Chapter 1
“This wedding dress is a private family design. They say its ninety–nine diamonds were specially collected from around the world by the head of the family. Miss, your groom must really care about you-”
Before the makeup artist could finish speaking, the door was kicked open with a loud bang.
Wearing a groom’s tuxedo, Edward angrily yanked me from the makeup chair, “Caroline, you’ve been to prison – what makes you think I’d still want
you?”
“You’re truly pathetic. What I said back then was just a joke, yet you were shameless enough to take it seriously?”
i you even stole my family wedding dress to force a marriage? How desperate can you be?”
His friends who had rushed in after hearing the commotion all burst into mocking laughter, “Isn’t this Miss who’s been chasing after our Ed for over ten years? I heard she even killed someone for him, spent three years in prison, and was just released recently.”
“She really was in prison! How dare she try to force the family to marry her? Doesn’t she know this would affect three generations of their family?”
“Exactly! Once trash, always trash. She even chose Ed and Emily’s wedding day to pull this stunt. It’s absolutely disgusting.”
As these harsh words reached my ears, my heart felt as heavy as a wet cotton ball.
Three years ago, it was Edward who had desperately begged me, swearing to marry me after my release, which was why I softened and agreed to take the blame for him.
Even when he broke his promise after my release, I didn’t say a word and simply agreed to my family’s arranged marriage.
How did it now become me shamelessly forcing him to marry me?
With the wedding about to begin, I didn’t want to argue with him.
Breaking free from Edward’s grip, I suppressed my anger and explained, “Edward, I had no idea today was your wedding with Emily. Besides, whether you get married or who you marry has nothing to do with me. Because today is my wedding day too.”
As if they’d heard the greatest joke ever, everyone present doubled over with laughter.
When Edward came to his senses, he joined in with a sneer, “You’re getting married? What a joke. Don’t you know today is my and Emily’s special day?
“A woman who’s been to prison – I wouldn’t even want you as a bedmate, it’d bring bad luck!”
Edward’s words showed he didn’t even see me as a person, and his spectating friends boldly began to mock me, “A bedmate sounds good! Hey Ed, when you’re done with her, why not pass her to us brothers?”
“Never tried a woman who killed someone and went to prison – must be more exciting in bed.”
Hearing this, the contempt and arrogance in Edward’s eyes grew stronger, as if making me his mistress would be doing me a great honor.
He crossed his arms and joined his friends in ridiculing me, “Sure, everyone here can take turns, one night each, have all the fun you want,
The makeup artist couldn’t stand it anymore and spoke up for me, “Mr., Miss Caroline is indeed having her wedding at this hotel today. As a member of the family, don’t you know that Mr. William, the head of the family, is marrying Miss Caroline today?”
The room fell silent for half a second before erupting in thunderous laughter.
Edward kicked the makeup artist into the corner, glancing with disgust at the blood on her forehead, “A mere makeup artist dares to speak my uncle’s full name?
“Everyone in Harbor City knows my uncle is marrying his true love today. Anyone who spreads more rumors better watch their mouth.”
Everyone in Harbor City knew how ruthless Edward could be – he always followed through on his threats.
The makeup artist turned pale with fear, not daring to make a sound, only staring at me helplessly.
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Thinking it better to avoid trouble before the wedding, I planned to find another room to finish my makeup.
But Edward suddenly grabbed my veil and yanked it hard, “This veil was personally designed by my uncle, it has his private mark on it. Caroline, where did you steal it from?”
The veil had been secured with hair clips, and when he pulled it off, it felt like my scalp was being torn apart.
