Louis finally spoke, his calm voice somehow carrying over the chaos. "Well, this is quite a different tune from a few minutes ago, isn't it?"The crowd fell silent again, hanging on his every word.But Louis simply checked his watch and smiled faintly at the assembled gathering of once-proud elites.Now reduced to trembling shadows of their former selves.The grand wedding hall, which had moments ago been filled with threats and mockery.Now held only the sound of Ben's ragged breathing as he sat slumped in his chair, cold sweat darkening his expensive suit.This can't be happening, Vivian's thoughts raced frantically. The man I rejected... the one I looked down on... was THIS close to Terminator X?! Impossible!Her perfectly manicured hands trembled as she forced a bright, desperate smile. "Terminator X, sir," she attempted to steady her voice, "you must be here for our wedding, right? This is all an elaborate surprise before presenting your blessing?"The silence that followed w

“The only fraud here is you, Mrs. Gutsby.”The crowd collectively gasped, the tension in the room reaching a fever pitch.Vivian’s face twisted in fury. “How dare you speak to me like that! Do you know who I am?”Goh Phong’s lips curled into a faint smirk.“Yeah, I know exactly who you are. And frankly, it’s ... embarrassing.”She wondered how this foolish woman would react once she learnt the true identity of Louis.It would be quite dramatic.Goh Phong bet inwardly. “You—!” Vivian began, but Goh Phong cut her off.“Guards,” she said sharply, gesturing toward the nearest soldiers. “Remove her.”Two soldiers stepped forward, their imposing figures dwarfing Vivian. She stumbled back, panic flashing across her face.“Wait! You can’t do this!” she shrieked. “This is my wedding! You have no right—”“Your rights end where Master Kindsor’s patience does,” Goh Phong said coldly.Her look intimidating.“And you’ve long since exhausted it.”Vivian, however, was not so easily cowed. She

“She cheated on her ex-husband Louis?!”“What a shameless woman!""No wonder she's so eager to slander him!"She never mentioned any of this, Juliet thought, her mind racing. What else has she been hiding?Vivian's face contorted with rage. "You don't know anything! I—""Look at her," a guest sneered. "Still acting righteous after being exposed!""Can't even see her own faults!""A woman like you," Terminator X continued, his voice dripping with contempt, "who bites the hand that feeds her, deserves far worse than a few slaps."The atmosphere grew heavier with each revelation. The wedding guests, who had initially felt some sympathy for Vivian, now looked at her with undisguised disgust.Juliet made one last attempt. "Vivian, please, just apologize and let's go—""Never!" Vivian screamed, her makeup streaking down her face. "I won't apologize to that worthless—"Vivian's hysterical voice echoed through the room. "You're all lying! I never cheated on him! I never slandered anyo

"Though perhaps," Terminator X added with a rare smile, "now you understand why some of us are so... protective of him.""Am I disappointing you?" Louis asked with a playful smile."Not quite the big shot you might have imagined?"Juliet shook her head, her eyes bright with interest. "Not at all! I had no idea you were so skilled in medicine. It's actually quite impressive."But something doesn't add up, she thought, studying Louis's serene expression. But what?Terminator X's sharp eyes caught Juliet's contemplative look. "Miss Juliet, if you wouldn't mind giving us a moment? I need to discuss something private with Louis.""Of course," Juliet nodded politely, though reluctance showed in her movements.As she walked toward the exit, her heels clicking against the marble floor.The remaining guests huddled near the doorway, their whispers growing bolder as they exchanged meaningful looks."Phew!”“So it was just Terminator X being grateful to his savior.” "No wonder Terminator X

"The man who cast me aside without a second thought, who replaced my mother's memory so quickly. Tell me, X, what kind of man shows more emotion over a business deal than his wife's death?"Terminator X's jaw tightened, years of military command having taught him to read between the lines. "Should I redirect our resources to investigate your father's activities from that period?"Louis stared at the photograph for a long moment before carefully returning it to his wallet. "Yes, but be discrete. If there's something to find, I don't want to alert anyone to our suspicions.""Of course. I'll handle this personally, with my most trusted team."The room fell silent save for the distant sound of waves. Louis touched his mother's ring again, feeling its familiar coolness against his skin."Sometimes I wonder," he said softly, "if she knew she was leaving me a mystery to solve, not just a memento to pass on to my future wife."Terminator X's voice carried the conviction of a man who had wo