I offered to exchange my life for Gabriel Foster’s mother with the kidnappers. But they went back on their word and killed her on the spot. My own sister, Chloe Collins, reported me as the mastermind behind it all. As a result, I was sentenced to five years in prison. My parents, both politicians, felt I had disgraced the family name by going to jail and disowned me. Gabriel Foster, however, treated me the same as always, telling me with deep emotion: “Aria, I believe in you.” Until I overheard his conversation with his friends outside a private room. “Gabe, when are you planning to avenge your mom? Isn’t it time that bitch Aria gets what she deserves?” “In seven days, I’ll release the video of her moaning beneath me to the public. I want everyone in the city to see just how slutty Aria Collins really is! I’ll make sure she’s run out of town for good!” My blood ran cold. Seven days later was supposed to be our wedding day. Those intimate videos taken in moments of passion would become his final blade to stab me with. Gabriel Foster, I won’t give you the chance. Before then, I’ll get those videos back and disappear from your world forever!
I returned home with a heavy heart, only to find my front door plastered with pornographic cards. The woman in the cards was me, with my face swapped using AI. I trembled in fear, my whole body shaking uncontrollably. Then, I frantically tore down those cards with all my might. But I didn’t know that those maliciously face-swapped pornographic images had already spread far and wide. My sister Chloe, who had righteously turned me in before, called. “Sis, how do you like those little cards? Gabriel specifically told me to find a sexy model, one that matches your reputation.” “Don’t you think so? You mastermind!” I should have guessed long ago who was really behind all this. So, in seven days, those videos secretly recorded by Gabriel were going to be spread to the world in this way? Gabriel Foster, I didn’t realize you hated me this much. Too heartbroken to grieve, I frantically searched for Gabriel’s laptop. Those videos must be stored there. Unfortunately, the computer was password-protected. I tried all his usual passwords but couldn’t unlock it. I finally gave up. I opened my phone and booked a flight to Melbourne for seven days later. A few minutes later, customer service called. “Hello Miss Collins, the flight seven days from now at noon may be delayed due to heavy fog. Would you like to change your flight?” “Yes, please change it to an earlier flight.” Gabriel Foster, who had just walked in, happened to hear this and anxiously asked: “We’re getting married in seven days. Where are you going?” “I’m just booking a flight for a friend. Where else would I go?” “That’s good. Aria, I’ve been busy preparing for our wedding these past few days and may have neglected you. After we’re married, I’ll make it up to you in every way.” Looking into those seemingly sincere eyes, I couldn’t tell how much of Gabriel’s words were true and how much were false. Composing myself, I nodded casually. Then Gabriel slipped his hand inside my shirt, his lips teasing my ear. He knew exactly where my sensitive spots were. But the desire he aroused in me only made me feel more ashamed. Trying to suppress my emotions, I pushed him away forcefully. “Gabriel, I’m not feeling well today. Another time.” Gabriel froze for half a second, then gently let me go.
Early the next morning, Gabriel and I went to the bridal shop we had booked long ago to try on wedding dresses. As soon as we walked in, I saw the mocking looks from the staff. Someone whispered: “That woman looks just like the one on those cards outside the neighborhood yesterday.” “I heard the man next to her is Gabriel Foster, that famous businessman in the city.” “This Mr. Foster must be so blind to be fooled by such a gold digger. Looks like he has no idea.” I stood there speechless. The next second, Gabriel waved over his assistant. “Fire all those gossiping women. Also, look into what’s going on with those cards, who did it, and chop off their hands!” I looked at Gabriel in confusion. For a moment, I even thought this might not have been his doing after all. After quickly trying on the wedding dress, Gabriel said he had some business to take care of and let me go back first. In the car, I realized I had forgotten my keys at the bridal shop. Hurrying back, I saw Chloe standing next to Gabriel. She was wearing the wedding dress I had just ordered. She smiled innocently. “Gabriel, do you think this dress looks better on me or Aria?” “Of course on you. That mastermind bitch isn’t even fit to be your maid!” Chloe’s smile deepened. “Were you satisfied with those cards yesterday? Gabriel, now we just have to wait for our wedding in seven days. Once you release all those videos at the ceremony, Aria will truly be ruined for good.” So, in seven days it would be their wedding? And I was just a condiment in all of this? This was all Gabriel Foster’s idea. He wanted to utterly destroy me. How could a person be so patient, nurturing love for three years, all for an elaborate scheme to frame me. My heart felt like it had been ripped out, the pain unbearable. Whenever I was sad, I would always go to the little courtyard my grandmother left me to clear my head. This time, I went there without hesitation. But as I approached, I saw the yard full of construction workers and the house being torn down. My tears finally fell uncontrollably. I cried and asked them: “Who are you? Why are you tearing down my grandmother’s house?” They didn’t answer, continuing to chop down the cherry tree my grandmother had planted especially for me. I couldn’t help but hug the cherry tree. “Don’t cut it down! Who are you people?” “Miss, don’t obstruct our work. The owner hired us to demolish this place, said he’s building a new house for his wife. That cherry tree you’re hugging is going to be made into furniture for the lady.” “Who told you to come?” “We don’t know the details, just that the surname is Foster.” Foster? Was it Gabriel Foster again? A few years ago, my dad had given him this courtyard as a birthday gift. Gabriel knew this was the only thing my grandmother left behind. He had promised me he would protect this house with his life. But he broke his promise after all. He personally destroyed everything, truly going all out to please Chloe. When Gabriel came looking for me, I was curled up in a corner crying. He stroked my head tenderly. “I’m sorry, I forgot to tell you. This old house is too run-down and no longer meets city standards for old buildings. It has to be demolished and rebuilt.” I knew these were all his excuses. Years ago, Chloe had wanted to tear down the house and rebuild it. Back then, I fought tooth and nail to stop her from getting her way. I never expected Gabriel would secretly make the decision for her. But it doesn’t matter. I’m leaving soon anyway. With the house gone, my last attachment is severed. From now on, there will be nothing left here to tie me down.
Perhaps out of guilt, Gabriel suddenly became much more attentive after that day. He came home on time every day to make soup for me and bought me limited edition handbags. If it weren’t for the secret hidden in that laptop, I would have almost believed he had truly fallen for me. Seeing me staring blankly at the laptop, Gabriel waved his hand in front of my eyes. “What’s wrong? Do you have something on your mind?” “No, I’m just a bit tired.” I shook my head, making up a random excuse. “Are you nervous about getting married soon? I’ll take you out tomorrow to relax.” The next day, when we arrived at our destination, I realized Chloe had come too. I glanced at Gabriel. His eyes darted away, then he quickly gripped my hand tightly. “I didn’t know she was coming. James must have brought her.” James came over smiling to greet us. “I brought Chloe. Surely you won’t mind, sis? After all, you’re sisters. It’s only right for a sister to attend her sister’s bachelorette party.” Chloe nodded with a smile. “That’s right, sis. We’ll always be sisters. As your little sister, I truly wish you happiness.” I didn’t know what game they were playing today, but my instincts told me things weren’t as simple as they seemed. After the party started, those guys pulled Gabriel outside. I saw them discussing something, with Gabriel looking very reluctant. But in the end, he seemed to nod. Then they all left the room. Only Chloe and I were left in the room. With everyone gone, Chloe finally showed her true colors. She looked at me mockingly, her smile becoming grotesque. “Aria, Gabriel has prepared a big surprise for you later. I hope you enjoy it.” With that, she left too. The empty private room held only me. A sense of foreboding suddenly arose in my heart. Soon after, several drunk men barged into the room. The bearded drunk in the lead said: “That bitch wasn’t lying. The lady in here really is a beauty. Come on boys, let’s show her a good time.” Seeing these drunks, I finally understood. Gabriel’s reluctant expression earlier was because of this. He may have hesitated. But he still nodded. He agreed to their proposal. Watching the drunk men lunge at me, I trembled in fear, crying out for help. “Help! Someone help me!” But the people outside had all been sent away by them. No one responded to my cries. I watched as they tore my clothes to shreds, my pale purple bra exposed. Just as that man was about to grab my chest, I steeled myself, ready to bite my tongue and end it all. But the next second, the door was kicked open. It was Gabriel who had returned. He stood across from me, like a deity descending from heaven. I looked at his bloodthirsty eyes, unable to understand the meaning behind his loss of control. In a flash, he flew at the drunk man in front of me and kicked him to the ground, then knocked down the other two drunks with his fists. He seemed to use great force. His knuckles were bleeding, impossible to tell if it was his blood or the drunks’. Then he took off his jacket and draped it over me. He gently kissed my hair. “I’m sorry I was late.” Then he glared fiercely at the drunks on the ground. “Chop off all their hands and feed them to the dogs!”
Everyone present was stunned. This was all his idea, so why was he now acting so devoted? Who was he putting on this show for? I was too exhausted to think about it. I wearily leaned against his chest, letting him carry me home. Back home, he carefully bathed me and changed my clothes. I just lay on the table, not saying a word. Gabriel worriedly stroked my head. “It’s okay now, Aria. Everything’s fine.” With red eyes, I asked him: “Gabriel, can you promise me one thing?” “Of course. Not just one, I’ll promise you ten things.” “Alright. I want to use your laptop later. I want to check if what happened earlier has been leaked online.” “It won’t be. Anyone who dares leak it, I’ll chop their hands off myself.” I lay on the table silently again. Gabriel finally told me his laptop password. I never expected the password to be the anniversary of when we started dating. That night, after he fell asleep, I secretly opened his computer. He must have forgotten to log out of WeChat. All the messages from his group chat with his buddies popped up. “Gabe, what do you mean? Didn’t we agree to let those drunks have their way with Aria? We had the cameras all set up, just one step away.” “Gabe, don’t go soft now. Our plan only has two days left. Don’t tell me you’re going to chicken out of releasing the videos.” “Yeah, Chloe’s waiting backstage. If you don’t release these videos, are you really going to abandon Chloe and marry Aria?” Below was Gabriel’s reply an hour later: “The original plan continues. I won’t back out.” Even though I was prepared, when I saw that “I won’t back out”, I felt like I had fallen into an icy abyss. Seeing the folder named “Aria’s Secrets”, I opened it with trembling hands. Sure enough, all the videos Gabriel had carefully recorded over the years were in there. Without hesitation, I right-clicked and pressed delete. Then I went to the recycle bin and permanently deleted the files I had just trashed. Watching the videos disappear, my heart finally calmed. Gabriel Foster, you no longer have anything to hold over me. The next morning, Gabriel specially made my favorite breakfast wraps. He gently kissed my forehead, as if I was his most precious treasure. “Aria, we can’t see each other the night before the wedding. I’ll be waiting for you at the ceremony tomorrow.” I smiled and nodded. After Gabriel left, I threw out everything in the house related to me. The wedding photos on the wall, the clay dolls we made together, all the gifts I had given Gabriel. I opened the trash can and tossed them all in without hesitation. On the wedding day, I took my suitcase and headed to the airport without looking back. Before boarding, I posted one last update on social media: “From now on, we go our separate ways. Gabriel Foster, farewell forever!” Then I took out the SIM card from my phone and casually tossed it in the trash… Meanwhile, Gabriel had been waiting at the wedding venue for a long time. Someone tapped him on the shoulder.
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