Chapter 6
1 followed indifferently behind the guests like a
e a servant,
Ryan escorted Jessilia slowly toward the altar as welding music began. The two gazed at each other lovingly, eyes filled with deep affection
The officiant’s solemn voice rang out:
“Mr. Ryan, do you take this beautiful woman before you as your wife? Through sickness and health, till death do you part?]
Ryan said excitedly:
“I do. This lifetime and the next, I do.”
The officiant turned to Jessalia:]
“And Dorothy, do you take this handsome gentleman as your husband? Through sickness and health, till death do you part?”
fessilia’s face stiffened slightly, just as she was about to say “I do“–
I stepped forward slowly and declared loudly
“I do NOT
The officiant was stunned too. With all those layers of makeup and the veil, he honestly couldn’t tell who the bride was.]]
Meanwhile, I looked disheveled standing in the back more like a bridesmaid than anything
All the guests erupted in shock, turning to look at the altar
“What’s going on? Isn’t this supposed to be a marriage alliance between the Shelton and Lario families? Who is this bride?”
“You don’t know? Today Young Master Shelton is marrying his mistress too. That must be his little mistress up there.”
“What a bastard! How can anyone treat someone like this? Miss Dorothy agreed to this?”
“Well, Miss Dorothy and Young Master Shelton have been together for over ten years. If she doesn’t marry him, who else would have her?” Hearing the chatter below, Ryan’s face darkened:]
“Dorothy, you’re truly vicious–using today’s wedding to force me to cast Jessilia aside?”
“Let me tell
you, if you don’t obediently say you’ll marry me and get along peacefully with Jessilia, believe it or not, I’ll actually marry Jessilia and dump
“Let’s see who wants damaged goods like you after that.“]]
He was c
certain I cared about the Lario family’s reputation, so he threatened me publicly, expecting me to accept Jessilia as his mistress out of humiliation
Dad’s face turned green with rage, about to curse Ryan’s shamelessness-
The hall doors slowly opened again. Luciano Henry appeared in a dark patterned tailcoat with a red tie, the epitome of noble elegance
He walked gracefully toward me carrying a bouquet of roses, his handsome face and loving eyes focused solely on me.
“Dorothy, will you marry me? Through sickness and health, poverty and hardship, till death do us part?”
1 smided at Luciano and slowly extended my hand]
I will!]
The wedding officiant was quite perceptive and immediately announced loudly-
This handsome gentleman, do you take the beautiful Miss Dorothy as your wife? Through sickness and health, poverty and hardship, till death do you part?
Luciano lifted my hand and kissed it gently: “I do. This lifetime and the nest, I do.“||
The officiant stepped forward with rings, and we placed them on each other’s fingers. Everything flowed so naturally and smoothly:]
Just as Luciano pulled me into his embrace, Ryan snapped back to reality and yanked him away
“Who are you? How dare you hold my wife?
I laughed coldly and wrapped my arms around Luciano’s arm
“Ryan, who’s your wife? I just held a wedding ceremony with Young Master Henry. Don’t make wild claims.“]]
Also, let me introduce everyone!” I turned to the guests below, my voice confident: “This is my husband–the eldest son of Europe’s wealthiest family, Luciano.
The crowd below instantly erupted:
“So this is Young Master Lariano! I heard he’s always focused on his studies and doesn’t get involved in wealthy circle drama. Rare to see him today–truly a distinguished gentleman.”
Who would have thought the Lario family would connect with Europe’s richest family! Their rise to greater heights is just around the corner.“]
