LIANA When I saw myself in the mirror in the white wedding dress I never imagined I’d come this far for Leon. Father only wanted me to protect his position. He never mentioned marriage. “You're looking gorgeous.” The maid muttered softly near my ear, her eyes glued to the mirror. “Thank you.” My lips forced a tight smile. A memory flashed in my head. After the winter break when school started again, I participated in an art event. The judges were from a prestigious university. It was the most important event of my life. The winner would get the chance to join an internship program. Then, a role as the main artist. The painting I drew was a beautiful sunset landscape. It took me three months to make it perfect. Thirty minutes before the competition, I was giving it a final touch in an

