Chapter 200 When I heard the word ' No ' , my fingers tightened around the hem of my wedding dress . My heart skipped a beat . I looked up and saw Brian rushing toward me through the crowd . " His hair was messy , while his eyes were filled with panic that was never seen . He looked almost like the Brian I once knew , the one who used to comfort me when I cried . But so what ? The priest's gentle voice still echoed in my ears . Instead of looking at Brian , I turned my gaze to Mark beside me . Mark's expression was calm . There was a faint , reassuring gaze beneath his eyes . He lightly patted the back of my hand , silently giving me strength . " I drew in a deep breath and spoke clearly , " I do . " N Mark's warm fingers wrapped around mine , holding me steady . " The very next moment , the atmosphere shifted . A cold , sharp tension filled the air as Mark turned his head to Brian . His voice carrying a trace of mocking amusement as he asked , " Do you have a habit of stealing brides ? " " " Lilian is my fiancée ! " Brian grabbed my wrist so hard it hurt . His eyes burned with anger as he glared at Mark . His voice was filled with rage , like he was claiming ownership over me . Mark let out a short laugh , his tone cutting and sarcastic as he responded , " Aren't you engaged to Adeline , the eldest daughter of the Wyatt Family ? Why are you here , making a scene at my and Lilian's wedding ? " " Don't think you can marry Lilian just because you used dirty tricks to lure her here ! " } After that , Brian turned to me as he desperately plead , " Lilian , come with me . You're mine ! " I yanked my hand free , the skin on my wrist instantly turning red . Then , I met his gaze head - on . My voice steady and cold as I responded , " I'm no one's property . I am Lilian ." I let my voice rise as I looked at everyone so that they could hear me clearly . " It's written in contract . Adeline was the one meant to marry you . And today , I am the one marrying Mark . " " That's a lie ! " Brian's eyes went bloodshot as he roared , staring at me like he couldn't believe what he was hearing . " " You don't love him ! You love me ! You've only known him for a few days . So , how could you possibly love him ? " A bitter laugh escaped my lips , sharp and mocking . " Brian , if I don't even love my own husband , how could I ever love a man who sent me to prison , who chose to believe everyone else but me ? " A wave of whispers rippled through the crowd . The guests were shocked but stayed silent , but no one dared to step forward . Everyone knew Mark's power and didn't want to get involved . Brian's gaze snapped to Mark , angrily pointing at him as Brian accused , " Did you try to threaten her ? " When Brian was about to lunge toward Mark , I quickly stepped between them and shoved Brian back . I knew that words alone wouldn't stop him , so I made a quick decision . I walked over to Mark, intending to stand close enough to create the illusion of intimacy . Perhaps then Brian would finally understand . But before I could act , Mark suddenly leaned down . His hand slid to the back of my head . Then , his lips pressed against mine.X 1 froze , breath caught in my throat . His kiss was soft but full of undeniable tenderness , like a feather brushing against my heart . When he finally released me , my body felt strangely light . Mark's eyes held a playful glimmer as he looked down at me . " I turned to face Brian , forcing myself to stay calm as I firmly told Brian , " See ? This is the man I chose . " Brian stood there , stunned , as if he'd been struck by lightning . His lips parted , but his shock turned to rage before he could speak . Immediately , Mark's playful look vanished . It was quickly replaced by icy coldness . " Mr. Herbert , do you plan to stay and watch Lilian and I enter the bridal chamber next ? This is our wedding . You are not invited here . " % Without waiting for a reply , Mark raised his hand . Several bodyguards immediately stepped forward.N " Escort Mr. Herbert out . Don't let him spoil our wedding . " W The bodyguards grabbed Brian's arms and began dragging him away . He fought against them , shouting my name.N " Lilian ! Don't drag me out ! I know I made a mistake . This time , I really know I was wrong ! Don't marry him ! You can't marry him ! I couldn't help but look at him in disbelief as he was being pushed by the bodyguards .