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The words cut through the boutique's quiet atmosphere like a blade. Aria's fingers, which had been reaching towards the beautiful wedding gown, froze in mid-air as every single muscle in her body went rigid.The warmth that had been building in her chest throughout this morning was now turned into something cold.That voice was etched into her memory, so bitter and unforgettable.She turned slowly, despite the shock suddenly coursing through her veins. The small smile that had been playing at her lips had died completely, replaced by an expression of careful calmness that didn't quite reach her eyes.Selene Chen stood fifteen feet away from her, her black jumpsuit catching the light with thousands of tiny sequins, each one winking. The garment hugged her figure, clearly custom-made and probably worth more than most people's cars. But it was her stance that truly announced her presence—one hip cocked, her arms crossed and chin tilted at an angle that suggested she owned not just the s

The afternoon sun slanted through Aria's bedroom window, painting golden light across her floor.She tucked her legs beneath her on the cream velvet sofa, silk robe pooling around her feet. The jasmine tea in her cup had grown lukewarm, but she barely noticed as she traced lazy circles on the rim with her fingertip.She couldn't stop thinking about Adrian's and Selene wedding announcement. She never saw this coming. Yes Salene has always been in love with Adrian but Adrian never liked her. So what could be the reason of him agreeing to marry that same Salene now?She remembered that while she was married to Adrian in her first life, Salene married a billionaire from America but he died misteriously, and it was later know that Salene killed him. And this means the two murderers deserved each other.She picked up her phone that was laying on the cushion beside her, And dialled Qian's contact number.A smile tugged at the corners of her mouth. Maybe it was time to start writing that stor

There was still, no response from her, her thumb had stopped scrolling, her breathing had become shallow, almost imperceptible. The subtle hum of the car's engine filled the silence between them, disturbed only by the distant sounds of traffic from outside.With a heavy sigh, Ethan gently reached over and plucked the phone from her hands. Her fingers didn't even tighten around it—whatever she was looking at had completely consumed her, drawing her so far inward that everything else had become secondary.His brows drew together as he scanned the screen. It was a press statement, glossy and official, posted directly from the Wu Corporation's verified page. The company logo gleamed at the top—gold characters against pristine white.>Wu Corporation is pleased to announce the engagement of our heir and only son, Adrian Wu, to Miss Selene Chen, CEO of Chen Jewelries. The couple has found deep companionship and shared vision in both love and business. Their wedding will be held in the coming

Aria's intercom beep on her desk, with Anya's voice coming through. "Ma'am the press statement was just released."Aria's brow raised. "Thank you Anya."Aria picked up her phone immediately to check the statement. She tapped into Lin Corporation's official social media account, her fingers moving across her phone screen. It took forever for it to load, and there it was—pinned to the top.**PRESS STATEMENT**Lin Corporation is thrilled to announce the engagement of our esteemed CEO, Ms. Aria Lin, to her long-time assistant, Mr. Ethan Luo. Their journey from colleagues to lovers has inspired those closest to them, and after years of quiet romance, the couple is finally ready to take the next step."I've always believed in building both a company and a life with someone who understands your values," Ms. Lin shared during a private interview. "Ethan has been by my side through everything. This is the right time."Their love story, filled with quiet support, trust, and undeniable chemistr

By 8 AM sharp the next day, Aria was seated at the head of the mahogany conference table in Lin Corporation's executive boardroom, her fingers drumming against the polished surface. She watched as her senior executives file in, their morning coffee still steaming in their hands.Marcus Wei, her Chief Financial Officer, settled into his usual seat with the precision of a man who lived by spreadsheets. His graying temples and wire-rimmed glasses gave him the look of someone who had seen every possible business catastrophe and survived them all. Beside him, Carmen Zhang, VP of marketing, smoothed her pencil skirt and opened her tablet, she had earned Aria's respect over the past five years.David Li, the youngest of the senior team and their Director of Strategy, bounced slightly in his chair with the restless energy of someone young. And lastly, Delilah Huang, the head of PR, sat down at the edge of the table with her laptop already open."Good morning, everyone," Aria began, her vo

The next day, the private dining room of the Pearl Magnolia... one of Linyang's most exclusive restaurants—was reserved for the special gathering. Daniel Lin had ensured complete privacy: no cameras, no reporters, and a full-course meal curated by the city's top chefs.Daniel stood at the far end of the jade-tiled room, his fingers working his cufflinks for the third time in five minutes. The slight tremor in his hands betrayed his anticipation, though his shoulders remained squared with the confidence of a man accustomed to getting his way.When the Luo family arrived, Ethan walked in first. His jaw was set in that particular way that meant he was bracing himself for impact, his eyes scanning the opulent room like he was looking for an escape routes. Behind him came his mother, elegant in a navy cheongsam, her posture carrying the quiet dignity. His younger sister Qian practically bounced on her toes, her eyes wide as saucers as she took in the grandeur."Welcome, welcome!" Daniel