The next time I saw Steven was when we registered our marriage. He came to pick me up, and I got my marriage certificate and got in the car.
He didn't say a single word on the way.
I was nervous. I wanted to say, "Hello, dear, it's a pleasure to meet you," but in my nervousness, what came out was, "Hello there, my brand new husband."
The moment the words left my mouth, I wanted to bang my head against the wall and could have bitten my tongue off.
Steven's expression didn't change as he turned a corner and replied.
"My name is Steven."
His voice was exceptionally pleasant, cool and deep like the chime of jade, and uniquely his. His face perfectly matched his voice. At first glance, he was the epitome of a handsome villain, dangerously charming.
I didn't dare to swoon and quickly nodded. "I know. I'm Zephyra. And I know what I want."
He was very cold, and I tried my best to make conversation, but by the time we reached City Hall, I hadn't managed to get a proper conversation going.
Before we went inside, he stood in front of me, his voice still indifferent. "It's not too late to back out. Once the papers are signed and stamped, there's no turning back. Make sure you've thought this through."
I looked at Steven's handsome face and nodded firmly. "I have."
I was certain then that I wanted to marry Steven.
Just as I am certain now that I want to marry Horace.
Whether the path is right or wrong, the choice made in the present is what matters most.
My marriage to Horace wasn't widely publicized; only those close to us knew. Aside from the still-missing Leonard, everything at home was peaceful, and the wedding preparations were in full swing.
Two days later, I happened to see Steven on the news. He was sitting on a sofa, and it was impossible to tell how his leg was, but he was dressed as immaculately as ever.
The host was gushing about how successfully he had conquered the overseas market, how his company's stock had soared, and how his net worth had reached a new high.
The host praised not only his international ventures but also his sharp eye for talent. The top three winners of the international jewelry competition in Sonha had made waves in the industry, and it was rumored that Steven had already signed a deal with the first-place winner. Aether Studio was set to reach new heights, and…
There were at least several other projects mentioned that were all moving forward simultaneously.

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