"I’m going to make you live with guilt for the rest of your life..." As she spoke, Amelia Avery tossed aside the bouquet she was holding, revealing a sharp dagger. She took a quick step back, gripped the dagger with both hands, and plunged it forcefully into her own abdomen. "Cassian Jennings, I want you to remember this day forever!"

This day wouldn’t just be Cassian Jennings’ wedding day; it would also be Amelia Avery’s funeral.

’If I can’t make him love me, then I’ll make him remember me forever... and ever...’

She watched Cassian Jennings’ horrified expression, a bitter smile twisting her lips. Pain caused her delicate brows to furrow tightly as tears streamed silently down her face. Yet, her tone was deceptively casual. "Cassian Jennings, I told you you’d regret this. Do you?"

"Amelia..." Seeing her teetering form, Cassian Jennings rushed over and pulled her into a tight embrace, his voice filled with anguish. "Why would you do this?" He had imagined countless ways Amelia might retaliate, but it had never once occurred to him that she would hurt herself.

"AHHH! SOMEONE’S BEEN KILLED!"

"AH!"

..."Don’t panic, everyone! Quick, call an ambulance! Call 911!" Jordan Jennings was the first to react.

Amelia leaned against Cassian’s chest, lifting her face in triumph. "Cassian, tell me. Do you regret it?"

"I regret it, I regret it! Of course I regret it! I fucking shouldn’t have ever gotten involved with a menace like you!" Cassian’s hands trembled as he held Amelia tightly.

His words made the smile on her lips deepen. "Cassian Jennings, I want you to remember this day forever! Forever!" With that, she yanked the dagger out with all her might, letting it fall from her open hand to the floor. The searing pain made her grunt, but she forced herself to stay upright. Raising a blood-soaked hand, she grabbed the collar of his shirt, rose onto her tiptoes, and bit down hard on his lips. But before she could savor the deep kiss, her legs gave out, and she collapsed to her knees.

Cassian watched as she slid down his body. He frantically grabbed her by the waist, pressing one hand hard against her wound as his voice trembled violently. "Amelia... Amelia..."

"Amelia, hang on! You have to hang on!" 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

But no matter how he called her name, her body went limp and she lost consciousness.

Fiona Vance stood to the side, completely stunned. As someone who moved in high society, she knew a thing or two about the heiresses in her circle. She’d long heard that the Avery family’s little terror was ruthless and wild, but seeing it for herself today... even she, a seasoned professional, was completely shaken.

She beckoned her driver over while saying to Cassian, "Cassian, what are you standing there for? Get her to a hospital, now!"

Cassian glanced back at Fiona with an apologetic nod, then scooped up Amelia and ran out of the hall.

Fiona ripped the headpiece from her hair and followed right after them.

During the drive, Cassian didn’t dare take his hand off Amelia’s wound. He kept urging the driver to go faster until Fiona couldn’t stand it anymore. She made the driver pull over, kicked him out, and took the wheel herself.

「Anhurst Hospital.」

Aiden Avery had just lain down, not yet asleep, when he got the call. It was about Amelia. She was in trouble.

He was going insane. Just yesterday, Mika Summers had gotten into an accident, and now today, it was his own sister...