In the first year of our relationship, he was passionate and promised me an everlasting love. In the second year, his vanity grew, and he began to make endless demands. By the third year, he brought his childhood sweetheart to our engagement party. “Nora, if you want to marry me, fine! But you’ll have to settle for being the second wife!” “Not only that, you must transfer all your shares in Quinn Enterprises to Beatrix!” “Otherwise, there’s no way I’d marry someone like you!” After a moment of silence, I picked up my phone and dialed. “Grandpa, this guy isn’t working out. Find me someone obedient and sensible.” My words shocked everyone. They all stared at me in disbelief. Declan’s face turned beet red. “Nora! Do you even know what you’re saying?!” “Letting you be the second wife is a favor!” “Apologize to Beatrix right now, or don’t even think about seeing me again!” Declan roared, veins popping in his neck, like an angry lion. But as I watched his hysterical display, I suddenly laughed. Three years ago. Declan was just a college student who had just moved to Manhattan. At that time, the battle for Quinn Enterprises was in its final stages. To ensure I wouldn’t be eliminated early, I had to hide my ambitions and pretend to be a lovesick sycophant. And Declan, new to society and clueless, became my perfect target. Back then, he was a diligent young man, working late nights for corporate projects. He would take a two-hour subway ride from South Brooklyn to North Bronx just to buy my favorite cake. At that time, I even thought, if he was really that good, I would manage Quinn Enterprises with him once I gained control. But I was too young to understand the concept of fearlessness. In the second year of our relationship. He became vain. After learning about my monthly allowance of over a million dollars, he asked me to open a joint account for him. Then he used my money to buy all sorts of luxury items. He became a rising star in the Manhattan Elite Circle. The object of countless women’s admiration. He began to drift. Ultimately, he brought his childhood sweetheart from the countryside to the upper-class circles and moved her into my mansion. I still remember the first time I met his childhood sweetheart. “Beatrix will be living at my place from now on. It’s better if you don’t come around often.” I couldn’t believe it. But to maintain the persona, I endured. Little did I know, my tolerance only emboldened him further. I shook my head, dismissing those disgusting memories. Looking at the two at the front, I waved my hand. “A promise is a promise! Don’t even think about going back on your word.”
Since I just took over the corporation, I wasn’t familiar with many things. After saying that, I turned and left the engagement scene, heading toward the corporation. On the way, I called my assistant to handle the apartment Declan and I used to live in. The assistant quickly got to work after receiving the task. By noon, the down payment had been transferred to my account. Just as I was about to go downstairs for lunch, I saw Declan and Beatrix angrily blocking the office door. The moment Declan saw me, he yelled. “Nora! How dare you sell my apartment?!” His question stunned me. Before I could respond, Beatrix spoke up. “Nora, I know you’re upset with me, but that was supposed to be our future marital home. Even if you’re short on cash, you can’t just sell it!” She spoke pitifully, causing concern among the employees. A few bolder ones even stood up to criticize me. “Miss Quinn, you don’t need the money. How can you sell someone else’s home for your gain?” “Exactly! That’s their marital home! Even if you want to make money, you should have some decency.” “Miss Quinn, you better return the money. If this blows up, it won’t just be your reputation at stake!” They all acted like Declan and Beatrix were victims. But that was my apartment. When did it become theirs? “Nora, you’ve never wanted for anything, but Beatrix is different. She’s from the countryside!” “You, an heiress, wouldn’t understand her attachment to a home!” “Buy the apartment back and put it in Beatrix’s name before I get angry.” “Otherwise, don’t expect to see me again!” The familiar threat again. I had no patience left for his antics. “Assistant Liu, see them out!” Following my order, the assistant summoned two security guards who quickly approached Declan. Seeing I was serious, a rare panic appeared on Declan’s face. “What are you doing?! I’m telling you! Nora won’t marry anyone but me! She’s just messing around!” “If you go against me, once I inherit the Quinn Enterprises, I’ll fire you all first!” He spoke with confidence, even affecting Beatrix, who stood up straighter. “Nora is just Declan’s sycophant!” “If you dare treat Declan this way, once Nora realizes her mistake, she’ll definitely fire you!” The assistant couldn’t bear it anymore, signaling the security to escort them out. The two were yelling as they were taken out of the building. Once their voices faded, I breathed a sigh of relief. Over the past three years, to play the sycophant role well, I indulged him countless times. When he went on dates with his childhood sweetheart, I planned their itineraries, bought tickets, and booked hotels. Once, he called me from abroad, and I flew to Paris just to bring him a pack of domestic brand condoms. I’ll never forget how disgusted he looked when he held my face. “Nora, how can an heiress like you become such a disgrace?” His words were harsh. But at that time, I was at a critical point in acquiring shares of Quinn Enterprises. To avoid alerting anyone, I had to pretend ignorance. I giggled foolishly. “Because I love you. I’ll do anything to make you happy!”
Grandpa’s call interrupted my thoughts. As soon as I answered, his voice came through. “Nora, the family has chosen a marriage partner for you. He’s returned to the country, and tonight we’ll announce your engagement to everyone in the circle.” “When is the engagement?” “The day after tomorrow.” “Alright.” Not long after hanging up, Grandpa spread the news of my engagement throughout the Manhattan Elite Circle. A few friends called as soon as they heard. “Nora, are you crazy?! After everything he’s done, you’re still going to marry him? How long are you going to be infatuated?” “Nora, if you still consider me a friend, break up with him! You can’t find another man with two legs?” “Nora, I beg you! Stop being a sycophant!” Their scolding made me chuckle. But to avoid misunderstandings, I explained. “The groom isn’t Declan.” “Really?” “Yeah, it’s a family-arranged marriage. Declan doesn’t deserve it.” “That’s more like it! Nora, if you really married him, I’d laugh at you forever!” After chatting with my friends, I hung up. Maybe I angered him. Or for some other reason. During the two days of preparing for the engagement, Declan surprisingly didn’t show up. Until the engagement day. When I arrived at the designated five-star hotel in my formal attire, I immediately saw Declan in a suit and tie. He stood at the entrance like when we first met. The only difference was the presence of Beatrix by his side. Seeing them at my engagement entrance, I frowned. “What are you doing here?” “Why pretend? You’ve told everyone about our engagement. How could I not come?” His words amused me. “I’m engaging with you?” “Nora, you’re getting more shameless!” “You insist on taking Beatrix’s place, and now you won’t admit it! Don’t you have any sense of shame?” Beatrix, on the side, gently rubbed Declan’s shoulder. “Declan, Nora just loves you too much. She didn’t mean to act without your consent.” “Besides, even if you two get married, Nora won’t mind us being together, right?” She looked at me pitifully. Her shamelessness made me laugh. “Beatrix, if you have problems, go deal with them. Don’t cause a scene at my engagement, alright?” My words infuriated Declan. “Nora! What nonsense are you spouting?!” “Apologize to Beatrix immediately! Or you’ll never marry me today!” “Declan, Nora acted without your permission because her feelings for you are overwhelming.” “Besides, even if you two were to marry, Nora wouldn’t object to us being together, right?” As she said this, she looked at me with an expression of feigned vulnerability. I couldn’t help but laugh at her audacity. “Beatrix, if there’s something wrong with your thinking, get it checked. Don’t create a scene at my engagement party, alright?” As soon as I said that, Declan’s temper flared. “Nora! What nonsense are you spouting?!” “Apologize to Beatrix immediately! Otherwise, there will be no engagement today!” Declan’s voice was loud, drawing the attention of everyone around us. Yet, he seemed unaware of the crowd. He glared at me intensely. “Nora! Apologize!” “Declan, please don’t blame Nora. Her words come from her strong feelings for you!” Beatrix said, turning her gaze to me again. “Nora, just concede and avoid making Declan any angrier.” “Beatrix, someone like her doesn’t deserve your defense!” “And you, Nora! Don’t push me to the point where I have to slap you in front of everyone!” I wasn’t intimidated, meeting his eyes directly. “Oh, really? Go ahead and try!” Just as I finished speaking, Declan raised his hand to strike me. A gust of air passed by, and I instinctively closed my eyes. But just as the slap was about to land, a pair of strong hands caught Declan’s arm. “Trying to slap my fiancée in front of everyone? Are you looking for trouble?” The unexpected voice caused Declan to momentarily freeze.
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