Chapter 1027: Chapter 1027: Let go of her, she’s my woman!
This arranged marriage, outwardly harmonious, is actually rife with hidden agendas.
Herbert, worried that soone might sabotage the event, stationed nurous bodyguards around the venue.
On one hand, they were guarding against outsiders; on the other, they were there to prevent Han Wang from escaping midway.
Unconvinced, Herbert kept a close eye on Han Wang throughout the day, fearing she might feign compliance while plotting an escape.
Yet, to his surprise, Han Wang had been unusually well-behaved up until the day of the engagent, as if she’d accepted her fate.
Herbert did not suspect much, remaining confident that no matter how unreasonable his demands were, Han Wang would not dare disobey him.
This was a belief ingrained in Han Wang’s bones from childhood—one not easily altered.
The engagent ceremony was held in a castle. Once most of the guests had arrived, Herbert glanced at the clock before heading upstairs to find Han Wang.
Two bodyguards stood guard outside Han Wang’s room. When they saw Herbert approach, they quickly opened the door for him.
Herbert walked inside with a sly smile. “Xiya, are you ready?”
His eyes lit up as soon as he saw Han Wang.
Han Wang was wearing a silver-white, body-hugging gown today, which accentuated her graceful figure. Her jet-black hair was simply pinned up.
Her entire deanor was stunning, clean, and exuded a noble charisma.
Beaming with pride, Herbert showered her with complints. “My dear daughter, you look absolutely gorgeous tonight. You’re sure to be the star of the evening—Nolan will undoubtedly fall head over heels for you.”
Han Wang tugged at the corner of her lips, responding carelessly, “Oh really? That’s a rather distressing notion. Having a scum like him infatuated with hardly seems desirable.”
Herbert’s smile froze briefly before he quickly recovered and laughed nonchalantly. “It’s normal for n to sow their wild oats before settling down. Keeping his heart after marriage will depend on your skills, though I trust that with your beauty, you’ll certainly win Nolan’s heart.”
“You want to please him?”
Han Wang’s tone carried a hint of sarcasm, her gaze sharp like needles.
“Just like how my mother did,” she continued, “endlessly compromising to appease you after marrying, only to fail in holding onto you in the end. Now, you want to emulate her? Isn’t that laughable? Are you suggesting I follow her example and destroy everything, no matter the cost?”
Herbert: “…”
For the first ti, Herbert realized how venomous his daughter’s tongue could be—every word struck a nerve.
The smile on his face faded, clearly displeased by Han Wang’s remarks. Yet, instead of losing his temper, he coaxed, “I know this situation has wronged you, but Father will make it up to you later. Just bear with it for now.”
Han Wang let out a derisive laugh—his words were utterly ridiculous.
What she truly needed was never compensation.
But it didn’t matter anymore.
Anyone who dared provoke her had to be prepared to pay the price.
Not wanting to discuss this topic further—which felt like self-inflicted humiliation—Herbert wisely changed the subject, saying, “Today is the most significant day of your life. Are you not inviting Professor Qiao to witness it? As far as I know, she’s still in Europe.”
If Professor Qiao attended the ceremony, it would undoubtedly bolster Herbert Family’s reputation.
Han Wang’s gaze grew colder as she glanced at him sideways. “Invite my teacher to join this farce?”
Herbert was montarily at a loss for words. Understanding Han Wang’s attitude, he reluctantly abandoned the idea.
He emphasized, “How can this be a farce? Many envied the union of our two families—you wouldn’t believe how jealous other won are that you’re marrying Nolan.”
Han Wang thought to herself: Just wait—it won’t be envy for long.
“Alright, you finish getting ready. I’ll head downstairs to greet the guests.”
Herbert chuckled, his gaze brimming with supposed affection—a facade of a loving father.
Han Wang, expressionlessly, felt utterly repulsed by that look.
Herbert did not linger to be an annoyance. After exiting the room, he stole another glance at the ti.
Fifteen minutes remained before the ceremony began, but Nolan still hadn’t shown up.
Could he have been delayed by traffic?
…
anwhile downstairs.
The host whom Herbert invited was introducing the origins of the engagent ceremony’s two protagonists to the audience in the live stream.
The host provided little detail about Nolan, only ntioning his background.
Nolan lived recklessly out of the spotlight, but the public only knew of him as an attractive and gifted young man.
He served as a consultant for his family’s corporation’s research institute, while also being highly active online.
With his youthful, striking face and persona as a wealthy heir and genius, he accumulated a substantial female following.
His Twitter account had over a million followers—making him sothing of a celebrity.
When his fans learned about his engagent to a previously unheard-of young lady, jealousy consud them.
For days, they vented their frustration online, claiming that ‘Xiya’ didn’t even deserve to lick Nolan’s shoes.
Even now, the live stream had attracted many of Nolan’s defenders, furiously typing away.
“Nolan, how can you get engaged? That woman doesn’t deserve you! If you must settle down, I volunteer to marry you instead!”
“I heard she’s a bookworm—she must be a nerdy dimwit with round glasses. How could soone like that be worthy of Nolan?”
“I’ll never allow my prince to marry a Cinderella!”
“Who is this woman, and what tricks did she use to win Nolan? She must be thrilled now…”
The host responded coyly, “Miss Xiya? For now, her identity remains confidential. If you’re curious, stay tuned to the live stream.”
His cryptic reply triggered another wave of ridicule in the comnts section.
“Ugly—clearly that’s why they have to keep her under wraps.”
“Proves you can still get married if you’re ugly, as long as your family’s rich enough.”
“Nolan, what are you thinking? Why marry so ugly girl? My heart is shattered.”
“Bro, were you kidnapped? Shall we co rescue you?”
The abrupt engagent—and Han Wang’s concealed identity—left everyone suspecting Nolan had been coerced.
Ignoring the snide comnts flooding the chat, the host pivoted to listing the distinguished guests attending the banquet and how lavish the engagent was—even down to the detail of wine being flown in from France.
An indirect showcase of Herbert Family’s imnse wealth.
While so viewers admired the extravagance, others resud insulting the mysterious bride, claiming Nolan’s family must have forced him into the arrangent as he clearly wasn’t willing.
“Nolan’s a jerk, yet he still has die-hard fans. Awful taste. Clearly Nolan doesn’t deserve Han Wang.”
Simon muttered to himself as he scanned the live stream comnts.
“Well, they only know Nolan from the other side of the screen,” Volkov said with a wistful sigh. “Proves that looks still reign supre.”
Simon nodded in agreent but cast Volkov a strange look. “Since the start, I’ve been aning to ask—why are you carrying a camcorder?”
Volkov fiddled with the small cara, flashing an innocent grin. “Isn’t everyone having fun today? Naturally, I want to record these monts for future reminiscing.”
Simon: “…”
Fine, be honest—you’re just hoping this will turn into a fiasco, aren’t you?
Volkov, indeed, harbored such thoughts.
Having previously suffered setbacks against the Andrew Family, Volkov saw this as the perfect opportunity to put them to sha.
Just then, Simon’s phone buzzed. Glancing at it, he froze in surprise. “Professor Qiao is coming.”
“What?” Volkov was stunned before realization struck him. “Han Wang is her student—it’s totally reasonable for her to show up.”
Simon looked conflicted. “No, you’ve got it wrong. Qiao ssaged —she’s coming for a fight.”
Volkov: ???
“A fight?!” Volkov asked incredulously.
Simon let out a heavy sigh.
Volkov instantly whipped out his phone.
“What are you doing?” Simon asked.
“Calling for backup,” Volkov replied.
Simon: “…”
Volkov realized Professor Qiao’s sheltered upbringing in peaceful China might not have prepared her for the likelihood of ard confrontations here, where carrying firearms wasn’t illegal. If things escalated, it could quickly morph into a gunfight.
Since he had invited Professor Qiao to Europe, Volkov felt obligated to ensure her safety.
At this mont, Nolan finally arrived, fashionably late.
Dressed in a top-tier luxury bespoke suit, his broad shoulders and slim waist complinted his subli physique. Combined with his handso face, it wasn’t surprising he attracted so much admiration from won.
“Nolan!”
Andrew saw Nolan, his expression stern as he stord forward, reprimanding him outright. “It’s remarkable you rembered today is your engagent—you actually had the nerve to show up! Do you recall what I told you yesterday? I explicitly forbid you from going out—did that even register?”
“Father, don’t be mad,” Nolan responded lazily, stifling a yawn. “I’m here, am I not? I haven’t missed anything—in fact, I’m fifteen minutes early.”
Andrew was livid, his voice lowered as he berated, “You claid to be satisfied with Xiya, which is why I agreed to this alliance with Herbert. So why are you partying the night before your engagent?”
Nolan shrugged. “Father, you wouldn’t understand. This is what they call ‘pre-marital freedom.’ It was just a farewell to singlehood—I was simply bidding goodbye.”
Andrew scoffed at the concept and eyed Nolan’s fatigued appearance.
There was no doubt Nolan had gone on an indulgent spree the night before.
Once again, Andrew issued a stern warning. “After this engagent, you’d better put an end to your recklessness—don’t embarrass the Andrew Family. Although Herbert requested the alliance, if you cross the line, I’ll have my hands tied explaining it to him.”
“Got it,” Nolan replied nonchalantly, showing no sign of actually listening.
Not wanting to endure further reprimand, Nolan quickly excused himself. “Father, I’ll go check up on Xiya.”
Before Andrew could stop him, Nolan hurriedly walked away.
…
Nolan slipped away from Andrew and soon ran into Herbert in front of the staircase. He greeted him politely.
“Uncle Herbert.”
Seeing Nolan, Herbert’s tightened expression finally relaxed. “Nolan, are you headed to find Xiya?”
“Yes,” Nolan replied with a shy, embarrassed smile.
Herbert teased, “Xiya must be waiting for you as well. Alright, go on up.”
“I’ll head up then,” Nolan said cheerfully, but as he climbed the stairs, the polite smile vanished, revealing a cold and disinterested deanor.
Nolan had no real intention of seeing Han Wang. His foul mood—stemming from his father’s earlier lecture—made him yearn to vent his frustrations on Han Wang.
When he reached her room, he rudely pushed the door open and stepped inside, his intended snide remarks already forming.
But the next mont, he froze completely.
The woman he dismissed—who was about to beco a pawn in this political union—was looking at him with an icy gaze.
Her skin was so pale it seed to glow, and her delicate makeup rendered a face so srizing that Nolan couldn’t look away.
Compared to their first eting, where she dressed modestly and, while attractive, didn’t particularly stand out—this transformation was like night and day. She was dazzling, almost unrecognizable.
Nolan almost suspected she had been swapped out, incredulously asking, “Are you Xiya?”
Han Wang scoffed. “What’s wrong? Is your brain finally starting to malfunction completely?”
Under normal circumstances, Nolan would’ve been furious if soone insulted him like this, but instead, he found himself in an exceptionally good mood and even whistled.
“Xiya, you look amazing today. Why don’t you dress up more often? If you had been like this when we first t, I would’ve fallen in love with you at first sight.”
Han Wang’s dislike was evident. “Your complint sickens .”
“Don’t be so harsh,” Nolan said.
He stepped into the room, shutting the door behind him as his heated gaze remained fixed on Han Wang. “I think… I might already be falling for you.”
The desire in his eyes made Han Wang furrow her brows, her aura growing colder.
Nolan moved closer, grinning oddly. “Xiya, you’re so stunning, I can’t wait for the engagent ceremony to be over.”
Han Wang narrowed her eyes.
Nolan lowered his voice, his tone dripping with ambiguity. “Want to try sothing thrilling?”
“Oh,” Han Wang smirked. “And what would that be?”
The lust in Nolan’s eyes beca almost palpable. “How about completing your first ti before the engagent ceremony starts? Isn’t that thrilling?”
Han Wang smiled faintly. “Co here.”
Nolan was montarily stunned by her smile before quickly snapping out of it.
She agreed?
He imdiately grinned. “Xiya, so you’ve been trying to catch my attention all along. Turns out you’ve been waiting just as eagerly as I have.”
He eagerly reached out toward Han Wang.
Her gaze grew icier and icier.
She decided that before her plan comnced, she’d teach this brain-dead fool a lesson he’d never forget.
Suddenly, Nolan shivered inexplicably—why did he sense danger?
But with beauty right in front of him, nothing else mattered. Thoughts of Han Wang begging for rcy beneath him consud his mind.
“Xiya, Nolan,”
A knock ca at the door followed by Herbert’s voice.
“It’s ti. Hurry downstairs; the guests shouldn’t be kept waiting.”
Nolan frowned, clearly irritated. “What a sha.”
“Indeed, such a sha,”
Thought Han Wang. If it weren’t for this interruption, she’d have rendered him incapable of fathering children.
Unaware of his narrow escape, Nolan winked at Han Wang as he said, “No matter. We’ll have all the ti in the world after this. Let’s head down—I’m already looking forward to it.”
He extended a hand toward Han Wang with what he thought was a charming smile.
Han Wang didn’t even glance at him, standing up and brushing past him.
Watching her back as she walked away, Nolan raised a brow.
She was using this aloof attitude to grab his attention again.
Despite her earlier warmth and openness.
Fine.
Nolan admitted—he was completely captivated by her now.
…
Han Wang led the way with Nolan leisurely following behind as they descended the spiral staircase.
With Han Wang’s appearance, all eyes imdiately fixated on her.
Both the guests at the scene and the viewers on the live stream fell into collective silence.
Those familiar with Herbert knew he had a daughter, but since she had always lived and studied in China, no one had seen her before.
Her high-profile debut today left many inwardly admiring her.
Herbert was truly fortunate; with such a gorgeous daughter, others wouldn’t dream of sending her off as a sacrificial lamb for an arranged marriage.
The live stream exploded—no one had anticipated that the presud Cinderella would turn out to be White Snow Queen.
“She’s absolutely stunning! Her skin is so pale, she looks just like Snow White.”
“Her icy charisma just floored . That proud gaze makes want to kneel at her feet and beg for her favor.”
“Who said she was ugly just now? If she’s ugly, then you’re all slis.”
“No wonder she’s from nobility. She’s undoubtedly a princess.”
“I was wrong… I should never have said she and Nolan weren’t compatible. If even she isn’t worthy, then I definitely am not.”
“I understand now why Nolan chose to marry her—they’re perfectly matched.”
“No no, it’s Nolan that doesn’t deserve her. No one does.”
It’s human nature to be drawn to beauty—especially soone as captivating as Han Wang adorned with an icy elegance.
Herbert was imnsely pleased by the audience’s reaction. For a mont, he even regretted not bringing Han Wang ho earlier.
Han Wang was accustod to being the center of attention and remained unshaken as she allowed the guests to observe her. anwhile, Nolan trailing behind looked like no more than her servant.
Andrew’s face darkened—the event had utterly turned into Herbert’s show.
What worried him more was his foolish son, who couldn’t even hide the fact that his gaze was entirely fixated on Xiya.
Herbert’s won were indeed nothing short of exceptional.
Han Wang and Nolan’s grand entrance was followed by Herbert delivering a few ceremonial remarks before officially announcing their engagent.
Applause echoed throughout the hall.
The live stream viewers were thoroughly moved, flooding the comnts section with their blessings. For them, this dazzling princess naturally deserved no less than a charming prince.
“Nolan, now it’s ti for you and Xiya to exchange engagent rings.”
Nolan’s lips curved as he accepted the ring box.
Han Wang watched coldly, taking note of the progression of events, Herbert’s smiling facade, Nolan’s hidden malevolence, and the genuine joy of the guests—all these details etched into her mind.
It was both laughable and a bitter reminder of her constraints.
Nolan raised his hand and said tenderly, “Xiya, give your hand.”
He reached out to grasp Han Wang’s hand and place the ring symbolizing her future as the Andrew Family’s matriarch onto her finger.
Of course, Han Wang had no intention of complying. Just as she was about to act, an angry shout erupted:
“Take your filthy hands off her!”
The crowd froze at the sudden outburst.
Han Wang instinctively raised her head, her pupils shrinking instantly.
Striding in from the main entrance was Pei Ya, his expression ablaze with rage. Ignoring the startled gazes from those around him, he marched straight up to Han Wang.
Before Han Wang could process the surprise, he grabbed her wrist.
Off balance, Han Wang staggered forward.
The next mont, she found herself stumbled into Pei Ya’s firm embrace.
His brisk breathing echoed against her ear.
One arm encircled her waist, his palm searing with warmth—the heat jolted her into a shiver.
Right then and there, Han Wang distinctly heard her heart racing uncontrollably.
As they stood amidst a scene jubilantly celebrating her engagent to Nolan, Pei Ya’s abrupt arrival tore apart the cold shell she had built around her feelings.
In that instant, Han Wang realized…
As she faced the crowd poised to dictate her life, perhaps there was a part of her that longed for soone to stand against them, to rescue her.
This soone had now appeared.
Han Wang stared, dazed, tilting her head upward.
Caught off guard, her eyes locked with Pei Ya’s profoundly intense gaze.
She had never seen Pei Ya like this before.
Calm and collected—an irresistibly commanding presence.
Montarily forgetting to push him away, Han Wang stamred, “Why… why are you here? Didn’t you leave?”
She had been certain he wouldn’t care about her anymore after everything she had said to drive him away.
Pei Ya’s deep gaze softened slightly before he replied, his voice tinged with grievance: “How could I leave and watch you marry soone else?”
Han Wang opened her mouth: “I…”
Pei Ya cut her off sharply. “Shut up! Stop talking.”
Han Wang: “…”
Pei Ya’s expression hardened: “Starting now, you’ll listen to .”
Han Wang: ?????
She felt as if she was trapped in a surreal dream—was Pei Ya actually commanding her?
anwhile, the crowd remained completely stunned, unable to grasp the unfolding drama.
Nolan stood frozen in pure disbelief.
Never had he anticipated soone would burst onto the scene and steal his fiancée—an outright slap to his pride.
The live-stream cara instantly zood in on the stage, capturing every mont of this outrageous act of “stealing the bride.”
The viewers, now hysterical, flooded the comnts with excitent.
“Oh my god, what is going on?! A love triangle?”
“Soone is stealing Nolan’s fiancée! This is so thrilling!”
“Who is this man? Why is he so handso? Oh no… I think he and Xiya look perfect together.”
“I’m ruined—I don’t even know who to support right now!”
At the venue, amidst the stunned silence, everyone saw Pei Ya with a severe deanor deliver a fluent and forceful warning in English to Nolan: “She belongs to —I forbid you to touch her!”
Nolan’s jaw dropped, unable to process the unexpected situation.
Herbert nearly fainted from the sheer stress.
The guests gasped collectively before breaking out into murmuring whispers.
Simon shouted, “Ya, you’re so badass!”
Volkov aid his cara directly at the Andrew Family’s mbers’ crestfallen expressions, intent on capturing a priceless mont.
Snapping out of his shock at last, Nolan’s brow furrowed darkly. Unable to tolerate this affront, he demanded sharply, “Xiya! Co here!”
Pei Ya imdiately tightened his grip on Han Wang, his aura even more commanding: “She’s not Xiya—she’s Han Wang!”
Taking a deep breath to quell his anger, Nolan gritted his teeth to maintain composure. With a forced polite smile, he said, “Alright, I don’t care what her na is—it doesn’t matter. But now I must insist that you leave so we can proceed with the rest of the ceremony undisturbed.”
Herbert, acquainted with Pei Ya, was more surprised than anyone by this sudden interference.
Regardless of Han Wang and Pei Ya’s relationship, completing the ceremony was the priority right now.
He stepped forward to address Pei Ya. “Mr. Pei, please release Xiya. Let her complete the engagent ceremony, and any other matters can be addressed afterwards.”
Pei Ya’s expression only darkened further. His tone was frosty, each word deliberate: “I will not let her marry him. I ca here today to take her away.”
Han Wang: “…”
Wait. Did she agree to this?
“Take her away? You’ve disrupted my engagent ceremony—do you think you can just walk away like that? I won’t let her leave! Xiya, co over here!”
Nolan, now furious, prepared to summon security to eject Pei Ya.
Letting Han Wang leave with this man would turn him into an utter laughingstock.
Pei Ya shot him a venomous glare. “She will not go to you, nor will she marry you!”
“Who do you think you are to make decisions for her?” Nolan snapped.
Pei Ya opened his mouth, a cutting retort ready to fly, but Han Wang interrupted by gripping his wrist decisively. Her voice brooked no argunt: “Let go.”
“I won’t…”
Pei Ya resisted, but it was clear he wasn’t her match.
With minimal effort, Han Wang pushed him aside.
Dislodged, Pei Ya looked pitifully abandoned—like an aggrieved puppy.
Han Wang coldly ignored him, her gaze sweeping across the room as she spoke steadily, “Perfect timing. I have an announcent to make.”
Herbert’s heart lurched; instinctively, he sensed trouble but couldn’t react in ti.
Han Wang had already declared: “Starting today, I officially sever ties with the Herbert Family. I am no longer part of the Herbert Family, nor am I his daughter!”
Dead silence fell upon the hall, only broken by the astonished gasps and murmurs.
Pei Ya’s eyes widened, a delighted disbelief lighting up his face.
Previously, Pei Ya had assud Han Wang willingly consented to the engagent due to her cold, unyielding behavior toward him, leading to his inner turmoil as he journeyed here, fearing rejection.
Now, it seed he had gravely misunderstood her all along.
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