Chapter 1

At the wedding, when the couple was exchanging vows, Sebastian suddenly spoke up:

"Mila, the truth is, the person I really want to marry is Vivian."

"Last night, she cried her heart out, saying she couldn't live without me, begging me to stay with her. I was soft-hearted, so in our wedding bed, I slept with her."

"We grew up together. If my parents hadn't objected, I would have married her long ago."

"We can continue with the wedding, but I want to transfer all our joint assets to Vivian's name. You're lucky—you have wealth and a family that loves you. But Vivian has nothing. She only has me. Even if I marry you, I can't abandon her."

I froze, unable to believe my ears.

Years ago when the Foster family went bankrupt, it was my family, the Rivers, who emptied our coffers to help them rise again.

How sincere our feelings had been back then, how sweet his promises had sounded—all of it was now overturned by these few sentences.

At that moment, Vivian walked onto the stage and gripped my hand tightly.

"Mila, I shouldn't be saying this at a time like this, but love can't be forced. Sebastian and I share true love."

Sebastian's face turned cold as he pulled her into his arms.

"Don't be afraid. If she doesn't agree, we won't go through with this wedding."

I laughed bitterly in my rage.

"What a coincidence. Last night, someone also told me they couldn't live without me and begged me not to get married.