Chapter 20 Arthur repeatedly brought up things that had happened in the past , trying to evoke Jillian's fond memories of better days . Unfortunately , whenever she recalled those times , she could no longer feel the beautiful excitement she once had . The Arthur before her now felt both unfamiliar and frightening . In the blink of an eye , the wedding day arrived . Jillian was forcibly dressed in a wedding gown , had her makeup done , and was brought to the wedding venue . Arthur hadn't invited many guests ; most were close members of the Johnson family . The atmosphere at the venue was inexplicably oppressive . Only Arthur wore a smile on his face . From beginning to end , there wasn't the slightest trace of a smile on Jillian's face . It wasn't until the officiant began the ceremony and asked Jillian , " Do you , the bride , wish to marry this handsome gentleman beside you , to stay with him through good times and bad , wealth and poverty , and never leave him , for the rest of your life ? Do you ? " Jillian stared intently at Arthur . There was a pleading look in Arthur's eyes . Jillian looked at him calmly and slowly spoke , " I do not ... " Before she could finish , the doors of the hall were suddenly kicked open . From outside came Alasdair's voice : " She doesn't want to ! " Jillian's eyes lit up as she turned sharply to look at him . " Alasdair ! " Alasdair immediately responded to her , " Jill , I'm late . " 08:24 Jillian's etes reddered slipinly " You're not late , not at all " She had knew he would come At that moment , Alasdair gave her an endless sense of security He was dressed in a black suit , tall and imposing , his powerful presence filling the room . His deep eyes locked onto her , silently soothing her anxious heart . Behind him were Jillian's parents , both calling out her name in excitement . Tanya was especially furious , pointing at Arthur and cursing him loudly . " Arthur , you lunatic ! My daughter married you and was utterly devoted to you , but you betrayed her and broke her heart ! How can you still have the nerve to ask for her forgiveness , to beg her to stay with you ! " Arthur , being scolded , didn't get angry at all , as if he had expected them to show up . He lowered his head and suddenly let out a soft laugh , his voice tinged with regret . He raised his head and looked around the hall . " In the end , it was ruined . I couldn't complete this wedding . " Jillian shook off his hand and walked straight toward Alasdair . Alasdair hadn't just brought Jillian's parents ; he was also accompanied by a large group of bodyguards . Seeing how professional they looked , Alasdair explained in a low voice , " I didn't tell you before because I didn't want to scare you . I'm the heir of the Hartley family in New York . Jillian stared at him in shock . The Hartley family ... that was a century - old family in New York . Alasdair patted her back to comfort her , then turned to look at Arthur . He waved his hand , and the bodyguards he brought immediately subdued Arthur's bodyguards . The guests present became restless , and Alasdair ordered them all to be escorted out . In the vast hall , only a few of them remained . 08:24 Chapter 20 Arthur stood quietly in place , not saying a single word from beginning to end . Jillian looked at Arthur's overly calm expression and couldn't help but feel uneasy Just as Alasdair took her hand and was about to leave , Arthur suddenly spoke up : " Stop . " Jillian stopped in her tracks and turned back . To her shock , Arthur pulled out a gun and aimed it directly at Alasdair . Jillian instinctively stepped in front of Alasdair , shouting sternly at Arthur , " Don't do anything reckless . " Seeing the gun in Arthur's hand , Alasdair frowned slightly and , without hesitation , pulled Jillian behind him . Jillian refused , so he simply turned around and hugged her , exposing his back to Arthur . But his words were directed at Jillian : " Listen to me , don't move . " Jillian immediately burst into tears , her gaze at Arthur filled with hatred . " What are you trying to do ! Even if you go mad and kill me , I will never love you again ! " Arthur's hand holding the gun began to tremble uncontrollably . Jillian's act of protecting Alasdair felt like a sharp knife stabbing into his heart . She truly no longer loved him . In fact , she hated him . Arthur gripped the gun tightly , then raised his hand , moving the barrel away from Alasdair's back and aiming it directly at his own temple . His eyes were bloodshot as he looked at Jillian , speaking each word clearly : " I can't just stand by and watch you leave with him , unless I'm dead . " Jillian looked at him calmly . Their eyes met , and tears slowly rolled down Jillian's cheeks . " Then go ahead and die . " Arthur's pupils contracted instantly , his eyes wide with shock . Jillian wiped the tears from her face , then , without hesitation , took Alasdair's hand and walked straight out . 08:24 Chapter 20 17288 VD As she stepped onto the threshold of the hall , she vaguely heard a voice say , " I'm sorry . " Immediately after , there was the sound of a gunshot and the heavy thud of a body hitting the ground . Arthur's parents rushed in , crying and shouting . Jillian looked up at the dazzling sunlight outside the window , slowly tightened her grip on Alasdair's hand , and left without looking back . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!