There was a gas explosion incident, and both my wife Scarlett Moore and I unfortunately died. When I opened my eyes again, we had both been reborn, returning to the time before our marriage. In our previous life, Scarlett and I were childhood sweethearts who got along perfectly without any suspicion. After marriage, our relationship was extremely intimate, making others quite envious. But in this life, she didn’t choose me. Instead, she accepted the pursuit of Kevin Lane, the son of the wealthiest man in town. I quietly deleted all information about her, as if we had never met. Five years later, they held an extravagant engagement party, inviting all our old classmates. When she saw me appear wearing the same custom-tailored suit as Kevin, with a diamond ring in my hand, Scarlett’s lips twitched with anger. “Jaxon Lockhart, it’s been several years already. Why won’t you let me go?” … I arrived at the banquet hall following the address on the invitation. There stood Scarlett in a diamond-encrusted wedding dress, arm in arm with Kevin in the crowd, her smile radiant. Our old classmates looked on with envy, saying: “Scarlett, this wedding dress must have cost a fortune. Just one of these diamonds is worth several years of my hard work!” “Kevin is the son of the richest man in town. This kind of money means nothing to him!” “But Scarlett, you’ve been so secretive! You only made your relationship with the billionaire’s son public after getting engaged!” “I never would have dreamed that the future wife of the richest man would be my classmate! Just that alone is enough for me to brag about for a lifetime!” Scarlett lowered her head shyly, her eyes downcast. “I love Kevin for who he is, not for his money. We actually planned to keep the wedding ceremony low-key.” Kevin possessively pulled her closer by the waist, his eyes full of tenderness. “How could I ever shortchange you?” The crowd let out an envious “Aww.” Suddenly, someone raised a question: “Why isn’t Jaxon here today?” “Scarlett, you two were childhood sweethearts who grew up together. You were so close you seemed like one person. Everyone thought you would get married. How did you suddenly lose contact?” At the mention of my name, Scarlett’s lips twitched slightly, a flash of disgust quickly passing through her eyes. But with Kevin present, she maintained her gentle demeanor and explained graciously: “Those were things that happened when I was little. I was young and didn’t know any better. It doesn’t count.” Someone nearby gave a warning glance. “Drop it. Scarlett is already engaged to Kevin. Why bring up those things?” Kevin smiled calmly. “It’s fine. Everyone has their past, but the past is the past. We’re here today to enjoy ourselves. Feel free to say whatever you want.” The crowd launched into another round of flattery, praising them as a perfect match—attractive and wealthy—truly made for each other. In my previous life, Scarlett and I grew up together as childhood sweethearts. We naturally fell in love and got married. After marriage, our relationship was extremely close without any barriers, making others envious. Back then, people praised us in the same way they’re praising them now. Looking back, it feels absurdly like a cruel joke played by fate. After getting off the plane and sitting in a car for several hours to get here, my back was feeling sore. I looked for a nearby seat to sit down, only to be accidentally bumped by a waiter carrying drinks. A classmate with sharp eyes noticed me. “Speak of the devil, and he appears.” “But Jaxon, that suit of yours… hmm, how is it the same brand as Kevin’s?”
“This brand is crafted by a famous master from Country A. Money alone isn’t enough—only people in high society like Kevin can get their hands on it. That little company of yours doesn’t even qualify. Don’t tell me you’ve been kept by some rich older woman?” “We all graduated from China’s top-tier universities (known as 985 universities). We could have chosen any career, yet you picked this one. You’re such an embarrassment to us!” I was a bit shocked, but maintained a polite smile on my face. “I’m sorry, it was an accident.” Scarlett seemed displeased, but still greeted me politely: “Long time no see.” She couldn’t help but look me up and down, her gaze finally settling on the diamond ring in my hand. Suddenly, her expression changed dramatically. Everyone noticed something was off and followed her gaze to the ring, their faces showing even more contempt. “Jaxon, she’s getting engaged and you bring a ring? Are you trying to steal her away?” one of them sneered. I was speechless but still maintained my politeness and dignity. “You’ve misunderstood.” One quick-moving classmate snatched the ring from me. “Oh look, there’s the letter R engraved on it. Isn’t that Scarlett’s initial?” they exclaimed. “If this isn’t trying to steal the bride, what is? Jaxon, know your place. A host at a hostess club like you daring to compete with the wealthiest man in town for his bride!” another classmate hissed. Scarlett glared at me, her tone impatient: “Jaxon, I thought I made myself clear back then—we’re not the same kind of people. It’s been years. Why won’t you let me go?” Kevin’s eyes burned with hidden fire, but he still approached with a smile and took the ring. “Don’t be so harsh. Jaxon clearly knows his place. This ring is merely a gift. Even if the money used to buy it came from… questionable sources, it’s still a gesture from an old classmate.” Kevin lightly patted my shoulder. “But since we’re former classmates, let me give you some advice. Being a companion for hire, while it is a profession, you shouldn’t risk your health just to satisfy your personal desires. What if you catch some disease…” He frowned slightly, made a “tsk” sound, and quickly withdrew his hand. “I’ll have my personal doctor examine you later. Don’t worry, it won’t cost you anything.” Upon hearing this, everyone stepped back as if avoiding a plague, looking at me with disgust, as if I really had some contagious disease. I didn’t take it to heart and responded politely: “No need, thank you.” Then I walked forward, took the ring, sat down, and carefully wiped off the fingerprints. After everyone dispersed, Scarlett suddenly approached from behind, took the ring from me and put it on her finger, then sat down beside me. “Jaxon, I know you can’t forget me in this lifetime or the next. But as you can see, I’m about to get married and I’m very happy now. Please stop waiting for me, okay? I accept your gesture. You once said you wanted to see me wearing a ring. Now, your wish from your past life has been fulfilled. Let’s go, shall we? I don’t want to upset Kevin.” I looked at her puzzled and said, “Who said I came here for you?” Before Scarlett could finish speaking, she suddenly slammed the table, then frowned and rubbed her temples. “Stop pretending,” she snapped. “Don’t I know what you’re like? Do I have to completely cut ties with you before you’ll give up? You’ve already devastated me once. Are you planning to do it again?” Devastated? My heart, which had been calm and undisturbed, was stirred by these two words, creating ripples of emotion.
In my previous life, we grew up together from childhood, loving and depending on each other. As soon as we graduated from college, we naturally got married. The Lockhart and Moore families had upper-middle-class wealth and were business partners. Our family relationships were harmonious, our careers were constantly developing upward, and we were envied by everyone. But the good times didn’t last. The Moore family was reported for tax evasion, after which Moore Group went bankrupt, and Moore’s parents were both arrested. My family was also affected, and our lives changed dramatically overnight. Yet we didn’t complain. Worried that Scarlett couldn’t bear the blow, I became even more attentive and caring toward her, comforting her that as long as we were alive, there was still hope. Scarlett had strong pride. To prevent her from losing face in front of others, I slept only four hours a day while working three jobs to support her and buy her luxury items. My parents also put aside their dignity to work, aiming to repay her parents’ debts so their family could reunite sooner. Our old classmates were moved by our love and, out of kindness, comforted us and cheered us on. But she couldn’t accept falling from her former status as the campus beauty to her current situation, and she took others’ kindness as mockery. “Aren’t you just laughing at me because you see how miserable my situation is now?” The TV screen was showing a close-up of Kevin at an event, with the host introducing him as the youngest and most accomplished son of a billionaire. A strange light flashed in Scarlett’s eyes. “If I had chosen Kevin back then, even if my family had encountered misfortune, we wouldn’t be in this situation now.” Once this thought emerged, there was no turning back. Scarlett’s dissatisfaction with me grew stronger, and she treated me with venomous words. I was extremely exhausted every day, mentally stretched to the limit, feeling on the verge of collapse. At night, I couldn’t sleep because of the things she said, wasting away to skin and bones. But at that time, I was still questioning myself, wondering if I wasn’t doing well enough in some aspects. To win her back, I worked even harder. Sometimes I wouldn’t close my eyes for days. Finally, on our anniversary, I scraped together enough money to buy the diamond ring she had long desired. “Scarlett, put it on. I want nothing more than to see you smiling while wearing it.” “Trust me, I’ll definitely give you the life you want. No one loves you more than I do.” Scarlett exploded with rage and threw the ring violently into the drain. “Look at what you’ve done to yourself. Are you trying to make me feel guilty? Or are you trying to gain sympathy by bringing up our past again?” “If it weren’t for our lifelong friendship, I wouldn’t have impulsively accepted your proposal back then! I gave up better options!” Only then did I understand that nostalgia is the most harmful thing in the world. After venting all her anger, she accidentally knocked open the gas valve while pushing me in her fury. Still not satisfied after beating me, she grabbed my clothes and forced me toward the window to jump. Just as she opened the window, there was a sudden “boom,” and we were both blown away by the explosion. My parents suffered fatal myocardial infarctions due to excessive grief. Originally, our family wouldn’t have ended up like this. Who really ruined whose life? I concealed the emotions in my eyes and calmly took back the ring. “I’m sorry, you misunderstood.” I cherish my current life deeply and don’t want to be troubled by past events anymore. Scarlett stood up, pressing her lips together, staring at me with resentful eyes, refusing to leave. Kevin silently watched all this, his knuckles turning white with suppressed rage. Due to his status, he forced himself to remain calm, forcing a smile as he walked over with a wine glass, putting his arm around Scarlett’s waist as if claiming ownership. “Scarlett, everyone who comes here is a guest. We can’t drive someone away just because they’re of lower status.” Smiling, he poured red wine over my head. “Oh, I’m sorry. I couldn’t hold it steady.” “Jaxon, you won’t misunderstand, will you?” Kevin pretended to be enthusiastic, trying to take off my coat. “Let me take it for dry cleaning.” I was a bit annoyed and shook off his hand, saying, “No need.” I immediately wiped the wine from my head with a napkin. Today was crucial for me. Fortunately, there wasn’t much wine in the glass. My hair was only slightly damp, which didn’t affect my styling. The black suit had a few scattered wine stains, but nothing serious. Several classmates quickly ran over and forcefully yanked off my coat. Someone even punched me in the back. “Jaxon, Kevin doesn’t even mind helping you clean your clothes, why are you being so difficult!” “Exactly! We all saw it—you bumped into Kevin’s hand and spilled the wine. Are you trying to extort money from him?” As they tugged at my clothes back and forth, I heard the sound of fabric tearing. The suit wasn’t expensive, but it held great significance. And I had no time to change into a new outfit. With a serious expression and cold gaze, I said, “Give it back.” Not only did they ignore me, but they became even more animated in their conversation. I had no choice but to reach out and grab it. Scarlett mocked from the side, “Jaxon, you really haven’t changed. What’s your next move? If you can’t get it back, will you fall to the ground playing the victim to gain sympathy? I know you’re good at putting on these pathetic acts. It’s truly disgusting.” Kevin’s driver rushed to the door and announced loudly, “Mr. Lane, Mrs. Rosamund Lane has arrived.” Everyone’s faces lit up with anticipation. Rumor had it that Mrs. Lane of the Lane family had ventured out during the peak of the financial boom years ago. Over the years, she had single-handedly controlled situations and achieved remarkable success. The Lane family’s growth to its current scale was largely due to Mrs. Lane’s efforts. Kevin said proudly, “Of course. My Aunt Rosamund is our family’s greatest contributor—even my father deeply respects her. She loves me the most and flew back from abroad specifically after hearing about my engagement. She also brought Uncle Jaxon, whom she secretly married overseas. Uncle Jaxon is said to be a decisive and tough young entrepreneur. They’ve returned to merge our two companies domestically.” Everyone exclaimed in surprise, “Does this mean the Lane family will become the wealthiest in the country? Kevin, Scarlett, since you’ve built such large enterprises, you’ll surely need more people. We’re old classmates—don’t be formal with us. We’re all waiting for you to bring us along!” Scarlett was clearly enjoying the attention, unable to control her widening smile. Heavy footsteps of many people could be heard from outside, indicating Mrs. Lane’s arrival. While everyone crowded at the door to watch, I quickly picked up my suit from the floor, put it on, briefly adjusted my appearance, then took the ring and walked toward the door with a smile. But someone grabbed my hair. “Jaxon, you’re not thinking of trying to get into the Lane Group through networking, are you? What could you possibly do? Provide services to executives?” Kevin punched my shoulder in disgust, “Don’t be delusional. What do you think our Lane family is? Some kind of club where you work?” I lost my balance, tripped over something, and fell to the ground. The ring dropped and Scarlett ground it viciously with her high heel. “Jaxon, are you up to something again, deliberately trying to get close to me? How disgusting!” They snapped their fingers at the security guards and said, “Drag this person out.” I was completely enraged, my eyes reddening as I growled, “Who dares touch me?!” Kevin punched my right cheek and said, “So what if I touch you?” Scarlett kicked the ring away and then pressed her heel hard on my knee, “Jaxon, you have nothing left to disgust me with. Get out now!” “Welcome back to the country, Mrs. Lane!” The black-suited bodyguards at the entrance formed two rows, bowing their heads in unison to the tall woman with stern eyebrows standing in the middle. Rosamund’s expression was cold as she nodded slightly and walked directly into the hall. Kevin’s face immediately brightened as he and Scarlett quickly approached her. “Aunt Rosamund, you’ve finally decided to come back!” Scarlett said flatteringly, “Aunt Rosamund, you must be tired from your journey. Let me massage your shoulders.” Rosamund had a powerful presence; everyone only dared to peek at her from the sidelines. Even Kevin addressed her respectfully when speaking to her. Rosamund didn’t respond. Her gaze was fixed firmly on me. Her eyes instantly became as cold as ice, her face covered with frost. No one noticed the deep concern in her eyes; they all mistakenly thought she was annoyed because Kevin’s engagement party had been disrupted. Kevin immediately signaled to the security guards, saying, “Get him out of here quickly! A male escort dares to come here to solicit business and won’t leave when asked.” Scarlett added, “Hurry up! Don’t let Aunt Rosamund see such filth.” Rosamund’s lips trembled slightly as she said sternly, “Who dares?” Then, with decisive movements, she slapped both of them across the face. “How absurd! You dare slander your Uncle Jaxon by calling him a male escort?!”
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