Lillian's perspectiveRebecca snarled at me when she heard that I was going to pick an engagement gift for Chloe. She bared her teeth as if she was going to suck my blood dry.I didn't even flinch. "Come on, Rebecca, give it a shot if you really want to. But as a mixed-blood of a Dark Witch and a werewolf, you probably can't handle what I've got in my serum. Heck, you might even get yourself poisoned if you try sucking my blood."Rebecca backed down at my bold challenge. "I'll pass. I don't want to end up in the hospital." Anyhow, Rebecca was still livid, her eyes glaring at me as she yanked my hand away and scolded, "What the h*ll, Lillian? You knew it was a trap, but you still decided to march your as* into that engagement ceremony. And now you're out here in the pouring rain, buying gifts for Chloe? Are you out of your mind? Where on earth is your self-respect?""I've already told you, I have to attend the ceremony as I'm now a member of the Amus family," I explained. "Buying a gi
Lillian's perspective"What's your connection to Ismail?" I asked.Right then, Ismail's frown quickly turned into a grimace as he vomited on the bed. I stepped back in alarm, wondering what was wrong with him. Why would he drink so heavily when he was already so sick? I felt torn about whether to stay or go. Leaving now could mean leaving him to die, but staying meant risking the wrath of the Queen.After some hesitation, I made my way to the bathroom to fetch some hot water. I twisted a towel and handed it to Ismail to wipe his face. Then, I went to find a mop to clean up the mess on the floor. Seeing that he had vomited out his bile juice as well, I knew that he must be really hungry by now. It seemed that I had to get him something to eat. I went to the kitchen, but all I found were a few bottles of water in the fridge and no food in the pantry. I was a bit bewildered. Did Ismail not usually eat at home?I couldn't believe it – there wasn't even a single can of soup or a pack of
Lillian's perspective:It was definitely impossible for me to return to the Amus family in the middle of the night. After I came back from my apartment, I didn't know where to go for a while. In the end, I visited Rebecca's place and stayed there for the night.Just as I returned to the Amus family the next morning, I saw Queen Meylani sitting on the couch, perhaps waiting for me."I'm sorry, Mother," I said gingerly. "I had something to do yesterday, and then... I stayed at a friend's place.""Ismail's already told the Queen about the matter," Helen said.I was surprised. I didn't expect that the pervert would actually protect me from getting punished again."However, as the lady of the Amus family, it's best if you know your limits in the future. There's a limit to having a good time," Helen said.I nodded hastily, "I understand. I'll be more careful in the future.""Have you bought the jewelry?" Queen Meylani looked at me and asked."I bought it. It's here." I lowered my head and b
Lillian's perspective:Chloe was indeed smart. She was a natural Machiavellian when it came to creating difficulties for people."My dear sister, come here," she even waved at me with a sweet smile.Everyone's gazes followed her and fell on me. Then, they began to look for the man who was supposed to be by my side.Seeing everyone's curious gazes, I naturally understood what they were expecting to see. My face gradually began to turn red and hot. I couldn't just do nothing in the face of their scrutinizing eyes, but what was I supposed to do? How should I resolve the crisis?More and more heated discussions gradually echoed in my ears, saying, "Where's Ismail? Which one is him?""I don't know. I have never seen him either.""Rumor has it that he is very ugly, but there isn't an ugly man here."The gossiping continued.I took a light breath and walked towards the center of the dance floor.I was wearing a light blue strapless dress and diamond high-heels. My hair was slightly tied up.
Lillian's perspective:In the heat of the moment, I sank my teeth into his tongue just to not let the kiss stretch on for a second longer, and the smell of blood instantly spread from our lips and teeth.Perhaps the man hadn't expected me to bite him, and the pain prompted him to let go of me.However, before I could flee from his arms, the man had already come to his senses and taken the lead to hold me in his arms, flashing his picture-perfect smile at everyone. He proclaimed, "Look at my shy wife. She is not this reserved at home."His words were nothing if not a double entendre, and in public at that? My killing desire was reawakened. Chloe stepped forward and said, "Have you had enough fun? Chloe, you can't think that it's a good idea to openly cheat on my brother-in-law, can you? As for you, handsome—my brother-in-law is already a pitiful man as it is. This is very immoral of you, sir.""So, what now? Is he Ismail or not?" The guests around us were getting more and more confuse
Lillian's perspective.Ismail brought me out of the venue and pushed me into a Spyker car.The car started slowly and hit the road, both of us staying silent. It wasn't until I discovered that the car was heading in the direction of the Amus family that I suddenly spat out, "Can you help me with one last thing?"The man turned his head sideways and glanced at me. He neither agreed nor refused my request."Find a hole in a graveyard and end me as fast as you can," I murmured."What's the reason for that?""What's the reason?" In my rage, I nearly pounced on him. I grabbed his neck and shouted, "HOW DARE YOU ASK ME WHAT THE REASON IS? Sir, even if I bailed on you and went home alone that night, you can't take revenge on me like this, can you?"Being yelled at in such a manner, the driver of the car swayed and almost hit the back of the car in front. His face darkened as he stopped the car on the side of the road in a hurry."What do you think you are doing?" Ismail pulled me away from
Lillian's perspective.The servant glanced at the coin-sized red patch on my arm and rolled his eyes. "Madam, don't blame me for not reminding you that if the Queen hears you mention the word "ghost" again, she will definitely make you kneel for a day and a night in anger.""But... it really is blood...""What's so terrifying about blood? Maybe a cat was catching a mouse on the roof and the mouse's blood fell on your hand by chance. Voilà! " The male servant might be trying to gloss the matter over, but his face was as pale as mine was, glancing at the blood on my arm from time to time.His explanation did make a kernel of sense, but I couldn't help but take a deep cold breath. All the hairs on my body stood up."Madam, please return to your punishment. You are to keep at it until seven o'clock tonight." The male servant pushed me back with a serious face."I don't want to stay in there anymore. I'm really freaking out right now...""Those are the Queen's orders."Just as I was arguin
Lillian's perspective."Then, I want them to break off their engagement and never get together for the rest of their lives."No sooner had I said that than everyone was stunned.In addition to the hatred in the eyes of modern-day Romeo and Juliet, I could clearly feel the unusual aura coming from Ismail. Even I mirrored their astonished expressions. I didn't understand why I would be so impulsive to have said something like that.I was fuming, I felt wronged, and I just couldn't stand to watch the couple living their happily-ever-after. However, it still didn't excuse my inappropriate request, and I had said such a thing in front of Ismail too. I didn't dare to look at Ismail, thus I lowered my head.Chloe was the first to react. Springing up from the sofa in anger, she glared at me and barked, "B*tch! There are lines that you can't cross!""You are the one who provoked me again and again, and you are also the one who's here to offer your sincere apology. A teeny-weeny comeback from