로그인I was still lost in thought when I suddenly realized that three fully-grown women were clinging to my legs like desperate children.Vivian, Lorraine, and Mia were wrapped around me, hanging on for dear life. "If you get rich, don't forget us. I'm not greedy. Just don't leave me behind."Great. I had officially become the golden ticket. The way they looked at me, one would think I was a walking ATM.I sighed and patted each of their heads. "Let's deal with the problem right in front of us first. After that, money won't be an issue."At that promise, the three of them instantly straightened, sitting properly again as they took their places in the room.The man on the floor, who had already been tied up, finally came to and opened his mouth to bark something.Mia kicked him in the ribs and said, "Drop the act. Where's the real Sebastian?"The man froze, realizing that the truth was out. Under our threats and promises, he finally spilled everything.Sebastian's status made him an e
Vivian, Lorraine, and Mia stared at me blankly. "What are you even hinting at?"At this point, there was no reason for me to hold anything back. So, I simply laid the truth out. "I wasn't lying earlier. The person he's obsessed with is me."The second I said it, all three of them exchanged a look that said, "See? She's still lying."I laughed helplessly and continued, "His heart belongs to me, but I'm not really the one he's in love with."Vivian pressed her palm to my forehead like I was delirious. "You're not making any sense."I grew anxious. "Have none of you considered that the real problem isn't us four, but him?"They glanced at each other in confusion.Vivian tried to piece it together. "I went through all the old records of the Lowe family. There was no bad blood between Sebastian and us. He had no reason to lure you in, marry you, and then murder you on your wedding night. Unless…"Mia, Lorraine, and I chimed in together, "Unless he's not the real Sebastian."Lorrain
How was I supposed to stand a chance against Sebastian's strength?And with him bracing his weight behind me, the rope cinched around my neck so tightly that I could barely breathe.I kicked wildly, clawing at his arms, but he didn't move an inch.He leaned in close to my ear, his voice cold enough to freeze bone. "You really are sharp. Figuring out my dirty little secret from that made‑up 'true love' of mine. So now, there's no reason to let you live."I clenched my jaw so hard that I tasted blood. Just as my vision started to fade, the bedroom door burst open, and some people stormed in.The one in front grabbed the chair off the floor and swung it straight for Sebastian's head.The other two jumped in, kicking, punching, and even scratching until Sebastian was completely knocked out before they finally stopped.I clutched my throat, gasping in ragged, desperate breaths.Lorraine rushed to my side, rubbing my back and asking with concern, "Are you okay?"I stared at them, st
The knife was about to come down on me exactly like last time.But this time, I moved faster. I yanked a can of pepper spray from where I had hidden it under my dress and sprayed it directly into Sebastian's face.Sebastian howled, clutching his eyes, and I grabbed the chair beside me and slammed it into him, knocking him out cold.I couldn't kill him, knowing that it would only seal my fate again if I did it.My expression hardened, and with unsteady but determined hands, I tied him to the bed.Minutes ticked by before Sebastian finally regained consciousness. He stared at me in shock and demanded, "Are you out of your mind, Ms. Lowe?"He looked down at the restraints cutting into his wrists and ankles, then looked back at me with disbelief. "I thought you truly loved me, which was why you agreed to marry me. And now, you're abducting me?"His voice cracked as he asked, "Are you after something else?"He laughed bitterly as tears slid down his cheeks. "I misjudged you. Well, g
I met Mia's, Lorraine's, and Vivian's eyes one by one, finally giving them the answer they'd been desperate for. Lowering my gaze to mask the guilt and the ache in my chest, I pointed to myself. "The one he loves… is me."All three of them froze in horror. Then, they shook their heads.Lorraine grabbed my arm. "That's impossible! If you were really the one he loves, then why the hell did he kill you the way he did?"Mia's eyes went teary. "I saw your body. I checked it myself. It was you."He brought you home as his bride and then slaughtered you. That makes no sense!"Vivian was also baffled. "Sebastian has never had any bad blood with the Lowe family. We've always been close partners. There's no reason for him to torture the woman he loves."But all I could tell them was, "Believe it or not, it's me."By dawn, Sebastian arrived with Owen.I stepped forward, wearing the ring, and studied every detail of Sebastian's face. He smiled with gentle warmth, his eyes brimming with aff
Sebastian didn't give me a chance to finish speaking. He pressed his hand over my mouth. A dangerous chill flashed in his eyes.He asked, "Aren't you asking a few too many questions tonight?"Then, just as quickly, his expression softened again. "Tomorrow's our wedding day. You should go home and get some rest."A chill of dread ran up my spine. I nodded quickly and left.When I returned to the Lowe residence, Vivian, Lorraine, and Mia hadn't slept a wink. The moment I stepped inside, they swarmed me."How did it go? Do you know who his lover is?"I stayed quiet, then shook my head.Defeat and despair washed over the three of them.Lorraine even burst into tears. "I don't want to die. Maybe we should just make a run for it."Vivian snapped, "He has enough influence to find us no matter how far we go."Mia gritted her teeth. "There are only four hours until sunrise. If we run, we'll live for a few more days, at least. It's better than dying tomorrow."But I cut her off, firm







