket watch.
27:24Why are you carrying it?
27:27I just carry it around sometimes.
27:29You're lying.
27:30I rose to my feet and moved toward him step by step.
27:34This was my mother's.
27:35It was used to pay off debts when the Valebrook family went bankrupt.
27:39I spent five years looking for it.
27:41When I finally found it at that auction, you took it from me.
27:44If you stole it from me, why didn't you lock it away in a safe?
27:47Why have you kept it with you all this time?
27:49Cadmon said nothing.
27:51Aurelia, why do you think I spent three million and one dollars on a worthless old watch?
27:57Because you wanted to humiliate me?
27:59Cadmon suddenly reached out and yanked me into his arms.
28:02Because I knew that if you got that watch back, you'd turn around and give it to that useless write
28:06-in as a birthday present!
28:09I would rather take it from you than watch you hand something precious over to another man just to please
28:13him.
28:14My mind went blank.
28:16You.
28:17Cadmon lowered his head until his forehead rested against mine.
28:22The custom dresses made to your measurements.
28:24The discontinued perfumes.
28:26This pocket watch.
28:27I've waited far too long for this day.
28:29This wedding was never some impulsive decision.
28:31I planned it all along.
28:33I held the cold antique watch in my hand as a storm rose inside me.
28:37The devil who ruled the South District with one hand.
28:39All this time, he had quietly left his heart with me, along with that pocket watch.
28:46Cadmon Varelli.
28:47I looked into his eyes and spoke slowly, one word at a time.
28:50If you plan this all along, then don't you dare try to push me away for the rest of your
28:54life.
28:54A fierce fire ignited in Cadmon's eyes.
28:58Nothing would make me happier.
29:00He lowered his head and kissed me hard.
29:02The night wind swept across the terrace, and the city lights glittered in the distance.
29:05And on that night, under the name of the Varelli family, I finally found the one person who would never
29:09leave me behind.
29:12Mom.
29:13I found it.
29:15I looked for it for five years.
29:17I honestly thought I'd never get it back.
29:19I used to think that if I tried hard enough, I could keep everyone I wanted to keep.
29:24But later, I realized some people just aren't worth waiting for.
29:28But now, I think I've met someone very strange.
29:32He's always picking on me.
29:34He has a terrible mouth, and he can be completely unreasonable.
29:37But he's never truly left me behind.
29:40I wasn't following you on purpose.
29:43Cadmon, you really are terrible at saying nice things.
29:45It doesn't matter whether I'm good at it or not.
29:47What matters is that I'll always be here.
29:54Cadmon.
29:55Yeah?
29:56That day at the church, I did choose you partly because I was angry.
30:00I know.
30:02You just needed someone to walk through those doors with you.
30:06And I happened to be there.
30:10But it isn't like that now.
30:12I don't want to stay with you just because Rydian left me.
30:15And I don't want to be with you just because I'm grateful that you stood up for me.
30:19I want to stay by your side because the person I truly want to choose is you.
30:25For the first time, the man who always seemed so composed and untouchable looked almost lost.
30:34Aurelia, you'd better be sure about this.
30:38I'm completely sure.
30:42This time, no one is forcing me.
30:45Cadmon suddenly reached for her and pulled her into his arms.
30:47His arms wrapped tightly around her, as if he was afraid she might disappear the moment he let go.
30:52Then we'll have another wedding.
30:55Not to prove anything to anyone.
30:57Not for anyone else to see.
31:00Just for you and me.
31:03Aurelia took the silver ribbon from her pocket.
31:06It was the ring they had improvised outside the church, using the ribbon from her bouquet.
31:13Okay.
31:14But this time, you have to propose properly.
31:21As you wish, Mrs. Varelli.