On the fifth anniversary of our relationship, my girlfriend, having rejoined her wealthy family, posted my photo on a platform similar to Craigslist. [One dollar for a loyal admirer of five years.] I thought she was joking until I received a friend request on Snapchat. Then my girlfriend called me: “I’m the heiress of Miller Bank. We’re not on the same level; you’re not suitable for me.” “The person I’ve introduced to you is a wealthy woman my family knows. If you treat her well, fortune and success will be yours. No need to thank me.” She hung up, only to announce her engagement to the sole heir of the Carter Miller Group on Snapchat. Looking at the unfamiliar face in her post left me utterly confused. He’s the heir of the Carter Miller Group, so who am I? “Let’s break up.” “I was with you because we were equals. That’s no longer the case. You couldn’t reach my level in several lifetimes.” “Don’t tell anyone we dated; it disgusts me.” The call ended abruptly, leaving me stunned. I couldn’t believe these words came from my girlfriend, Emma. Emma was an ordinary employee at a small company. She was smart and capable, and despite a tough upbringing, she never complained. Her smile was like a ray of sunshine that drew me to her. For five years, she cared for me with thoughtfulness. Just yesterday, we were planning to earn more money to build a future together. And today, she suddenly wants to break up? She once told me I was the person she loved most and never wanted to part from me. Even if she told me herself, I couldn’t believe it! I had to find out what was really going on! I kept calling her, but she didn’t answer, and eventually, her number became unreachable. While I was still anxious, a friend suddenly sent me a screenshot. It was Emma’s announcement on Snapchat: “Meeting you made me realize how beautiful life is. Everyone is welcome to my engagement party with Liam Carter, the heir of the Carter Miller Group.” The comments section was filled with congratulations. But I was left in confusion. Carter Miller Group? How many Carter Miller Groups are there in the city? Not only did the company’s name match my family’s, but all other details matched too. Even our parents’ names were the same! Could there really be such a coincidence? I quickly asked a friend to get a photo for me. It wasn’t long before I saw the supposed heir of Carter Miller Group. Then I realized. Yes, it’s my family’s engagement. But the groom is a fraud! He’s not Liam Carter! He’s a university student I sponsored, named Ethan Johnson. For years, I quietly stayed by Emma’s side, while he attended business events with my mom. I wanted him to gain some experience for the future. But I never thought… He would deceive me! I couldn’t accept that a five-year relationship would end so ambiguously. So, I went straight to the engagement venue that day. As soon as I entered, I saw Emma in a white wedding dress, a scene I had dreamed of countless times. The emcee asked them to drink a ceremonial toast. Emma maintained a perfect smile, but there was a hint of sadness in her eyes. “Emma, our family’s prosperity depends on you. You won’t let your mom down, right?” That must be her mom speaking. Emma looked pained, forcing a smile as she glanced at Ethan. I understood her forced smile. She didn’t want to leave me! “Emma, you don’t have to struggle like this!” I shouted toward the center of the ceremony, releasing my pent-up anger. Everyone turned to look at me with strange eyes. Emma’s face turned pale. “Didn’t I tell you we broke up? Leave and stop causing trouble!” Emma’s eyes reddened upon seeing me. Afraid I’d see her, she turned away. How could I leave without understanding? “Emma, I love you. I might not know what’s happening, but trust me, I can solve it!” From her back, I could tell Emma was about to lose control of her emotions. She turned around, tears in her eyes. Before she could speak, her mom interjected. “Young man, this isn’t a place for someone of your status.” I couldn’t help but scoff internally. Usually, such a high-end banquet hall requires an invitation to enter. But I didn’t need one; the banquet owner drove me here personally. He’s hoping I’ll rent the hall to him next year. I knew my purpose today and didn’t mention these things. Emma’s mom looked me up and down. “Are you Emma’s friend? Knowing her is already a highlight of your life.” “Young man, just because you dress nicely doesn’t mean you can cross social classes.” “Emma has feelings for you, but you must know someone as poor as you isn’t worthy of her.”
I took her words as her concern for Emma’s future and didn’t take them to heart. I didn’t respond. Emma, afraid her mom would say more outrageous things, quickly stepped up beside her mom. “Mom, I’ve already told him clearly. I have no feelings for him. Let’s not argue with him; our company still wants to go public, and this could hurt our reputation.” Miller Bank has been planning to go public since the beginning of the year. They repeatedly sought cooperation with the Carter Miller Group. Two years ago, when Miller Bank faced a financial crisis, we helped them, and now they want my dad to finance them to go public, but my dad ignored them. But Miller Bank was persistent, always looking for opportunities to cooperate. With this in mind, I suddenly realized. Could Emma’s mom be forcing her to marry this fake heir to get help from our group? It must be. Emma loves me too much to leave me just because she’s an heiress of Miller Bank! The imposter Ethan, who had been observing, snorted at me. “Kid, you have some nerve, disrupting my engagement to the Carter family heir!” I almost laughed. Talk about greed. I’ve supported him for years, showed him the world, and he dares to impersonate me and commit fraud! Such an ungrateful person! “Carter family heir? Are you?” My smile seemed to sting his sensitive pride. “You poor loser! Do you know how serious your disrespect is?” “I’m the Carter Miller Group heir. If you don’t want my father to kill you, kneel and apologize.” My tone was slightly mocking. “Too bad, if the Carter Miller Group chairman finds out, you’re the one who’s dead, not me.” “Did all your knowledge go to waste? This is a society ruled by law. No one can kill anyone! If you’re brainless, read more books.” As soon as I finished speaking, the atmosphere turned icy. My parents have always respected my choices and decisions. They know I’m not a spoiled brat and have always helped me build a good reputation. If my parents knew the student we helped was biting the hand that fed him. Using our son’s name to commit fraud, they would make him pay. Ethan’s face turned livid with rage. “You poser, dreaming of the unattainable! Get lost!” “Out of respect for Emma, I’ll let you go today! Don’t push it!” Seeing Ethan angry, Emma quickly tried to calm him. “Don’t get mad; it’s not worth it over a poor loser.” After comforting Ethan, Emma turned to me with a stern face. “Don’t you understand? We’re not on the same level. Stop dreaming and get out! I don’t want to see you!” She gestured to the security to escort me out. I thought that was the end of it, but Ethan stopped the security. “Wait!” “This poor loser is talking nonsense and ruining my engagement. How can I face the Carter family?” Ethan, dressed in the latest Dior suit, swaggered toward me. Ha, I had my mom give him that suit, thinking he’d look presentable at important events. I never imagined he’d betray us. He punched me hard, and I fell to the ground, unprepared. “Don’t let me see you again, or I’ll take your leg off next time!” I wiped the blood from my mouth. And punched him back. As soon as he raised his head to hurl insults, I swung a left hook. My boxing coach was a national champion. I do anaerobic exercise every day, and my muscles outweigh Ethan’s fat. Comparing fists with me is a futile effort. Everyone was shocked by my actions. Emma quickly reacted, indirectly protecting me. My boxing skills were honed under the guidance of a national champion. I maintain a rigorous daily regimen of anaerobic exercises, and my muscles are more defined than Ethan Johnson’s excess weight. Trying to take me on in a fight is as futile as trying to crack a rock with an egg. Is Ethan Johnson really so caught up in his act that he’s convinced himself he’s the real deal? After I landed two punches on him in front of everyone, Ethan Johnson was furious, yelling at me in a rage. “You’re finished! You’re done for! Tell your family to prepare for the worst!” “Security! Security!” Has he watched too many gangster movies, or does he think he’s some kind of mob boss? Everyone was taken aback by my actions. Emma Miller quickly stepped in to protect me. “Liam Carter, are you deaf? Get out of here now!” She exclaimed while pushing me out, though we were stopped by security halfway. “You think you can hit the young master and just walk away?” Emma trembled with fear. But I remained unfazed. I ignored the security. “Emma, you got engaged to him for your family’s business, right? Don’t be fooled by this impostor. Marry me, and I promise you and your company wealth and prosperity.” Ethan Johnson, who was raised by his grandmother, got into a prestigious university on his own merits, and with his father’s connections, landed a job at a public company. If word got out that he was impersonating me, all his efforts would be in vain. I’m willing to give him another chance. I took Emma’s hand and gave her a reassuring look. “Emma, trust me.”
But she didn’t catch my meaning. The crowd erupted in laughter at my words. “This guy’s watched too much TV. He’s so poor, hasn’t he looked at himself lately?” “In simple terms, he wants the high life but lacks the ability, so he’s looking for a free ride.” “As a man, being this shameless is utterly disgusting.” Emma’s mom chimed in with mockery. “Emma, it’s all my fault for not finding you sooner and letting you be fooled by this delusional guy.” Emma looked helpless, her brows furrowed. “Liam Carter, I’m no longer the carefree Emma you once knew. I have the responsibility of my entire family’s business on my shoulders. I don’t want to disrupt your life.” “Stop provoking Ethan. Forget me and live your life.” After saying that, she turned to Ethan with a pleading expression. “Young Master Ethan, please let bygones be bygones. Let’s continue our engagement ceremony without letting him disrupt it. Please let him go.” Ethan, looking smug, said. “Fine, you’re lucky Emma pleaded for you.” He pointed at his shoes. “But this guy got my shoes dirty. Kneel and clean them, and I’ll let it go.” Emma thought his demand was too much and couldn’t help but speak up. “Young Master Ethan, isn’t that going too far…” Ethan, annoyed, retorted at Emma. “I’m the heir of the Carter Miller Group and this loser disrupted my engagement and hit me twice. Am I overreacting?” Ethan nodded, still angry. “Fine, then Emma, you do it. Do it for him, and I’ll let him go.” Emma pressed her lips into a line, steeling herself, and knelt down. The bystanders who were on Ethan’s side earlier now began to question. The guests whispered among themselves. “Isn’t Young Master Ethan going too far? How can he treat his fiancée like this?” “Exactly. Even if this guy was wrong, it’s not Emma’s fault. Isn’t this taking it out on Emma?” “Why is Emma so humble? It’s embarrassing for us women! Even though the Carter Miller Group is powerful, she’s from a noble family too. Why bow down to Ethan like this?” “But you can’t say that. You don’t understand the Carter Miller Group’s influence. If they cut ties with Miller Bank, it would be disastrous. Didn’t you see? Even with Ethan treating Miss Miller like this, her family dare not speak up.” Emma lowered her head, hands on the ground. “I’m sorry, Young Master Ethan. It’s all my fault. I hope you can calm down.” “Emma, get up!” I couldn’t believe the proud Emma would kneel like this. A few years ago, her ex-boyfriend returned, offering her a high-paying job and everything she needed. But she didn’t even look at him, outright rejecting him, even as she was burdened with her adoptive mom’s medical bills. Yet today, she’s humbling herself for me in public. Emma blocked out my calls. My heart felt as if it was being stabbed! With sheer force, I broke free from the four or five security guards restraining me. Even if it costs me my life today, I won’t let the woman I love be humiliated. “Ethan Johnson, don’t be ungrateful! I am the real heir of the Carter Miller Group!”
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