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

"Even if our relationship is fake, legally, Jocelyn is still my fiancée."

"You have no right to ask where I'm taking her."

Arun was running out of patience. He did not want to stay in this room and waste time with Eliza. All he wanted to do was get Jocelyn out of here immediately.

Jocelyn should stay in this room where she was murdered.

"Bring that man too. I'll make him pay the price he deserves." Aren lowered his eyes and looked at Miles like he was looking at a dead man.

Miles could even see death waving at him.

In order to survive, Miles ignored the pain of his body and crawled towards the door with all his might. He begged for mercy in a muffled voice, "I was wrong, Master Aren. Please forgive me. I'm willing to turn myself in, I'm willing to go to prison, and I'm willing to repent for what I've done."

Because his face was swollen, he spat out blood as he talked.

Blatant Provocation