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00:00Kill them, Selene.
00:02Don slapped a loaded browning into my palm.
00:05Hunter Vance knelt at the business end of the barrel.
00:1220 years ago, he was a stray dog from the slums, covered in scars.
00:17I brought him into the Marathi family and helped him climb to the top.
00:22He loved me enough to die for me.
00:24I waited five years for him to marry me.
00:27Instead, he was shielding another woman with his life.
00:30Ivy Mullen, my maid.
00:33Two years ago, when he was gravely injured and lost his arm, I sent her to care for him.
00:41Hunter used his remaining hand to place a ring at my feet.
00:45I begged the Don and Miss Moretti to bless us.
00:49Ivy saved my life. I want to marry her.
00:52I twirled the gun in my hand.
00:53Hunter instinctively blocked Ive behind him.
00:57The gesture was hilarious.
01:01Are you that afraid of me, Hunter?
01:08Hunter pressed his lips together.
01:10I betrayed you.
01:12I will take whatever punishment you give me.
01:16But Ivy is innocent.
01:18I smeared.
01:20I looked down at Ivy Miller, who was shaking behind him.
01:23Innocent?
01:25Caregiving led right into his bed?
01:27Ivy wept with her head down.
01:29She dared not look at me.
01:31She grabbed the edge of Hunter's shirt.
01:33Hunter turned around and squeezed her hand.
01:36Don't be afraid.
01:38I am here.
01:40I will protect you.
01:41He used to use that gentle tone only to comfort me.
01:45It sickened me now.
01:46I took a deep breath and raised the gun at Hunter.
01:49He did not fight back.
01:51He shielded Ivy even more.
01:54I will give you three seconds.
01:56This is your last chance to regret.
01:58Hunter said nothing and closed his eyes.
02:00Three.
02:01Two.
02:02One.
02:06An empty chamber.
02:07I had already removed the magazine.
02:09I turned around and snatched the marriage contract from my father's hand.
02:12Hunter stared at me in disbelief.
02:14He never expected me to let him live.
02:16I sneered.
02:16Shocked?
02:17A traitor dog isn't worth getting my hands dirty.
02:20Since you're willing to die for her today, I will grant your wish.
02:23I glad at Ivy.
02:26Mrs. Vance, get over here and pour me a cup of coffee.
02:30The hall fell dead silent.
02:32Every family member stood paralyzed in shock.
02:35No one expected me to let them off the hook so easily.
02:39Ivy walked over, trembling from head to toe.
02:42She held a cup of coffee and bowed as she offered it to me.
02:46Mrs. Marotti, I am so sorry.
02:50I took a sip and remained silent.
02:54A bodyguard handed over two thick envelopes stuck with cash.
02:58I stuffed one into Ivy's hand and hurled the other at Hunter's feet.
03:04This marriage has my blessing.
03:07Till death do you part.
03:09I ordered my men to send a reply to the Rossi family.
03:13My father walked up behind me.
03:15Nick Rossi is a wolf.
03:17If you marry him, you won't be able to control him.
03:19As for Hunter, just give me the word and I'll make him disappear.
03:23Cleanly.
03:24I smiled and tossed the fish feed into the pond.
03:27The koi fought for the food, splashing water everywhere.
03:31Papa, if devotion can't buy devotion, then let's just play with chips instead.
03:37My father sighed with heartache and walked away.
03:39Inside the estate, two groups of people were busy.
03:42Hunter's men were moving his luggage out of my wing.
03:45The Rossi family's men were checking the asset transfer list with my butler.
03:48My phone rang.
03:50It was Nick.
03:51A loud explosion erupted from the receiver, making my eardrum go numb.
03:57I frowned.
04:00Rossi, you're too loud.
04:02Even if you deaf me, I am not giving you the North Bay territory.
04:06After a burst of heavy gunfire, Nick's side finally went quiet.
04:10Sorry, Selene.
04:11Just finished clearing the room.
04:13Those Corsican bastards almost turned me into Swiss cheese with a machine gun.
04:16My men said you agreed to marry me.
04:18I sneered, answering the phone mid-firefight.
04:21You really are a psychopath.
04:22The wedding is next Monday.
04:24Don't be late.
04:24The line went dead silent for a second, followed by another violent explosion of gunfire.
04:29Nick laughed like a maniac.
04:31What's wrong with being a psychopath?
04:33Selene, you're one too.
04:35Psychopaths belong together.
04:36Fuck!
04:36Go grab those Thompsons from the warehouse!
04:38I have a wedding to catch!
04:40I hung up.
04:40The feed box in my hand was empty.
04:43Selene.
04:43As I turned to leave, someone offered me a fresh box from behind.
04:47I glanced at him out of the corner of my eye but didn't take it.
04:50The main house on the hill is ready.
04:52Move in over there.
04:54Despite being kicked out to his face, Hunter didn't look embarrassed.
04:57He sat down beside me.
04:59During that ambush, Ivy took a bullet for me.
05:02It went right through her abdomen.
05:04The doctor said she could never have kids.
05:06I ruined her life so I have to give her a family.
05:09Selene, I just want a peaceful life.
05:11A submissive woman is enough for me.
05:16You are too strong.
05:19These past five years made me realize I can never catch up to your footsteps.
05:25I stared at him blankly, my voice ice cold.
05:29Did you suddenly fall in love with her or did you just suddenly figure me out?
05:33Hunter, I waited five years for you.
05:36The best five years of my life were wasted waiting for you to come back.
05:39Yet, on your way to marry me, you fell for someone else.
05:42Hunter was speechless.
05:43With his only remaining hand, he tremblingly fished a ring out of his pocket.
05:47He dropped to one knee before me.
05:49I bought this before going to the East District.
05:51I kept it close to my heart for five years.
05:53It's yours now.
05:54Let's just say I married you once in this lifetime.
05:57I took the ring and casually tossed it into the feed box.
06:00Then I lifted the entire box and dumped it, along with the ring, straight into the pond.
06:05The koi scattered in panic.
06:06I stood up and walked away without looking back.
06:09Hunter, stop making me sick.
06:13There were three knocks on the study door.
06:15I looked up as Ivy Miller walked in.
06:18Miss Moretti, I want to talk to you.
06:22I nodded and pushed a cup of coffee across the desk towards her.
06:25Have a seat.
06:28Miss Moretti, water is fine for me.
06:31The doctor said pregnant women can't have caffeine.
06:33It's bad for the baby.
06:34My hand froze midway through pouring the coffee.
06:36I ordered a bodyguard to bring in a glass of water.
06:39I remained expressionless.
06:40Ivy stared at me, squeezing out a pleasing smile.
06:43She rested both hands over her flat belly, her tone dripping with hidden arrogance.
06:47Hunter grew up in the slums, and I am an orphan.
06:50Neither of us has any roots.
06:52We wanted to ask Miss Moretti to give the baby a nickname, just to bring some of your good fortune.
06:56I glanced at her flat stomach.
06:57No rush.
06:59Let's wait until it's born.
07:01Ivy choked on her words.
07:02Provoked by my reaction, she actually grew bolder and kept going.
07:06Miss Moretti, I came here to apologize.
07:08I am sorry for stealing your man.
07:10Hunter and I couldn't help ourselves.
07:12The East District was too dangerous.
07:13Hunter always said I was the only one he could trust, and he was the only one I could rely
07:17on.
07:18Two years ago, after that gala, someone drugged him.
07:22He mistook me for you.
07:24That was our first time.
07:27He broke into my room.
07:28I grabbed the dagger beside me and whipped it across the room.
07:37The blade graved Ivy's cheek.
07:39A streak of blood immediately welled up on her face.
07:44The dagger impeded deep into the wall behind her, vibrating with a low hum.
07:49I leaned my chin on my hand and mocked her.
07:52Ivy, do you think I have a good temper?
07:54Who are you putting on this pathetic act for?
07:57When I sent men to bring you back then, you refused to leave.
07:59Now you're putting on a show for me?
08:01I spared your life because Hunter is still somewhat useful.
08:04If you forget your place again, I will nail you alive to this wall.
08:07Ivy turned deathly pale with fright.
08:10She dropped to her knees before me, shaking all over.
08:13Miss Marodi, I will never do it again.
08:15Footsteps echoed from the doorway.
08:17I crossed my arms and smeared at the entrance.
08:20That was fast.
08:22Mr. Vance here to play the hero saving the damsel?
08:25Ivy turned around immediately, crying out to Hunter for help with her blood-streaked face.
08:30Hunter didn't even look at her.
08:31He walked straight past her and yanked the dagger out of the wall.
08:34He wiped the blood off the blade with his suit jacket,
08:37bowed, and handed the hilt back to me.
08:40I took the dagger and backhanded him across the face.
08:43Then I slapped him again.
08:45Control your woman.
08:48Hunter froze in place.
08:50He stared at me in disbelief.
08:51I jerked my chin at him.
08:53Help her up.
08:53Isn't she pregnant?
08:55If something happens because she kneeled too long, who takes the blames?
08:58A flash of shock crossed Hunter's eyes.
09:00He whipped his head around to look at Ivy.
09:03Their eyes met, but in the end, Hunter asked nothing.
09:05He helped Ivy up, patted her shoulder, and whispered a few comfort-aiding words.
09:09The butler knocked and walked in.
09:10Miss Moretti?
09:11Mr. Vance?
09:12Miss Miller?
09:12The Don is waiting for you in the main hall.
09:14I turned to the butler.
09:15Paolo, fire everyone guarding this wing today.
09:17The Morussi family doesn't keep useless trash who can't even watch a door.
09:20Letting any random stray slide in just sickens me.
09:23Ivy knew the insult was aimed at her, and her face turned even paler.
09:27The butler bowed his head.
09:28Yes, ma'am.
09:28It started raining outside.
09:29As I stepped out of the building, a bodyguard went to open an umbrella for me.
09:33Hunter snatched the umbrella away and held it over my head.
09:36Mr. Vance, your wife is still watching from behind.
09:39It's inappropriate for you to hold my umbrella.
09:42I'll do it myself.
09:43Hunter dodged my hand.
09:45The umbrella tilted toward my side, leaving half of his body immediately soaked in the rain.
09:49He tightened his grip on the handle.
09:50I've taken care of you for so many years.
09:53It's a habit.
09:53Even if we aren't getting married, we still grew up together.
09:56Selene, don't push me away.
09:58I sneered, my eyes full of disdain.
10:00Is that so?
10:01But Hunter, I don't need you anymore.
10:05I picked up my pace to get out from under his umbrella and stepped quickly into the
10:09collider.
10:09Hunter lowered his voice and barked from behind me.
10:12Selene, with your stubborn attitude, you're going to suffer sooner or later.
10:14Do you have any idea that the Don is already arranging a marriage for you?
10:18I completely ignored him and kept walking down the collider.
10:20Suddenly, a group of men appeared right ahead of me.
10:23They all wore identical black suits with silver badges pinned to their chests.
10:28Every single one of them carried a gun at his waist.
10:31Along both sides of the corridor, dozens of black briefcases were lined up.
10:35The lid snapped open at the same time.
10:37Uncut diamonds and matching jewelry sets reflected a blinding glare under the lights.
10:41Several classical oil paintings from private European collections were displayed separately
10:45at the end of the hall.
10:46The bodyguards stood on both sides, bowing in unison as they saw me approach.
10:50Behind me, Ivy gasped.
10:52She stared at the jewelry in awe.
10:54That diamond necklace is gorgeous.
10:56Hunter, is this massive setup all for our wedding?
10:59Hunter frowned.
11:00He knew something was off.
11:02Yesterday, he had gone out of his way to see the Don.
11:05To avoid making me angry, the wedding was supposed to be simple.
11:08Just a family dinner.
11:09But he didn't recognize a single guard in this corridor.
11:11They were not Moretti men.
11:12The items in the cases were insanely expensive.
11:15Especially those paintings.
11:17Even the Don had sent people to buy them at a high price.
11:19But always failed.
11:21This was not a wedding prepared by our family.
11:23Someone had come to our doorstep to ask for Selene's hand in marriage.
11:29Hunter panicked, murmuring at my back.
11:31I didn't prepare this.
11:33Ivy looked utterly disappointed.
11:34Right?
11:35You just got back and these things clearly took a long time to prepare.
11:37It's probably a high profile guest.
11:39I just wonder who they are to put on such a massive show.
11:41Hunter shut his mouth, his face turning pale.
11:44The main hall was just past the corridor.
11:46The Rossi family's assistant was already waiting there.
11:48Seeing we walk in, he respectfully hand over an asset transfer list.
11:52Don Rosso has already reviewed this.
11:54Please take a look, Miss Moretti.
11:55Feel free to bring up anything you're unhappy with.
11:57Nick said as long as you like it, you can add whatever you want to the list.
12:00I took the list.
12:02That was fast.
12:03Where is he?
12:04Mr. Rossi was in a rush to get here and got Nick'd on the way.
12:06He just landed and is getting banded up at the hospital.
12:09He'll be here any minute.
12:10While we spoke, Hunter walked into the main hall with Ivy.
12:13They were paying their respects to my father.
12:15The heavy doors of the main hall were pushed open.
12:18An armored car pulled up right outside the entrance.
12:20A guard yanked the car door open.
12:22A pair of custom red-soled leather shoes stepped onto the carpet.
12:25Nick Rossi walked in, sporting his usual wild, wicked grin.
12:28Celia Morati, I came to marry you.
12:32I curled my lips into a smile.
12:34Nick was as inigilant as always.
12:36I was about to step forward to greet him.
12:38Suddenly, someone grabbed my arm in a death grip.
12:40Hunter's voice sounded strained.
12:42Celia, are you really marrying him?
12:43I glanced at him, my eyes filled with sarcasm.
12:46Why wouldn't I?
12:47Mr. Vance, I can't exactly marry you, can I?
12:50Let go.
12:51Look behind you.
12:53Your wife is about to cry.
12:55Nick had already walked up to us.
12:56He was a psychopath, but he was decent enough to my father.
13:00He bowed slightly to greet the dawn.
13:02Then, Nick looked at Hunter.
13:04Hunter, you're here too?
13:05He noticed my reddened arm.
13:08Nick reached out and squeezed Hunter's knuckle till they cracked.
13:11Hunter was forced to let go.
13:13Nick brushed off his hands, slapped down a golden-brust invitation, and smiled half-heartedly.
13:18Perfect timing, Hunter.
13:19You must accept this.
13:20Please come and watch our wedding next Monday.
13:22Hunter's face turned ashen from the provocation.
13:24He glared at the invitation, but refused to take it.
13:27I linked my arm through Nick's and followed my father into the conference room.
13:31The wedding arrangements were fine-ized by my father, the butler, and Nick.
13:35I listened quietly from the side.
13:38Suddenly, I spoke up.
13:40Nick.
13:42I want that diamond mine you seized in Africa last month.
13:46Add it to the dowry list.
13:50The Rossi family had aired that diamond mine for two whole years.
13:54The profits were staggering.
13:55My father froze.
13:56He clearly thought my demand crossed the line.
13:59A family alliance was about balanced interests.
14:01Striking at the other side's foundation before the wedding was too greedy.
14:04It broke the rules.
14:05Nick, however, let out a soft laugh.
14:07He looked at me.
14:09Selenia, you didn't look at the list at all, did you?
14:12That mine is already on there.
14:14The assistant immediately flipped to that page and handed it over.
14:18It really was there.
14:20Nick pulled two thin sheets of paper from his jacket.
14:23The paper was stained with dried, darked blood.
14:26The property transfer deed.
14:28That old bastard in Africa was tough.
14:30And he had the Corsons backing him.
14:33It took some work to get this signed.
14:35Once you send your men to take over,
14:36I'll put a new puppet in charge.
14:39I was temporarily speedless.
14:40He gave it away far too easily.
14:44Papa, I'll take Nick downstairs first.
14:47My father nodded, knowing I wanted to speak with him alone.
14:50I sat by the pond near the wing and lit a cigarette.
14:56Through the smoke, I watched Nick focus on feeding the fish.
15:00I couldn't read him.
15:01I reviewed the list.
15:03That mine alone makes this a losing business for you.
15:05Nick, what do you really want?
15:07The North Bay Territory?
15:08I can let you buy in.
15:10A 60-40 split on the profits?
15:12I take 60, you take 40.
15:13Nick leaned against a pillar and laughed.
15:16Celine, is it possible that I actually love you?
15:21I choked on the smoke.
15:23I pressed my hand against his left chest.
15:25Love me?
15:26That bullet I shot right here six years ago must have broken your brain.
15:30Nick squinted his eyes at me.
15:31Little liar.
15:32I only leaked that information to you because I gambled you couldn't bring yourself to kill me.
15:37You knew all along my heart is on the right side.
15:40If not for your shot, Joey's men would have dumped my corpse into the Mediterranean to feed the fish.
15:44I was supposed to die in Italy back then.
15:46Nick's voice trailed off.
15:48He leaned against the pillar, his face turning pale as his head tilted slightly to the side.
15:52I instantly noticed something was wrong.
15:55I ripped his suit jacket open.
15:58Nick twid the corner of his mouth.
16:01Slow down, sweetheart.
16:03I thought you'd at least wait until the wedding was over to strip me yourself.
16:07I cut him off coldly.
16:09The bandage under his vest was already soaked a vivid red with blood.
16:12Shut up, Nick.
16:13You really have a death wish.
16:15I have no interest in planning your funeral right after our wedding.
16:17I shouted to the bodyguards under the walkway.
16:19Get Dr. Wong to the main house.
16:21Tell him to bring hemostatic forceps.
16:22It's a knife wound.
16:23Then I scooped Nick up in a bridal carry.
16:26A flash of shock crossed Nick's face.
16:28What are you doing?
16:29You can't carry me like this.
16:30I walked forward expressionless.
16:33Shut up.
16:34Say another word.
16:35And I'll dump you into the pond to feed the fish.
16:38Nick shut his mouth instantly.
16:39He obediently wrapped his arms around my neck and leaned into my chest.
16:45Up in the main house on the hill, Ivy held a prenatal checkup report and walked up behind
16:50Hunter.
16:50Her expression struggled.
16:52She hesitated for a long time before speaking.
16:54Hunter.
16:55Hunter stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window.
16:58He turned around to look at Ivy.
17:00Go to bed early.
17:02I don't blame you for today.
17:03You just wanted a baby too badly.
17:06Selene won't buy it, so don't bring up the pregnancy before her again.
17:10I will marry you.
17:12That last sentence sounded like he was trying to convince himself.
17:16Ivy clenched the report tightly and shoved it into Hunter's hand.
17:19She spoke urgently.
17:20I didn't lie.
17:21I am really pregnant.
17:23Look, this is our baby.
17:24Hunter held the paper, flipping it over and over.
17:29You're really pregnant?
17:30Ivy grabbed Hunter's hand and pressed it against her lower abdomen.
17:35Really?
17:36In eight months, he will be born.
17:38But Ivy noticed Hunter's fingertips were shaking.
17:41It wasn't joy.
17:43It was fury.
17:46I reviewed the surgical records from that underground doctor in the East District.
17:51It stated clearly that your uterus was removed.
17:55Now you come here telling me you're pregnant?
17:57Ivy Miller, do you take me for a fool?
18:02I...
18:03Ivy never expected this reaction from Hunter.
18:06In her calculations, Hunter should have been blinded by the sheer ecstasy of becoming a father.
18:13With my upcoming wedding as the perfect catalyst, he was supposed to let me go completely and stay with her.
18:19Maybe...
18:20Maybe that doctor misdiagnosed me.
18:22It was such an emergency back then, and...
18:24And he was just an underground hack.
18:26You know those diagnoses don't mean anything.
18:28Hunter couldn't accept that excuse.
18:30He hurled the glass in his hand, piercing onto the floor.
18:33It shattered against the hardwood floor with a loud pop, sending shards of glass flying everywhere.
18:38Ivy was completely terrified.
18:40In her eyes, Hunter had always been the most mannerly man in the Moretti family.
18:45Hunter, please don't be like this.
18:47Hunter looked down at Ivy, who was curled into a ball, his eyes as cold as if he were staring
18:51at a corpse.
18:52I am giving you one last chance.
18:54Either explain yourself clearly, clave my luggage, or I'll have my men finish the investigation and feed you a bullet.
19:00Ivy still hesitated, but her pupils already reflected the motion of Hunter pulling his gun and chambering around.
19:06She collapsed onto the floor, weeping uncontrollably, but it could no longer earn her a shred of pity from Hunter.
19:12The ice-gold barrel pressed hard against her forehead, just like I had done during the countdown earlier that day.
19:19Three...
19:21Two...
19:21I'll talk!
19:23I'll tell you everything!
19:26Late at night, Hunter rushed to my main house in the pouring rain.
19:30A tarotial storm raged outside.
19:33Hunter was soaked to the bone, but he insisted on seeing me.
19:36The bodyguards failed to turn him away for the third time, so they had to knock on my bedroom door.
19:41I rubbed the bridge of my nose, threw off the blanket, and got out of bed.
19:45Get him a towel.
19:46Tell the kitchen to warm up some food, and brew a hot coffee with a shot of whiskey.
19:51In the living room, I looked at Hunter, who was a total mess.
19:54Coming to see me in such a rush? What's wrong?
19:58What, did you hear Ivy is really pregnant and got scared?
20:01You're about to be a father.
20:03Get a grip.
20:04Hunter's eyes widened, his face full of utter disbelief.
20:09You... knew all along?
20:11I let out a soft laugh, looking at him as if he were an idiot.
20:15You stayed in the East District for five years, and it turned you soft?
20:21Did you think I was like Ivy?
20:22Some weak little girl waiting for you to protect her?
20:25The day the dawn brought you back from the streets?
20:28I was so pissed I almost blew your brains out.
20:31Hunter's eyes were bloodshot, his voice trembling.
20:34Then why did you...
20:41I tilted my head, my smile cruel.
20:44No reason.
20:45Because you are stupid.
20:47And because you are easy to fool.
20:49You believe whatever someone tells you, then turn around and betray me.
20:52You had a hundred ways to find out the truth, and a hundred ways to repay that debt.
20:57You chose the most disgusting one.
20:59You had other motives.
21:00Remember that dog I picked up from the street when I was a kid?
21:03It dared to growl at me to protect its food, and it dared to wag its tail at outsiders.
21:07I shot it right through the head.
21:09Hunter, you should be glad I don't want your life just yet.
21:13Hunter stared at me, opening his mouth to speak.
21:15A soft robe was suddenly draped over my shoulders.
21:19Unbeknownst to anyone, Nick walked out from the inner room.
21:22He was shirtless, with snow-white bandages wrapped tightly around his torso.
21:26He sat down beside me, completely unbothered, glaring coldly at Hunter.
21:32Visiting my fiancess this late isn't very appropriate, is it?
21:35Hunter looked at me in my nightgown, then shifted his gaze to out Nick.
21:39The emotion in his eyes spun out of control, inch by inch.
21:44Get the fuck out!
21:46Nick sneered and fired back immediately.
21:49Sorry, this is my woman's house.
21:51I'm not going anywhere.
21:53Status-wise, you're the one who needs to get lost.
21:55Judging by your reaction, you found out the truth?
21:58What, you're not playing the martyr to pay off your debts anymore?
22:03Pussy.
22:04Hunter was blinded by rage.
22:06He clenched his fists and lunged forward.
22:10The bodyguards rushed forward instantly, pinning him down in a death grip.
22:14What happens between Selena and me is none of your business!
22:19I frowned, only wanting to sleep.
22:21The look I gave Hunter held nothing but exhaustion.
22:25What exactly do you want?
22:26An apology?
22:28Or penance?
22:29Whatever it is, I don't care anymore.
22:31Hunter, you know me.
22:33Those three seconds today were the last chance I gave you.
22:38Why would I keep an unfaithful dog?
22:40I stood up and went straight back to the bedroom.
22:42Nick followed behind me with a playful smirk.
22:45Sweetheart, do you want me to carry you in?
22:46This single sentence turned Hunter deathly pale as he stood there, completely drenched from the rain.
22:52He looked dazed, nearly fainting from pure rage.
22:55Bang.
22:56I slammed the bedroom door shut.
22:58Nick rubbed his nose, which had almost been caught in the door.
23:03He didn't get angry.
23:04He let out a soft chuckle, turned around, and walked back to his own guest room.
23:09Early the next morning, Nick left.
23:12Mr. Rosso said it's bad luck to meet before the wedding, so he left before dawn.
23:17I raised an eyebrow and looked at the maid beside me.
23:22Nick told you to call him that, didn't he?
23:26The maid cursled nervously.
23:28Yes, ma'am.
23:30Mr. Rossi said everyone must address him this way from now on.
23:33I smiled and didn't object.
23:36It was just a title, and we were getting married soon anyway.
23:40I spent the next three days in leisure, doing nothing but trying on various wedding gowns.
23:44I had no idea where Nick had ordered it from.
23:46But there was an entire wedding set that was insanely luxurious.
23:50The main piece was woven with real gold thread, and the craftsmanship was terrifyingly perfect.
23:55There was a long gown, tightly woven with gold thread, a veil covered in diamonds,
23:59and even the stems of the bouquet were made of pure gold.
24:02Nick laughed proudly over the phone.
24:04Don't you prefer gold?
24:06If pure gold weren't so heavy, I would have made you a solid gold wedding dress.
24:10This gown is covered in gold thread from top to bottom.
24:13It's so thick you can't even stick a needle through it.
24:16Do you like it?
24:17I scanned the heavy display of wealth.
24:18I knew exactly how much effort went into gathering all of this.
24:22The gold thread on the gown required massive labor, and the weaving process alone would take at least several years.
24:28You were that certain I would marry you?
24:32On the other end of the line, Nick fell into a rare, long silence.
24:36I didn't expect you to say yes, but whether you marry me or not, these things are yours.
24:42Cecilia, do you believe I truly love you?
24:44I answered honestly.
24:46I don't know.
24:49I really didn't know.
24:52For five years, day after day, he sent territories and business to the Marucci estate.
24:59He piled up the stakes higher and higher.
25:05The Moretti family was an empire, and Nick had definitely put massive effort into gathering all of this.
25:13But these material things proved nothing about a true heart.
25:16I shared this exact level of madness.
25:21What I wanted was something more valuable.
25:24Or rather, something more twisted.
25:28Hunter didn't come to bother me over the next few days.
25:31I guessed he had finally accepted reality.
25:35I heard he sent Ivies away.
25:39That farce of a wedding fell apart just like that.
25:42On the day of the wedding, I put on the luxurious gown.
25:52To my surprise, Hunter actually showed up.
25:56He walked slowly up to me and bent down.
26:13The long red carpet stretched out under our feet.
26:16I had walked this path at the Moretti estate countless times.
26:20But walking it like this was a first.
26:22For once, I showed a trace of softness.
26:24I leaned against Hunter's broad back and whispered,
26:28I didn't expect you to come.
26:30I used to think that after five years, I would a wedding dress to marry you.
26:34I never expected that in the end, you would carry me on your back to marry someone else.
26:38Hunter lowered his head, his voice raspy.
26:41I'm sorry.
26:43I poked his back with my hand.
26:45Forget it.
26:47I don't hate you anymore.
26:49At the end of the red carpet, Nick stood waiting by the armored Lincoln wedding car.
26:55He held the custom wedding shoes in his hand.
26:58Waiting to put them on me and help me into the car.
27:02The moment my toes touched the ground, everything happened in a flash.
27:08Hunter suddenly drew a combat knife from his jacket.
27:13The sharp blade pressed hard against Nick's neck, slicing a streak of blood instantly.
27:21Hunter looked up.
27:23He appeared completely exhausted, his eyes severely bloodshed.
27:27His movements were ferocious.
27:28But the look he gave me was filled with pure pleading.
27:31Vasilia, I love you.
27:34Don't marry him.
27:35Run away with me, okay?
27:37I gripped my breast tightly, my heart leaping into my throat.
27:41Hunter, you are insane!
27:43Put the knife down!
27:45If you actually touch him, the Rossi family will chop you into pieces until nothing is left!
27:51Hunter completely snapped, roaring at the top of his lungs.
27:54I don't care!
27:56Just promise me you won't marry him!
27:59I can die for you!
28:01Can Nick Rossi do that?
28:02Yet, someone else happened to be even crazier than him.
28:06Nick suddenly let out a twisted, psychotic laugh.
28:08He looked like a demon as he leaned close to whisper into Hunter's ear.
28:13I actually hope you do it right now.
28:15Don't worry, I already wrote my will.
28:17The Rossi family will never seek revenge.
28:20Nick shifted his gaze to me.
28:22This was the first time he had ever stared at me so seriously.
28:25The smile on his lips even held a touch of gentleness,
28:28as if the knife against his neck did not exist at all.
28:33Selene, I know you don't love me.
28:35It doesn't matter.
28:36But if I die here today, you will never be able to forget me for the rest of your life.
28:41Every single night when you have nightmares,
28:43you will have to recall my face, my voice, and my scent over and over again down to the last
28:48detail.
28:49If I die, your entire life belongs completely to me.
28:53Hunter, I will never lose in this lifetime.
28:57Nick actually pushed his own neck forward against the blade.
29:01The wound deepened by another inch,
29:03and hot blood gushed out violently, splashing onto the ground.
29:06Nick stared intently at me, quietly waiting for death.
29:09Selene, I love you.
29:11Please never forget me.
29:12Kling.
29:13The combat knife slipped from Hunter's hand and hit the ground.
29:16I yanked at Nick into my arms with all my might.
29:18Dr. Wang rushed up with his team.
29:23The wound was only two millimeters away from the artery,
29:26and the bodyguard's frantically wrapped layers of Hiromoshic bandages around him.
29:31Nick raised his hand to stroke my face, turning around to comfort me instead.
29:35Don't cry.
29:36White bandages with a touch of red.
29:37Looks like a color scheme picked out just for the wedding.
29:40My tears splashed onto his face, dot by drop.
29:42Shut up!
29:43Blood choking into your trachea can suffocate you to death just the same!
29:46Hunter let out a bitter laugh and collapsed to his knees.
29:49He looked at Nick and spit out three words.
29:52You won.
29:53A large crowd of bodyguards swarmed forward, pinning Hunter brutally to the ground.
29:58Only now did Hunter realize that the phrase,
30:00please never forget me, was a curse.
30:02It was heavier than I love you, yet heavy enough to drive a person insane.
30:06Once it sank into the heart, it could never be carved out for life.
30:09In this underworld, love was the most twisted curse of all.
30:13Nick was indeed an absolute psychopath.
30:15Later on, Nick did not touch Hunter.
30:18Hunter said nothing either.
30:21The morning after the wedding, he said his goodbyes to my father
30:24and returned to the East District docks without a word.
30:27He never came to see me again, and he did not even attend the reception I hosted later.
30:31The congratulatory envelope he sent through his men was completely empty.
30:35Inside, there was only a ring, the exact one I had thrown into the pond, and a thin note.
30:41I finally learned that loving you doesn't mean I have to keep you by my side.
30:44Céline, I wish you a lifetime of freedom and happiness.
30:48Nick stood aside with his arms crossed, his neck heavily banded, watching me laugh and cry at the note.
30:54Sweetheart, it's time to toast the guests.
30:56I turned to ask him how a psychopath like him hadn't secretly burned my ex-boyfriend's note and ring when
31:02I wasn't looking.
31:03Because I am not afraid anymore.
31:05Nick reached out, his fingertips gently wiping the corners of my eyes.
31:08That day by the wedding car, I saw the terror in your eyes.
31:12You were afraid I would die.
31:13Just that tiny bit of caring is enough to keep me alive and sober.
31:20Selenian, I finally won my chips.
31:22I let out a soft laugh and did not answer.
31:25I took the initiative to take Nick's hand, raised my glass, and walked towards the crowd of powerful tycoons in
31:31the main hall.
31:32Among people like us, love was a massive gamble, and I was all in.
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