Seeing Marie threaten to walk out, Victoria panicked. She had already lost too much on this reception; if the wedding didn't happen, she would be left with nothing.
She quickly grabbed Marie's arm. "Marie, after today, you and Darren will be officially married. If the wedding doesn't go through, the happiest person will be Natalie. You can't let her have the last laugh."
At the mention of Natalie, Marie managed to calm down slightly.
This was far from the wedding she had envisioned, but she was determined to make her union with Darren official.
Victoria quickly signaled the wedding emcee to begin.
The emcee, stunned by the chaotic scene, had been frozen in place. At Victoria's urging, he finally started.
"Honored friends and family, thank you all for gathering here today to witness the celebration of love and commitment."
As the emcee began his opening remarks, a hush fell over the hall.
Victoria thought to herself that as long as they could get through the ceremony, it wouldn't be a total loss.
Marie, now composed, reached for Darren's hand.
"For you, I'm willing to endure any hardship."
Darren coolly pulled his hand away.
"Don't endure anything on my account. There's no need to force it."
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