Mountain Springs

After the death of Jocelyn's mother, her father brings home his mistress who then becomes Jocelyn's stepmother. Gradually, she becomes the least favorite person in the family. Her stepmother is mean and her younger sister always bullies her, taking away everything that belongs to her. Meanwhile, the family business is on the verge of bankruptcy due to her father being a gambler and her stepmother and sister being spendthrifts. At this time, they receive an invitation from the Brown family to a bouquet that is intended for the young master of the Brown Family to choose his future fiancee. The news excites Jocelyn's family a lot because if Maria could marry into the Brown family, the family wouldn’t need to worry about money anymore! The stepmother says to Jocelyn, &quot; If your sister could attract Master Aren, even you, a motherless girl, would also be a beneficiary. By then, a lot of boys would fight to marry you to get into our family.” Father says to Jocelyn: &quot; Your sister is so beautiful, I think she will be Mrs. Brown! Maria, let me see your face, the face of the future Mrs. Brown!&quot; At the moment, Jocelyn is glad to be ignored by her family. She just wants to get away from this ridiculous wife-picking affair, but fate seems to be leading her towards… The first time they meet, Jocelyn has a one-night stand with Master Aren. The second time they meet, Master Aren gets out of the car in front of Jocelyn's family and grabs her wrist. &quot; Do you think you can run away from me again?” Later, Mr. Brown announced that his future wife will be—Jocelyn.


Contracted Bride Is Trapped By Her Husband

Keller shook his head. The expression on his face was like a mask that prevented Susan from reading his true emotions.

"Do you think Aren is a good-for-nothing who can be threatened at will? If any woman can grasp his secret and threaten him into marriage, Aren won't be where he is today. South Side won't allow such a leader."

What Keller said made Susan's face change. She realized what a stupid thing she had just said. She looked embarrassed and even ashamed.

Keller, who used to be a gentleman and was polite, didn't give off the warmth that belonged to him at this moment. Instead, he was like a wind blade in the winter, and his gaze was so sharp that Susan didn't dare to look at him.

"And Aren has asked me to organize a party for him. He will introduce his fiancée to all his friends at the party. Nothing you worry about will happen."

Aren wanted to introduce Jocelyn to his friends, which meant that her guess was wrong.

Taking A Stance