Chapter 3

I clenched both hands as sharp pain stabbed through my heart.

“Fine. Since that’s how you feel, I hope you have a happy marriage.”

I walked down from the platform in disappointment, never noticing the conflict in her eyes.

But Brandon blocked my way, his face burning with rage.

“You come whenever you want and leave whenever you want? Do you think the Stone family is a joke?”

“You pathetic loser! Don’t you love Lily? Then watch with your own eyes as the woman you love becomes my wife! Otherwise, I’ll kill you!”

His threat actually made me laugh.

“You’re threatening me? Aren’t you afraid I’ll call the police?”

A cold smile appeared on Brandon’s face. He pointed at me arrogantly.

“Call the police? Call them today, and tomorrow you’ll be dragged into the Stone family’s estate!”

“In New York, the Stone family is the law! Men!”

At his command, a large group of men in black suits and sunglasses emerged and surrounded the entire platform.

Lily’s eyes filled with anxiety.

She hurried to Brandon’s side and said coldly, “Adrian, do you understand now why I chose Brandon instead of a pathetic loser like you? You’re not even worthy of polishing his shoes!”

Then she turned to Brandon.

“Brandon, get rid of him. Don’t let him ruin our wedding day.”

She was insulting me, but I could hear the concern hidden beneath her words.

Could it be that she had deliberately provoked me because she wanted me to leave?

Brandon’s expression softened slightly. He gave me a cold glance.

“Fine. For my wife’s sake, I’ll let you off for now, you little piece of trash.”

“But remember this. In front of me, you’ll always be nothing more than a dog.”

I clenched my fist and narrowed my eyes.

“What if I don’t want to be one?”

A cold smile tugged at Brandon’s lips.

He swung his hand and slapped me across the face.

“In New York, the Stone family decides who lives and who dies. Understand?”

The others immediately began laughing and cheering.

“Brandon, this idiot actually dared to offend you. Everyone knows the Stone family rules this city!”

“I heard Brandon has also gotten close to one of New York’s true power players and officially entered the elite circle! Apparently, that man is even attending the celebration later. What an honor!”

Everyone looked at me with mockery in their eyes.

“Is that so? Then why have I never heard of this so-called Mr. Stone among New York’s true elite?”