Chapter One: A Morning Rush

Lily lay on her king-size bed, surrounded by white walls and black shells. Her long eyelashes fluttered open, and she checked the time: 8:17 AM. Panicked, she jumped out of bed.

"Oh no, I'm late for Jasmine's baby shower!" she exclaimed.

At twenty-four, Lily had recently graduated from the University of Scotland with a doctorate degree. She was awaiting feedback on her hospital interview application.

Rushing to get ready, Lily put on a pink dress that fell three inches above her knees, showcasing her slender legs. She paired it with pink slippers, a silver choker, and silver earrings, completing the look with a pink clutch purse.

Grabbing her silver Mercedes keys, Lily drove to the mansion, arriving at 9:11 AM. She hurried to Jasmine's room and knocked.

"Sorry I'm late; I overslept," Lily said, entering the room.

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After two hours, they went downstairs. Jasmine soon retreated upstairs, exhausted. Lily stayed for another thirty minutes before following suit. As she climbed the stairs, she failed to notice a pebble and slipped, falling.

In mid-air, she thought, "I don't want my body broken." Suddenly, a tight grip grasped her waist, breaking her fall. She opened her eyes to meet emerald green eyes that took her breath away.

For minutes, they locked gazes. Their trance broke when a feminine voice interrupted, "Kill, what are you doing here?"

The guy released Lily's waist and turned. "What do you want, Vivian?"

Vivian snapped, "I don't care. Why are you holding another girl? Your fiancée—"

"Vivian, I'm sorry," Kill interjected.

Lily, confused, asked, "Who are you, and what's going on?"

Vivian's tone turned arrogant. "You're at my sister's baby shower. Who are you?"

Lily explained, "I'm Lily, part of the second family of the top seven powerful families in the country."

Vivian's demeanor shifted, now harsh and intimidating. "You shouldn't be here. This is private property."

Lily retreated, fearful. "I apologize; I didn't know."

Vivian warned, "Don't mess with the Sarah family. They won't forgive easily."

Lily quickly ascended upstairs. Kill watched her leave, admiration in his eyes.

"Kill, what are you doing here?" Vivian repeated.

"Why do you care?" Kill replied.

"I'm your fiancée," Lily said.

Kill explained, "I was forced into the engagement, but I'm not married."

Vivian ordered, "Follow me home."

Lily refused, "I sent my driver home. I'll go with you."

Vivian hurried to her car, with Kill following.

Meanwhile, inside the mansion, Lily helped Jasmine wrap baby gifts.

"This one's cute," Lily said.

"Let's go baby shopping tomorrow," Jasmine suggested.

Lily hesitated. "I have plans with James."

Jasmine expressed concern. "I don't like James. He's trouble."

Lily agreed. "I think I'm in a loveless relationship."

Jasmine advised, "Don't stay. Find a way out."

Lily resolved, "I'll break up with him."

Jasmine invited, "Visit me tomorrow night."

Lily accepted. "I'll come after changing."

As Lily left, she drove to her mansion, where her maid greeted her with a smoothie.

Upstairs, Lily tosssed her drink into the trash after she was done.

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