FORCED TO MARRY A “FAT AND UGLY” BILLIONAIRE FOR MONEY — BUT EVERYONE WAS SHOCKED WHEN THE MAN TOOK OFF HIS “MASK” ON THE NIGHT OF THEIR RECEPTION

Elise is a 22-year-old young woman who was forced to sacrifice her future. Her father’s business went bankrupt and they were buried in a debt of 50 Million Pesos. The only way to avoid jail for her father was to marry the mysterious billionaire Don Gabriel.

There was a rumor in town that Don Gabriel was a “monster.” They said he was too fat, ugly, and couldn’t walk properly because of his weight.

On the wedding day, Elise saw her future husband. The rumor was true.

Gabriel was sitting in a reinforced chair. His belly was so big, his face was swollen, and he was struggling to breathe. The guests were staring at them and whispering.

“Poor Elise,” her impoverished Aunt whispered. “Sold herself to a whale just for money.”

Tears welled up in Elise’s eyes, but she continued with the ceremony. “I do.”

After the wedding, they were taken to the mansion. This was their first night as husband and wife.

Gabriel lay on the bed, struggling to move.

“Elise,” Gabriel’s voice was raspy. “Do you hate me? Look at me. I’m fat. I’m ugly. Maybe you’re just waiting for me to die so you can take my wealth, right?”

Elise approached. Gabriel expected her to look away.

But Elise took a washcloth and warm water. She sat down next to the bed and slowly wiped the sweat from Gabriel’s forehead and neck.

“Gabriel,” Elise replied softly. “I am your husband. Through thick and thin. I don’t hate you. You are human. You have a heart. And as your husband, I will take care of you as long as you need me.”

“Even if I look like this?” Gabriel challenged. “Even if others laugh at us?”

Elise held Gabriel’s hand.

“Looks fade. Fat can be lost. But attitudes are hard to change. I am ready to love who you are, as long as you treat me right.”

Gabriel was stunned. For the first time, he had found a woman who didn’t turn her back on her “appearance.” He felt Elise’s sincerity. No disgust, just care.

The next day, Gabriel’s company had a Grand Gala. They had to attend.

Gabriel entered in a wheelchair, pushed by Elise.

They were immediately approached by Gabriel’s cousin, Franco, who planned to take over the company.

“Gabriel!” Franco laughed. “Good thing you fit through the door? And Elise, congratulations. Just be patient, just a little cholesterol, you’ll be a widow and you’ll be rich!”

Their business partners laughed.

“That’s enough, Franco,” Elise scolded, standing in front of Gabriel to protect him. “Don’t insult my wife! She’s a richer person than you who only know how to insult!”

“Wow, protective!” Franco was pissed. “Why? It’s true! Look at her, she’s like a mountain with a face!”

Gabriel suddenly spoke.

“That’s enough.”

His voice was no longer raspy. It had become deep, full, and full of authority.

Gabriel slowly stood up from the wheelchair.

“Gabriel? Can you do it?” Elise asked worriedly.

Gabriel stood up straight. And in front of hundreds of guests, he grabbed her neck.

He pulled a thin piece of silicone under her jaw.

ZZZZZIIIP.

Like magic, Gabriel took off his “face” and “body.”

The fat belly? Just prosthetics and padding.

The swollen face? Just a special effects mask.

Underneath the disguise, the real Gabriel emerged.

A very handsome man, tall, with a muscular body, and a very handsome face like a model.

Franco’s jaw dropped. Elise’s eyes widened. The entire ballroom gasped.

“M-Gabriel?!” Elise asked in surprise.

Gabriel turned to Elise and smiled—the most beautiful smile she had ever seen.

“Sorry, Elise,” Gabriel said, grabbing his wife’s waist. “I had to pretend. I’m the richest bachelor in the country, and I’m tired of women who only care about money and looks.”

“I put on a fat suit. I put on a mask. I wanted to find a woman who would love my soul before my body. And I found you.”

Gabriel turned to Franco, who was already pale with fear.

“Franco,” Gabriel said coldly. “You called my wife a mountain? Well, you are fired. Get out of my company.”

Security ran and dragged Franco out.

Gabriel turned back to Elise, who was still stunned.

“Elise, you didn’t marry a ‘monster’. You married a man who was willing to give you the world because you accepted him when everyone thought he was worthless.”

Gabriel hugged Elise and kissed her in front of everyone.

That night was the beginning of their true story. Elise, who thought she had entered hell, found her Prince Charming who was just hiding behind a difficult ordeal.