Yan Wushuang nodded, her clear voice weakly replied, "I've been feeling very uneasy these days, as if I'm going to make a mistake at the wedding. What should I do?"
"Hahaha... my little fool, there's no need to worry too much. That day, I will have a female bodyguard with you all day. If anything happens, just tell her. Ieyako and Shouya will also be by your side. Except for a short while before the wedding when I can't be with you, I won't let you out of my sight for the rest of the time, okay?" He was like a caring gentleman, attending to her every need.
Having a female bodyguard by her side was to prevent that bastard Yamamoto Ryuichi from showing up. Since he had returned to Japan, with such strong media coverage, he didn't believe that Yamamoto wouldn't appear. Kogura was also someone he needed to guard against.
Wushuang cautiously nestled in his arms. Rafas controlled his desires tonight; he had only forced himself on her that day because he couldn't hold back. He was aware of Wushuang's physical condition; resting for another day would mean more health for her. He wouldn't easily demand anything from her in these few days unless it became absolutely necessary.
In his embrace, inhaling the faint scent of Ancient Dragon Fragrance on him, Wushuang sometimes recalled the memories from her amnesia, but each time she was pulled back to reality by the many lives lost and the unbearable scenes.
Reality was cruel, and she had to face it. However, she had no way out now; she had to marry Rafas.
Kogura had teamed up with Smith Annie; they were plotting to deal a heavy blow to Rafas at the wedding. They wanted to see how he would handle things after being so arrogant in front of the media. The attendees were all prominent figures from around the world; if something went wrong at the wedding, Rafas couldn't escape responsibility. It would be interesting to see how he would clean up afterward.
Under Smith Annie's cover arrangements, Kogura and several of his subordinates safely arrived in Las Vegas from England. With only a few days left until the wedding, they had enough time to prepare.
Misa noticed that Long Yi hadn't mentioned Wushuang since that day. However, looking into Long Yi's eyes, she could see his heart was anxious and restless; it seemed he hadn't figured out how to take Wushuang away yet.
He never gave up on the thought of taking Wushuang away, and she genuinely worried that something might happen that day.
Flowers, fine wine, and a banquet hall exuding luxury and nobility—Rafas had been looking forward to this day for a long time. He moved the ceremony into the banquet hall to minimize guest movement and allow his people to control the dynamics of the entire hall better for their protection!
The streets of Las Vegas once again became a key protected area; police were fully mobilized with checkpoints set up at various strongholds. New York even dispatched a batch of armed forces to support Las Vegas's security. A helicopter hovered above, monitoring the main thoroughfare; any gunfire or riots would be responded to immediately.
Indeed, all this was due to Rafas's wedding. The last time he married Smith Annie, there were even more people present than today. Perhaps due to past experiences, they felt there wouldn't be any issues this time around; thus police presence was reduced by one-third.
At nine o'clock in the morning, many private jets began arriving in Las Vegas, landing at a small private airport owned by Monica. They were wealthy tycoons from around the world and leaders from various factions—both legal and illegal. On such a day, regardless of any conflicts among them, everyone had to set aside personal grudges as per Rafas's rules.
The Royal Nobility, Wealthy Elite, and Underworld Bosses all entered the hotel’s Luxury Banquet Hall around ten o'clock in the morning, waiting for the wedding to commence at ten-thirty.
Yan Wushuang donned a magnificent wedding gown, her long hair elegantly styled up. A pure white veil was secured by a diamond hairpin, and around her fair neck hung a priceless diamond Necklace. On this grand day, she applied a light touch of makeup to her already beautiful and fresh face, transforming it into an enchanting visage that could captivate anyone.
Rafas wore a white suit that complemented her stunning wedding dress perfectly. Standing behind her and admiring her beautiful silhouette, he had yet to see her face, but he could already imagine that her beauty surpassed that of anyone else in the world.
“Baby, you amaze me so much. I really want to change my mind at the last minute and keep you hidden away from everyone else. Your beauty should only belong to me; everything about you should only belong to me!” He embraced her tightly from behind, the familiar scent making him feel a bit dizzy. Looking at the breathtaking reflection in the mirror, he admitted that he was completely captivated by her.
Yan Wushuang gazed at her reflection in the mirror and momentarily lost herself. The wedding dress was beautiful, as were the Necklace and earrings around her neck—each piece personally chosen by him. They were stunning.
“Lefas, why did you come to the bride's room? Don’t you need to greet the guests outside?” She nervously looked at his reflection in the mirror. Although the Silver Mask still covered his face, it did not diminish his noble aura.
“It’s fine; Sharl and Shouya are out there greeting everyone. Today I’m the groom, so of course I need to check on how my beautiful bride is preparing,” he said, keeping his arms tightly wrapped around her without any intention of letting go.
The two embraced each other without any defenses in the bride's room. In the banquet hall, most of the distinguished guests had arrived. Rafas had not sent out many invitations; similar to the Charity Auction in New York, he had issued five hundred Invitations while preparing three thousand seats in the banquet hall to accommodate tonight's esteemed guests.
After being called out of the bride's room by Shouya's complaints, Rafas left. Once he was gone, Wushuang felt significantly more relaxed; his presence had made her too nervous to even breathe loudly.
“Knock knock knock…” A knock sounded from outside the door. Ieyako quickly slipped back in after Rafas left.
“Yezi, where have you been? You made me so nervous just now! How could you let him come in?” Upon seeing her good friend appear, Wushuang rushed forward and tightly grasped her hand.
Yezi shook her head helplessly, trying to explain herself: “My lady, he is Rafas! How could I possibly stop him?”
“I could stop him…” Suddenly, a familiar voice echoed in the room. Both Wushuang and Yezi turned toward the door to find Yamamoto Ryuichi standing there.
“General, is that really you, General Longze? This is wonderful; you're alive and well!” Wushuang excitedly stepped forward to pull him inside from outside the door, along with the bodyguard he had knocked out, ensuring no one would become suspicious.
Long Ze looked at Wushuang today, and he couldn't find a word to describe her; she was simply too beautiful...
"General, why did you suddenly come here? You shouldn't be in this place. You should leave quickly and go back to Japan; Miss Misa is still waiting for you!" Yezi proactively stepped outside to keep watch for them, urging them to take the time to talk properly, as there might not be another chance in the future.
Long Yi gazed at the beautiful woman before him. How could he leave? Wushuang belonged to him; he would never leave her alone here. No matter what, today he had to take Wushuang away—this was his purpose!
He grabbed Wushuang's wrist and pulled her toward the door, saying, "If we're leaving, we're leaving together. I will never agree to let you marry him!"
Wushuang struggled fiercely. The door swung open, and Yezi saw the man's expression; it seemed he was not here with good intentions. She hurriedly stepped forward to block him at the door and shouted angrily, " Yamamoto Ryuichi, I don't care who you are now, but you will not take Wushuang away from here today! You selfish man, you have no right to keep Wushuang by your side. Being with you is true suffering for her!"
"Do you even know what you're saying? I am the one who can bring happiness to Wushuang! What is he, Rafas? Just a beast! Do you really think that Wushuang will find true happiness with that beast? If she were happy, why would she be trying so hard to escape? Foolish woman..." Long Yi glared at Yezi, annoyed that she was meddling.
Yezi was infuriated by this man. He only wanted to take Wushuang away, thinking he could give her a good life and happy days. But aside from that, he had never considered anything else and had even caused Wushuang to lose her child.
In a moment of desperation, Wushuang bit down hard on Long Yi's wrist, causing him to loosen his grip in pain. Confused by her actions, he asked, "Why would you do that? Do you really want to marry him?"
Seeing his injured expression made Wushuang feel pained as well. Their argument at the door had already been noticed by others, and Rafas was approaching the bride's room, hiding around the corner to eavesdrop on their conversation.
After struggling internally for a long time and making her choice, Wushuang seemed to foresee the consequences of leaving with him today. Lefas would not let her go easily; there were also Yamaguchi-gumi and Miss Misa, who would all be implicated because of their affair. Since she had already made up her mind to marry Rafas, she could only hurt him today so that he could let go of her in the future. It was better to have a short pain than a long one; she hoped he could find happiness with Miss Misa afterward!
After a long silence, Wushuang raised her head again to look at him. Her expression was somewhat pained as she slowly said, "I'm sorry, General! Human hearts are soft. I know that Lefas has done many bad things, especially regarding the death of Mr. Yamamoto. I'm very sorry; it was because of me that led to Mr. Yamamoto's demise. But so much time has passed; Miss Misa is willing not to pursue it any further. Moreover, you also killed Lefas's child; it's a life for a life. Let go of your hatred! All the blame lies with me; I am the disaster that brought misfortune; I deserve this; I am responsible for so many lives..."
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