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00:00Ryan Carter, the famous Playboy heir, openly declared that he only dated women on short-term
00:05arrangements. However, there were still lots of women eager to be his temporary girlfriend,
00:10because if he was in a good mood, he'd reward them with a villa. If he wasn't,
00:14they'd still walk away with a million-dollar breakup fee. People all laughed at me, saying
00:19I was the most miserable, wealthy wife in history. They all thought I'd endure it for the rest of my
00:24life. I was going to, until Ryan brought a college student named Kelly Smith home. The girl looked
00:30ordinary, yet she was the first woman he kept longer than a month. Ryan gave me two choices,
00:36agree to an open marriage and let Kelly be on equal terms with me, or just divorce him, split the
00:42assets evenly, and go our separate ways for good. His friends were there, watching the show. They
00:48were sure I'd just keep being a pushover, putting up with everything. But to their surprise, I chose
00:53the latter without hesitation. In my previous life, I chose to endure, and what I got in return was
00:59Kelly pushing her luck further and further. She forbade Ryan from touching me or giving me any of
01:05his assets. In my later years, I couldn't help but envy Kelly, who ended up with everything—money,
01:11children, the whole package. Even after Ryan died, his will didn't grant me anything. All his
01:18inheritance was left under Kelly's control. I had been his lawful wife, but ended up with nothing at
01:24last. Reborn into this life, I finally figured everything out. This time, I just wanted to take
01:30the money and leave. I picked up the divorce agreement, read it carefully from beginning to end,
01:35and was about to sign my name. Ryan finally spoke. Anna Taylor, think this through. Once you sign,
01:43there's no turning back. I didn't stop. I quickly wrote my name down. I'll pack my things and leave
01:51right now. In my previous life, I thought bringing Kelly home was just another one of his tricks to
01:59mess with me. Naively, I believed that after all these years of marriage, he must have had at least a
02:05little affection for me. I was a fool. He and Kelly had kids one after another and grew old together
02:11in love. And I, in that house, was like an awkward outsider, mocked and ridiculed by everyone around
02:19me for my whole life. Not until my later years did I hear him talking with Kelly in a hospital
02:24room.
02:25He said that back then, the dramatic scene of catching a guy in my bed had been arranged by him
02:30personally. I was just tired of her and didn't want things to get too ugly. So I staged the whole
02:38thing. There wasn't a shred of guilt in his clouded eyes. That way, all I did later seemed completely
02:45defensible. So that was it. No wonder every time I desperately tried to explain, all I got was his cold
02:52disbelief. Because from beginning to end, he knew the truth. He didn't love me, yet he used a fabricated
02:59crime to trap me for 50 years. He could have ended it cleanly with one stroke, but instead chose to
03:06slowly torture me to death. Looking at the young yet still cold face before me, I felt nothing but
03:12hatred. He stared blankly at the signed agreement, his eyes filled with shock. Outside the door, the faint
03:18sounds of whispering abruptly stopped. The next second, my distinguished parents-in-law rushed in
03:24cheerfully.
03:28Oh my, look at her. So young and so energetic. My father-in-law, who had always treated me with
03:35hostility, was smiling kindly at this moment. Finally, we can send away that useless one.
03:42It's been so many years, but there's no kid at all. Sir? Sir, madam, please don't say that.
03:54I don't want to disrespect. Actually, I'm already one month expecting. It's just still early,
04:00so I plan to tell you about it later. As expected, still the same familiar sarcasm,
04:05the same nauseating tone. All these years, in order to be a useful wife, I worked myself to
04:11the bone at Carter Group during the day. At night, I still had to serve these two picky bastards.
04:17Just past 30, yet plenty of white hair had already crept into my temples.
04:22I did look kinda old. I turned back to my room and began packing my pitiful little bit of luggage.
04:28And I was already planning where I should go first to properly relax after getting the money.
04:33I didn't notice Ryan following me in.
04:36It's so late. There's no need to move out immediately. Leave tomorrow.
04:43Isn't the villa in the west of the city still empty?
04:47You can stay there for now. I'll visit you when I'm free you.
04:52Ana, you're just being emotional. Calm down. I know how much you love me, okay?
05:00But I really can't let you be my legal wife anymore.
05:04I can't let my child grow up being labeled as illegitimate.
05:07I didn't respond. I just picked up my suitcase, walked past him, and headed straight for the door.
05:14There's nothing left to say between us. I'm very happy we're divorced.
05:19If you really still have a conscience, hurry up and pay me what you owe.
05:24The night wind carried fine snow as it rushed toward me, biting cold, yet unable to extinguish the fire burning
05:30in my heart.
05:32Ryan's efficiency was, as always, impressive.
05:35When I woke up, three billion was already in my bank account.
05:38With the money, the first thing I did was book Harbor City's most luxurious private club.
05:44Haircut, full-body spa, and everything.
05:46The haggard woman with graying temples in the mirror was gone.
05:50In her place stood a sharp-eyed beauty with flamboyant red hair.
05:53Just as I finished changing, my best friend Iris Allen called.
05:57Anna Taylor! What's going on between you and Ryan?
06:00Have you lost your minds? What the hell happened?
06:04What's wrong?
06:05And you still ask what's wrong? Haven't you seen the news yourself?
06:09The headlines are full, are full of Ryan and that woman at some banquet.
06:14He said in front of all the reporters, that woman is his only wife.
06:20He even said they're holding a wedding soon.
06:22Your stuck-up in-laws were right there too, saying that girl had it coming.
06:27Are you okay?
06:29I never got such public acknowledgement, such recognition.
06:32Ryan had now given it to her.
06:34I'm fine.
06:35We're already divorced.
06:37What?
06:39Divorced?
06:40She'd watched me love Ryan for more than 10 years.
06:42She watched me bend over backward for this marriage.
06:45Give up myself like a servant begging for scraps. Begging for scraps of affection.
06:51Are you few-free tonight?
06:53Let's go get a drink. My treat.
06:56In Harbor City's most extravagant bar, the booths were piled high with the priciest wine.
07:01Several young, handsome male models surrounded me, attentively pouring drinks for me.
07:09Holy shit, I believe it now. You really have let go. You were never like this before.
07:15Back then, to prove to Ryan that I wasn't after money, I calculated cost performance for everything.
07:21I had been afraid he'd think I was wasteful or didn't care about the family.
07:25Now, sitting in this luxurious, private room, I looked at the woman reflected in the mirrored glass.
07:31The flamboyant red hair, the perfectly tailored haute couture dress, was strange, yet familiar.
07:38Iris raised her glass and clinked it hard against mine.
07:41You look a bit like that once-in-a-century genius beauty from the finance department at Ace University.
07:47She downed a huge gulp of wine and then complained.
07:51Back then, so many venture capital firms were fighting to invest in you.
07:55If you'd started your own group, you'd have crushed Carter Group long ago.
07:59Spending over a decade being a servant for his family?
08:02And after the divorce, you only got this much money?
08:05Girl, I really think you deserve better.
08:08I had been a servant for them for more than a decade.
08:10In my previous life, Carter Group, under my control, once dominated the national rankings as the strongest enterprise.
08:17Yet in my old age, I couldn't even afford a box of painkillers.
08:20In the end, I was thrown out by Kelly's children and died of illness beside a trash heap on a
08:25winter night.
08:25The business empire I built with my entire life went to Kelly and her children.
08:30Thinking of this, I drained the wine in my glass in one go.
08:33The spicy liquid burned down my throat, yet ignited the fire deep in my heart.
08:38I swore I would get back at them.
08:40Without me, could they really live so well?
08:43The very next day, news of my group registration spread like wildfire, stirring the entire circle.
08:49Some people sensed opportunity and rushed overnight with proposals, hoping to invest.
08:53But more people mocked and waited on the sidelines, waiting for the Carter family's reaction.
08:59Someone clearly gave instructions to the media, so paparazzi articles were all belittling me for overestimating myself.
09:05I looked at the push notifications on my phone and swiped them away expressionlessly.
09:10I just didn't expect to receive a call from Ryan.
09:16Anna, can't you be a bit more understanding?
09:19I've just found true love.
09:22Besides, instead of starting some small, broken group, wouldn't it be better to stay at Carter Group, that Southern District
09:29merger you were handling before?
09:31I hung up the phone directly, as expected.
09:34He had just remembered that I was still useful.
09:37That Southern District project was a tough nut I'd been working on for over half a year.
09:41I drank until my stomach perforated for it.
09:44Without me, Carter Group wouldn't even know where to start.
09:47At Carter Group, although I was the president, my monthly salary was only $1,000.
09:53All because my distinguished father-in-law said we were family and shouldn't be so calculative.
09:57I once naively believed that was his test for me.
10:01Now it seemed I was nothing more than an exceptionally capable, yet ridiculously cheap housemaid they had recruited.
10:08The more I thought about it, the angrier I became.
10:11I made up my mind at that time, I would take over all those projects I brought to Carter Group
10:16in my previous life.
10:17Even if my new group couldn't deal with them, I would personally hand them over to Carter Group's deadliest rivals.
10:23After the call was cut off, Ryan slammed his phone to the ground in fury.
10:27All these years, he had grown used to my obedience, expecting me to show up on command and disappear at
10:32his whim.
10:33Now that I'd hung up on him so decisively, he felt really mad.
10:37At that moment, his special assistant awkwardly came in holding a stack of documents he couldn't even understand, asking him
10:43to sign them.
10:45Days of exhaustion, plus years of unfamiliarity with group affairs, had left him truly overwhelmed lately.
10:50Kelly followed the assistant in, took Ryan's hand, and said with eyes full of concern,
10:56Ryan, don't work yourself too hard. I'm your wife now. Let me help share your burden.
11:02He hesitated, somewhat uneasy.
11:04You're still young and unfamiliar with group operation. Go rotate through the department first.
11:11Anna Taylor could be the president. Why can't I?
11:19Ryan subconsciously wanted to say that at least Anna was a top graduate from Ace University's finance department.
11:24But the moment he met Kelly's eyes, all his rationality was thrown away. His heart softened, and he just nodded.
11:32Kelly broke into a smile through her tears, hugged him, and said affectionately,
11:36I'm just worried about you. Look at you, you've lost so much weight lately.
11:41Less than half a month after my group started up, everything was already running smoothly.
11:46During this time, Kelly sent people over more than once to cause trouble.
11:49Just some petty tricks, all of which I brushed aside with ease. After all these years,
11:54the connections I'd built were far beyond what a little girl like her could compare to.
11:58Those senior employees at Carter Group, whom I personally trained, had long wanted to leave after
12:04hearing I'd gone solo. Especially since after Kelly started working there, she kept suppressing them,
12:09making their days suffocating. I didn't rush to bring them over. I had them stir up a little chaos
12:15before they left. A small token of allegiance to me. Kelly thought losing a few people was no big deal,
12:21even secretly rejoicing that she'd cleared out some remnants of me. But she didn't understand.
12:26Some of them were critical for the group. Projects fell through one after another,
12:30and Carter Group's stock price plunged again and again. Meanwhile, on my side, with capable team members,
12:37we unleashed astonishing power, consecutively landing several deals worth tens of millions.
12:43Standing by the floor-to-ceiling window in the conference room, looking at the jubilant team below.
12:48Tonight at OTK Club, it's all on me! No one leaves sober!
12:54Amid the thunderous cheers, I led everyone out of the group building in a grand procession.
12:59At the entrance, a familiar black Rolls Royce was parked quietly by the roadside. The car door opened,
13:06and Ryan stepped out with an arrogant look, waving at me. I didn't even glance his way, leading my
13:11people straight ahead.
13:15Anna Taylor? What do you mean? Didn't you see me? You've really grown bold now.
13:22A little impatient, I looked at him coldly and said,
13:25Sir, do you need something? He seemed slightly taken aback by my attitude,
13:29but still got straight to the point, issuing an order. Shut down your group and come back to Carter
13:34Group. I was so angered by his self-righteousness that I laughed. He took my laughter as hesitation,
13:40and his tone softened a little. Anna, I've really been exhausted lately.
13:44Don't keep fighting with me, alright? He paused, as if making a huge concession. If you really mind,
13:50Kelly, I can have her move somewhere else for now. Looking at this pompous man before me,
13:55I couldn't help but question my own judgment back then. I'm not throwing a tantrum. I cut him off
14:00coldly. Mr. Ryan, we're already divorced. Please don't interfere with my life anymore. His patience
14:08ran out, his voice suddenly rising. I've already compromised. What more do you want? The group needs
14:16you right now, and you choose this moment to put on airs? I suddenly felt there was no reasoning with
14:23him at all. In his world, everyone was supposed to revolve around him. If you've got any issues,
14:30sir, why don't you go bother your precious wife? Kelly Smith, I'm just an outsider. I have no obligation
14:37to clean up your mess. You care about the status? Anna, once Kelly gives birth, I'll think about it.
14:49But you have to promise me no going public. I don't want Kelly to be hurt. I stared at him,
14:57enunciating every word. I'll say it one last time. Get lost. Don't let me see you again.
15:06I'm never getting back together with you. Ever. Anna Taylor, don't push your luck.
15:14Don't forget this is Harbor City. If I want to crush a low-tier little group like yours,
15:20it's easy as pie. Just then, a clear, slightly lazy male voice cut in.
15:26Oh? Mr. Ryan sure has a bad temper. Not only openly, uh, harassing my fiancee,
15:33but also threatening to destroy her group.
15:38Ryan turned his head and was totally stunned. It was Alex White, another rich young man,
15:43and Ryan's nemesis. Alex strolled over lazily and naturally wrapped an arm around my waist.
15:48Leaning his head intimately against my shoulder, he whined.
15:54Darling, I've been waiting in the parking lot forever. Turns out you were here stopped by a
15:59bastard. Anna Taylor! Give me an explanation! Why did you betray me?
16:05Then, as if he suddenly figured something out, he put on a smug, all-knowing expression.
16:10I get it now. You're acting, aren't you? You deliberately found out Alex to piss me off.
16:17Alex rolled his eyes dramatically and dragged me away. Let's just not waste time with him.
16:29Stop right there! Ryan tried to chase after us, but he was too agitated. And with his recent
16:34chaotic schedule, his abdomen suddenly seized with sharp pain. Damn. He doubled over in pain,
16:42clutching his stomach, cold sweat beating on his forehead.
16:48Anna, my stomach hurts. I didn't slow down. In fact, I walked even faster,
16:53not turning my head even once. Behind me were his suppressed groans of pain,
16:57and his assistant's panicked screams. Alex didn't give me any chance to look back.
17:01He directly shoved me into the passenger seat of his flashy red Ferrari. The sports car roared out
17:07of the parking lot. Only then did he take off his sunglasses and smile at me sideways.
17:12Well, not bad acting, right?
17:17I didn't speak. Just watched the cityscape speeding past outside the window.
17:22Hey, Anna, don't be so indifferent.
17:26I helped you out, you know. Not even a thank you.
17:29Thank you. I kept it brief. He pouted, clearly dissatisfied with my coldness. But he didn't say more.
17:36Only turned up the volume of the car music. That very night, the headlines of Harbor City's
17:41financial and entertainment sections were all dominated by Ryan Carter. Carter Group president,
17:46chasing former love, suffers stomach spasms and is hospitalized. The accompanying photos showed him
17:51being taken into an ambulance by his assistant and bodyguards. The comment section exploded.
17:56Some mocked Ryan for bringing it on himself, saying he should have expected this day back when he flaunted his
18:01mistress. Others claimed Kelly Smith was inferior to me, which was why Ryan turned back, and that the
18:06two of us would soon remarry. In the VIP ward of Harbor City First Hospital, Kelly Smith, eyes bloodshot,
18:14grabbed the glass cup from the bedside table and smashed it viciously onto the floor, shards flying
18:19everywhere. Why did you go to find her? Why? Didn't you say having me alone was enough? The sharp,
18:25shattering sound startled Ryan, and a dull ache crept through his abdomen. He rubbed his temples
18:31tiredly, even opening his eyes, feeling like an effort. His voice was very light, heavy with
18:36irritation. What are you yelling for? I went to see her for Group Matters. Are Group Matters more
18:45important than me? I don't care! You swear right now, promise you'll never go see Anna Taylor again!
18:52Never! She was shouting too loudly, with a suffocating pressure. Shut up! He suddenly shoved
18:58her away. If you hadn't messed the group up so badly, would I need to lower myself to go beg
19:03her?
19:05Kelly still wanted to say something, but then the ward door was pushed open. Ryan's mother walked in
19:12carrying a thermal food container. When she saw the mess all over the floor and her son's pale face,
19:17her anger instantly flared. Kelly Smith, you're really becoming more and more outrageous.
19:24She slammed the container heavily onto the table and pointed at Kelly's nose as she scolded.
19:29Can't you see Ryan isn't feeling well? Why are you still yelling at him? The more she spoke,
19:34the angrier she became. If Anna were here, she'd have Aldi gone home to make dinner for Ryan by now.
19:40You only know how to make a steen. Anna Taylor? You're talking about her again?!
19:45Kelly instantly bristled, letting out a cold snort. I'm not her! I don't want to do that kind of servant
19:52work! She crossed her arms over her chest and stubbornly talked back. What do you mean? There
19:58are so many servants at home. Why do I have to cook myself? I think you're just picking a fight
20:03on
20:03purpose, deliberately using her to put me down. I'm carrying your grandson. You don't want him anymore?
20:09Ryan? How dare you talk back?! Ryan's mother was shaking with anger. What have you ever done for
20:15Ryan? Other than spending money and causing trouble? What else did you do? What trouble did I cause?
20:24Get out! Both of you, get out! A sharp roar instantly drowned out all the arguing. Ryan forced
20:31himself upright, grabbed the pillow by the bed, and hurled it at them with all his strength. Get
20:35out! Now! The ward fell into dead silence in an instant. Ryan's mother and Kelly were both stunned.
20:42Ryan collapsed weakly back onto the bed, bearing his face into the blanket as suppressed sobs seeped out
20:48muffled. This was the first time he regretted it. Regretted divorcing Anna.
20:55When Anna was around, the group never had any problems, and the household was always in perfect
21:01order. Anna would arrange everything properly, and Ryan could just enjoy his life. But now,
21:07because of several useless relatives Kelly had stuffed into the group, accidents happened again
21:12and again, and several projects had already been cancelled. By the time he realized something was
21:17wrong, most of the capable backbones in the group had already left. And his parents, who once praised
21:23Kelly non-stop, now constantly complained and expressed dissatisfaction. Life seemed to have gone
21:29back to years ago, when his group was on the brink of bankruptcy, besieged on all sides. The difference
21:36was, back then, when he turned around, I was always there. And I would gently tell him,
21:42Don't be afraid. You've got me. But now, behind him, there was no one at all. A few days later,
21:50the contract with the white group was officially signed. This was the biggest deal I'd landed since
21:55leaving Carter Group. It meant my small group had finally gained a firm foothold. Alex White attended
22:01in person. President Anna, to celebrate our successful cooperation, how about dinner together?
22:08I looked at his handsome face and declined politely. No, I still have something to do tonight. His smile
22:15faded. He leaned forward, bracing his hands on the table, staring straight at me. Anna Taylor,
22:20how long are you going to keep running? You clearly know what I mean.
22:27Ever since that day in the parking lot when he helped me out, Alex White had launched a fierce pursuit.
22:32Flowers, gifts, and endless invitations. It was impossible to ignore. But I remained distant the
22:39entire time. I frowned and said, Mr. Alex, if you're just trying to provoke Ryan, there's really
22:46need combated Shinnone Mornin. Alex looked at me with his big eyes. He suddenly smiled. I'm not that boring.
22:54I really do like you. His gaze was far too intense. I subconsciously stepped back, but he grabbed my
23:01sleeve. Alex's fingers were long and warm. He gently shook my arm and softened his voice, his tone full of
23:09coquettish pleading. Come on, just give me a chance. Have dinner with me, okay? He winked playfully at me
23:16and lowered his voice. A secret about Ryan. I wanted to say no, but unconsciously agreed.
23:23All right. With a loud bang, both of us were startled. The receptionist then hurried in anxiously.
23:31President Anna, I'm sorry this gentleman insisted on barging in. We couldn't stop him.
23:38I waved my hand, signaling her to step out first. The uninvited guests were right behind the
23:43receptionist. The one in front sat in a wheelchair, which was Ryan. Only a few days had passed,
23:49yet he looked as if all vitality had been drained from him, his face sallow and his eye socket sunken.
23:55Anna, I'm here to take you home. I looked at him, not feeling sorry for him,
24:00but only mad at him for interrupting me. I reached out and pressed the internal line on the desk.
24:06Security, come here and take these uninvited people out.
24:10Ryan looked kind of stunned. He probably hadn't expected me to be this ruthless. His eyes instantly
24:16reddened. Anna Taylor, how can you treat me like this? I've already thought it through these past few
24:22days. We're the most suitable for each other. I've already brought up divorce with Kelly Smith.
24:27Come back to my side, okay? If this were my previous life,
24:31I probably would have softened after seeing this. But now, I only found it noisy.
24:36I don't have any feelings for you anymore. Who you marry or divorce has nothing to do with me.
24:43My voice was cold as ice. Please don't come disturb my life again. I don't want to be your servant
24:50anymore. The decisiveness in my words left his face full of hurt. We've been married for so many
24:57years, remember? You won't even give me one chance. He stared at me in disbelief until he confirmed that
25:04there was only indifference left in my eyes. Only then did he understand. I wasn't saying this out
25:10of spite. He stopped faking tears and his eyes were filled with fierceness.
25:14Anna Taylor, don't forget. If I hadn't sponsored you back then, you would even have been able to go to
25:19go college. Now you're leaving me after your achievements? I don't want much. Just help me
25:28hold Carter Group together for five years. All right? At last, he pulled out this trump card.
25:34The so-called debt of gratitude had weighed me down for a full ten years. I fell silent. At the
25:40moment I hesitated, a warm hand covered the back of my hand. Alex had somehow come to stand beside me.
25:51Ryan Carter, do you have no shame at all? His voice was clear, with undisguised contempt.
25:58Using my credit to black rail others? How can you be so utterly shameless?
26:05Ryan's expression changed abruptly. Alex White, why are you here? Alex laughed and said,
26:11Why can't I be here? If I weren't, I wouldn't have known that you've been taking my to my credit,
26:17using my kindness to threaten the woman when I love.
26:21You're talking nonsense! Shut up! I did sponsor her!
26:27Is that so? Alex took out his phone and presented it to me.
26:33Anna, see for yourself. These are all the records of payments I made back then through an anonymous
26:39charitable organization to your accounts from high school through university. The one who sponsored
26:44you was always me. My mind buzzed, turning completely blank. On the screen, rows of transfer
26:50records were displayed with crystal clarity. Dates and amounts. Every single one matched exactly the
26:56scholarships I had received back then. The recipient account was my high school financial aid fund account,
27:02and the designated beneficiary was Anna Taylor. In both my past and present lives, I had always believed
27:09it was Ryan. In my freshman year, he had taken the initiative to find me and told me he was
27:14the anonymous sponsor.
27:16Because of that debt of gratitude, I was deeply thankful to him, and, after graduation, threw myself into
27:22his group without hesitation. It was also because of that gratitude that I developed feelings for him.
27:28Even when he trampled my dignity time and time again, I endured it because of that supposed kindness.
27:33I thought it was something I owed him. So from the very beginning, it had all been a lie.
27:39Ryan looked terrible, but he still wanted to make a final, desperate struggle.
27:44I stayed by your side for four years in college, and always encouraged you.
27:51Doesn't that count as emotional support?
27:58Yeah, I didn't sponsor you financially. But we were husband and wife for ten years.
28:04Isn't that bond enough for you to help me just once?
28:09Have you forgotten how much you used to love me? I promise I won't care about your past affair anymore.
28:15You forgive me this once, too. We can still live a happy life together, okay?
28:20I almost laughed from sheer anger. At this point, he was still trying to bind me with his twisted
28:25logic. Ryan Carter, do you really think I'm an idiot? My voice wasn't loud, but it froze the air in
28:32the
28:32entire conference room. Back then, after I sobered up from drinking, the man in my bed was sent by you.
28:41Even the drugged glass of water I drank was prepared by you personally.
28:46Ryan's face instantly turned deathly pale. I shook my head in disappointment, the last shred of
28:51lingering feeling in my heart turning to ashes.
28:54The thing I regret most in this life is being with a man like you, full of lies.
29:01Those words became the final straw that crushed him. He slumped weakly in his wheelchair, tears
29:07rolling down in big drops. It's not like that. How can you regret it? You love me. You clearly love
29:13me.
29:14You clearly love me. He muttered to himself, looking deranged. You clearly love me.
29:19At that moment, the security guards who had arrived late finally broke through Ryan's
29:23black-suited bodyguards. Together with the wheelchair, they pushed the whole group out.
29:28The world finally became quiet. In the conference room, only Alex White and I remained,
29:33and it was super awkward. He didn't look at me, his gaze drifting to the patterns on the carpet.
29:41Well, I still have some things to deal with at my group. I'll head out first.
29:46After saying that, he turned around, about to slip away.
29:49Wait! I grabbed his wrist.
29:52Didn't you say we were going to have dinner?
29:57He looked a little annoyed and said,
29:59I didn't use this to pressure you. Don't misunderstand. If you don't like me,
30:04you don't have to force yourself to be with me. Just because I sponsored you.
30:11Seeing his awkward yet proud demeanor, I wasn't so upset anymore. I couldn't help but laugh a bit.
30:18I won't, Alex. I softened my tone, still holding his wrist.
30:22I just really, really want to have a meal with you.
30:26I looked into his eyes and asked again seriously.
30:29So, Mr. Alex, would you like to?
30:34Under my gaze, his cheeks grew redder and redder, and then he nodded gently.
30:39To prevent Ryan from coming back to pester me again,
30:42I threw a few obstacles into some of Carter Group's overseas projects.
30:46I didn't intend to do anything drastic to Carter Group. I just wanted to keep him busy,
30:50keep him from bothering me. But the foundation of Carter Group had long rotted.
30:55My small move was merely the first domino to fall. Carter Group's stock price plunged without
31:00warning. Several major projects under negotiation blew up one after another. Partners withdrew their
31:06investments, and the capital chain snapped on the spot. When the first domino fell, the whole thing
31:11wouldn't last for long. Bank collection notices piled up like mountains, and every day there were
31:16creditors blocking the gates of the Carter family villa. Kelly Smith, the once gentlewoman who had
31:21obeyed Ryan in everything, realized that Carter Group was absolutely going down. She immediately turned
31:27around and filed a lawsuit, demanding a divorce and division of Ryan's assets. The two of them
31:33made a huge scene. The former lovers faced each other in court, hurling accusations. All of Harbor City
31:39was watching Ryan make a fool of himself, laughing at how he ditched his good wife only to marry that
31:43bitch.
31:46I saw this news while on dates with Alex, through push notifications on my phone. I only glanced at them
31:52before immediately locking the screen. It had nothing to do with me anymore. What I cared about
31:57more was Alex, sitting across from me. Our relationship slowly became better through
32:02dinners, movies, and visits to art exhibitions. On Christmas Day, Harbor City saw its first snowfall
32:08of the winter. I booked out the mountaintop revolving restaurant. Through the huge floor-to-ceiling
32:13windows, we could overlook the dazzling lights of the entire city. Alex, dressed in a bespoke suit,
32:19sat quietly across from me, the snowy glow outside reflected on his face, making him look kinda unreal.
32:26Amid the gentle sound of violin music, I knelt on one knee. He froze for a moment,
32:30a hint of panic in his eyes.
32:33Alex White.
32:34I looked up at him, holding his cold hand.
32:36These past few months, every day I've spent with you has made me very happy.
32:41I want to turn this happiness into a lifetime. So, would you be willing to be my boyfriend?
32:47His eyes instantly turned red, his lips trembling, unable to utter a single word. The surrounding
32:53diners had gone quiet, all watching us. After a long while, he finally lowered his hand in disbelief
33:00and nodded hard. Thunderous applause erupted throughout the restaurant. I put the ring on
33:05his finger and threw myself into his arms. My phone vibrating on the table, but I ignored it.
33:12The person I was holding was my whole world. Only later did I find out that those notifications were
33:18the final headlines of that night. Carter Group officially announces bankruptcy and liquidation.
33:24Former Carter Group president's lover Kelly Smith suspected of commercial embezzlement
33:28and leaking trade secrets. Now arrested by police.
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