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The audience‘ s eyes were locked on me, their curiosity palpable as I continued to speak, my voice clear and steady.
“Next, please enjoy the appetizer,” I announced, pressing the remote control in my hand.
The sound of Nolan and Dione‘ s voices suddenly filled the hall, the words. unmistakable and chilling.
“Brother–in–law, can I wear the wedding dress you made just once?”
“No, you can’t.”
“But…”
“Be good. I’ve already sewn your first. blood into it. I’m making your sister wear a dress stained with the mark of your first. time. You should be grateful.”
“I’ll say it again. My wife can only be Isabella. Publicly, I’ll have Isaiah marry
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you. But privately, you’ll always be mine.”
Then, Dione‘ s voice echoed, her words
cutting like a blade. “Did you know, dear sister? The red heart on your dress is the proof that I became your brother–in–law‘ st
woman.”
Nolan froze, his face draining of color. His eyes widened in disbelief, and for the first time, he was left speechless. It seemed he couldn’t comprehend that I had known about his betrayal long before this
moment.
Dione finally stopped kneeling, her face. twisted with fear and panic. She clearly hadn’t anticipated things would escalate. like this. As she lifted her head, her wide
flickered with a mix of confusion and
eyes
terror.
Seizing the opportunity, I pressed play again.
“Now, it’s time for the main course. Please savor it, but a gentle reminder: if
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you feel uncomfortable, you can stop
watching.”
On the big screen, Nolan and Dione‘ s faces appeared crystal clear and undeniable.
In the large bathroom, Nolan shoved Dione into the bathtub, his hands rough as he tore her shawl off and aimed the
showerhead at her, dousing her with water.
“It’s just an act. Who gave you the nerve to flirt with him?”
“How else would people know, Brother–in- law, how strong you are?”
“Did he touch you?”
“Every inch of me belongs only to you.”
“That’s my sister‘ s nightgown.”
“Shut up!”
A few girls in the audience began gagging, their faces twisting in disgust.
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“How repulsive. He claims to love his sister,
yet his body is tangled with hers. It’s sickening.”
“There’s nothing more thrilling than messing with the sister–in–law. Rich people truly have no boundaries.”
“I’ve seen my fair share of shameless acts, but this? Stealing her sister’s husband? Absolutely revolting.”
“Flames of Winter, indeed. Only when it burns does it drive people to madness.”
“As an outsider, I feel nauseous just watching this. A double betrayal of love and family? I can’t even imagine the heartbreak the poor sister must have felt seeing all this.”
It seemed Nolan finally snapped back to reality. With a sudden, desperate movement, he dropped to his knees before me, the sound of his fall echoing in the
tense silence.
“Isabella, it’s not what it looks like.
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Please, it’s not like that. I can explain everything. Just listen to me.”
I raised a finger to my lips, giving him a faint, almost mocking smile.
“Do you like the gift I’ve prepared for you?”
“Be good. Let’s wait until everyone has finished before we speak.”
I ignored Nolan, whose head shook so violently it looked like a rattle. With a cool, steady stride, I pressed on.
“Next up is the side dish.”
The screen flickered to life, revealing a scene from New Year’s Eve. Onstage,
Nolan and Dione shared a kiss so passionately that it made the room hold its breath. I stood off to the side and was forced to offer my blessings for their “love.” In the end, my words were exchanged for a mere thousand dollars.
I motioned to the waiter, who approached
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with a tray, and I took it with deliberate
grace.
“This money,” I began, “will be used for a raffle after the meal. The unluckiest person here will take home these thousand dollars.
as a token of my appreciation.”
The room erupted in noise, their murmurs sharp with disbelief and anger.
“I’ve seen it all now. Who would have
guessed that one day, I’d consider receiving
money to be a stroke of bad luck?”
“Please, stop. I don‘ t want anything
connected to that scoundrel or that woman
anywhere near me.”
Nolan‘ s eyes were red, his voice
trembling as he begged, his desperation hanging in the air.
“Isabella, I love you. Only you. I was just confused for a moment, unable to resist. Dione‘ s temptation. Please, I beg you, stop using these videos to hurt yourself.”
