Lily had never felt as euphoric as she had these past few days.


    Gabriel seemed like apletely different person, promoting their wedding across every tform.


    Just as he’d promised, the whole world knew they were getting married.


    “Amazing! My OTP is actually real!”


    “Lily and Mr. Sterling are such a perfect match!”


    “I said my ship was real and y’all said I was delusional. Can Ie home now?”


    “Real couples just hit different.”


    “Anyone else think Gabriel’s making such a big deal to warn certain people?”


    “That certain someone already slithered away in shame. Only her desperate stans are still defending her. People who shipped the fake couple are just pathetic.”


    “Don’t miss out! Our childhood sweethearts are getting their second chance at love-like a real-life CEO romance noveling true. Wee to watch our real couple’s wedding livestream!”


    “Let’s go! Congrattions!”


    “Congrattions!”


    The chat exploded with messages.


    Lily sat in the dressing room wearing a custom gown crafted by master artisans, while outside, the global livestream was beginning.


    “I can’t believe this-everything’s going so perfectly it feels like a dream.” Lily pressed her hand to her racing heart. After today, she’d be the envy of women worldwide.


    All those industry people who’d looked down on her would grovel at her feet.


    The thought twisted her face with excitement.


    Ladies and gentlemen, the bride!”


    The officiant’s voice boomed outside. Lily forced down her urge tough maniacally, slipping back into her innocent flower persona.


    “Gabriel…”


    Lily took Gabriel’s arm, but something about his intense stare made her nervous. Had he discovered something? But if he had, why would he still be marrying


    her?


    The thought calmed her slightly.


    “Gabriel, thank you. You’re so good to me.”


    “Am I? I can be even better to you. Want to see?”


    Thunderous apuse erupted from the audience. Everyone thought this was just cute couple banter until someone shouted, “Kiss her!” Soon the entire venue


    was chanting.


    Lily blushed shyly, instinctively leaning toward Gabriel.


    “Lily, I actually found something really fun. I think you’ll love it. Want to see?” Gabriel’s smile was ice-cold.


    Lily looked confused but nodded.


    “Come on, let’s enjoy this together.”


    Before Lily could look at the big screen, her parents suddenly stood up in the audience. Mrs. Rose screamed frantically: “Turn it off! Turn it off!” <fnfc08> The rightful source is FindN0vel</fnfc08>


    Lily froze.


    The screen showed surveince footage of Mr. and Mrs. Rose sneaking into a garage, tampering with a car. Then the same car appeared by the river-her parents got out, leaving Gabriel’s unconscious parents inside. Momentster, the car slid into the water.


    Lily’s face went deathly pale. Her parents tried to run but were restrained by pre-positioned security guards.


    “Gabriel, you lied to me! You knew all along!” Lily shook uncontrobly, Junging forward with her hand raised to p him. Gabriel kicked her to the ground.


    His eyes were bloodshot, practically feral.


    Don’t worry your turn ising!”


    Seeing the situation turning dangerous, Lily scrambled up to flee but was immediately grabbed by Gabriel’s bodyguards.


    The screen now showed apletely different Lily-not the sweet innocent she pretended to be, but footage of her abusing staff members, throwing tantrums and walking off sets.


    I had no idea Lily Rose was like this.”


    This is insane-groom exposing his A-list bride on their wedding day?”


    “But what’s Gabriel’s angle here?”


    “Everyone, I’d like to introduce someone very special to you.” Gabriel took the microphone, his expression filled with tender devotion as if speaking of the world’s greatest treasure.


    “My true love-Ste Rivers!”