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With just one month left until my wedding, I, Emma Wilson, began questioning whether this wedding should even happen. The reason was simple—my fiancé Aaron Gibson insisted on having a child with Jane Gardner, the widow of his best friend Caleb Gardner. Aaron told me, “Caleb was my best friend. He passed away suddenly, leaving Jane all alone. She’s attempted suicide multiple times. If she had a child to keep her company, it might help her get through this difficult time.” I couldn’t understand it at all. I asked Aaron, “If she wants a child, she could choose adoption, remarry, or even go to a sperm bank. Why does she have to have a child with you specifically?” Aaron replied, “Caleb entrusted Jane to my care before he died. Besides, Jane has no other family in New York. Who else can she turn to besides me?” “But don’t you think this is completely absurd?” I couldn’t help but question. However, Aaron responded dismissively, “It’s just IVF—nothing’s actually going to happen. I’m still going to marry you.” We’d known each other for fifteen years and been together for thirteen. I’d finally reached the day when I could marry him. I never expected fate to play such a cruel joke on me at this moment. I asked Aaron, “So what will this child call you in the future? Dad?” A flash of discomfort crossed Aaron’s face, his tone becoming slightly irritated. “Whatever he wants to call me—I don’t care.” There was no way I could agree to this. Because of this, Aaron had been arguing with me for months. Aaron continued, “Think it over again. Jane’s been emotionally unstable lately, and I’m worried she might do something extreme again. I need to go take care of her for the next few days, but I’ll be back for the wedding.” With that, he turned and left. He dragged two enormous suitcases behind him, packed with clothes and daily necessities. I stood in our empty wedding suite, looking at the decorations, my heart filled with irony. The phone rang—it was the bridal shop calling. I answered. The staff member asked, “Hello, Ms. Wilson. The wedding dress and suits have arrived. When would you and Mr. Gibson be available to come in for fittings?” So I called Aaron. He picked up quickly. “Have you come to your senses?” At the same time, I could hear a woman’s voice faintly in the background, sultry and coquettish: “Who is it?” I recognized that voice. That’s right—it was Caleb’s widow, Jane. Aaron said, “Nobody.” Jane said, “The movie just got to the good part. Who calls at a time like this? Such a buzzkill.” I spoke with forced calm, “Didn’t you say Jane was heartbroken and might commit suicide at any moment? How does she have the mood to watch movies with you?” Aaron was clearly annoyed. “I’m just taking Jane out to clear her head. How can she move on from Caleb’s death if she stays cooped up at home all the time?” What a noble excuse—just as ridiculous as his insistence on having a child with Jane. I said, “Fine, you two keep watching your movie. I’m hanging up.” Aaron was baffled. “Emma, what’s wrong with you? You call me just to say nothing and give me attitude?” I asked directly, “Aaron, do you actually plan to go through with this wedding or not?” Aaron said firmly, “Whether we get married or not won’t change the fact that I’m having a child with Jane. This is my responsibility to Caleb, and I have to fulfill it.” I replied, “Fine.” Aaron asked, “You’re agreeing?” I said, “Yes.” Aaron’s mood clearly improved. “That’s more like it. Don’t worry, I’ll be there on time for the wedding…” Before he could finish, I hung up decisively. Since getting married or not wouldn’t change his decision to have a child with Jane, I decided to make things fair. The wedding would proceed as planned, but I’d be getting a different groom.

I posted on Instagram: [Looking for a marriage partner, please introduce me to reliable single men.] Soon, the comment section was flooded with curious netizens. Some asked if Aaron and I had fought, advising me that men being unfaithful is normal and I shouldn’t take it too seriously, or I’d lose such a good partner. Others questioned whether what I was doing was fair to Aaron. I just laughed when I saw those comments. I chose Aaron when he had nothing, stayed with him through his startup journey, and weathered all the hardships together. I can proudly say I’ve been absolutely fair to him! It was Aaron who made unreasonable demands first, treating our relationship of over ten years like it meant nothing. I felt it was time to let go completely and start fresh. My phone buzzed, and I thought it was another one of Aaron’s friends coming to criticize me. But I never expected it to be a private message from my boss. This person I had saved as “Evil Capitalist” was none other than my boss, Marcus Stephens. Evil Capitalist: [You’re looking for someone to marry?] Evil Capitalist: [Then let it be me.] I was stunned, regretting that I’d forgotten to block him. Evil Capitalist: [When should we get married?] Clutching my phone, I nervously replied: [In a month?] Evil Capitalist: [Fine.] Tech Dept Emma: [Mr. Stephens, are you serious?] Evil Capitalist: [Or we could register for marriage right now? Wait for me, I’ll pick you up in half an hour.] I quickly stopped him. Tech Dept Emma: [Mr. Stephens, I still have some things to handle. Let’s register for marriage in a month. You can also think it over.] Evil Capitalist: [No need to think. In a month, we’ll get married directly.] I stared at Marcus’s messages, unable to process what was happening. The sound of keys unlocking came from the front door. Aaron came in, looking upset. “Emma, let’s cancel our wedding for now. Jane’s condition still isn’t great, and I don’t want to have a wedding celebration right now—it might upset her.” I nodded calmly. “Okay.” Aaron seemed somewhat surprised. “You’re not angry?” I asked, “Why would I be angry?” Aaron said, “After all, we’ve been dating for over ten years.” I sneered inwardly. Yes, we’ve been dating for over ten years, and the result is you casually canceling our wedding for some unrelated person named Jane. Over these ten years, he seemed to have gotten used to making all the decisions himself. Whenever he made a choice, I could only comply, only obey, never argue back. I didn’t want to fight with him, so for matters that didn’t involve principles, I was always the one backing down. But this time, I didn’t want to give in anymore. I asked, “Is she feeling better?” Aaron said, “She still needs someone to keep her company. When she’s alone, she tends to overthink. We really need to have a child as soon as possible.” I said, “Then you should spend more time with her lately.” Aaron smiled and praised me, “Looks like this fight was effective after all—you’ve become more understanding.” I wasn’t more understanding. I had become clear-headed. Suddenly, Aaron’s phone rang. I was somewhat surprised—given Aaron’s personality, he would never use that kind of ringtone. He answered, his voice tender in a way I’d never heard before. “Jane?” So it was a special ringtone he’d set for Jane. Aaron’s expression grew serious. “What? Okay, I’ll bring it over right now.” He hung up and immediately stood to grab his car keys, rushing to leave. Only when he reached the door did he remember to say something to me. “Jane left some clothes in my car. I’m going to take them to her.” I asked, “What clothes?” Aaron’s expression suddenly became strange, and he stammered, “Just some regular clothes. Anyway, I have to go now.” This weekend was our homeroom teacher Joanna Geller’s birthday. Early in the morning, I received a call from our class president Taylor Holmes. “Come with Aaron.” When I arrived, the private room was already filled with quite a few classmates, but Aaron was nowhere to be seen. Taylor glanced behind me and asked, “Where’s your husband? Parking the car?” I shook my head and replied calmly, “He’s not my husband yet.” Taylor laughed and teased, “He’s not now, but he will be in a month, right? You two have been together for so many years—it wasn’t easy! You’re getting married soon, so stop fighting and cherish each other.” Joanna still wore that gentle smile of hers, though time had been unkind, adding streaks of gray to her hair. She smiled and said, “That’s right, Emma. I’ve watched you two grow together all these years. I heard you’ve been having some trouble lately over Jane? I think you might be misunderstanding the situation. Aaron and Caleb were always close friends. After Caleb passed away, Aaron is just helping take care of Jane as a friend. You need to trust the feelings you’ve built over all these years.” Joanna had always been kind and caring, and she genuinely liked me. However, times had changed. Teachers could impart knowledge, but they couldn’t teach me how to navigate marriage. I said, “Mrs. Geller, I know what I need to do.” Joanna thought I’d been convinced and looked even more pleased. “You’ve always been a smart girl. I knew you’d understand.” Just as she finished speaking, Aaron pushed through the door. “Mrs. Geller, happy birthday.” Joanna beamed with joy. “Thank you! You and Emma are getting married soon too. Congratulations to both of you!” However, the next second, my smile froze on my face. Jane followed right behind him, wearing Aaron’s jacket and holding onto his arm. She smiled as she handed her gift to Joanna. “Mrs. Geller, hello, I’m Jane Gardner. I’m so sorry we’re late. We should have been here earlier, but it’s my fault—I suddenly got my period, and Aaron had to go buy me some pads, which delayed us.” Her intimate tone said everything. Taylor was stunned. He patted Aaron’s shoulder and whispered a reminder, “Emma’s right here. Why did you bring her too?” Aaron replied matter-of-factly, “Jane’s been in a really bad emotional state lately. I don’t feel comfortable leaving her alone.” Taylor asked, “Then what about Emma?” Aaron glanced at me with an indifferent tone. “It’s fine, don’t worry about her.” He then thoughtfully helped Jane sit down on the sofa and placed various fruits and snacks in front of her. “Don’t be nervous. Everyone here today is my friend, and they’ll all take care of you.” Jane obediently leaned against his shoulder and said coquettishly, “Mm-hmm, I only feel safe when you’re here.” Everyone at Joanna’s birthday party was a classmate. Everyone knew Aaron and I were a couple. Faced with this scene, everyone seemed at a loss. Especially Taylor, who had been hoping to help Aaron and me reconcile. I knew Taylor was a good-hearted person, but right now, even his good intentions seemed to have nowhere to go. Joanna’s birthday party passed in this awkward atmosphere. When it ended, everyone breathed a sigh of relief—everyone except Aaron and Jane. As Aaron walked past me holding Jane’s hand, he coldly dropped a line: “I need to take Jane home. I probably won’t be back tonight, so take a cab home yourself.” Jane, however, playfully swatted at Aaron with feigned reproach. “How can you say that? Emma is your fiancée—how can you make her take a cab just to drive me home? Emma, don’t listen to him. Get in the car, I’ll have him drop you off first.” Her words made it sound as if she were the lady of the house, while I had become the outsider. I pulled away from Jane’s attempt to link arms with me and said coldly, “No need. My ride is already here.” A black Maybach slowly pulled up in front of me.

Right in front of Aaron and Jane, I got into that car. Several classmates gathered around, teasing: “Since when does Maybach do rideshare now?” Aaron’s face immediately darkened. He drove a Honda, which looked small and old compared to the Maybach. I hadn’t been home long when Aaron returned. I was somewhat surprised: “Didn’t you say you weren’t coming back tonight?” Aaron’s expression grew even darker: “Are you hoping I wouldn’t come back?” I replied coldly: “If you’re sick, go get treatment.” Aaron asked: “Who was that man who picked you up today?” I said: “He’s my husband.” Aaron burst out laughing: “Just as I thought.” I didn’t understand what exactly he was thinking. Aaron sat down on the sofa with a confident smile: “You did this on purpose, didn’t you? Trying to make me jealous, trying to get my attention? Renting a Maybach isn’t cheap! I was wondering why you’ve been acting like a different person lately, not fighting or making a fuss. Turns out you were setting this up for me.” I just felt speechless: “If that’s what you want to think, I can’t stop you.” Aaron said with some disgust: “Don’t play these childish games anymore. It’s really boring.” I responded: “Think whatever you want.” Aaron said: “I know you’re upset about the wedding being suddenly canceled. You’ve always wanted to marry me, I know that. But everything has its priorities. Jane is still grieving her husband’s death, we need to take care of her first.” I couldn’t help asking: “If Jane never recovers, are you planning to never get married?” Aaron snapped: “How can you be so vicious? Can’t you hope for Jane to get better? She never did anything to you. Do you really need to curse her like this?” Although I’d long known about Aaron’s favoritism toward Jane, being accused of being “vicious” by him was a first. Especially coming from a man I’d loved for over ten years, devoted myself to for over ten years, who had almost become my husband. My heart grew even colder: “Give me your car keys.” Aaron asked warily: “What do you need my car keys for?” I answered: “To get back the things I left in your car.” I had once hand-woven a car ornament for Aaron, hanging it in front of the windshield, blessing him with safety and smooth travels. But the Aaron of today was no longer worth my wholehearted love. Aaron said: “Jane has things in my car too. Don’t mess them up. I’ll come with you.” I said: “Whatever.” With that, I headed toward the underground garage. After Aaron unlocked the car, I opened the driver’s side door and reached for the ornament. However, to prevent it from falling at the time, I had tied it extra tight. Gritting my teeth, I pulled the entire ornament down, leaving only a long red string in my hand. Aaron asked in surprise: “Why did you tear it apart?” I said indifferently: “If it’s broken, it’s broken. Won’t need it anymore anyway.” As I was stepping out of the car, I caught a glimpse of something black sticking out from the gap in the passenger seat. I gently pinched it with my fingers, only to discover it was a pair of women’s black stockings. No need to guess—these must be Jane’s “ordinary clothes” left in Aaron’s car. Aaron urged anxiously: “Are you done? Stop rummaging around.” I expressionlessly pushed the black stockings back into place: “Done.” As soon as I stepped out of the car, Aaron immediately shut the door and quickly locked it. I didn’t care, just clutched the tangled red string and casually tossed it into the trash can. My phone rang, and I answered: “Hello?” “When are you free? We can have the wedding in a month, but let’s get the marriage certificate first.” It was Marcus’s voice. “There’s no rush for that, is there?” I replied. “Getting the certificate is convenient now. We can even do it on the wedding day.” Aaron suddenly caught the key words: “Certificate? What certificate?” On the phone, Marcus asked, “Is your ex-boyfriend there with you?” He had already automatically started calling Aaron my “ex-boyfriend.” I responded with a simple “Mm-hmm.” Marcus said, “You should move out as soon as possible.” I said, “Okay.” Marcus continued, “About getting the marriage license, just let me know when you’ve figured out the timing. I’ll work around your schedule.” After hanging up, Aaron looked at me suspiciously. “Who was calling this late?” I said, “Someone asking me to get a marriage license.” After hearing this, Aaron let out a cold laugh. “Emma, playing this game once was enough. Doing it again is just boring.” I took a deep breath and responded, “Oh.” Aaron said impatiently, “I’m talking to you. Did you hear me or not?” I said, “Don’t worry, I’ll never bring this up again.” Aaron seemed satisfied and nodded. “It’s getting late. I need to go back and keep Jane company.” I said, “Go ahead.” As he was leaving, Aaron turned back to look at me and said, “Just wait a little longer, until Jane’s in a better state. After all, you’ve been with me for so many years. I’ll still marry you.” This time, I said nothing. The next day, I started packing. I didn’t have many clothes. The only important thing was my computer. As a programmer, all my project code from these years was stored on my computer. When Marcus came to pick me up and saw me carrying only a laptop bag, he couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow. “That’s all you have?” I nodded. “Yeah, just this.” Marcus said, “I thought all girls liked buying lots of pretty clothes and bags.” Yeah, who doesn’t like pretty clothes and bags? But ever since Aaron started his business, our financial situation had gradually become tight. I sold my jewelry and hadn’t bought new clothes in years. This time, I simply packed some underwear and donated everything else to charity. Looking at my meager bag, Marcus said softly, “This weekend, let me take you shopping for some things.” I said, “That’s not necessary.” Marcus asked, “Why not?” I said embarrassedly, “I haven’t gotten my paycheck for this month yet.” Marcus couldn’t help but laugh. “I’ll advance it to you.” I licked my lips, still hesitating. “Mr. Stephens, are you really willing to marry me?” Marcus looked puzzled. “Why are you asking that?” I guessed, “Is your family pressuring you to get married really urgently?” Marcus replied, “They are indeed pressuring me, and being married would help boost shareholders’ confidence in me, which is good for the company too.” I breathed a sigh of relief. “No wonder. I was thinking, how could a capitalist like you make a losing deal…” Marcus moved closer to me. “What did you just call me?” I quickly waved my hands. “Nothing!” Marcus smiled. “You should change my contact name sometime.” I quickly said, “I’ll change it right now! Immediately!” I hurriedly changed “Evil Capitalist” in my phone to “The Most Handsome Man in the World,” then held my phone up to Marcus and said, “Look, I changed it.” Marcus glanced at it, then slowly pulled the car over to the side of the road. I asked, “What’s wrong?” He took my phone directly from my hands, fiddled with it for a while, then handed it back to me. When the car merged back into traffic, I saw that “The Most Handsome Man in the World” on my WhatsApp interface had been changed to “Hubby.” I said in surprise, “Mr. Stephens, we’re not even married yet. Isn’t this a bit too bold?” Marcus raised an eyebrow. “How about we go to City Hall right now then?” As he spoke, he made a gesture to turn around. I quickly stopped him. “No, Mr. Stephens, today won’t work.” Marcus teased, “Alright, what’s your excuse today?” I mumbled, “My ID is still at Aaron’s place.” Meanwhile, when Aaron received my call, he was shopping with Jane. Jane had changed into a strapless mini dress and was twisting her body in front of the mirror, deliberately showing off her sex appeal. Seeing Aaron staring mesmerized, she secretly took a photo, then took a selfie and posted both on Instagram. The caption read: [Maybe Cupid blessed me by sending you to my side.] Two photos – one of her sexy pose, another of Aaron gazing at her adoringly. She enjoyed the feeling of having Aaron under her control, her vanity greatly satisfied. However, before long, Aaron stopped looking at her and frowned as he answered his phone. He said impatiently, “Emma, didn’t I tell you I’d be spending these days with Jane? Why are you calling again?” I asked directly, “Where’s my ID?” Aaron asked curiously, “What do you need your ID for?” I said, “I need to get some documents done.” He continued asking, “What documents?” Jane, not allowing Aaron’s attention to leave her, deliberately raised her voice: “Aaron, does this dress look good on me?” Aaron’s attention was drawn back to her. Watching Jane strike cute and sexy poses for him, Aaron just wanted to end this phone call quickly. He said hurriedly, “It’s in the third drawer of the cabinet in the living room. I’ve been really busy lately, so don’t call me unless it’s important. That’s it, I’m hanging up.”

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In the second Christmas after marrying Kaleb Burton, I, Adelyn Larson, wanted a child. Kaleb agreed with a smile. But despite taking countless medications and seeing countless doctors, I still couldn’t get pregnant. Just when I decided to try IVF, I accidentally overheard him on the phone with another woman. He said, “She’ll never be able to get pregnant, don’t worry. In a while, I’ll suggest we adopt a child, and then our child will be the sole heir to the Larson family fortune.” That’s when I discovered that my daily milk had been laced with birth control pills. He married me solely to get his hands on the Larson family wealth. Since he didn’t want this child, I didn’t want him either. With tears in my eyes, I dialed home: “Mom, Dad, I agree to the arranged marriage.” ***** The moment my parents heard me say “I agree to the arranged marriage,” their first reaction was that I’d been wronged. My father, Thomas Larson, immediately exploded on the other end of the line: “Adelyn, did Kaleb hurt you? I’m coming over right now to kill him!” I laughed and interrupted him: “Dad, I can handle my own affairs. Just help me arrange the blind date.” As soon as I hung up, Kaleb walked in carrying a glass of milk: “Honey, who were you talking to so early in the morning?” He handed me the milk as he spoke. I took it but simply set it on the table. Seeing I didn’t drink it, Kaleb forced a smile: “Why aren’t you drinking your milk? Isn’t this your favorite?” I watched the flash of panic in his eyes and said softly, “My stomach’s a bit upset today. I don’t feel like eating anything.” Kaleb seemed slightly nervous but quickly relaxed, his face full of concern: “I see. I’ll take you to the hospital after work then.” Looking at the “worried” expression on his face, my mind flashed back to that night when I heard his gentle voice coaxing another woman. “Don’t worry, she’ll never be able to get pregnant.” “In a while, I’ll suggest we adopt a child, and then our child will be the sole heir to the Larson family fortune.” Back then, I was still taking bitter, astringent medications trying to conceive, while he already had his child. At this thought, I fought back my nausea and shook my head: “No need. It’s just an old problem. I can go myself. You should get to work so you won’t be late.” Reminded by me, he finally snapped back to reality, quickly grabbed his coat, and left. After Kaleb left, I sat on the sofa in a daze for a long time. I’d always thought we were in love, never imagining it was all an elaborate deception orchestrated by Kaleb. He accompanied me to concerts he had no interest in, went shopping with me, and tirelessly cooked various delicious meals for me every day. I once thought that was love. Now I understand he only loved my family’s wealth. The thought made me sick. What’s even more despicable is that he not only perfectly deceived me but also had a child with another woman behind my back. Perhaps while I was suffering trying to get pregnant, he was already by another woman’s side, caring for their child. He knew exactly how much I wanted a child of our own. I contacted a private investigator and arranged for 24-hour surveillance of Kaleb. I had to know who this woman and child were that he was hiding on the side. That night, when Kaleb wanted to be intimate, I instinctively felt disgusted and pushed him away. I said, “I’m not feeling well today.” In the past, every time we were intimate, Kaleb would use “having a child” as an excuse. And I would always compromise and accommodate for the sake of having a child. But now, I only felt sick and disgusted. Kaleb hugged me from behind: “Adelyn, our child will definitely be as beautiful as you.” I faced away from him, saying nothing. Thinking I was asleep, Kaleb carefully got out of bed, picked up his phone, and quietly left the room. Soon after, I heard the study door close. I stood barefoot at the door, listening to the sounds inside. Kaleb was making a phone call. After the call connected, the other person said something that made him laugh happily: “I’ll come over to be with you both once I’m done here. Sweetheart, you and our child are the only ones I love.” After he hung up, I quickly ran back to the bedroom and pulled the covers over myself. Soon, Kaleb returned. He carefully slipped under the covers and lay down beside me.

The private investigator was incredibly efficient—within just two days, he had tracked down Kaleb’s wife and child on the side. He even thoroughly investigated the doctors who had been treating me. Without exception, they had all accepted bribes from Kaleb, helping him forge medical records to deceive me. And those medications I’d been taking? They were nothing more than ordinary vitamins. When all the evidence and photographs were laid out before me, I finally gave up hope completely. Their child was already over a year old. In the photo, Kaleb stood in the middle with another woman, holding their child’s hands. He was beaming with joy, gazing at the child with such tenderness—a gentleness I had never seen from him. I had always thought he was naturally cold, never imagining he had this side to him. I quietly put away the photos, acting as if nothing had happened. The next day, Kaleb said he wanted to take me to the hospital for another check-up. He said, “Adelyn, if there’s still no progress this time, should we try a different hospital?” On the surface, he appeared deeply concerned about me, but I knew that doctor had been bought off by him too. His suggestion to switch hospitals was just another ploy to dispel my doubts and make me more convinced that I couldn’t conceive. I didn’t expose his performance—I simply went to the hospital with him calmly. The doctor’s spiel was identical to before: “Ms. Larson, you need to maintain a positive mindset and not be too anxious.” I was sick of hearing these words. In the past, I would have been consumed with anxiety. But now, I just nodded and sighed softly, “Maybe I’m destined never to have children.” Kaleb immediately comforted me and picked up another batch of useless medication. As soon as we stepped out of the hospital, Kaleb’s phone rang. The caller ID read “Customer.” He answered the call, his expression instantly tense: “Adelyn, there’s an urgent matter with a client. You head home first—I’ll come back to keep you company once I’m done.” With that, he hurried away. But I heard the voice on the other end—it was a woman’s. She said, “Kaleb! Our child is sick. You need to come check on him right away.” Watching his retreating figure, I found it almost laughable. Running back and forth between two lives—he must be exhausted. But that was fine. Soon he wouldn’t have to work so hard anymore. I had already drafted the divorce papers and was just waiting to gather a bit more evidence before he could get the hell out of my life for good. Kaleb didn’t come home. He only sent a message saying he had to work late and wouldn’t be back tonight. Then he reminded me to eat well, take my medication on time, not to wait up for him, and that he’d bring me donuts. Looking at these cookie-cutter words of concern, I wondered if he just copy-pasted them. Of course I didn’t take the medication—I threw it straight into the trash. As for waiting for him? Impossible. I had more important things to do—continuing to collect evidence of his affair. Kaleb didn’t return home until noon the next day. He wearily loosened his tie and collapsed on the couch. The donuts he’d brought me sat on the table. I remembered when we first got together that winter—I had become obsessed with donuts, and Kaleb ran all over the city to buy them for me. Back then, holding donuts in his hands, he’d look at me with such adoration: “Adelyn, look, I bought from so many different places. Try them all and tell me which one you like—I’ll only buy from that shop from now on.” That day I tasted donuts from all over the city and randomly picked one shop. From then on, the donuts I received only came from that place in the south part of town. Kaleb thought I was just picky about taste, but in reality, that shop was closest to his office. I had only chosen it to save him from running around so much. I never realized that even back then, Kaleb was already cheating. Looking at the donuts on the table, I asked him casually, “Kaleb, why do you smell like baby formula?” He froze for a moment, panic flashing across his face: “Huh? I don’t think I do?” I pretended to be upset, and he immediately came over to placate me: “Oh, my client’s son was sick. I saw she was struggling to handle the child alone, and since I was there, I went to the hospital with her. I didn’t tell you because I was afraid you’d overthink it. I’m sorry, I was wrong. Please don’t be mad, okay?” As he spoke, he moved to embrace me. I frowned and pushed him away: “Fine, I’m not mad anymore. Just go take a shower—you stink.” Seeing that I had let my guard down, Kaleb happily went to shower. While he was in the bathroom, I grabbed his phone. After failing to unlock it twice, I tried the child’s birthday on the third attempt—and it worked. Clearly, this child meant everything to him. I opened WhatsApp and carefully searched for any traces of evidence. Finally, I found the chat history between Kaleb and his mistress, Winona Collins, in a conversation labeled “Customer.” I quickly took photos to save the evidence, then exited the app. After Kaleb finished his shower, a WhatsApp message popped up from Customer: [The baby is crying for you. Can you come spend some time with him?] Kaleb opened WhatsApp behind my back and replied: [On my way.] Then he grabbed his clothes and headed for the door. Before leaving, he didn’t forget to say, “Honey, something came up with a client. I’ve got to go.” He had no idea I’d seen that message as he rushed out. I watched his retreating figure, placed the divorce papers I’d already prepared on the table, packed my bags, and went back to my parents’ house. I was curious to see what Kaleb’s reaction would be when he found those divorce papers.

As soon as I got home, my parents pulled me into their arms with heartbroken expressions, constantly murmuring “my poor daughter.” When they learned about Kaleb’s affair, they were furious, threatening to break his legs. I quickly reassured them: “Mom, Dad, I can handle this myself.” Only after I repeatedly promised them did they decide not to interfere. The next day after I got home, Kaleb showed up at our door as expected. Clutching the divorce papers, he put on a heartbroken act and begged me to stay: “Adelyn, if I did something wrong, you can hit me or yell at me—anything—just please don’t divorce me, okay?” I watched his performance coldly, then told Winona that Kaleb had come by. Winona immediately rushed over with her child, claiming the child wasn’t Kaleb’s and that they were just ordinary friends, terrified that Kaleb and I might divorce. Watching their masterful acting, I couldn’t help but applaud: “Alright then, I guess I misunderstood you two.” I lowered my head and gently touched my belly, “I don’t want my baby to be born without a father’s love either.” Upon hearing this, Winona’s face instantly changed, turning pale as paper, her lips trembling: “What? You’re pregnant? How is that possible?” I silently enjoyed her expression and asked with feigned confusion: “Ms. Collins, why do you seem so shocked to hear I’m pregnant? Don’t you want me to be pregnant?” Kaleb quickly jumped in to help: “No, she’s just so happy that she needs a moment to process it.” Then he shot Winona a slightly disapproving look, “Look at you, what if you scare Adelyn?” Then he turned to me with an incredulous expression: “When did you get pregnant? How come I didn’t know?” I looked at Kaleb shyly: “That night when you said you missed me.” Upon hearing this, Kaleb’s face turned even paler. He had been drunk that night and couldn’t remember what happened, only that he was called away by Winona’s phone call the next morning before he could even prepare milk. “Could it have been that night…” Kaleb mumbled, then looked at my belly in disbelief, “Then you’ve been pregnant for two weeks already. No wonder you said your stomach felt uncomfortable—that explains it. But why didn’t the examination detect it last time?” I gave him a reproachful look: “The baby is so tiny, and we didn’t do a gynecological exam. It’s perfectly normal that the doctor didn’t notice.” I handed Kaleb the forged prenatal report, “Look, here’s the prenatal report.” If he could bribe doctors to deceive me, I could naturally bribe doctors to deceive him too. Kaleb seemed convinced by my explanation and looked at my belly with pure joy: “We’re having a baby! Adelyn, we’re having a baby!” Meanwhile, Winona’s expression wasn’t nearly as pleasant. If I was truly pregnant, her child would never be able to become the heir to the Larson family fortune and would remain nothing but an illegitimate child living in the shadows. Winona gritted her teeth secretly—she absolutely couldn’t let this happen! I watched Winona’s darkening expression and raised an eyebrow. I didn’t believe she would give up so easily. It would be best if they started fighting over this—the more vicious their fights, the better it would be for me. Sure enough, after my pregnancy, Kaleb and Winona began arguing frequently. Initially, Kaleb still tried to appease Winona, but she had completely lost her sense of security and could only prove Kaleb’s love by constantly stirring up trouble. Over time, Kaleb grew tired of it and became increasingly impatient with her, which only intensified Winona’s sense of crisis. She even managed to add me on social media and sent me ambiguous, suggestive messages. I ignored them all. Thinking I didn’t believe her, she actually sent me numerous intimate photos of them together, even videos. I took screenshots of everything and told her I didn’t believe it. “Videos can be faked. Unless you can prove the child is Kaleb’s, I won’t believe you.” Seeing my firm disbelief, Winona began arranging for a paternity test. Little did she know, this was exactly what I wanted. Poor Kaleb, playing the perfect husband in front of me every day, yet unable to let go of Winona and the child—he was even plotting to kill me. I quietly watched as these two handed me the evidence on a silver platter, curious to see their expressions when they learned the truth. Within a few days, Winona strutted to my door with the paternity test results. She smugly displayed the report: “See that? John is Kaleb’s biological son. You didn’t actually think he loved you, did you? Let me tell you, we’ve been together all along.” I feigned disbelief and snatched the report: “Impossible! How could Kaleb betray me? This has to be fake, right?” Seeing my reaction, Winona became even more smug: “You know what you don’t know? The reason you never got pregnant before was because Kaleb was putting birth control pills in your milk! Did you really think he cared about you? Idiot!” I clutched my stomach, pretending her words made me sick: “My stomach… it hurts so much…” Winona said, “Yes, exactly like that. Once your baby is gone, my child will be Kaleb’s only child. Everything in the Larson family will belong to John!” Before she could finish, I called security. Winona thought I was actually having a miscarriage—she had no idea I called security because I couldn’t keep up the act any longer, afraid I’d burst out laughing. There really are women this stupid in the world. I saved the recording and video, then handed them over to my lawyer. Right after Winona left, Kaleb rushed home in a panic. The moment he walked in, he looked at me with nervous concern: “Adelyn, are you okay? Did that crazy woman Winona say anything ridiculous?” Seeing his panic, I sneered inwardly. So he could feel guilty after all. I deliberately asked, “Kaleb, Winona said her child is yours. Is that true?” The moment I finished speaking, Kaleb’s face went pale with panic. I looked at him, feigning hurt and surprise: “What Winona said is true?” Kaleb quickly raised his voice, his neck stiff with denial: “How could that be possible? How could that child be mine!” Then he grabbed me tightly: “Adelyn, Winona is just a crazy woman. I only helped her a few times, and now she’s claiming her child is mine. She’s lost her mind. Adelyn, you absolutely cannot believe her. If she dares spout nonsense in front of you again, just have the butler and security throw her out, understand?” I quickly nodded to reassure him, saying I understood and would never believe Winona’s attempts to drive a wedge between us. Kaleb let out a long sigh of relief: “Good, as long as you didn’t believe her.”

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On my fourth birthday with Nigel, I received two envelopes. One was his wedding invitation, and the other was my cancer diagnosis notification. I sat on the floor in silence for a long time, the two pieces of paper placed on my left and right, like two diverging paths, both leading to death.

On a scorching 104-degree day, my husband Finley Reed took our daughter Elise Reed on an outing to the countryside, where both died from heat stroke. Right after Finley’s funeral, Rafael Meyer, a creditor who had long lusted after me, came knocking at my door. Unable to repay the debt, I had no choice but to submit to Rafael to protect my family, becoming his secret mistress. Soon after, Rafael grew tired of me and threw me out like trash. Left with nothing, I wandered the streets, only to unexpectedly see Finley—who should have been dead for years—embracing his lover Lily Nelson. I rushed forward excitedly, desperate for answers, but was struck and killed by the drunk Finley’s car. As I lay dying, I heard Lily’s triumphant mockery: “How pathetic! Your husband is mine now, your daughter has been sold, and your death is probably a relief!” When I opened my eyes again, I had returned to the day Finley took Elise on that fatal outing. ***** The phone rang shrilly. From the other end came the trembling voice of Finley’s friend Jared Miller: “Vivian, something terrible has happened! Finley and Elise have heat stroke—their condition is critical!” The exact same scenario as my previous life. Finley, who never particularly enjoyed caring for children, had suddenly seemed inspired that day, volunteering to take Elise to pick peaches at his friend’s Jared Family Farm. Despite my repeated warnings that the consecutive days of 104-degree heat made it unsuitable for outdoor activities, he wouldn’t listen, assuring me nothing would go wrong. Helplessly watching Elise’s excitement, I had no choice but to agree. But before lunchtime even arrived, I received this devastating call. When I reached the scene, Jared told me Elise had been rushed to the hospital, while Finley… I could only see from a distance a figure lying quietly there, covered with a white sheet. As I tried to approach, Jared stopped me, saying Finley’s body was too horrific to look at and he feared it would traumatize me. Later, they told me Elise couldn’t be saved and had passed away. I was devastated and fainted on the spot. When I came to, Finley’s mother Fiona Reed told me she had already handled their funeral arrangements. She held me as we both wept, saying that from now on I would be the pillar of the family and must never collapse. I was moved by Fiona’s thoughtfulness. However, right after Finley’s funeral, the debt collector Rafael couldn’t wait to show up at my door. I had no idea when Finley had accumulated such massive debts, and his accounts were already completely empty. When I tried to sell our house and car to pay the debts, the bank informed me they had long been mortgaged by Finley and would soon be repossessed. Rafael leered at me: “Vivian, you’re all alone now, so I won’t make things too hard for you. If you can’t pay back the money, use yourself to settle the debt. But if you don’t know what’s good for you, don’t blame me for doing something to Fiona!” To protect Fiona’s safety, I had no choice but to submit to him in desperation. Later, as depression took its toll and I grew increasingly haggard, Rafael became more and more displeased with me. He finally turned on me and threw me out. With nothing left, I could only wander the streets. One night, I saw Finley—who should have been dead for years—laughing and chatting as he got into a luxury car with the jewel-adorned Lily. Shocked beyond belief, I hurried after them, desperate for answers. Finley’s face darkened as he cursed me for being a vengeful spirit that wouldn’t leave him alone. Emboldened by alcohol, he floored the gas pedal and ran me down. As I lay dying, I saw Lily sneer: “How pathetic you are! Your husband is mine now, your daughter has been sold, and your death is probably a relief!” ***** After being deceived for nearly ten years, I finally realized it had all been a premeditated murder! Hearing Jared’s familiar phone call again, I smiled coldly to myself. In this life, I will make him pay with his life for what he did to Elise and me!

“Vivian? Are you listening? If you come now, you might still be able to see Finley one last time.” Seeing that I hadn’t responded for a while, Jared asked tentatively again. “Okay, I’m coming right now.” I put on a devastated expression, gave a few perfunctory responses, and hung up the phone. There was no time to hesitate. I checked my phone. Elise’s smartwatch was still on, and the GPS showed she was near Jared Family Farm and moving at high speed. I immediately called 911. “I suspect someone is trying to kidnap my daughter, Elise Reed. She was most likely taken from Jared Family Farm in the western suburbs. Please help intercept them.” The operator became alert immediately and asked for some personal information about Elise and me. She told me that nearby patrol cars had already been dispatched. Thinking of poor Elise, my heart couldn’t help but ache violently again. I never would have imagined that her biological father and grandmother would sell her for money. This time, I would do everything in my power to save her! I had no time to wallow in grief. I immediately requested leave from work and drove to Jared Family Farm. ***** “Jared, where’s my daughter?” I asked urgently as soon as I saw him. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and said with a pained expression, “Vivian, don’t panic. Elise has been taken to the hospital. As for Finley, he’s already gone. I left him here, thinking you’d want to see him one last time.” Following the direction of his finger, I saw a person lying quietly in the small courtyard. With the consecutive days of 104-degree Fahrenheit heat, and Jared Family Farm being mostly low walls and small courtyards with hardly any shade, Finley had really risked his life to deceive me. It was high noon, and the scorching ground could probably cook an egg. I asked, “Are you sure he’s dead?” “When the doctor came to pick up Elise, he checked on Finley too and confirmed he was dead. We’re just waiting for the death certificate.” Jared made up lies as he spoke, but his eyes kept watching my every move. “Just take a quick look at Finley from a distance. Don’t get too close—it’s really disturbing, and I’m afraid you won’t be able to handle it.” Sure enough, exactly like in my previous life, Jared only let me take a quick glance before hurriedly blocking me, afraid I might actually examine Finley’s “corpse.” But this time, I was no longer that grief-stricken, powerless woman. I suddenly pushed Jared aside and rushed to Finley’s “corpse” in a few steps. I’d been practicing boxing and had strong arms. This push caught the frail Jared off guard for a moment, then he panicked and rushed over to pull me back. I immediately pulled out a fruit knife I’d prepared from my bag. I shouted loudly, “Is there something fishy about Finley’s death? Otherwise, why would you stop me from getting close to his body?” Jared clearly hadn’t expected this reaction from me and was so frightened that he immediately stopped in his tracks. He stammered, “Vivian, calm down! Finley and I have been friends for years—how could I possibly harm him?” I asked, “Then why didn’t you take him to the hospital, and why won’t you let me near his body?” I sneered coldly, putting on an act of being driven mad by grief, standing guard by Finley’s body and not letting Jared approach. At the same time, I gently lifted a corner of the white sheet with my other hand. Finley’s eyes were tightly closed, motionless, but his face was covered in sweat. After confirming it was really him, I felt slightly relieved and thoughtfully covered him back up with the sheet. While pretending to cry in anguish, I waved the knife and shouted, “I’ve already called the police! Until the police and relevant personnel arrive, I won’t allow anyone to get near Finley!”

This 104-degree weather was absolutely sweltering. After standing outside for just a while, I was already struggling with the heat. But compared to me, Finley lying on the scorching ground covered with a white cloth was obviously having a much harder time. Jared said anxiously, “Vivian, this weather is just too hot. Don’t get heatstroke. Come inside and sit down, I’ll get you some water.” He kept wiping sweat, his brow furrowed, his eyes occasionally glancing at Finley on the ground, looking like he was about to cry from distress. I said, “No need, I brought my own water.” While staying alert, I pulled out my own ice water from my bag and took a couple of gulps. I was afraid Jared might drug the water. I wouldn’t dare consume anything from this place. I could feel Finley beside me move slightly—he was probably struggling with the high temperature of the ground. But he didn’t dare make any sudden moves. If he exposed himself now, all his subsequent plans would fall apart, and even the matter of kidnapping Elise couldn’t be resolved. Finley wanted to play dead? Then I’d let him die completely! Jared said, “I swear on my life! I’m just a small shop owner running a family farm—how could I possibly harm anyone? In this hot weather, Finley just unfortunately got heat stroke.” I sneered, “You know it’s hot? Then why did you let him take the child to pick peaches? You’re the owner—when customers get hurt, you’re responsible.” I gripped the knife in my hand tightly, continuing to press the issue relentlessly. Jared was both anxious and hot, his clothes already soaked with sweat. Seeing my firm attitude, he finally dropped his facade and began threatening me: “Vivian, I advise you to stop making trouble! I was able to get this land to open this family farm because I have some connections. If you don’t back down, watch out—I’ll make you pay.” In my previous life, Rafael’s threats were far more terrifying than this. This Jared in front of me really couldn’t scare me. “Where’s the deceased? Let me see him right now!” Just as we were at a standstill, an urgent female voice suddenly came from the courtyard gate. My expression changed instantly. I knew this voice all too well. It was Lily, the one who had mocked me coldly even as I was dying. She was wearing a white coat, carrying a medical bag as she hurried in. I looked carefully—it was definitely her. But she looked much younger now. It seemed Finley hadn’t met her later on—she had been part of all this from the beginning. She frowned and scolded me: “Are you a family member? Move aside right now. If you keep making trouble like this, your husband really will be beyond help.” It looked like Jared couldn’t handle me, so he called her to pose as a doctor. I sneered coldly, still pointing the knife at her: “Didn’t a doctor already come? I think you’re all in this together, trying to destroy the scene and cover up evidence.” Seeing that I still wouldn’t leave Finley’s side, Jared and Lily exchanged glances. I immediately became alert. Lily suddenly opened her medical bag and pulled out a gun-like device. I recognized it—that was a veterinary tranquilizer gun! Jared’s family farm often had wild animals, and I’d heard wild boars had even broken in before. This tranquilizer gun must be what he prepared to defend against wild beasts. It seemed Lily had come prepared. She said, “Since you’re so stubborn, don’t blame me!” With that, she aimed the tranquilizer gun at me and fired a dart. But this little move was nothing to someone like me who regularly practiced boxing. I dodged to the side, and the dart flew past me, hitting Finley lying on the ground instead. I seemed to hear Finley let out an extremely faint groan. “Finley!” Lily cried out, her face instantly turning pale. “See! You do know each other! And you lied about being a doctor. I think you’re all conspiring together to commit murder for money!” I shouted while holding Finley, taking the opportunity to push the tranquilizer dart deeper. “They’re here!” Suddenly, Jared, who had been standing nearby, brightened up and rushed to the door to help someone in. “Where’s my poor son? Let me see him!” Fiona shouted.

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After the real daughter of the wealthy family returned, I, the fake daughter, consciously dragged my suitcase and went back to the house in the countryside. I thought I would face a family of old, weak, sick, and disabled, with a few sheep in the sheepfold. However, my big brother is a big shot in the legal world, my second brother is a rising star in the medical field, and my third brother is a crazy and arrogant school bully. Wait, the sheep on those hills, and those hills as well, do they all belong to my family?

On the third Christmas after being brought back home, I jumped off the building and killed myself. My soul floated in the air, wanting to see how my father Matthew Ruiz, mother Serenity Ruiz, and brother Jackson Ruiz—who had always despised me—would cry in anguish and regret their past coldness toward me. But Matthew just shook his head coldly, telling my corpse that I was childish. Serenity pressed her lips together, looking relieved as if a burden had been lifted from her shoulders. Jackson shielded Claire Ruiz in front of him, preventing her from seeing my gruesome death. Still, Claire was frightened to tears, and the whole family rushed over to hold and comfort her. I stood there stunned for a long time, then laughed at myself mockingly before finally finding peace. When I opened my eyes again, I had returned to the day I was first brought back home.

On the day George Watson convinced me to run away from our wedding with him, I saw a flood of comments appearing before my eyes: [Don’t do it, Hallie Taylor! The moment you leave, your brother Benjamin Duncan will kill himself.] [George can go to hell! You clearly have someone you like, yet you’re still messing with Hallie. You’re so vicious!] [Listen to me, Hallie, even if you stepped on Benjamin’s back, he’d be happy about it.] [Do you know how much pain the restrained and controlled Benjamin endures to avoid sleeping with you? I’m dying to see you two together.] [Hallie, look back. Benjamin is falling apart.] [Go to the basement now! Benjamin is already cutting his wrists.] I quickly let go of George’s hand and ran back. Benjamin looked at me in shock. “Hallie, you…” I hugged him. “Benjamin, do you like me?” The comments before my eyes were filled with excitement. [Yes! It’s non-blood-related sibling romance! We’re saved!] “What did you say?” Benjamin looked at me with disbelief. The basement was full of my photos, along with various strange props.

I’m Kenny Daniels, the nation’s top hypnotist and Valerie Nichols’ boyfriend. For five years, I’ve used my professional skills to help her navigate crisis after crisis, propelling her to the pinnacle of her career. But she’s always avoided discussing marriage. She tells me “I love you forever” one moment, then mocks me in front of her best friend Dianna Griffin the next: “Kenny’s terrifying. Who would dare marry a man like that? I even wonder if my feelings for him are just the result of his manipulation.” Finally, I grew tired of it all. Breaking my vow, I used hypnosis on her for the first time. She was horrified, knowing that if I wanted, she could willingly do anything. But I simply said calmly: “Valerie, look into my eyes and forget me.” ***** Valerie loves me deeply. But she doesn’t trust those feelings. Because I’m the nation’s top hypnotist. If I hadn’t helped her eliminate one business rival after another, her company could never have grown to its current scale. So she depends on me while remaining wary of me. I know it all. She once caressed my face tenderly, her voice soft and lingering: “Kenny, promise me you’ll never use your abilities on me. You’re the person I trust most—never lie to me.” My body trembled at her touch, and in that passionate moment, I looked into her eyes and solemnly promised: “Alright, Valerie. Unless you ask me to, I’ll never use hypnosis on you.” My voice carries a natural allure—a habit developed over more than a decade as a hypnotist. She melted in my embrace, intoxicated by my charm, unable to resist. I love her too, so I kept my promise and never used hypnosis on her. I even went back to study psychology, just so I wouldn’t need to rely on my professional abilities to understand her feelings. I held nothing back from her, hoping she would trust me completely. Until that young man appeared. She was unusually protective of the young man named Noah Harvey, refusing to let me meet him or even show his face. Dianna told me: “He’s Valerie’s new assistant, twenty-five years old. He’s always hovering around Valerie. She seems to have feelings for him.” I had promised never to hypnotize Valerie. But I never said I wouldn’t hypnotize Dianna. With a simple snap of my fingers, I put her into a deep hypnotic state. To anyone watching, she was just sitting on the couch having a normal conversation, her eyes showing no signs of being unfocused. Only I knew she was completely under my control. I stared into her eyes, my voice gentle: “Tell me, yesterday in the private room, why did you and Valerie immediately stop talking when you saw me come in? What exactly were you discussing?” I held my breath as I listened, but her words made my expression darken. She said: “Valerie said Kenny’s terrifying. Who would dare marry a man like that? Who knows if my current feelings for him are just the result of his manipulation?” This wasn’t the answer I wanted to hear. Five years ago, I first met Valerie when she was my patient. She had been framed in a business war, struck hard on the head with a thick rod. Though she survived, blood clots in her brain compressed her nerves, causing temporary memory loss. So she came to me, hoping I could help her recover those lost memories. She said: “You’re the nation’s most skilled hypnotist, charging a million dollars per hour. I hope you’re worth that price.” She had a stunning figure, an aloof temperament, and exquisite features—unforgettable at first sight. Who wouldn’t take a second look at a beautiful woman? Especially such a thorny businesswoman. Hypnotists are human too, so I was no exception. I flipped through her medical records. Valerie Nichols, twenty-seven years old, suffered severe head trauma with nerve damage, losing a year’s worth of memories. I twirled the pen in my hand, the corner of my mouth lifting: “Please, have a seat.” A flash of wariness crossed her eyes—clearly she was on guard against hypnosis. But the moment she sat down, the hypnosis had already quietly begun. Half an hour later, the session ended. When she awoke, her eyes were clear and her brow furrowed—she had obviously remembered everything. I handed her a slip of paper with my bank account number: “Half an hour, five hundred thousand dollars. Just transfer it to this account.” But she didn’t take it. She lifted her clear eyes to look at me, emotions swirling in them, unable to hide her admiration. After a moment, she placed one hand on the desk, leaning forward slightly, her red lips curving upward: “What would you charge for a monthly retainer?”

With my assistance, Valerie’s company leaped from second-tier to top three nationwide within five years. Those five years also brought us closer, gradually nurturing romantic feelings between us. Two years ago, I began eagerly hinting to Valerie that I hoped she would marry me. But she always had reasons to deflect, from the initial “the company is still in its growth phase” to increasingly dismissive “let’s wait a bit longer.” I had always kept my promise, never attempting to use hypnosis to peek into her true thoughts. Even though I knew she remained wary of me, I never considered using this to lure her into dropping her guard. She loved me, but she was also guarded against me—these two things weren’t contradictory. Those in positions of power always eliminate all potential threats, even if that person is someone they plan to spend their life with. When I first fell in love with Valerie, I had anticipated such consequences, so everything was within my expectations. Valerie needed me greatly, and I once thought I had her in the palm of my hand. However, that boy who suddenly appeared by her side became the biggest variable. I had to know what kind of person he was, whether he would be easy to deal with. What surprised me was that Noah was neither a rich kid nor particularly exceptional in any way. He was just an ordinary boy. He was so ordinary that when I first laid eyes on him, I even fell into self-doubt. I actually lost to him? My prized hypnosis skills, the five years of fighting alongside Valerie—all of it couldn’t compete with an ordinary boy who had appeared less than two months ago? Noah and I stared at each other for a long time. That day I had made a sudden visit to the company, and he hadn’t had time to avoid me before I called out to him. The moment he saw me, he seemed flustered, but quickly composed himself, his eyes even showing a hint of defiance. He was also sizing me up—after all, everyone in the company knew I was Valerie’s future husband. After quite a while, Valerie finally appeared. Seeing me, she froze slightly, then calmly positioned herself in front of Noah, blocking our line of sight, looking at me with obvious wariness. “What brings you here?” she asked. Without waiting for my answer, she said quietly to Noah behind her, “You can go now.” Noah was very obedient, turning to leave almost immediately, like a dog following orders. Valerie’s and my gazes met in the air. She pressed her lips together, her expression far from pleasant. The atmosphere grew tense, neither of us speaking. After a moment, I suddenly smiled, raising the lunch box in my hand, my tone as casual as always: “I made lunch, including that fish you love. Thought I’d bring it over.” In that instant, she visibly relaxed, and despite her efforts to hide it, I caught it. “Thank you, Kenny.” She smiled and took my hand. “Come on, let’s eat together.” We walked into her office. After sitting down, I looked at her and thoughtfully brought up: “Who was that boy just now?” Valerie’s hand paused as she was opening the lunch box, then she smiled. “A new assistant.” She arranged the food and handed me a fork, her tone still gentle: “You made so much delicious food—aren’t you tired? You could just have Camila do this kind of thing.” I said, “Not tired. Now that the company’s stable, I don’t have much to do. I’m so idle every day that I can only spend my time making good food to keep you hooked.” I joked, “Otherwise, what if you decide I’m useless someday, fall for someone else, and break up with me?” Valerie’s expression stiffened slightly, then she reached across the desk to hold my hand. Her gaze was firm and serious as she looked at me: “Kenny, I will never leave you.” I looked back at her, smiling as I asked, “Then when will you marry me?” She slowly frowned: “Now isn’t the right time. I told you, I want to make Nichols Group the biggest, so they won’t dare look down on me. Kenny, you understand me, right? Even without marriage, we’re together every day now anyway. It’s no different from being married.” Her expression was earnest. If I hadn’t hypnotized Dianna and learned her true thoughts, I probably would have been fooled by these words. I calmly withdrew my hand, my smile polite and flawless: “Of course I understand you. It’s fine, I’ll wait for you.” Valerie finally relaxed and smiled too. She picked up a piece of fish, carefully removed the bones, and brought it to my lips. She said, “Kenny, this is why I like you—you always understand me.” Looking at her beautiful features, for that instant, I was indeed tempted to ask her what her true feelings for me were. But I held back. Now wasn’t the time. Her thoughts about me weren’t important—what mattered was her attitude toward Noah. I ate the fish she fed me, chewing slowly. I would wait, wait until the timing was right. Everything Valerie possessed, I had given her. If she dared betray me, then I would make her lose it all.

Because I visited Valerie’s company and met Noah, she finally became wary. So when she came home that evening, she was particularly clingy. Psychology tells us that people don’t do things without reason—there’s always a motive behind their actions. So when she initiated intimacy and wanted to go for a second round, I stopped her. I pressed against her approaching lips, looking into her flushed eyes. “Valerie, didn’t you say you’ve been exhausted lately?” She grabbed my hand, kissing me with urgent, forceful movements. “Kenny, when I’m with you, even when I’m tired, I still want this.” I smiled and rolled over, leaving Valerie kissing empty air. She tried to continue, but I turned my head away again. Because I kept dodging her advances, she finally began to frown. I stared at her, raising an eyebrow slightly. “This battle with Scott Group won’t be easy to win. Let’s sleep—you have meetings tomorrow.” The moment I mentioned work, Valerie finally stopped. She rubbed her temples, her voice weary. “Yeah, it’s been two years already. They have quite a few domestic enterprises—it’s hard to uproot them completely.” She took my hand. “Kenny, maybe now’s the time for you to step up.” I chuckled. “Who doesn’t know you have a hypnotist boyfriend? Scott Group won’t even meet with me. To get their secrets, I’d have to hypnotize their leader Joanna Scott, but we have no way of getting close to her.” Valerie’s frown deepened. After a moment of silence, she suddenly looked up and blurted out, “What if you tried approaching Joanna?” She shouldn’t have said that. Joanna, like her, was a powerful businesswoman. The intimate atmosphere vanished instantly. My expression darkened, and my voice unconsciously turned cold. “Valerie, are you asking me to seduce her?” “Just temporarily!” She grabbed my hand, explaining urgently. “As long as we can find a way to meet her outside the company and get her to lower her guard, with your abilities, you could hypnotize her. Sure, Joanna’s cunning and ruthless, but even if something goes wrong, I’ll save you when it matters!” My expression grew colder, and my heart sank bit by bit. Valerie’s words caught me completely off guard. In all these years, I’d dealt with so many people for her, yet she’d never said anything like this before. I said, “You could have Noah do it. As long as he can lure Joanna out, I can hypnotize her.” Valerie’s gaze suddenly flickered, her voice hesitant. “How could Noah be as experienced as you? He’s just a young man fresh out of college. This is dangerous—if Joanna discovers we’re behind it, Noah won’t be able to escape.” Watching her reaction, I finally became certain that her feelings for Noah had long since moved beyond mere attraction—she was probably already deeply involved. A woman liking two men at once—I’d seen it happen plenty of times. But I never thought it would happen to me. I let out a cold laugh, and with just one sentence, I made her face change color. “Valerie, even if you’re using me while guarding against me, you don’t have to make it so obvious.” I was never the type of weak man who depended on women. She knew this, of course. In these five years, though I loved her, I never lost myself. I’d do what I could, but things I couldn’t do—even if she got on her knees and begged—I wouldn’t agree to. I loved her, but I loved myself more. Therefore, she couldn’t completely control me, which naturally left her feeling insecure. She even worried constantly that I might hypnotize her. I refused Valerie’s request. I’d encountered Joanna long before I met Valerie. She’d built Scott Group into the nation’s second-largest company single-handedly. During the pandemic these past few years, even Valerie’s company saw declining productivity, but Scott Group remained standing strong. She wasn’t a simple character. She’d known for a long time that Valerie was targeting her, and might have already figured out how to deal with me. I couldn’t take that risk. Valerie was very displeased with my refusal. Perhaps because I’d been her equal all these years, unwilling to submit to her authority, she finally exploded.

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My name is Lydia, and on the day my sister Leila and I were waiting for adoption at the orphanage, two people arrived—a man and a woman. Leila had always been proud and arrogant, and she immediately set her sights on the well-dressed lady, Phoebe Schmidt, while I was taken away by a plainly dressed man named Jason Smith. Little did I know that Jason was actually a low-key wealthy man. After adopting me, he publicly announced my identity in front of everyone. In contrast, Leila was strictly disciplined by Phoebe, constantly facing beatings and punishments for the slightest mistakes, and eventually even being bullied at school. When she was drenched with dirty water and shivering, I was being escorted away surrounded by admirers. She hated me to the core and pushed me off a high building when I wasn’t paying attention. When I opened my eyes again, I had returned to the day of adoption. Watching Leila unhesitatingly choose Jason, I knew she had been reborn too. On the day we parted, Leila smiled meaningfully. She said, “Lydia, from now on I’m going to live the high life. If you can’t find food to eat, I might even spare you a bite or two.” I appeared furious on the surface, but inside I was already bursting with joy. In this lifetime, let Leila thoroughly enjoy her wealthy lifestyle. ***** “Can I call you daddy? You look just like my father from my memories.” “I really miss my daddy so much.” When Leila tearfully grabbed Connor’s hand, I knew she had been reborn too. Her eyes were misty with tears, and though her face was still childish, it already showed the outline of a future beauty. Sure enough, Connor’s eyes lit up, and he quickly helped her up with concern. “Ms. Hanson, this little girl and I are meant to be. I’ll take her.” Director Caroline Hanson, witnessing this scene, couldn’t help but look at Leila a few more times, seemingly puzzled by her sudden change of mind in giving up such a good opportunity to someone else. Seeing this, Phoebe coldly pointed at me: “Then I’ll adopt her.” On the day we parted, Leila smiled meaningfully. She said, “Lydia, from now on I’m going to live the high life. If you can’t find food to eat, I might even spare you a bite or two.” I appeared furious on the surface, but inside I was already bursting with joy. In this lifetime, let Leila thoroughly enjoy her wealthy lifestyle. In my previous life, Leila had unhesitatingly chosen the well-dressed Phoebe. She had always been materialistic, learning to judge people by their appearance from a young age. So on adoption day, she had rushed to kneel before Phoebe just like today, leaving me to be adopted by Connor. But when she truly entered the Schmidt family villa, she discovered it wasn’t the paradise she had imagined. Leila had expected a princess life of being waited on hand and foot, but Phoebe educated her in the harshest way possible. Any slight mistake would result in scolding and physical punishment. And because of her arrogance, thinking that becoming the Schmidt family’s adopted daughter made her superior, she acted high-profile at school and offended many people. But Phoebe didn’t stand up for her; instead, she watched coldly from the sidelines. Combined with the fact that the other Schmidt family relatives were no pushovers either, Leila was bullied by classmates at school and had to endure cold mockery from relatives at home. Her days were unbearably miserable. Meanwhile, after being adopted by Connor, I was showered with love. My face, originally gaunt from malnutrition, gradually revealed stunning beauty under careful care. By my sophomore year in college, I transferred to Leila’s school. When she was drenched with dirty water and shivering, I was being escorted away surrounded by admirers. At the evening party, I performed a piano piece on stage, stealing all the spotlight. Students in the audience, looking at our similar faces, couldn’t help but whisper: “Leila really looks like Lydia, but their fates are worlds apart.” Leila clenched her fists so tightly that her nails nearly dug into her flesh. Later, Connor formally acknowledged my identity in front of all the wealthy families in the city, calling me his long-lost biological daughter. At that moment, Leila’s jealousy reached its peak. She found an opportunity to kill me, pushing me off a high building. That face full of hatred is something I’ll never forget. Only after my death did I finally understand how wrong I had been. I had once thought that my mother’s dying words were asking me to take care of Leila, so I protected her in every way, even though I was only one year older than her. Whatever good things there were at the orphanage, I gave to her. She grew plump while I remained thin. To take care of her, I even deliberately held back a grade just to be in the same class as her. But in Leila’s eyes, all of this was taken for granted—she never felt a trace of gratitude. And in this lifetime, she rushed to choose Connor, hoping to live a life of unlimited glory. But what she doesn’t know is that to possess anything, one must pay the corresponding price. What she sees as suffering might just be the opportunity for my rebirth.

Phoebe had never married and was the only daughter in her family. After her father died in a car accident, she single-handedly became the head of the Schmidt family. In just ten years, the Schmidt family’s assets multiplied several times under her leadership, transforming from an established capitalist family into a formidable force in the business world. No wonder Leila became so arrogant after becoming the Schmidt family’s adopted daughter. However, precisely because Phoebe was so decisive in her actions, she had offended quite a few relatives both openly and behind the scenes. Those people who only cared about money all coveted her wealth. After learning that Phoebe had no intention of marrying, they tried every means to push their children in front of her, hoping to win her favor. But Phoebe always kept these people at arm’s length, and eventually went straight to an orphanage to adopt a child. This was the reason Leila suffered so much bullying in her previous life. Even though I was mentally prepared, I only realized after actually entering the Schmidt mansion that life would be far more difficult than I had imagined. Phoebe enrolled me in a nearby school. I studied during the day and had to take additional tutoring for two hours every evening when I returned home. On weekends, I was arranged to learn various skills—horseback riding, archery, piano, and dancing. Whenever I had free time, Phoebe would personally supervise me. The moment she noticed me getting distracted or tired, she would immediately make me stand until I was alert again. By the time I returned to bed each night, the moon was already high in the sky. This lifestyle continued for two full years before Phoebe’s attitude toward me gradually became less distant. In our interactions, there were also moments of unintentional intimacy that would slip through. Although Phoebe was strict, under my efforts, my grades kept improving and my body became stronger due to the regular routine. I was grateful to her. However, Phoebe’s change in attitude toward me became a naked threat in the eyes of other Schmidt family members. Phoebe had many relatives, but after two years of living together, I clearly knew that these people only cared about profit. Initially, they thought Phoebe’s attention to me was just novelty, until they witnessed Phoebe showing me genuine tenderness—then they panicked. If I could really establish myself firmly, what would be left for them to share? So they began using any means necessary to drive me away. When Phoebe wasn’t around, they deliberately withheld my meals and soaked my bed sheets. At school, their children widely publicized my orphan status, stirring up public opinion and making people point fingers at me. I endured it all but never paid them any attention. I had suffered much more in my previous life—what did this little torment matter? Seeing that I showed no reaction, they chose to get physical. A group of girls led by Phoebe’s eldest niece, Amber Schmidt, surrounded me, their faces filled with anger and contempt. Amber said, “My diamond necklace is missing. Did you steal it! “It must be you! A child from an orphanage—what good things have you ever seen? Don’t think that just because Aunt Phoebe shows you a kind face, you’re really the Schmidt family heir! “Either hand over the necklace or get out of our house!” She shouted while trying to search me. I looked at this group of teenage girls with a light laugh. Well, to drive me away, they really would use any method. I shook my head, my tone calm: “I didn’t take your necklace. You’re just jealous because Ms. Schmidt treats me well. “You bully me at home and isolate me at school, but unfortunately, I don’t care. I’m not as low as you are.” The girls turned red in the face after I hit their sore spot, glaring at me furiously. Amber raged, “Don’t waste words with this b*tch—let’s do this! When Aunt Phoebe finds out, she’ll definitely kick her out!” Before she finished speaking, four girls pounced on me, forcefully tearing at my clothes, pulling my hair, forcing my head up as slap after slap landed heavily on my face, sending waves of dull pain through me. Amber said contemptuously, “Hmph, you still dare to glare at me? Beat her up!”

I glanced at their phones recording the whole thing—finally, I had solid evidence. I’d chosen to endure until now, waiting for the right moment to strike back. I didn’t want to cause trouble, but I sure wasn’t afraid of it either. The next second, I slammed my head into one girl’s stomach, then kicked her leg hard. When another girl tried to help, I grabbed her hair first and threw her against the desk. Then it was Amber’s turn. She’d hit me the hardest, so I tackled her and pounded my fists into her body, targeting spots that wouldn’t show. The last girl stood frozen in shock. When she finally snapped out of it, she kicked me in the back and punched me twice in the face, making my nose bleed. There were no winners in this fight. I got beaten up, but those four weren’t much better off. They were pampered rich girls who didn’t fight with the same desperation I did. All five of us ended up in the hospital. With the video as evidence, I was acting in self-defense, while they received official reprimands. Afterward, Phoebe came to see me. She asked, “Someone was bullying you? Why didn’t you tell me?” I said, “Telling you wouldn’t have helped. They just wanted to bully me and force me to leave.” I looked up, jumped down from the bed, and knelt in front of her, meeting her eyes directly. “Ms. Schmidt, I know why you adopted me. You hate the Schmidt family, hate those relatives who only care about profit, so you want someone to deal with them for you. I’ll be the sharpest blade in your hand.” Phoebe stared at me for a long time—so long my knees went numb—before she suddenly chuckled softly. “Get up. Don’t call me Ms. Schmidt anymore. Just call me Mom. Hope, don’t let me down…” I lowered my head, a slight smile crossing my face. I’d guessed right. As the head of the Schmidt family, how could Phoebe not know everything I’d been through? She was just testing me. She’d seen my patience, and she’d seen my ruthlessness when I fought back. I knew I’d passed this test. From that day on, I clearly noticed Phoebe’s attitude toward me change. She looked at me more often, and her smiles became more genuine. When I saw Leila again, it was on exactly the same day as in my previous life. She wore expensive haute couture and carried herself with commanding presence. Her skin was flawless as jade, and her shy, hesitant eyes made her look particularly endearing. At that moment, I was hunched over the client requirements Phoebe had given me two days earlier, scratching my head in frustration. If I couldn’t come up with a good proposal, Phoebe would definitely pile on more work tonight, and I didn’t want to pull an all-nighter. On the platform, Leila was introducing herself to the class: “Hello everyone, I’m Leila Smith. I’ve been studying abroad, and I hope we can all get along well for the next two years.” I looked up just as our eyes met. Hers were full of smugness and challenge. She even showed off in front of everyone, deliberately having the principal accompany her on a full tour of the campus. After school, I stood at the gate waiting for Phoebe to pick me up. A luxury sedan pulled up in front of me, the window slowly rolling down to reveal Leila’s face. She got out and stood before me. “Lydia, how have you been lately? Does that woman beat and scold you? How does it feel to be bullied?” I pulled out my phone and texted Phoebe without looking up. I said, “If I’m not doing well, are you doing any better? I heard the Smith family absolutely dotes on you.” Leila’s face instantly turned pale at my words. Connor had an only son named Jason Smith, who had a twisted personality. The reason he adopted a girl was to find Jason a companion. In my previous life, after I was adopted, Jason bullied me relentlessly. He wouldn’t let me go out or attend school. What I ate, what I wore—he decided everything. In my life, there wasn’t a shred of personal space. It was a life filled with humiliation that I couldn’t escape.

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My mom asked me who I wanted to marry. This time, I didn’t choose Simon Hughes. Instead, I chose his younger uncle, Daniel Hughes. Her reaction was instant, her gaze sharp and full of disbelief, like I’d just slapped her across the face. After all, everyone in the city knew Simon and I were inseparable, practically joined at the hip since childhood. For ten years, I’d chased him and made it clear I wouldn’t marry anyone else. But that was the old me, the version of myself that no longer existed. A bitter smile tugged at my lips as memories of my past life—before I was reborn—flooded my mind. In that life, after Simon and I married, I came to a heartbreaking realization. He’d never once laid a finger on me. At first, I told myself it was personal—maybe it was just something he couldn’t help. I made excuses for him and tried to convince myself it didn’t matter. But then, on our golden wedding anniversary, I walked into a room I’d never seen before. It was locked away, hidden, and filled with photos of my cousin. That’s when it hit me. It wasn’t that Simon was asexual. He just didn’t love me. Now, in this second life, I was done wasting time on someone who would never love me in return. I decided to let them be together, once and for all. But as I walked down the aisle toward Daniel, Simon’s face turned pale, and he completely lost control. ***** Three days after my official engagement to Simon Hughes, I ran into him at a party. Naturally, His friends spotted me, and—of course—they couldn’t resist. They were already laughing, clearly having a field day at my expense. “Simon, look who it is—your little shadow is here again!” one of them called out with a grin. “Bianca, you’re already engaged to Simon, and yet you’re still hanging around him? Shouldn’t you be letting the poor guy enjoy his own party before you tie him down?” another one chimed in. When Simon saw me, his annoyance was pretty much written all over his face. “Bianca,” he spat, “are you really this desperate to get married to me? You didn’t even bother getting my approval before locking down this engagement. And now the whole damn city’s talking about it. You’ve got some nerve.” His disgust hit me like a punch in the gut. I had to take a deep breath and steady myself before I said anything back. “It didn’t need your approval. I’m not marrying you.” The room burst into laughter. Simon’s friends practically doubled over. They laughed so hard. Of course, they couldn’t resist piling on. “Simon,” one of them yelled, “better watch out! Your fiancée’s about to pull another stunt to get your attention!” Simon just shook his head, looking more and more annoyed. “Bianca, now you’re trying to play hard to get?” I couldn’t help but smirk. “With the Hughes family? If I’m not marrying you, who else will marry you?” He leaned in closer, his voice dripping with sarcasm. “Let’s not forget, you’ve been saying since we were kids that you’d marry me. The whole city already thinks you’re mine.” Then, he whispered, “I’ll let this engagement slide, but don’t forget—yeah, I can give you a big wedding, but the marriage license? That’s only for the one I actually want to marry.” I froze. In my past life, Simon had followed through with his family’s plans at this exact moment, and we’d gotten our marriage registered. ‘Could it be that he had been reborn, too?’ Before I could even process what was happening, my cousin Audrey appeared at the party. The moment she spotted me standing next to Simon, her face twisted in distress, and tears began to spill from her eyes. “Bianca, Simon, I heard you’re getting married soon. I didn’t bring a gift, but I wish you both all the happiness in the world…” she stammered, her voice breaking every word. Before she could finish, Audrey turned and bolted, sobbing as she ran off. “Look at what you’ve done, Bianca,” Simon muttered under his breath, giving me a furious glare before rushing after her without another word. When they came back, their fingers were locked together, tight as ever. Audrey’s lips were swollen and red, and there was a hickey on Simon’s neck. The whole room was watching, waiting to see what I’d do. In my previous life, if I saw another woman getting too close to Simon, I’d make a scene to make sure everyone knew I was still his.   Simon stepped forward, positioning Audrey behind him like some kind of shield, his face wearing this weird, expectant expression. But I didn’t give him the reaction he was clearly hoping for. Minutes passed, and his smug little face started to falter. Then, he sneered, “Well, look at that. At least you’ve grown up a little. No screaming or throwing a fit like you used to.” I didn’t even dignify his jab with a response. As the party wound down and we all started heading toward the door, Simon stopped me in my tracks. “It’s late, and it’s not safe. I’ll give you a ride,” he said. Since the ride was free and I wasn’t about to walk home, I didn’t argue. I climbed into the backseat, but Simon was faster than me. He blocked the front passenger seat and said, “You’re sitting in the back.” With that, he gently helped Audrey into the front seat, like it was the most natural thing in the world. “I’m sorry. Bianca,” Audrey said with feigned concern. “Simon’s just being protective. He’s afraid I’ll get car sick…” I didn’t say anything. I just slid into the backseat, exactly where I’d planned to sit in the first place. The whole ride home was just Simon and Audrey talking and laughing like they were the only two people on the planet. At a red light, Audrey teased Simon, asking him to help her with some lip balm. They exchanged this look, and I swear, the tension in the air thickened. Suddenly, Simon whipped his head toward the rearview mirror like he’d just remembered I was in the car. When his eyes met mine, and I pointedly stared out the window, trying to ignore them, his expression faltered for a moment.

For a moment, I saw raw anger flash across his face. Then, before I could even process it, he slammed his foot down on the gas pedal. When we pulled up to my place, Simon did something I really wasn’t expecting. He grabbed my arm again. “Alright, enough with the act,” he said, his tone dismissive. “Don’t pretend like you don’t care. It’s beneath you.” With that, he shoved a bracelet into my hand. “This is your engagement gift from me,” he added, his voice dripping with condescension. “As long as you stay in line, I’ll throw you a wedding. At least, on paper, everyone will think you’re my wife.” I glanced up at him, locking eyes. “And who exactly are you planning to marry? Audrey?” Simon’s face twisted with rage, but there was something almost smug underneath it as if he was enjoying the chaos he was causing. “I knew it. You’ve been pretending the whole time,” he sneered. “Listen up—don’t you dare breathe a word of this to anyone in either of our families. My relationship with Audrey is none of your business. She’s kind and fragile—nothing like your petty little schemes.” His voice dropped low, almost a warning. “If you ever hurt her, don’t think for a second I’ll still go through with this wedding.” I couldn’t help but laugh. He was too much of a coward to be honest with the Hughes family, yet somehow, I was the one painted as the villain in all of this. I didn’t say another word. I just turned on my heel and walked into my apartment, the weight of it all pressing down on me. The moment I stepped through the door, my phone buzzed in my hand. It was a video from Audrey. I hesitated before opening it, but when I did, there they were—Simon, gently helping Audrey fasten a necklace around her neck. The brand was unmistakable. And then it hit me: the bracelet Simon had just given me was the freebie that came with that very necklace. They were so close, their necks almost touching. And then, as the camera zoomed in, they kissed. The sound of it pierced the silence of the car—sharp, intrusive, like a slap to my chest. [Bianca, Simon must have told you by now, right? After the wedding, he’s going to marry me legally.] [Just so you know, without a legal marriage, there’s no inheritance rights. Guess it’s my turn to become the richest woman in Evergreen City!] Audrey… she’d been reborn too. It all clicked. Even though Simon and Audrey had no connection in our past life, this time, just days into it, they were already acting like a couple. Doing all the things lovers do. It was as if they had an unspoken understanding as if they were trying to pick up exactly where they left off. I lowered my gaze, memories of my past life flooding back. I thought about when I first married into the Hughes family. Right after the wedding, it felt like everything changed. The company started receiving a flood of partnership offers, landing new contracts left and right. Hughes Enterprises’ assets skyrocketed, and before long, they had become the richest company in Los Angeles.   The patriarch of the Hughes family was convinced I was the one bringing good fortune to Simon. Strangely enough, the family seemed to like me more and more with each passing day. They treated me like I was one of their own like I truly belonged. Despite Simon’s cold indifference, I honestly thought I was happy. That was until I found the photos. One afternoon, my mom came into my room with some surprising news. “Daniel, Simon’s younger uncle, is coming back from Europe in five days,” she said. I froze, caught off guard. Daniel had never married in my past life, and I certainly didn’t expect our arranged marriage to progress so quickly. I vaguely remembered Daniel. One thing was clear, though. He was always a good guy, almost like an older brother to me. Marrying him now felt like it would bring me more peace than tying the knot with anyone else. I wasn’t sure why, but the thought of him felt… right. The next morning, I was up early, working away in my studio on the design for my wedding dress. I’ve been sketching out my dream wedding dress since college when I studied fashion design. But every design I came up with back then had to fit Simon’s tastes. He wouldn’t let me use any design elements I liked—everything had to be for him. But now? Now, I was free. Free to design the dress I loved, the one I’d actually want to wear—while marrying someone else. A few days later, I finished putting the final touches on my dress and decided to grab a coffee from the breakroom. That was when I saw Audrey’s post on social media. In the photo, she was wearing my wedding dress. But it wasn’t the gown I had envisioned. The gown was cut in half and turned into a super-short skirt. To make matters worse, she was grinding against Simon, their bodies pressed so close as they danced. [Simon knew I needed a dress, so he specially sent this one to me. Gosh, I feel so spoiled right now!] I could hardly believe my eyes. My heart pounded in my chest as anger shot through me. Without a second thought, I stormed toward the fifth-floor ballroom, furious and ready to blow up. There they were—Audrey and Simon—dancing like the world had disappeared around them. Their bodies were pressed tightly together, swaying with an intensity that made it feel like they were the only two people in the room. “This is my wedding dress!” I shouted, unable to keep my fury in check. “How dare you give it to her?! And ruin it like this?!” Audrey immediately launched into her act, playing the innocent, helpless girl. Her eyes filled with fake tears, her voice quivering. “Simon, did I do something wrong? Why is she so angry?” she whined, acting all soft and fragile. Simon, of course, stepped in front of her, blocking me from her view like I was some sort of threat. “Bianca, it’s just a dress!” he sneered. “Besides, you’re still going to wear it for me at the wedding. So what’s the big deal? If it’s that important to you, why not just make a new one?” My blood boiled. “Who says I’m wearing it for you?” I shot back, my voice colder than I meant it to be. “This is the dress I’m wearing for my wedding.” Simon scoffed and shook his head like I was some naive child. “Come on, Bianca, don’t act like you don’t know. Your wedding is our wedding. I already agreed to marry you. There’s no need to keep up this act.” That was it. I was done.

I glanced at the scissors lying on the nearby table, grabbed them, and walked straight toward Audrey’s dress. Without hesitation, I sliced the hem of the fabric, cutting it near her leg. “Simon,” I said, my voice cold and sharp, every word carrying weight, “since you’re so sure of yourself, watch closely. I won’t settle for anything dirty. And I won’t keep the dress stained.” Simon froze, his eyes wide with shock. In the past, no matter how I acted—whether playful or bratty—he’d never seen me like this. Never seen me so serious, so determined. His instincts kicked in, and he reached for me, but before he could make a move, Audrey’s high-pitched voice sliced through the tension. “Simon, my leg! I think I scraped it. It really hurts, but don’t worry about me. Go take care of her. This is all my fault…” Simon hesitated for a moment, torn between me and Audrey. He looked from my retreating form to her, and then back at me. After a long, suffocating pause, he sneered, his voice dripping with contempt. “Don’t worry about her. An insecure woman like her needs to be taught a lesson. Maybe this will help her reflect.” I couldn’t respond. My body went numb, and my heart felt like it had dropped into a void. I just stood there, watching as my wedding dress—the one I’d poured my heart into—began to fall apart in my hands. The delicate fabric unraveled, just like everything else in my life. I wiped my eyes quietly, trying to hold my emotions together, but the weight of everything I’d lost hit me like a freight train. All that effort, all that hope…was ruined in an instant.   If a single wedding dress could teach me everything I needed to know about someone’s character, then maybe I should consider myself lucky. After all, I was finally seeing Simon for who he really was—no delusions left. Tonight was the family dinner where I’d officially meet Daniel. First impressions were everything, and I knew I had to look my best. I didn’t want to give anyone the chance to question me, especially not after everything that had gone down with Simon and Audrey. I took a quick moment to freshen up and gave myself a little pep talk. When I felt ready, I headed down to the underground parking garage. And that’s when I noticed it—Simon’s Maserati, gently rocking back and forth in the distance. Curiosity gnawed at me as I walked closer, but when I got close enough to see inside the half-open window, my stomach twisted. There they were—Simon and Audrey. She was sprawled across his lap, her eyes half-lidded as she moved up and down. Even though I already knew Simon didn’t love me, seeing it with my own eyes still hit like a punch to the chest. For a brief moment, our eyes met. There was a flash of panic in his gaze, but it was gone in a second, quickly replaced by that smirk of his. To taunt me even more, he gently swept Audrey’s hair aside and kissed her deeply, his movements slow and exaggerated. Audrey’s soft whimpers echoed in the garage, loud and calculated. I turned away, trying to keep my face neutral, and climbed into my own car. I had more important things to focus on tonight. As I made my way to the Hughes family estate, I stopped by a store to grab a gift—a high-end silk tie for Daniel. When I arrived, I was surprised to find Simon pulling up at the same time. He stepped out of his car, and from where I stood, I could clearly see used condoms scattered across the passenger seat. ‘Real classy.’ For a moment, his expression flickered with something like embarrassment when he saw me holding the gift bag. But that passed quickly, replaced by his usual smug look. “Bought me a gift?” he drawled, taking a step toward me. “Let me see it.” I jerked the bag behind my back, pulling it out of his reach. “It’s not for you,” I said flatly. Simon snorted, blowing out a cloud of smoke like I wasn’t even worth his time. “You saw what happened in the garage, right?” he said, his voice annoyingly casual. “I know you’re obsessed with me, but I’ve told you before—this wedding is yours, but the marriage certificate belongs to Audrey. She’s the one who’s being slighted here.” He leaned in a little closer, his arrogance growing. “It’s perfectly normal for us to do what we just did. She’s my legal wife-to-be, after all. Oh, and our marital home? She’ll probably stop by once in a while for a night or two. You’ll have to get used to it eventually. It’s for your own good.” I couldn’t believe the audacity of this man. Even though I’d already decided I wouldn’t marry him, I hadn’t expected him to be so shameless—so blatant in flaunting his infidelity right in front of me. I turned to walk away, but, of course, he grabbed my arm again. “Listen,” he said, his voice lowering, “My uncle will be at the dinner tonight. He’s important to the family, so this is a big deal. I’m giving you a lot of face by letting you come.” I barely suppressed the urge to roll my eyes. “One more thing—if my grandfather and dad ask about the marriage license, just tell them we’ve already registered, alright? And about Audrey’s little injury this afternoon—you’ll need to apologize to her after dinner. Don’t forget. Until the wedding is official, I can still change my mind.” With that, he strode into the Hughes family estate like he hadn’t just made a complete fool of himself. I let out a long breath, gripping the gift bag in my hand. ‘Fine,’ I told myself. ‘He’ll find out soon enough who I’m really marrying.’ Most of the Hughes family patriarchs were seated inside the dining hall. Daniel hadn’t arrived yet, so I quietly slipped into a seat far from Simon, deliberately leaving an open spot next to me for him. Simon noticed immediately and frowned, a look of irritation crossing his face. Annoyed, he got up and moved to sit right next to me. “You’re getting more dramatic these days,” he muttered, eyeing the empty seat beside me. “There’s already a seat saved for you over there. Why are you trying to make a scene?” I ignored him just as I was about to tell him that the seat wasn’t for him when a tall, commanding figure appeared at the entrance. Daniel entered the dining hall, his tailored designer suit fitting him perfectly. His strides were steady and confident, each movement radiating poise and dignity.

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