Chapter 115

Susan's fingers dug into the edges of the urn, her knuckles turning white. When Nicole walked in wearing high heels, Susan didn't even glance up.

"Sister, Ethan left so suddenly." Nicole's red lips curled into a sinister smile. "The doctors said he was out of danger."

Susan's head snapped up, fury blazing in her eyes. "It was you!"

"Yes, it was me." Nicole leaned in closer, her perfume mingling with the metallic scent of blood. "He shouldn't have protected you. My dear brother died so meaningfully."

When the urn crashed to the floor, Susan felt her heart shatter along with it. She dropped to her knees, hands trembling as she gathered the pale ashes.

"Oops, my hand slipped." Nicole's laughter was like a viper's hiss. "Don't worry, sister. I'll leave now."

The moment the door closed, Susan's tears finally hit the floor. She carefully collected every speck of ash, whispering, "Ethan, I promised to marry you..."

The diamond ring in the mall display case glittered coldly. As Susan swiped her card, the clerk asked, "Is the bride choosing the ring alone?"

"Yes." She traced the engraved initials "LYC" inside the band. "He's busy."

In the bridal boutique of Elysium, a crimson gown embroidered with golden phoenixes caught her eye. Just as her fingers brushed the sleeve, a familiar voice rang out.

"Andrew, let's pick this set for our wedding!" Nicole clung to Andrew's arm, freezing when she spotted Susan.

Vincent stepped in front of Candy with a frown. "Bad luck."

Susan walked straight to the most extravagant phoenix coronet and robe set. "Wrap it up." As she turned, her skirt swept past Nicole's feet, stirring a blood-tinged breeze.

"Susan!" Andrew suddenly grabbed her wrist. "Who are you marrying?"

The glass display reflected her pale smile. "Someone who will never betray me."

Outside the store, Susan touched the bottle of sulfuric acid in her bag. The cold wind blew her bangs aside, revealing eyes sharp with venom.