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