I have to make sure Evan leaves this place alive.
So, she rushed over to Stephen and pulled him aside. âPlease donât this, Dad. Iâm begging you! Just let me marry Levant.â
âI know what youâre trying to do, but Iâve already sent people to rescue Evan from Wicked Palace. Even if you refuse to go on with the wedding now, Levant wonât dare do anything to you. Not with so many people watching. Youâll be able to leave this place with Evan and never come back.â
âYou donât know Levant like I do. Heâll never stop coming for us, so please just let the matter be. I owe Evan too much, Dad. I have to make sure he walks away safely.â
She grew so anxious that tears welled up in her eyes. She held her fatherâs hand tightly as if she were holding onto Evanâs last chance of survival.
As long as Dad lets the wedding go on, Evan will be released.
Portia walked over to dissuade her husband from causing trouble by threatening to expose his relationship with Avril.
âIt doesnât matter if itâs true. You and the Estate will be ruined if I tell anyone about the matter. You think about that, Stephen!â
The man turned to glare at Portia. âDo it! I know Iâm innocent, so Iâm not afraid.â
âWhy you⦠â
Portia never expected Stephen to sacrifice his own reputation and that of the estate for his daughterâs sake. Does Stephen really love Nicole that much?
Nicole was also shocked by the grand display of fatherly love.
Dad is willing to give up everything for me, but I canât let him do that!
âDad, if you insist on ruining my wedding, Iâll actually kill myself. I mean it.â
Nicole knew Portia meant business, so she had no choice but to threaten her father to protect his reputation and the estate.
Upon hearing those words, Stephen was filled with sorrow.
He never wanted Nicole to suffer his fate, but there was nothing he could do when his daughter was that stubborn.
âNicole⦠â he called out before taking a deep breath and closing his eyes in pain and silent surrender.
Nicole breathed a sigh of relief when it was over and turned to return back to Levantâs side.
Levant was also relieved to see Stephen change his mind.
When the ceremony began, the former could almost see happiness itself descending on him and Nicole. A soft smile appeared on the manâs face.
âMr. Levant, do you take this beautiful lady to be your wife? And do you promise to take care of her for richer or poorer, in sickness and health, for as long as you both shall live?
Levant looked at Nicole sincerely and promised, âI do.â
âAnd the Beautiful bride to be, do you take Mr. Levant to be your husband? Do you promise to be there for him for richer or poorer, in sickness and health, for as long as you both shall live?â
Nicole was silent; she could not seem to get the words out of her mouth.
She clenched her hands together tightly and reminded herself that she had already decided to marry Levant.
Come on. Say âI do!â Say it! I have to do this for Evan. Thereâs no other way.
Nicole held her breath and parted her lips slowly. âI⦠â
âShe doesnât!â interrupted a deep voice suddenly.
That voice could not be more familiar to Nicole.
Itâs him!
Itâs Evanâ¦
Nicole turned her head and saw Evan, Davin, Sophia, and Murphy walking towards her. Beside them were Sheila, John, and her four children.
Their appearance at the wedding caused a stir, and people flew into gossip again.
âI told you, didnât I? Levant really shouldnât marry this woman. Three times heâs tried and failed. That woman is bad luck!â