I Watched as My Fiancé Married My Cousin

The Grant family carried a curse. Every heir was destined to marry a woman with a prosperous fatesomeone whose very presence would bring fortune and longevity to their husband. Without her, the family would fall into ruin.

And I, Julianna Morgan, was the woman destined for Yeshua Grant.

Since childhood, I had known that I was fated to marry him. But fate meant nothing to Yeshuabecause he didnt love me.

His heart belonged to my cousin, Heidi.

He was even willing to defy the familys ancestral oath for her.

I tried everything to stop him. In the end, Heidi was devastated and threw herself into the river.

I got what I wantedI married Yeshua.

But three years into our marriage, while I was pregnant with his child, Yeshua pushed me into that same river without hesitation.

I begged him, pleaded with him to let me live, to let me give birth to our child. But he remained cold and unmoved.

Julianna, he sneered, this nonsense about some prosperous fate is a myth from a thousand years ago. Who still believes in that?

You used that ridiculous fate to trap me into marriage. Heidi died because of you. Now, go down and join her.

With that, he pushed me into the icy waters. The current dragged me under, and I drowned.

But when I opened my eyes again, I was back on the very day Yeshua declared he wanted to marry Heidi.

This time, I watched it all unfold with cold indifference.

'Lets see,' I thought, without my so-called auspicious fatewould the Grant family still avoid its ruin?

Mom, I want to marry Heidi! I dont like Julianna! Yeshua shouted, his voice was tinged with anger.

How can you believe such superstition after all these years? Family ruin? Thats just nonsense made up by women desperate to marry into wealth!

Our business is thriving so how could we possibly go bankrupt?

I chuckled coldly at his words. He clearly couldnt see the cracks already forming in the foundation of the Grant familys empire.

If they didnt secure a woman with the right fate soon, the collapse would be inevitable.

And Heidi? She wasnt just unhelpfulher fate would actually bring misfortune to any man she married.

In my past life, I had pointed this out, and Yeshuas parents had firmly opposed the marriage.

But that revelation cost me my life.

This time, I wouldnt say a word. Let them destroy themselves.

Uncle Dimitri, I really love Yeshua, Heidi sobbed beside me, Please, let us be together!

Yeshuas parents looked torn.

He was their only son, and they had always spoiled him.

Now that they knew he loved Heidi, of course they wanted to give him what he wanted.

Julianna, why dont why dont you both marry Yeshua? Aunt Sylvia said suddenly, not even trying to soften the blow.

I know monogamy is the law now, but you love Yeshua too. Let him marry Heidi officiallyyou dont need a title. Just... be with him too.

I looked at her, then smiled.

In my past life, when I warned them about Heidis misfortune-bearing fate, they didnt even discuss such an arrangement with me.

Now I realizedthey had planned this all along.

They wanted my fate, but not me.

They spoiled their son too much to force him to marry someone he didnt love.

But they werent about to let go of a woman who could keep their family from falling apart.

So they tried to have it both ways.

And I walked right into their trap.

Sorry, Uncle Dimitri, Aunt Sylvia, I said calmly, standing up.

Since youve already chosen your daughter-in-law, I wont get in the way.

As my words fell, the smiles on their faces disappeared.

They never expected me to refuse.

After all, they knew how deeply I loved Yeshua.

But now, hearing my rejection, both Yeshuas parents looked stunned, as if they couldnt believe their ears.

Julianna, didnt you love Yeshua the most? Aunt Sylvia asked, her voice full of disbelief.

I gave her a faint smile and said, Aunt Sylvia, since Yeshua loves Heidi, then Im choosing to let him go.

Julianna, what do you mean by that?

Yeshuas face darkened as he looked at me. Youre saying... you wont marry me?

Didnt you say youd only ever marry Heidi? Im just giving you what you wanted. Or is that not acceptable now? I met his gaze, calm and composed.

My answer silenced him.

I knew from the start that he wanted to have it both waysmarry Heidi in name and keep me in the shadows as his hidden wife.

If that was the case, why should I play along?

Julianna, think carefully. Im willing to marry you, and youre still not satisfied? Dont forgetyoure an orphan. If I dont marry you, who will?

His words were laced with arrogance and contempt.

I looked him straight in the eye and replied coldly, You dont need to concern yourself with that, Mr. Grant.

What he didnt know was that women like me, with a fated blessing to bring fortune to their husbands, would never lack suitors.

The only reason I hadnt married already was because I had stubbornly clung to the idea of becoming his wifeI had turned away many good men for his sake.

And what did I get in return?

Betrayal. From him and his entire family.

Since the Grant family has made its decision, Ill take my leave now, I said, standing up and facing the three of them.

Julianna, I know you love Yeshua, Heidi called out behind me. But cant you think of whats best for him?

If you really love him, why wouldnt you marry him?

I turned and looked at her.

Her eyes sparkled with triumph.

I dont love him anymore. Hes yours now, I said it plainly, without emotion.

Yeshuas face instantly darkened.

Julianna, you better think this through! he snapped.

I smiled. Dont worry. My mind has never been clearer. I wish you and my dear cousin a lifetime of happiness together, Yeshua.

With that, I turned and walked away from the Grant family home.

Behind me, I heard Aunt Sylvia anxiously whispering to her son, Yeshua, maybe you should just marry Julianna. Let Heidi be your mistress...

But Yeshua turned to look at Heidis tearful face and said firmly, Dont worry about Julianna!

Dont you know her by now? She has used that whole prosperous fate story to bully Heidi for years. Shes just throwing a tantrumshell come crawling back in a few days, begging me to marry her!

Hearing his words as I stepped out the door, I let out a cold laugh.

Come back?

Never.

I had my own life now. A new one.

I pulled out my phone and dialed a number.

When the line connected, I didnt hesitate. Want to get married?

...

When we stepped out of the Civil Affairs Bureau, Harold was still laughing.

Julianna, I cant believe you actually agreed to marry me!

He looked at me, grinning from ear to ear.

This man was Harold Sandovalone of the most notorious playboys in New York's elite circle.

We met years ago at a party.

From the moment we met, Harold began pursuing me.

At that time, everyone knew I was Yeshuas fiance.

Even so, Harold didnt back downinstead, his pursuit grew even more passionate.

He and Yeshua had always been sworn rivals. The moment they saw each other, it was like fire and oilthey were instantly at odds.

I knew Yeshua disliked Harold, and from then on, I began to gradually distance himself from him.

I still remember the day I firmly rejected Harold. He looked heartbroken, his usual unruly smile was gone.

In the end, he turned and walked away.

But before he left, he came to find me again.

I'll wait, he told me. If there ever comes a day when Yeshua no longer loves you, Ill be the first to come back and marry you.

At the time, I never believed it was possible between us. After all, I was hopelessly in love with Yeshua.

But I remember it clearlyeven in my past life, when I was drowning, sinking beneath the cold river waters, I saw Harold in the distance.

He was rushing toward me in a panic.

Unfortunately... he was still too late to save me.

Julianna, I have some business to take care of overseas. Ill be back as soon as its done, he said, turning to look at me with a smile.

Smiling back, I nodded.

I was now married to Harold. From this moment on, I would never belong to anyone else.

As someone born with a fate that could only bring prosperity to one man, I had already given that blessing to him.

As for Yeshua? Let him rot in the mess he created.

After personally seeing Harold off, I returned home.

My parents passed away years ago, and I had been living on my own ever since.

Back then, Yeshuas parents had wanted me to move into their home. After all, they had already accepted me as their future daughter-in-law.

But Yeshua had fiercely opposed the idea, so I never did.

Looking back now, its clear whyhe was already involved with Heidi.

Thinking about it, I couldnt help but laugh at my own foolishness.

There were so many signs of Yeshua and Heidis affair.

Even when I knew deep down that he didnt love me, I still clung to the idea of marrying him.

And that blind devotion led me to my death.

I remember the moment I was submerged in the riverhow the despair gripped me, how every breath burned in my chest.

But in this life, I would never allow things to reach that point.

As I was lost in thought, my phone buzzed with a text from Harold.

[Ive just landed. Once I wrap up my business, Ill come back and give you the grand wedding you deserve.]

I smiled as I replied, telling him to stay safe.

Then I put down the phone and got ready for bed.

What I didnt expect was that, just as I was about to drift off, Yeshua would suddenly call.

Julianna, where are you right now?

His voice was cold and clipped.

What is it, Yeshua? I asked, frowning slightly.

Are you at home? Im coming over to see you.

I raised a brow, then responded flatly, Theres no need. Its lateIm already in bed.

If you have something to say, just say it. If not, dont bother me again.

There was a brief silence, followed by the sound of his heavier breathing.

Then he spoke, his voice was harder now. Julianna, Im coming to find you. Come out and meet me.

I heard the command in his voice and chuckled coldly.

Without another word, I hung up.

I didnt hesitateI blocked Yeshuas number immediately.

There was no reason to keep it anymore. He and I had nothing to do with each other now.

After that, I went straight to bed.

Being woken up in the middle of the night was already aggravating enough.

But just as I was starting to drift off, a loud banging shook me awake.

The knocking was relentless and aggressive.

Still groggy, I got up and checked the surveillance monitor.

There he wasYeshua, standing at my front door with a face like a thunderstorm, his eyes burning with fury.

My brows drew together in a frown.

And then it hit me.

Today, I registered my marriage with Harold.

Before, my fate had been bound to Yeshua. Over the years, he had smoothly taken over all of the Grant familys business venturesand a major part of that success came from our engagement.

Even though we never married, my auspicious fate had been silently supporting him all along.

But now that I had married Harold, that engagement was officially void. And with it, so was the protection my fate offered.

What I hadnt expected was how fast the consequences would hit.

Clearly, Yeshua had run into troubleand now, he was coming to me for help.

Julianna! Open the door right now! His voice boomed from outside, filled with rage.

I stared at the monitor, then let out a cold laugh.

I didnt even bother to respond. Instead, I turned away and walked back to my bedroom.

Then, I messaged the building management, reporting that a man was harassing me at my door and requesting that they call the police and remove him immediately.

The response was swift. I watched on the monitor as several security personnel arrived.

Yeshua tried to argue with them at firstuntil he learned I was the one who called them.

His expression turned livid, but in the end, he had no choice but to leave, fuming with anger.

I thought that would be the end of it. I had made myself perfectly clearsurely, he wouldnt come back again.

But I was wrong.

The next morning, I woke up early and went for a jog.

I had barely stepped out of the gate of my residential complex when I was suddenly ambusheddragged into a car by Yeshua and several men.

Yeshua! What are you doing?!

I stared at him, panic tightening my chest.

Julianna, didnt you want to marry me? He turned to me with a chilling calm. Well, were going to our wedding. Right now.

His words stunned me.

What nonsense are you talking about?! Didnt you say youd only ever marry Heidi? Whats this supposed to mean now?

I was growing frantic.

Yeshua looked at me, his voice was colder than ever. Julianna, the one Im marrying todayis you.

With that, he signaled the driver, and the car sped toward the venue.

Thats when I knew something was seriously wrong.

Yeshua! I wont marry you! I shouted, my voice trembling with fury and fear.

I tried to reach for my phone, desperately wanting to call Harold. But just as I turned it on, Yeshua snatched it from my hands, and right in front of mehe tossed it out the window.

Ill get you a new one after the ceremony, he said coldly, leaving no room for negotiation.

My face went pale.

I struggled with all my might, but the bodyguards held me down firmly, not letting me move an inch.