The engagement rites began.Members of the Blackwood family lined the hall, their gazes no longer filled with scorn, but with a new respect, even fear. I stepped onto the red carpet and walked slowly toward Damien. He stood waiting for me, his eyes fixed on mine.My nerves made my steps unsteady, and I stumbled forward.A pair of strong arms caught me.The familiar scent of cedarwood and tuberose surrounded me. It was Damien's unique scent. Even after being reborn, it instantly brought back memories buried deep in my soul.In my past life, on countless lonely nights, that scent was my only comfort. When everyone else betrayed me, he was the only one who silently stood by me."Careful," he murmured, his voice low and gentle.I looked up at his pale, handsome face, my heart racing."Thank you," I whispered.Just then, the hall doors were thrown open violently.Julian burst in, reeking of blood, his clothes torn from a fight. His eyes were bloodshot, and he looked murderous."Wait!" he ye
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