On the outskirts of Seoul, inside a luxurious wedding hall, silence blanketed the bridal suite.
A young girl stood in front of the mirror, dressed in white.
Her lips trembled as she looked at her reflection.
Yuri had buried her tears deep inside.
Today was supposed to be "the happiest day of her life."
But this wasn't a wedding.
It was a transaction.
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[FLASHBACK - The Night Before]
Her stepmother entered the room, holding a sparkling evening gown over her arm.
> STEPMOTHER: "We did it! We're rich now, sweetheart. No one will ever call us 'ordinary' again!"
"All you have to do... is say yes."
> YURI: "I don't love him. I don't even know him."
STEPMOTHER (approaching, adjusting the dress):
"But he loves you. And more importantly... he's giving us his money."
Yuri spoke with a steady gaze. Her voice shook, but she stood firm.
> YURI: "Is that enough? That he loves me?"
"Why should I marry a stranger for money? That's not love."
Her stepmother laughed coldly, stepping closer.
> STEPMOTHER: "Love? Oh, darling, that's just a fairy tale.
Where there's no money, there's no love."
At that moment, Sohee walked in holding Yuri's wedding shoes.
> SOHEE: "Big sis... are you ready? I brought your shoes."
Yuri gave her a faint smile and took them. The doorbell rang. Sohee stepped out.
Yuri suddenly grabbed her stepmother's arm, stopping her from leaving.
> YURI: "Just one thing I'm curious about...
If Sohee were in my place, would you have married her off to some rich stranger too?"
The woman tried to pull away, but Yuri held on tighter.
> YURI: "Let me guess... of course not.
Because she's your real daughter.
I'm the stepchild-disposable, right?"
The woman froze, speechless. Yuri didn't flinch.
> YURI: "Good thing... Sohee's nothing like you.
She actually has a heart."
Yuri took a deep breath, then suddenly smiled sweetly and offered her hand.
> YURI: "Come on. Everyone's waiting downstairs.
Who knows... maybe tonight will be unforgettable."
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The ceremony was about to begin.
The groom's mother waited outside, filled with anticipation.
Yuri stepped into the hallway... then suddenly stopped.
Her heels hurt. But her heart hurt more.
Then-
✨ She ran.
In her wedding dress, veil fluttering behind her, she ran for the back exit.
> STEPMOTHER (shouting from afar): "YURIIIIII!!"
(Throws a shoe at the ground.)
"Stubborn girl! Where are you going?!"
"STOP HER-NOW!"
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Outside...
Yuri didn't look back.
The groom was chasing after her.
She took off one heel and flung it over her shoulder.
> YURI: "Here-keep it as a souvenir!"
The man ducked; the heel flew off into the air.
She tossed the other one. Now barefoot,
Her dress snagged on branches-but she didn't stop.
Then-
She reached a dock.
A yacht was about to depart.
Its lights dimmed, but elegant.
It looked empty.
Without a second thought, she jumped on.
Her hair dripping, dress torn, heart pounding-
She searched for a place to hide.
She found a dark room.
Curled into a corner. Hugged her knees. Took deep breaths.
There was no smile on her face.
This wasn't freedom.
But maybe...
It was a beginning.
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Back at the wedding hall...
> GROOM'S MOTHER: "No bride, no money! The deal's off!"
"FIND HER! Or you won't see a single dime!"
The stepmother turned furiously to Sohee.
> STEPMOTHER: "You helped her, didn't you?! I knew it-you've always been on her side!"
"What kind of stepsisters are you?! You're supposed to be rivals, not friends!"
> SOHEE: "I- I just-"
> STEPMOTHER: "Don't speak. Hand me those sunglasses!"
(Snatches them. Puts them on. Pauses.)
> STEPMOTHER: "Why is it so dark?"
(She takes a step-then stumbles and falls.)
> STEPMOTHER: "AHH! STUPID GIRL! Why didn't you tell me it was so dark?!"
> SOHEE: "Because...
You're always yelling-you never let me speak."
> STEPMOTHER: "You're starting to sound just like Yuri!"
"You BOTH drive me CRAZY!"
(Looks up and screams.)
> STEPMOTHER: "YURIIIIIIII!!!"
(Sohee silently covers her ears.)
But Yuri...
Was already far, far away.
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Meanwhile, on the yacht...
FØXEN had just finished celebrating and returned to their cabins.
Then-
A sound echoed.
JENO stopped the music.
> JENO: "Did you guys hear that?"
> KIKO: "What kind of sound...?"
> VEX (whispers): "Guys...
I don't think we're alone."
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🦊 TO BE CONTINUED
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🔥 Sneak Peek at the Next Chapter:
FØXEN is no longer alone on their yacht.
But will this unexpected guest bring chaos...
Or something far more unexpected?