The Pinnacle of Life

English Content:

Irresistible Charm

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Today, the city is particularly lively, for it is the day of the grand wedding between the eldest son of the Hart family and the eldest daughter of the Xu family. It is a wedding that captures the attention of the whole city, yet it is not one that inspires envy.

The eldest son of the Hart family was disfigured in a fire years ago, leaving him unrecognizable.

This enigmatic eldest son has not made a public appearance for many years, choosing instead to stay in his familys villa undergoing treatment.

Apart from those who are closely associated with the Hart family, no one else knows the true extent of the eldest sons injuries, only hearing rumors of terrible scars and marks covering his body.

Many admire the courage of Anli Xu, as not many could accept a husband so scarred.

At the wedding venue, Anli Xu, standing among the crowd, becomes the focus of everyones attention, yet her expression remains composed, as if she is not afraid or concerned in the slightest.

In a backstage area of the wedding site, a tall man stands in front of a mirror, gazing at his scarred face. He then averts his gaze, extends his marred hands to pick up a mask from the table, and puts it on.

The eyes hidden behind the mask are as cold as if they have no temperature.

After the sound of the bell, he enters the hall through a side door of the wedding venue.

The mysterious eldest son of the Hart family, who has not shown his face in public for a long time, receives thunderous applause as soon as he appears at the wedding.

His face is covered with a black mask, and he is dressed in a black suit. His tall and slender figure is covered by his clothes, which hide his burned body, but his hands are exposed.

The scars on the back of his hands are clearly visible, and there are already murmurs among the guests: "What a pity, I heard that Mr. Hart used to be a well-known handsome man, but now hes..."

"Fortunately, the Hart family is wealthy, and there will always be women who marry for money."

"It is said that the fire that year was particularly fierce... The eldest son got into this state because he saved the second son! But todays wedding has not seen the second son."

The discussions among the guests are quiet, but loud enough to reach the ears of the bride and groom.

Anli Xus heart jumps into her throat the moment she sees this man. Its a lie to say she is not afraid, especially when she is stared at by the eyes hidden behind the mask, she feels as if her whole body has turned cold.

What kind of gaze is this that can pierce straight into her heart?

Those eyes are like an abyss; just one glance seems to be able to suck away a persons soul.

The wedding goes smoothly, and after the ceremony, she is taken to the Hart family.

Sitting in the bridal chamber with the eldest son, her heart is filled with anxiety, and she might not even realize that she has crumpled her skirt in her hands.

The moment she hears the door open, Anli Xu reflexively raises her head, looking at the door with a wary gaze.

He is still wearing the black mask and seems to have had a bit of alcohol, as his walk is slightly unsteady. He stumbles all the way to her.

Feeling the alcohol on his breath, Anli Xu unconsciously takes a step back.

"Scared? Or do you regret it?" His voice is a bit hoarse and deep.