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Chapter 1

My grandpa, Edmund Becker, hesitated as he studied my face.He then asked, "Rowan, are you sure about this? Piper's the one you've butted heads with the most. Once I announce the engagement, there's no turning back."In archaeology circles, Grandpa was a legend. Years ago, he publicly pledged that whichever one of the four great families married their daughter to me would receive the Becker family's full support in excavations and museum projects.Elena Reed's mother, Grace Sterling, looked rattled and quickly tried to persuade me."Rowan, Elena has amnesia and doesn't remember you, but you've always loved her. Why not wait a little longer? Maybe she'll get her memory back once you're married."My grandma, Martha Keller, clicked her tongue sharply in my mind."Oh, come on! In the past life, that scumbag Miles smashed Rowan's watch. Rowan didn't even say a single word, but Elena still threw him out. He stood in the rain in just his sleep shirt and nearly froze to death."Piper wa

Chapter 2

It was just like three years ago when Elena set off fireworks across the entire city for me.She looked at me with devotion and said softly, "Rowan, I want to marry you. I want you to be the happiest man on earth."I had been moved to my core. We dated for three years, and I never expected that she had truly forgotten Miles.She couldn't afford to offend me, so she played the part of the woman in love.Perhaps now she was tired of pretending, which was why she feigned amnesia and said out loud that she loved Miles. She voiced her agreement to marry me only to secure the partnership.Naturally, I wasn't going to let her get what she wanted.I wanted to argue with Elena, but the look on her face told me how sure she was that I'd chosen her. So, I swallowed my words and decided to let her bask in it for two days.I was genuinely curious to see how she would react when she heard Grandpa announce the engagement.When I kept quiet, Sabrina nudged my shoulder and asked, "So, Rowan, di

Chapter 3

Miles lifted his hand to slap himself.Elena quickly grabbed his wrist and snapped at me. "Rowan, Miles didn't do it on purpose. Do you have to throw your weight around every time?"Grandma got even angrier. "What a piece of work! Rowan hasn't said a single word, and that punk is already crying. How is Rowan the bully? I'm so furious! Rowan, chin up! Give them something to think about!"I raised my hand and slapped Miles across the face. Then, I looked at Elena and asked, "See that? That's what throwing my weight around looks like."Miles froze. Elena did too, her eyes turning icy. "Rowan, you're out of line..."I lifted my hand again and slapped her just as hard. "That is out of line."I'd spent years spoiling her, never once losing it. My slap left her completely stunned.Elena glared at me and said through gritted teeth, "Fine. Great! You laid hands on me, so don't you dare regret it! Come on, Miles. I'll take you to have that looked at."Grandma scoffed. "You ignore Rowan a

Chapter 4

My mind went blank as I watched Elena shield Miles and run.Even if she felt nothing for me, I had loved her for years and treated her well. With life and death on the line, she still couldn't spare a hand for me?Suddenly, the weight on my chest was gone. Piper kicked the man off me, grabbed my wrist, and yanked me through the chaos."Move!" she shouted.The corridor was in chaos, but security rushed in and quickly subdued the patients with knives.I stood there dazed, still catching up to what had happened.Piper pressed a cup of warm water into my hand. Something unreadable flickered in her eyes.I didn't notice it, and I didn't ask why she was there. I just murmured a thank-you.Word of the attack reached Grandpa within the hour. He blew up and demanded that both the Reed and Ashcroft families answer for it.The Ashcrofts put Miles on lockdown and sent gifts as an apology. The Reeds were livid and forced Elena to come over and apologize in person.That night, Elena walked

Chapter 5

"My fiancee is Piper Alden," I announced.The room went dead quiet, as if the air itself had paused.Wren stared at me, stunned. "Rowan, did you misspeak? Isn't your fiancee supposed to be Elena? How could it be Piper instead?"Murmurs rolled through the crowd, most of them insisting that I had to have chosen Elena."I didn't misspeak," I said. "I chose my fiancee myself, and it's Piper!"I stepped off the stage and handed Piper the heirloom amulet that symbolized our family.Her expression flickered, and she didn't take it right away.My stomach tightened. "You don't want it?"Piper hesitated for a moment, then let a smile lift the corners of her mouth. "I do. It's an honor for me and for the Aldens."She slipped the amulet into her pocket and gave Grandpa a respectful bow. Only then did I let out a sigh of relief.Everyone present knew how to read a room. With the decision made, they forced themselves to smile and poured on the flattery."I've always said that Rowan and Pi

Chapter 6

Piper bolted away like a ferret.Grandma sighed. "If only she stayed that shy all the time, she'd be so much easier to love. Without that sharp tongue, she's actually quite likable."I nodded, then glanced up and locked eyes with Elena. She had clearly seen my exchange with Piper. Her face had gone pale, shock written all over it.Miles nudged her a few times, and she didn't even react.Grandma let out a mocking laugh. "Elena sulks whether Rowan chooses her or not. People only learn to cherish what they've lost."I didn't bother with Elena. I exchanged a few pleasantries with guests offering congratulations. Then, I grabbed my jacket and headed for some air.Suddenly, someone yanked my arm. I turned to see Elena, her eyes burning with resentment. "Why Piper? When did you start seeing her behind my back?"I shook her off. "Watch your mouth! My personal life isn't any of your business. If I'm not engaged to Piper, who exactly did you think it would be?"Her lips parted. "But we d

Chapter 7

I stared at her and asked, "What truth? I meant it. I'm serious about marrying you."Piper let out a bitter laugh, a flicker of sadness in her eyes. "You don't have to feed me a line. You've always been in love with Elena, haven't you? I'm guessing that this engagement is just to provoke her. The moment she gives in, you'll drop me. Isn't that the plan?"Her words left me feeling guilty and a little angry that she'd think of me that way.Grandma chuckled in my head. "She's jealous."When I heard that, my anger melted away. I took Piper's hand and asked softly, "What if I told you that I'm serious?"She tried to pull away, but I wouldn't let her.She lifted her gaze, as if holding something back. "Rowan, are you done with Elena? Have you really decided to marry me?"I frowned and asked, "What else would I be saying? Or do you just not want to marry me?"Before I could finish speaking, she yanked me into a hug, holding on as if she were finally allowing herself to feel it. When s

Chapter 8

Grandma muttered in my head, "Elena just won't quit."I looked at Elena like she'd lost it. "Why would I break off my engagement to marry you?"She faltered, then forced it out. "I admit that I lied. That was my fault. I know you only picked Piper to get back at me. You've always loved me. If you call it off now, I'll marry you right away."If this had been before, I would have been over the moon to hear her finally agree to marry me. But after all the times she threw me into danger for Miles, whatever I felt for her was long gone.I gave her a cold look. "Whether it was the amnesia act or begging me to let you be with Miles, everything you did was to push me away. And from what I've heard, your family's business has bounced back remarkably well over the past few days. You're not short on money or partners. So why force yourself to marry me?"Her eyes flickered. She couldn't explain why. All she knew was that losing me left her feeling hollow and uneasy.I let out a long sigh. "I

Chapter 9

"Piper, you've been on your feet all day. Let me take it from here," I said.Piper wanted to refuse, but I gently pressed her back into the chair. She gave up with a sigh. "Fine. The driveway's a mess with cars. Be careful."I promised I would and headed outside.Traffic was thick at the curb. I stood near the lane, waving guests toward the entrance, when someone in the crowd shouted, "Watch out!"I turned and saw a sedan speeding straight toward me.A second later, I was knocked down, my shoulder hitting the pavement, and then everything went black.When I opened my eyes, I found myself in a hospital bed. Piper clutched my hand, her voice trembling. "Thank God! The doctor said you were lucky. You've got just a few scrapes. You'll be out soon. But please, be more careful. You scared me half to death!"She pulled me into a tight hug. I wrapped my arms around her, but something felt off. It seemed too quiet somehow.Then, it hit me—Grandma was gone.I let go of Piper, pulled o

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