Chapter 4
Soon, as my surgical wounds fully healed, my every word and action took on her appearance.
I learned skincare and makeup, learned how to dress and accessorize, and learned how to act coquettish.
I could recognize every relative and friend around Nara.
I recognized more executives and subordinates in the company than even Nara did.
As the wedding date drew closer, Nara couldn't wait to put me into real combat:
"Tonight my family will formally meet with Diego's family to discuss the wedding. You better perform well!"
The subtitles still wouldn't give up:
[I hope Sarah is full of holes tonight and gets discovered as a fake. That way our Nara still has hope.]
[Sarah reeks of poverty in her bones. Diego will definitely notice. I'm waiting to see Sarah make a fool of herself.]
The subtitles didn't think highly of me, but I proved myself.
From driving home and acting cute with Nara's parents, to helping myself and Nara's mother pick out dresses and makeup... throughout the entire process, not a single person in Nara's family questioned that I was fake.
If I could pass Nara's family's inspection, I was even less worried about Diego's family.
Before leaving, Nara's mother asked worriedly:
"Have you cut off contact with that poor student?"
"You were making such a fuss about canceling the engagement before. Now you're suddenly so cooperative—you're not plotting something again, are you?"
I imitated Nara's tone, proudly raising my chin:
"Mom, can you have a little faith in me! No matter how much I mess around, I can still see what's important. I wouldn't make you die of anger over a poor student!"
"Besides, that Diego is good-looking enough for me. This arranged marriage isn't a loss."
My sweet, coquettish yet clever manner would make even Nara herself bow down in admiration.
It made Nara's mother smile with relief.
"You really are my good daughter. Here's five hundred thousand—go trade in for a new car."
As soon as the money arrived, I transferred it to Nara.
Nara expressed satisfaction and told me to perform well tonight.
Once seated at the dinner table, even though I knew Diego kept observing me, I deliberately acted indifferent toward him.
While eating, I paid special attention to avoid all the foods Nara wouldn't touch.
When they started discussing the wedding budget, Diego took the initiative to talk to me:
"My current budget is eighty million dollars. Do you have any thoughts on this?"
I curled my lips into a mocking smile:
"Eighty million? Are you treating me like a beggar? I spend more than eighty million just setting off fireworks. If you want to marry me, please show the highest level of sincerity."
That haughty, domineering manner made Diego narrow his eyes appreciatively:
"Alright, I'll plan the wedding with a five hundred million budget, no upper limit."
I petulantly slammed the table:
"Come sit over here. How can we discuss details from so far away?"
"I want the best designer to design my wedding dress. I won't wear it unless it's covered in diamonds."
Diego smiled knowingly and sat beside me.
The subtitles were all exclaiming:
[Sarah really captured the essence. Neither family noticed Sarah is fake. What if she actually marries Diego?]
[Can Nara please properly punish Sarah? I think this ugly woman really wants to climb up to Diego, this high branch.]
Diego's family was extremely satisfied with me and transferred ten million in wedding fund advance payment on the spot.
As soon as the meeting ended, I transferred the money to Nara.
"Sarah, your performance tonight was excellent—completely authentic."
I thought Nara had lowered her guard around me.
Who knew she would suddenly change her expression and slap me hard:
"Remember your identity. Fake is fake—it can't become real."
"Your purpose in life is to get married for me, then transfer money to me to keep your parents' dog lives safe."
After speaking, she actually dragged my parents out again.
Right in front of me, she viciously broke one of my father's legs:
"If I find out you're trying to replace me, I'll cripple all your parents' remaining legs!"