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