News that one of the capital's most powerful families was taking a bride sent shock waves around the world. But during the wedding rehearsal, I saw my fiancée kissing her childhood sweetheart, Lu Chen, in a hotel. I watched them cling to each other with icy detachment, then tossed my engagement ring to the floor. My voice was cold as I said, “Either you go through with the ceremony as agreed, or... the Bai family goes bankrupt!” She clenched her fists and reluctantly pushed Lu Chen away, gritting out a single word: “Fine.” But then she turned and led her childhood sweetheart into a room. “I'm only throwing a bachelor party with him. I won't miss the wedding rehearsal.” I watched her shut the door without a change in expression, finally giving up on this relationship for good. “Tell them to replace the bride. And one more thing... the Bai family betrayed us first. I want them wiped out!”
