Chapter 260 For the next few days , Brian came into my room every morning with breakfast he had made himself . Each day , the meal was different . Sticky toffee pudding one day , chicken tikka masala the next . They were all my favorites . " Lilian , try the chicken tikka masala today . I had the kitchen simmer it for three hours , just the way you like it ." " Brian placed the plate on the bedside table and looked at me with such tenderness as if the raging , violent man from before had never existed . But I didn't even lift my eyes to him . As soon as he left the room , I grabbed the plate and dumped the food straight into the trash . His footsteps paused outside the door for a moment , but he said nothing . No scolding , no anger . Just silence . " The next morning , he appeared again with a new breakfast . His face showed a calm expression as he gently told me , " It's okay . Today , I made your favorite . It's sticky toffee pudding . " This routine continued for days . Finally , I couldn't take it anymore . I stopped eating altogether . " At first , Brian tried to gently insist me to eat . He begged me to eat . But when he realized I wouldn't give in , pain flashed through his eyes . He called in the family doctor to inject a nutrient injection . I struggled , trying to push it away , but Brian held me down firmly by my shoulders . His eyes were bloodshot as he gazed on me , while he said desperately , " Lilian , I can't let you hurt yourself , even if it's to punish me . " I wanted to escape , but I had no idea where we were . Brian had cut off all contact with the outside world , trapping me completely . Outside the window , the sounds of celebration grew louder each day . Ribbons , flowers and decorations filled every corner of the manor . But to me , it wasn't a wedding venue . It was a beautiful prison . Brian stood beside me one afternoon , staring out at the garden below with a hopeful smile . " Lilian , we'll definitely be a happy couple . " " His words sent a chill crawling up my spine . The next morning , several maids entered my room carrying the diamond - studded wedding dress . Despite my resistance , they gently but firmly helped me into it . When Brian walked in and saw me dressed as a bride , his eyes lit up in surprise and excitement . Brian reached out to adjust my veil , but I turned my head sharply away . His hand froze midair . Still , he didn't get angry . Instead , he lowered his voice and whispered , " Lilian , today we become husband and wife . From now on, we will never be apart . " } He held my hand as we walked through the garden toward the ceremony . Just as he was about to slip a diamond ring onto my finger , a deafening crash echoed through the manor gates . The sound of metal clashing followed . Everyone froze in shock . Brian's face instantly darkened . The iron gates burst open as Mark strode in , dressed in a black suit . His face was pale with exhaustion , while his eyes wee bloodshot , When he saw me , his gaze softened with relief . He eventually said with a voice trembled with emotion , " Lilian , I'm here to take you home . " } The moment I saw him the tears I'd been holding back finally spilled over . My throat tightened and my nose stung painfully . " Mark ... why are you here ? " " Brian immediately stepped in front of me , blocking my path like a wild beast ready to attack . " This is my wedding ! Lilian is my wife ! Don't you dare try to take her away ! " Mark sneered , taking two deliberate steps forward . His smile was sharp , mocking . " Your wedding ? Brian , look at yourself . Herbert Corporation officially declared bankruptcy yesterday . You've lost everything . And Lilian doesn't love you . You've imprisoned her here against her will . That's a crime . " Brian's face drained of color . He stared at Mark in disbelief , then turned to me as he looked in panic . " No ! Impossible ! My company didn't go bankrupt . Lilian , tell him he's lying . Tell him you love me ! " } I met his desperate gaze , my voice steady and clear as Ltold Brian , " I haven't loved you for a long time . Now , I don't love you either . And I will never love you in the future . " } The moment the words left my mouth , something inside Brian snapped . He lunged toward me to get me , but chaos then erupted before he could reach me . Adeline suddenly stumbled into the scene , seemingly appearing out of nowhere . Her face was wrapped in heavy gauze , only one eye exposed . And that single eye burned with hatred . In her hand , she clutched a sharp fruit knife . Her scream was hoarse and chilling . " I finally found you , Lilian , you bitch ! " " My face is ruined , the Wyatt Family is destroyed , Brian abandoned me ... I've lost everything ! Why do you still get to live happily ? I'm going to make you pay with your life ! " Before anyone could react , she hurled several small smoke bombs to the ground . White smoke exploded , filling the garden . 132 91 1 % P P The air became thick and choking , blinding everyone . " D In the chaos , I heard Adeline's footsteps rushing toward me . Suddenly , a warm and familiar embrace wrapped around me , shielding me completely . It was Mark . He pushed me down to the ground and covered my head with his body , protecting me . We were about to crawl toward safety when Brian's scream cut through the smoke . I turned my head just in time to see him fling his arms wide , blocking Adeline's path to us . A second later , there was a muffled sound . It was a knife sinking into flesh . As the smoke cleared , the scene came into view . Adeline's fruit knife was buried deep in Brian's chest . Blood seeped down the blade , staining his shirt crimson . " Brian looked down at the wound , his expression blank at first . Then , he slowly lifted his head to look at me . Tears streaming from his eyes that had the same gentleness he had once shown . " His lips trembled as if he wanted to speak , but no sound came out . With the last of his strength , he pressed down on Adeline , holding her in place as she thrashed beneath him .