Episode 2

The man I spoke to earlier takes a while to return.

Ingrid: Mr. Driver? Are you still here?

Driver: Yes, ma'am!

Ingrid: Could you please guide me to the entrance of the church?

Driver: Of course, miss!

I place my hand on his arm and he leads me to where I asked, I thank him and hear his footsteps receding, I take a few steps and hear voices, a deep voice with an obvious tone of irritation.

Sebastian: Blind? This will ruin all my plans, that bastard fooled me, I'll kill him for this!

Ingrid: There's no need to kill him.

Sebastian turns towards the voice, a beautiful woman standing at the door against the light, making it difficult to see her face.

Sebastian: Who do you think you are, getting involved in something that doesn't concern you?

Secretary: Sir, this is your fiancée, Miss Ingrid Bennet.

Ingrid takes a few careful steps inside the church and Sebastian finally sees her face. Ingrid is a very beautiful woman, but he is not interested in beauty. He needs someone to take the blame for the facade companies created for money laundering.

Sebastian: Did you hear everything we said?

Ingrid: Yes, because I'm blind, not deaf!

Sebastian approaches and holds Ingrid's neck so tightly that she almost loses her footing.

Sebastian: Aren't you funny? Get rid of her, this invalid won't be of any use to me.

When he releases me, spitting out those words, I start coughing and rubbing my neck.

Ingrid: Invalid? Seriously? That's the worst insult you could come up with? You should take a crash course with my family, they know how to insult me perfectly. Look, you've already paid him and won't see that money again, wouldn't it be detrimental to get rid of me? Taking into consideration that your first fiancée "committed suicide." If I disappear, suspicions will arise.

Sebastian: And what do you suggest?

Ingrid: Simple, marry me!

Sebastian: Haha, you're kidding!

Ingrid: What's the problem? To you, I'm just a substitute for your plans.

Sebastian: And what do you intend to gain from this? Because I know you want something, they always do!

Ingrid: Yes, I do!

Sebastian: Tell me!

Ingrid: I want revenge, on my father, my sister, and my ex-fiancé.

Sebastian: I can kill them, that wouldn't be a problem.

Ingrid: No! I don't want you to hurt them, just take away everything they value most, money, fame, and status. Do that, and I don't mind being used for your dark plans.

Sebastian: Do you know the consequences you'll face in the end?

Ingrid: I have nothing left to lose.

Sebastian: Great! Then I believe we're going to have a wedding.

Ingrid: Great!

She extends her hand to me and it takes me a few seconds to hold it. When I touch her, she wraps her arm around mine and walks by my side. We go to the priest and he performs a quick ceremony. We sign the papers and leave the church married.

My secretary and right-hand man helps her into the car, and as soon as we're inside, I ask him to take us home. When we arrive, she is once again assisted by Jonatas.

Ingrid: Thank you very much for your help.

Jonatan: The bedrooms are on the second floor. It's better if I take you there.

Sebastian: She can stay in the downstairs room.

Jonatan: But sir, the only room downstairs is...

Sebastian: I know, but she won't be available here all day. It'll be easier for her not to break her neck falling down the stairs. I'm only thinking of your well-being, dear wife.

Ingrid: Haha, you're not worried about me, you're just trying to hide me. But I don't mind, just show me the way, please.

Sebastian: Luiza?

Luiza: Yes, sir?

Sebastian: This is...

Ingrid: Ingrid, my name is Ingrid. It's a pleasure to meet you.

She extends her hand in front of her, and Luiza looks at her strangely but shakes her hand in greeting, and Ingrid smiles.

Sebastian: She will be your roommate for a while. She will need your help to get around.

Luiza: Of course, sir. Please follow me, ma'am. I will accommodate you.

She extends her hand in the direction of Luiza's voice, and only then does Luiza realize why her boss said she would need help moving around. Luiza takes Ingrid to the room and shows her the single bed on the opposite side of the room. Ingrid sits down and begins to take off her high heels, while Luiza watches quietly.

Ingrid: Do you have something to ask me?

Luiza: What? How did you know? I thought you were...

Ingrid: Yes, I am blind, but I can hear your breathing. I know you're still standing there, you must be curious, right?

Luiza: Yes, I'm sorry. I don't understand why Mr. Jones would hire a new employee, especially a blind one. And I don't understand why you're dressed like that.

Ingrid: I am not the employee. Your boss and I got married today!

Luiza: What? You're Mr. Jones' wife? I'm sorry, I didn't mean to be rude or offend you.

Ingrid: No problem, I didn't feel offended. You didn't know that your boss was getting married today?

Luiza: No, ma'am. Mr. Jones is hardly ever home, you know. He only comes here to take a shower and change clothes. Sometimes he eats here, but it's very rare.

Ingrid: I understand.

Luiza: But if you're the boss' wife, why are you sharing a room with me?

Ingrid: Because this way I can move around more easily, and besides, I won't be staying here for long.

Luiza becomes even more confused by what she hears. Ingrid has just gotten married and says she won't be staying for long.

Ingrid: My suitcase was in the car. Could you get it for me? I want to take off this dress, it's really uncomfortable.

Luiza: Of course, miss.

She leaves, and Ingrid begins to take off her wedding dress. Sebastian was going to the room to talk to her, as they needed to discuss how this marriage would work. When he arrives at the slightly open door, he looks inside and sees Ingrid only in her lingerie. He stays silent and observes her. After all, Ingrid is very beautiful, and his curiosity is aroused.

*Sebastian's thoughts*

Why did she agree to marry me knowing that I only want to use her? And why does she want to get revenge on her family without hurting them? What really happened to her?

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