Everyone knew, Lucius Brussel, a master in the martial arts circle, had a little niece whom was so dear to him.

The little girl was clinging to him tightly, to the point of being pathological.

Until the first time Noella Devervelt climbed into his bed, Lucius applied the family rules to punish her.

He broke one of her legs in front of me as a punishment.

The second time she climbed into his bed, I couldn't bear it anymore, so I kicked her out of the villa and locked her up in a suburban factory.

That night, the man who had never been interested in women, broke his vow and climbed onto my bed.

When he was excited, he grabbed my neck and begged desperately.

"Where is Noella? She's pregnant with my child. I beg you to return her to me, okay?"

"You've got what you wanted. If you still have any grievances, just come to me. Noella is immature. It's because I, as her uncle, failed to discipline her. I promise you that I won't let Noella come back as soon as the baby is born."

"If you're worried that the child will steal our family property, I can do notarization and hand over all the assets of our family to you, but I must keep this child."

The scorching body suddenly turned cold.

After telling him Nolla's whereabouts, he got up and went out.

With my naked skin exposed to the air, I endured the chill and dialed the number.

"You win, I admit my loss."

——

On the other end of the phone, the man sneered in a sarcastic tone.

"I told you, the relationship between Noella and Lucius is not something you can meddle in."

"The wedding hasn't started yet. It's not too late for you to repent now. But I didn't expect that the first time the master in the martial arts circle broke his vows was for his own niece. Ms. Verhoeven, can you tolerate this?"

I laid numb on the bed, staring at the ceiling.

"I can't bear it, so please help me."

The person on the other end burst into laughter instantly, with a light and lively tone.

"With my pleasure ... I've been chasing you for eight years, just waiting for you to say these words. I'm willing to go through all the dangers and difficulties for you, Ms. Verhoeven. I have no choice but to do it."

"By the way, a friendly reminder, I've been a virgin for you. I'm much cleaner than that hypocritical man. If you like, I can also become a martial artist overnight."

He eased the bad mood a lot.

Just then, I hung up the phone and sent him the wedding hotel and time.

Anthony Spencer, soon replied with a cute emoji.

The photo I used in my profile picture was the "me" in my childhood

The wound on my neck was oozing blood. I slowly got up and covered myself with clothes.

Into my eyes was a mess of devastation.

The wedding ballroom, which was full of ribbons and balloons five hours ago, in the blink of an eye, became messy, just like our broken relationship.

After simply treating my wound, I went out to relax.

Lucius's phone call came in and from time to time, the buzzing sound of the accelerator could be heard.

"Rachelle, I'm sorry, I was too anxious just now. I've already bought the medicine online and sent it to you. Remember to take it. I was too excited tonight. Are you ... okay?"

"If you're not feeling well, I'll have my assistant take you to the hospital now ——"

"No need."

I coldly interrupted him.

His tone instantly sank.

"Rachelle, please stop messing around, okay? Haven't you always wanted to sleep with me these past few years? Now that I've taken the initiative to break my vow for you, what else do you want?"

"Noella is still young. I've spoiled her too much over the years, which is why she lost her sense of propriety. Besides, it's not the first time she's made a mistake. Why are you so unreasonable? Our wedding is coming soon. I don't want you to continue to make trouble. Think about it carefully."

Looking at the beach hidden in the darkness in the distance, I said coldly, "No need, I won't marry you."

"Lucius, I told you, I can't tolerate a person who does not know ethics and manners and being young is no excuse."

Lucius' patience was exhausted and he was angry.

"You grew up with me, you know best how my relationship with Noella is. Her dad died in a car accident trying to save me. Do you want me to ignore her?"

"I broke one of her legs last time and I didn't expect her to get even worse. She'll definitely learn a lesson after she gives birth of her child. I'll then arrange for her to go abroad and never come back. Isn't that okay?"

Tears suddenly slipped down my cheeks and a bitter smile appeared on the corners of my lips.

"Yeah, her dad saved your life and you can forgive her for climbing into your bed and forcing you to break your vows. But what about me? I've been in love with you for eight years, so should I live as a mistress?"

"Even the only time you went to bed was for her. Lucius, I'm also a human being. I'm so tired and sick of you."

Just as I finished my words, his roar came from the other end.

"Okay, remember what you said, don't regret it!"

"I've been a vegetarian for years to atone my sins. Which other man in the circle has never slept with seventeen or eighteen years-old girl? I only have you and Noella and we have already done our utmost. If you can accept it, get married, if you can't, leave. It's up to you."

The phone hung up and the seawater gradually spread to my feet.

This private sea area was once his favorite place.

Every piece of gravel on the beach was filled with our sweet memories.

But now, I was the only one who still remembered it.

My father dan mother called me overnight as soon as they learned that I wanted to cancel my engagement.

"Rachelle, why do you suddenly want to cancel your engagement?"

"Haven't you always liked Lucius?"

I walked step by step into the seawater, letting the coldness sink into my chest.

"Lucius, his little niece is pregnant."

"Well, that ... that fetus in her womb may still be a few days old, you can discuss it carefully."

"No need, I didn't cancel the wedding, I just changed the groom, you know him, Anthony Spencer."

My parents were speechless in an instant.

"What?"

"Wait, isn't he fond of men? Why did you choose him? Dear, please don't let yourself be a pessimistic ...."

I couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Is that so? The more reason for me to act on behalf of Heaven then."

The cold breeze blew the whole night on the beach.

The questions I once couldn't think straight were now meaningless to dwell on.

At daybreak, I contacted the agent to to sell the villa we would live in after we got married.

When I went back to pack my things, I saw a pile of express packages outside the door.

It was the mother and baby product Lucius had prepared.

Pushed open the door, I saw a wall full of romantic photos.

The person in the photo was not me, but Noella.

At first, there were Lucius' handwritten books on martial arts techniques here, which were his most valuable possessions.

Whenever I touched them, he would give me a glare.

But now, Noella had occupied the highest position in his heart.

The two of them stood under the photo wall. Noella touched her not-so-obvious belly with a charming smile.

"Lucius, if the child is born and grows up well, will you teach him martial arts? It would be good if he learns martial arts to protect and defend himself."

"If the child follows you, perhaps, he would be a master in a martial art like you."

The sound of the door opening caught the attention of them.

They saw me appear.

Noella knelt straight in front of me and apologized over and over again.

"Auntie, I'm sorry. It's my fault. I didn't listen to you and insisted on keeping the child. Please don't blame me, okay?"

"I've liked my uncle for a long time. I swear, I won't bother you. I'll be satisfied, as long as I give birth to his child, then I'll leave and won't bother you ...."

Before I could respond her, Lucius said coldly, "You don't need to apologize to her. I'm your guardian. I have always been and will always be."

"I didn't discipline you well and I'm at least half responsible for this matter."

He looked up at me.

"Rachelle, I've already made this clear to her and she won't do it again in the future."

"She was young and ignorant, but you were also wrong. You shouldn't have sent her to the suburbs privately. If I had been a step later, she would have been injured by a stray dog. Apologize and let this matter go!"

I stared back into his eyes, cold and expressionless.

I just found it ridiculous.

"Me, apologize to her? Are you crazy, Lucius?"

The next second, Noella's sharp nails scratched a line between my legs.

I gasped in pain and cold sweat soaked my whole body.

I quickly pushed her away, without much force, but she fell straight down the stairs.

"What are you doing!"

Lucius pushed me hard and my back hit the wall hard.

The excruciating pain of nearly broken bones.

"I think the crazy one is you!"

"Noella has already lowered her head to you and I have also explained it to you, what else do you want?"

"Apologize, or you can give it a try!"

Gritting my teeth and swallowing my grievances, I said word by word, "Dream on!"

"You want me to apologize to your lover? Lucius, just dream on!"

His eyes turned red with anger and he carried Noella into the bedroom to rest.

When he went out, he called the bodyguards of the entire villa.

"Ms. Verhoeven has lost her mind. Take her to the pool and get her clear headed!"

"Keep an eye on her and don't let her out without my permission!"

My eyes turned grim and I looked at him in disbelief.

"Lucius, you are crazy! She is just a mistress who climbed into your bed. How dare you do this to me?"

"She's my niece, watch your mouth!"

"Don't make me say it a second time!"

A threatening gaze swept across my face and the man turned and left.

The bodyguard dragged me into the swimming pool and pushed me in.

Blood dispersed in the water.

The piercing cold engulfed me.

The wound between my legs was washed away by the water over and over again and I blanched in pain.

As my consciousness gradually blurred, I looked at the bodyguard at the edge of the pool and begged in a low voice.

"Let me go ... please, help me get Lucius over ...."

The bodyguard didn't give me a glance and asked the servant to pour some disinfectant into the pool.

"How long have you been soaking in there? It's only been a few minutes, don't worry, I'll definitely help you when you're about to die."

"Mr. Brussel is busy applying medicine to Ms. Devervelt. Don't try to ruin their good mood at this time!"

From the French window, I could see how Lucius treating and blowing on Noella's wound, gently and slowly.

The next second, I lost all my strength and slid down from the edge of the pool.

In half-unconscious, I heard the bodyguard's urgent voice.

"Oh no! Ms. Verhoeven is unconscious."

"Why is there blood in the swimming pool? Hurry, ask Mr. Brussel to come over and check on her!"

The familiar footsteps approached and someone patted my face.

Lucius's voice was even colder than the pool water.

"Have enough of acting?"

"Those who didn't know thought you're the one who got injured."

"Rachelle, it's time to control your temper. I'm doing it for your own good."

The hand holding my neck suddenly loosened and my body gradually slid into the water.

The figures of the two of them hugging each other were reflected on the water surface.

Noella hid in his arms delicately, her voice aggrieved.

"Lucius, I don't think she's faking it. She's not unconscious, is she? Have we gone too far?"

"If she spreads the news of my pregnancy, you'll definitely be stabbed in the back."