This arranged marriage, outwardly harmonious, is actually rife with hidden agendas.
Herbert, worried that someone might sabotage the event, stationed numerous bodyguards around the venue.
On one hand, they were guarding against outsiders; on the other, they were there to prevent Han Wang from escaping midway.
Unconvinced, Herbert kept a close eye on Han Wang throughout the day, fearing she might feign compliance while plotting an escape.
Yet, to his surprise, Han Wang had been unusually well-behaved up until the day of the engagement, as if she'd accepted her fate.
Herbert did not suspect much, remaining confident that no matter how unreasonable his demands were, Han Wang would not dare disobey him.
This was a belief ingrained in Han Wang's bones from childhood—one not easily altered.
The engagement ceremony was held in a castle. Once most of the guests had arrived, Herbert glanced at the clock before heading upstairs to find Han Wang.
