All Chapters of I Was Reborn to Marry This Annoying Man?: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

Firm Jewelry.Before Aureline ever appeared in Lunada City, Firm Jewelry had long claimed the throne.For years, they were considered the leading jewelry company in the city—luxurious boutiques, extravagant launch events, aggressive marketing. Their prices were sky-high, often marketed as "exclusive heritage craftsmanship."But behind the polished branding, whispers circulated.The stones they used were often mid-grade at best. Overpriced. Overhyped. Underwhelming in quality.Customers with refined eyes eventually noticed.Reputation, once cracked, never fully returns.Firm Jewelry was owned by the Torres Family—one of Lunada's long-standing first-rate families. Powerful. Influential. Deeply rooted in the city's territory, business networks, and political connections.For decades, the Torres Family had competed fiercely with the Thompsons of Lunada. Territory. Resources. Connections. Influence.They clashed in silence and in public, sometimes directly, sometimes through proxies.And t

"Just place the boxes over there."Lucien's voice was calm but firm as he directed the movers toward the living area.The once-pristine silence of Villa 27 had completely vanished.Now, it was alive.Footsteps echoed across the marble floors. Cardboard scraped lightly against tiles. The low hum of electric drills buzzed somewhere upstairs. Wrapping paper crinkled as workers unpacked fragile décor pieces.Large boxes labeled Clothes, Documents, and Kitchen were stacked neatly near the staircase. A smaller pile contained fabric items—curtains, spare bedding, winter coats they barely used but still kept.From the old apartment, only a handful of appliances had been transferred.The television.The washing machine.The rice cooker.A few kitchen essentials.They weren't attached to material things. Most of their previous furniture had been modest and temporary.But even with only half their belongings moved in, the villa already felt busy.In the living room, a professional renovation and

Margaret stepped forward first, unable to hide the greed in her eyes."Young Master Julian," she said, rubbing her hands together eagerly, "Seraphina is here. The twenty million you promised for our company…"Julian did not even look at her immediately."Don't worry," he replied lazily. "I don't forget my promises."A faint smirk curved his lips."Besides… after today, we'll be family."Caleb burst into laughter."Young Master Julian, don't worry. No matter what happens tonight, she won't wake up," he boasted. "The sedative I injected was strong. She won't regain consciousness until tomorrow at the earliest."Julian nodded in satisfaction."Good."His gaze lingered on Seraphina's unconscious form."Once our families are officially tied," he continued, "I'll buy you that sports car you've been whining about."Caleb's eyes lit up instantly. "Really?"Julian's smile deepened."At last," Caleb laughed loudly, "I'll finally get the Ferrari I've been wanting. Thank you, thank you, Young Mas

"Mr. Cross."Arthur's voice carried unmistakable respect.Lucien stepped inside calmly, his footsteps measured. Behind him followed Ethan, his expression dark and unreadable."Mr. Cross…?" Margaret repeated in disbelief.Julian's brows furrowed deeply. Even Edmund looked stunned.Arthur Thompson—the head of the Thompson family—was addressing Lucien with courtesy.Respect.How could a so-called provincial nobody deserve that?Julian forced himself to speak."Mr. Thompson… haven't you already repaid whatever favor you owed him? Why go this far?"Arthur let out a low chuckle."A favor?" he echoed. "Do you truly believe I would mobilize this scale of force for something as trivial as a favor?"Margaret stared at Lucien with widened eyes."Him?" she blurted out. "He's just a provincial nobody! Useless! What is there to respect?"Even Edmund looked shaken.Julian's mind raced.Nothing made sense.Arthur's expression turned faintly amused."In Lunada City," he said slowly, "there is no one w

Seraphina slowly opened her eyes.For a moment, everything was white.Bright.Quiet.She blinked and pushed herself up from the bed, looking around.The room was spacious and unfamiliar—wide windows, soft curtains swaying gently with the morning breeze, polished wooden floors, elegant but minimalist decor.This wasn't the apartment.And it wasn't her office.Her brows furrowed.'Why am I here?'She pressed her fingers lightly against her temple, forcing herself to remember.Margaret.Caleb.They were arguing in front of Aureline Corp.Then—A hand over her mouth.A sharp scent.Darkness.The rest was blank.The door opened softly.Seraphina turned her head.Lucien walked in, smiling gently, holding a breakfast tray.On it was simple fried rice, two sunny-side-up eggs, a hotdog, and a glass of milk.He walked toward her and placed the tray on the table beside the bed."How are you feeling?" he asked calmly."Lucien…" she said, still confused. "What happened? Why am I here?"He paused s