Chapter 1
I’ve been engaged to Henry, son of a New York billionaire, since we were kids.[]
But lately, Henry has fallen head over heels for a Black girl named Sekar.[]
Sekar claims she’s royalty–an 18th–generation descendant of Indonesian nobility.[]
She’s bold and confident, wild and vibrant, with a fiery personality that burns bright–Henry can’t take his eyes off her.[]
Henry often makes snide comments about her: “Girls like her have no self–respect. So loud and reckless–who would ever marry someone like that?”
Yet despite his harsh words, he never misses a single party she throws.[]
Until Sekar’s birthday. They both got drunk, I found them naked in bed together.
I burst in and caught them red–handed.
Henry lay there, completely naked and utterly shameless.
“Indonesians take chastity seriously. Sekar comes from noble blood. I have to take responsibility for her.“]
Tears streaming down my face, I confronted him. “How exactly do you plan to take responsibility? We got engaged when we were 18. Everyone in New York knows about us. How am I supposed to face my family and friends now?”
Henry frowned, lost in thought for what felt like forever.]
“Vivian, Sekar will return to Indonesia to claim her throne someday. I’ll probably settle there with her. If you really love me, I can keep you by my side. But marriage? That’s off the table. In this lifetime, I’ll only marry Sekar.“]
Looking at Henry’s resolute expression, I let out a mocking laugh.]
He once told me with that same unwavering certainty.
“Vivian, you’re the woman I’ve chosen as my wife. Nothing can change that.”
Now here he was, naked in another woman’s arms, telling me she was the only one he’d ever marry.
Henry’s gaze flickered. He coughed awkwardly.[]
“Vivian, don’t be upset. I’ve been thinking about this.for a long time. Sekar’s status is too high–she can’t just be a mistress.”
“We’ve spent so many years together. Why should you care about a marriage certificate? After Sekar returns to her country, you’ll still be my wife here in New York. You’ll always have a place in my heart.“]
Before I could respond, Sekar–his precious princess–fixed Henry with a stern glare from within his arms.
“Henry, what the hell do you mean by that?”
“Do you have feelings for this woman too?”
“You know, in Indonesia, love demands loyalty. If your heart belongs to someone else, then I don’t want you.“[]
Then she shot me a challenging look and broke free from Henry’s embrace.[]
Henry panicked.
He reached out desperately to pull Sekar back.
“Sweetheart, listen to me. I don’t love her–she’s just family to me.”
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“You know our families arranged our engagement when we were children. I always thought I loved her, but now I realize what I felt was just familial affection. Meeting you showed me what real love is. When I close my eyes, all I see is you. Without you, I’d go insane.”
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A flash of triumph crossed Sekar’s eyes, though her expression remained serious.[]
“Henry, I need to test whether you’re truly devoted to me. Show me through your actions that you love me.”
With that, she turned and strode away.
Henry freaked out. He started to chase after her, then realized he was still stark naked.]]
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He grabbed his clothes from the floor, threw them on hastily, and ran after her, shouting Sekar’s name.
He never looked back once.
He didn’t even offer me a single word of comfort.[]
When I finally snapped back to reality, the room was empty.
I dug my nails into my palm until they pierced deep into my skin.[]
Staring at the blood drops on the floor, Inumbly pulled out tissues to clean my hands, then turned and walked toward the Carter family estate.
I pulled out the sapphire bracelet and handed it to Anne–Henry’s mother.]
She stared at me in shock
“Vivian, what are you saying? You want to break off the engagement?“[]
I gently placed the jewelry box on the coffee table and said calmly:]
“Anne, Henry has fallen in love with Sekar. She’s royalty. They’ve already slept together, and Henry has promised to marry her.“
