All Julia could do was watch her friend and smile.
Stacy was the only daughter of the Maron family. The last child, Given birth to in the midst of three older brothers. Her father was not Korean. And she was pampered got everything she wanted, had freewill, and most important could choose the way her life went .
"But there is always a saying that a person who has not been hurt by fire wouldn't understand the feeling of someone who has be hurt by fire. They may say sorry, but may never know the intense pain.
And that was the damn situation between Julia and Stacy. Best friends from different worlds.
The only word that came out of Julia's mouth was "I wish you get married to the one you truly love and he loves you as much as you do.
Stacy replied her saying "I wish to have a man like your fiancee"Mr Wang" if only my family was as great as yours.
Her thoughts were filled with regrets and not even her best friend could not understand. Even though it was arranged by her father. She had falling in love with him. He was okay for her and at those moments she didn't think about her age. Why her father would want her to get married at 19. Soon some clothes collection was brought into her room and her manager selected the hanbok for her.
Preparations had taken hours though she was lost in her thoughts.
As she stood in the mirror looking at her self, there was a knock on the door, and a maid came in. "Miss Kim, your father has requested you come to the hotel immediately and at this she went downstairs and entered into her car and after a thirty minutes journey they were at the luxurious five star hotel.
The grand ballroom of the five-star hotel was abuzz with excitement as Julia Kim and Zhiqiang Wang's friends and family gathered for their engagement party. The atmosphere was electric, with the soft glow of crystal chandeliers and the sweet scent of fresh flowers filling the air.
Julia, resplendent in a stunning hanbok designed by a renowned Korean couturier, beamed with happiness as she walked alongside Zhiqiang, dashing in his tailored tuxedo. The couple's families, seated at the head table, exchanged warm smiles, their faces aglow with pride.
As the guests took their seats, a procession of servers emerged, bearing silver trays laden with champagne and canapés. The room erupted into a chorus of cheers and applause as Julia and Zhiqiang made their way to the stage, where a magnificent ice sculpture of a pair of swans awaited them.
With a nod, the emcee launched into a heartfelt speech, extolling the virtues of the couple's love and commitment. As he spoke, a string quartet began to play a soulful melody, and Julia and Zhiqiang shared a tender kiss, their love shining brighter than the diamonds adorning Julia's neck.
The festivities continued with a lavish buffet, featuring dishes crafted by the hotel's Michelin-starred chef. Guests marveled at the opulent decorations, including a show-stopping wedding cake adorned with edible gold leaf.
As the night wore on, Julia and Zhiqiang took to the dance floor, swaying to a romantic ballad as their loved ones looked on, their faces aglow with joy. It was a night that would be etched in their memories forever but maybe not as a joyous occasion but instead as a day filled with betrayal and deceit– a celebration of love, luxury, and the union of two souls.
But little did Julia know, Zhiqiang had a sinister plan unfolding. As they took the stage to exchange their vows, Zhiqiang's smile seemed forced, his eyes gleaming with a hidden agenda.
Just as the emcee began to speak, Zhiqiang's phone suddenly projected a video onto the screen behind them. Julia's eyes widened in horror as a naked tape of herself played for all to see. Gasps and shocked whispers spread like wildfire through the crowd.
Zhiqiang feigned shock, his voice dripping with deceit. "Julia, how could you? This is the real you, isn't it?"
Julia's face burned with shame and anger. "Zhiqiang, what are you doing? This is a lie!"
But Zhiqiang continued, his words venomous. "You're not the innocent girl you pretend to be. You're manipulative, using your charm to get what you want."
The room fell silent, with Julia's father, CEO of the kim empire looking on in disbelief. Zhiqiang's betrayal was not just aimed at Julia but also at her family's reputation and their company's image.
As the partygoers began to murmur and disperse, Julia's world crumbled around her. Zhiqiang's lies and the naked tape had tarnished her image, and her father's company was now at risk of being dragged through the mud.
In a daring move, Julia seized the microphone. "Zhiqiang, you may have tried to destroy me, but I won't let you ruin my family's legacy. The truth will come out, and justice will be served."
With her head held high, Julia walked off the stage, leaving Zhiqiang's deceitful smile behind. The shattered vow of their engagement party would be a turning point, and Julia would fight to reclaim her honor and restore her family's name.
The Kim empire was largeTitle: The Deceitful Vow
As the naked tape played on the screen, Julia's face turned beet red with shame and embarrassment. The murmurs of the crowd grew louder, their whispers and gasps piercing her like daggers. She felt like she was living a nightmare, with no escape from the humiliation.
"How could she do this?" someone whispered.
"I can't believe she would betray her father's trust like this."
"Kim Empire will never recover from this scandal."
Julia's eyes scanned the room, searching for a friendly face, but all she saw were judgmental gazes and pointed fingers. Her father's expression was one of shock and disbelief, his eyes filled with disappointment and anger.
Zhiqiang, on the other hand, was reveling in Julia's misery. He knew the tape wasn't really Julia, but he had planned everything to make it seem like it was. He had hired an actress to pose as Julia, and the tape was carefully edited to make it look like Julia was the one in the compromising position.
As the crowd continued to murmur and whisper, Zhiqiang's laughter echoed through the ballroom. He was enjoying the show, knowing he had successfully tarnished Julia's image and ruined her reputation.
"You're finished, Julia," he sneered, his voice low and menacing. "No one will ever trust you again. You're nothing but a disgrace to your family and your company."
Julia's eyes met Zhiqiang's, and for a moment, they locked in a fierce stare. Julia's anger and hatred for Zhiqiang burned brighter than ever before. She knew she had to clear her name and restore her family's honor, no matter what it took.
With a newfound determination, Julia turned and walked away from the stage, leaving Zhiqiang's deceitful laughter and the murmurs of the crowd behind her. She knew the road ahead would be difficult, but she was ready to fight for her reputation and her family's legacy.Title
As Zhiqiang walked out of the ballroom, Julia's family turned their anger and disappointment on her. Her father, CEO of Kim-Wang Enterprises, glared at her with a mix of shame and disgust.
"How could you do this, Julia?" he thundered, his voice echoing off the walls. "You've brought shame to our family and our company!"
Julia's mother joined in, her voice shrill and accusatory. "You're just like your father, always chasing after men and causing scandals!"
Julia's siblings, her brother and sister, chimed in, their words piercing and hurtful. "You're a disgrace, Julia! You've ruined our family's reputation!"
The room seemed to close in on Julia as her family's fury rained down on her. She tried to defend herself, to explain that Zhiqiang had set her up, but her words fell on deaf ears.
Her father's face turned red with rage. "Enough, Julia! You've lied and deceived us for the last time. You're no longer welcome in this family or this company!"
The words cut deep, and Julia felt a piece of her heart break off. She knew she had to clear her name, but for now, she had to face the wrath of her family.
As the shouting continued, Julia's eyes welled up with tears. She knew she had to find a way to prove her innocence and restore her family's honor. But for now, she was alone, facing the fury of her family.
With a heavy heart, Julia turned and walked away, leaving the ballroom and her family's anger behind. She knew the road ahead would be long and difficult, but she was determined to clear her name and reclaim her place in her family and their company.