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The Russian translation will be at the end.

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"Okay, now Vera you need to sign these papers."

Her mouth went dry and her heart thumped inside her chest. Her father slid the papers across the coffee table and in front of her landed the dread.

"Vera Borisova married off to Rurik Kiselev for an exchange of 10 million Russian rubles."

Her eyes scraped over the highlight of the page written in Russian as it made a short, shaky breath tumble out of her.

"Vera, milyy, please sign them." Her mother's sweet voice interrupted her trance as she gave her a side glance and nodded shortly.

She didn't want to seem too panicked so she did what she would do. Grabbing the pen right beside the papers, Vera signed herself away. What more could be done?

As her father took the papers from her, she couldn't hear anything. Her mind felt black as she was escorted out of the room by her precious mother.

Rurik carefully and attentively observed her body language, which was fraught with fear and trepidation. This caused a myriad of questions to appear in his mind, as he tried to decipher the source of her anxiety.

Maybe it was the fact she was getting married to a stranger but he had heard she agreed to this yet it looked like the other way around.

Meanwhile, Vera's mind was awash with a multitude of thoughts, each one vying for her attention. Despite the chaos, she maintained her composure, knowing that she could handle anything that came her way.

"Vera, I want you to know that if I could change things..." Her mother started as she held her daughter's hand while they were standing in the hallway. "I would. If I could help you run away, I would. But your father is ruthless. He won't let Anya live and would probably marry her off too."

Vera sighed and smiled sadly toward her mother. "It's okay. I knew at some point he'd do something for his own gain. But don't worry, this doesn't mean I'm giving up," she mumbled and tried not to make her mother more anxious.

She radiated strength and positivity, masking her own vulnerability to ensure the happiness of those around her. By putting others first, she cemented her reputation as a shining example of selflessness and sweetness.

"Mat' I will be okay. I know you have done everything you could." Just as she finished talking, Vera heard her sister approaching both women.

"Otets said the car is ready for you Vera," Her sister announced. "Your husband will reach you once you get seated."

Vera took a deep breath, squared her shoulders, and shared a firm goodbye hug with her family. She refused to let the tears fall from her eyes and remained strong. The moment was so devastating that even the sky seemed to feel it, turning the weather dark and gloomy.

"I'll call you guys once I reach. I love you." Anya and her mother nodded while they strived to the fullest content to not let themselves pull her back with them but nothing could be done.

Vera stepped outside as the wind whipped around her causing her to shiver. But with a quick adjustment of her coat, she strode towards the awaiting fleet of cars, ready to take on whatever challenges lay ahead.

An intimidating bodyguard opened the car door for her and she gave him a nod, stepping inside the huge vehicle. The doors closed as she sighed and peeked outside.

After a few minutes of staring outside, the car door to the right opened, and in entered an exhausted-looking Rurik who swiftly took a glance toward Vera.