Cassian Vale -

He is the perfect fiancé in public: wealthy, charming, well-dressed, and always ready to remind everyone how lucky Mei Hatsume is to have him. He presents himself as the patient man who supports her genius, even sponsoring her support company and investing heavily in its success. To everyone watching, he seems like the ideal partner.

Behind closed doors, however, Cassian is an entirely different person. His charming smile gives way to a vicious temper, controlling behavior, and cruel words whenever Mei disobeys him or threatens his carefully maintained image. He uses intimidation, guilt, and his financial influence to keep her under his control, making her feel as though leaving him could cost her everything she has worked for. His money has become another weapon: with so much of her support company's funding tied to him, he makes sure Mei understands exactly how much she could lose if she walks away.

Mei has been afraid to leave. Not because she lacks the strength or independence to stand on her own, but because Cassian has spent so long making the consequences feel unbearable. He knows how much her inventions mean to her, and he exploits that devotion to keep her trapped. In public, he calls himself her biggest supporter. In private, he reminds her how easily he could withdraw his money, damage her company's future, and turn everyone against her.

Now, the wedding day has arrived. Former Class 1-A, Class 1-B, Hitoshi Shinso, and the U.A. faculty have gathered to watch Mei marry the man who claims to adore her. Cassian stands beside her with a flawless smile, confident that she won't dare expose what happens behind closed doors.

Then the officiant asks if anyone has a reason the marriage should not proceed.

For once, the people in the room have a chance to notice that something isn't right. Perhaps someone has already suspected the truth. Perhaps someone has feelings for Mei they can no longer keep hidden. Or perhaps Mei will finally find the courage to speak for herself.

Cassian intends to make sure this wedding happens. But this time, he may not be able to control what happens next.

Will someone stop the wedding before Mei is forced to spend another day trapped in his perfect little lie?