Emily's step-sister, Victoria, was a petite, blonde girl with a sweet smile and a venomous tongue. She delighted in making Emily's life miserable, often sneering at her and calling her names.
"Hey, freak," Victoria said, sauntering into the room where Emily was trying on wedding dresses. "I heard you're getting married to that rich guy. How quaint."
Emily ignored her, focusing on the dress in front of her. She was trying to find the perfect one, but it was hard to care when she didn't want to get married in the first place.
"Hey, Emily, don't you think you should be grateful to Father for arranging this marriage?" Victoria said, her voice dripping with malice. "I mean, you're not exactly the most eligible bride."
Emily's step-brother, Chris, walked into the room, his eyes fixed on Victoria. "Leave her alone, Victoria. She's stressed enough."
Victoria rolled her eyes. "Mind your own business, Chris."
Nicheal's lawyer, Min-Soo Kim, and his bodyguard, Tae-Hyun Lee, arrived at the house to discuss the wedding details. Tae-Hyun was a tall, imposing man with a stern expression, but Emily sensed a hint of kindness in his eyes.
"Emily, we need to discuss the prenuptial agreement," Min-Soo said, his voice firm.
"I don't want to sign anything," Emily replied, feeling a surge of panic.
"Emily, it's standard procedure," Nicheal said, his voice calm. "You'll be well taken care of, I assure you."
Tae-Hyun spoke up, his voice low and gravelly. "Miss Emily, please don't worry. We'll make sure everything goes smoothly."
Min-Soo handed Emily a stack of papers. "This is the agreement. Please read it carefully and sign."
Emily hesitated, feeling overwhelmed. She didn't want to sign anything that would bind her to Nicheal forever.
"Can't I just...