He Asked for an Open Marriage, I Walked Away
DramaFinanceContemporaryHeir/HeirnessIntelligentDecisiveBetrayalContract MarriageLove-Triangle
Ashley Dawson, a brilliant 22-year-old chemistry student, has lived a quiet life defined by loss and independence. Though she secretly owns a massive pharmaceutical empire inherited from her late mother and grandmother, Ashley prefers the simplicity of her lab over boardrooms and business deals. Her fiancé, Harvey West-a wealthy, charismatic CEO-was once her dream man, but their love story shatters the day before their wedding when Harvey asks for an open marriage and an NDA to protect his affairs.
Heartbroken, Ashley is pulled into a dangerous new world when a domestic terror group develops a deadly chemical weapon. The military calls in Major Nathan Ford, Harvey's cousin and a decorated U.S. Army Special Forces officer, to lead the operation. Nathan needs a brilliant chemist to help decipher the weapon's formula-Ashley becomes that civilian consultant.
Forced to work together under high pressure, Ashley and Nathan build an unlikely partnership, discovering strength, trust, and a slow-burning attraction. Meanwhile, Harvey refuses to let go, flaunting his mistress in public and humiliating Ashley. When Ashley finally breaks off the engagement, Harvey spirals, convinced Nathan stole her away.
Nathan proposes a marriage of protection, offering her his name and his shield against Harvey and his powerful family. Ashley, tired of being powerless and cornered, agrees. Their whirlwind marriage shocks society, ignites scandal, and sets the stage for a passionate love story built on loyalty, respect, and redemption.
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Chapter: Chapter 116: Old Wounds ReturnAs Ashley lay against the pillows, smiling at Nathan who was sitting beside her, "Thank you, Marcus. Let them know how proud we are of them. Now, I'm going to rest, like I promised."Nathan helped her get settled and pulled the blankets up. "No more heroics. Doc says we're taking a break from saving the world. We'll be heading home as soon as you've cleared by the doctor.""I want that more than anything," Ashley replied. "A quiet house, you, me, and our baby. No alarms. No late-night phone calls. Just us figuring out how to raise a kid."Nathan smiled softly. "I've already decided on the color for the nursery. Soft Yellow. And I promise to cook every meal so you don't have to worry about cooking. You've done all the heavy lifting carrying us through this nightma
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Chapter: Chapter 115: Coming HomeMarcus returned to view on the screen. "The simulation looks great, Dr. Dawson," he said. "98% stop rate on the new mutation. We're working on making a small test batch."Ashley let out a sigh of relief. "Great job, everybody. Get it into production when that sample comes back positive. Ship it to that community first. They need it the most."Dr. Ellis reviewed the monitor screens. "You've got a slightly elevated blood pressure due to the strain, but your baby's doing well. Rest when you can."Nate leaned in and kissed Ashley's cheek. "Did you hear that?" he asked. "Our baby's strong, just like you. I'm always thinking about that first day we'll get to meet them, when our lives aren't ruled by viruses and sirens and alarms, just us."
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Chapter: Chapter 114: The New ShadowDr. Ellis called the number and put it on speaker. "The situation is under control," the voice said. "We have caught the second intruder. Your husband helped subdue him. We are currently conducting a search of the facility to ensure everything is secure."Ashley breathed a sigh of relief. "Please thank him. And tell him I said thank you. Thank him for taking care of you." She paused for a moment. "And tell him I love him. Ask him when he's coming home."The guard agreed to pass along the messages. Ashley felt some of the weight lifting off her shoulders. She turned to Dr. Ellis. "He's okay. He's fine. All we need is for him to get back here with us."Hours ticked by slowly. Ashley ate some soup and rested between visits. She spent time talking with Dr. Ellis about baby n
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Chapter: Chapter 113: Waiting in the StormDr. Ellis became white. "This is located two halls from where we are," she said. "But everything is connected by the air system. We have to shut off this area."Nathan acted quick. He returned Ashley to her seat and handed her an emergency mask. "Get this on, stay calm and take slow breaths. I'm not letting whatever it is near you."Ashley got the mask on and clutched her stomach. "The baby's been moving a lot. I believe the stress is affecting both of us. Please look at the baby's monitor, Dr. Ellis."Dr. Ellis hooked her up immediately. "Baby's heart rate is elevated, but steady. We have to get you out of here asap."The team leader called in again. "Dr. Dawson, the new formula is complete and stabilized. We have enough for initial distribution. Should we release it?""Yes," Ashley said through the mask. "Release it to the closest hospitals first. Tell them to begin with the most critical cases. It could save thousands of people."Nathan remained right next to her. "You're incredibl
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Chapter: Chapter 111: The First BreakthroughAshley's eyes locked onto the data. "Look at this," she said, gesturing toward the tablet. "The binding protein has an extra chain. That is why the old counter-agent isn't working."Nate peered over her shoulder. "Can you fix it?""I think so," she replied. "It'll take some time and careful testing. I need to speak with the team on the ground as soon as possible.""Your call is being placed immediately," he agreed.Ashley returned the tablet to Nate and looked him directly in the eye. "That's why I had to come. Nobody else has noticed that extra chain yet. I can help guide them."Nate caressed her cheek with his fingers. "I understand how much this means to you
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Chapter: Chapter 112: Alarms in the DarkAs Nathan drew her into a gentle hug, he whispered, "You did it. I always knew you would.""Not yet," Ashley replied softly. "We still have to conduct the trials safely on humans. However, this is the breakthrough we were looking for."At that same instant, Dr. Ellis stepped into the space, with a concerned expression. "I have both good and bad news. The good news is that your vital signs, along with those of the baby, remain stable. Bad news – we received a message from the field teams that a new cluster of cases surfaced in the vicinity of Washington. Moreover, they are only approximately thirty miles away from where we are currently located. Additionally, the rate at which the disease progresses seems to be accelerating; some patients are developing symptoms associated with stage two within less than four hours."
最終更新日: 2026-05-05
Restart My Life: The CEO's Second Chance
DramaFinanceGirl PowerCEOIntelligentDecisiveCampusRebornLove-Triangle
Shylie Reed worked her way to the top-with no family, no backup, no handouts. From living in a cramped apartment to owning luxury penthouses, from studying in the dark to speaking on global tech stages-she made it. She became someone. But just when life gave her the things she only dreamt of, a silent enemy took it all away: COVID-19.
When she wakes up, she's 16 again. A nobody in high school. Her family still ignores her in favour of the "sweet" adopted daughter who later ruined her life.
But this time, Shylie isn't the same. This time, she's not playing nice.
Armed with her adult mind, vast knowledge, and future insight, she plans to graduate early, dominate every field, and build a financial empire from scratch.
But she didn't expect to attract attention from Darren Tan, the school prince... or Elias Tan, the cold, powerful businessman who becomes her unexpected mentor-and something more.
She lost everything once. This time, she's playing for keeps.
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Chapter: Chapter 48: The Result of the CompetitionAs she breathed in, she found her thoughts blowing gently like the wind. She wasn't going to allow her history to continue to repeat itself. Her circumstances were different; the stakes were higher, the scales were tipped.She could not protect her heart. Even if it meant being at arm's length from people she still cared for. Even if it meant walking the tightrope between who she currently was and who she used to be."Shylie?"She looked up to find Darren standing several feet behind her. His expression was both gentle and serious.There was an unmistakable understanding in his eyes. He was aware of what she was experiencing."You're overthinking," he said soft
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Chapter: Chapter 47: The Competition and the CurtainShe wore an air of elegance. Her designer jacket and crisp white blouse gave off an air of elegance that contradicted the many students wearing lab coats and grease-stained aprons. Her style was unassuming, yet elegant. Her dark hair flowed smoothly around her face, framed her high cheekbones and bright intelligent eyes, which sparkled with additional layers of intensity.Her past experiences have ignited a fire within her.In the courtyard, groups of students scurried to chat with each other in hushed tones, exchanging technical jargon, shared nervous laughter and boasting. Ambition filled the air; some of it raw, much of it calculated.Eastwood students cast a glance at Shylie as she walked toward them. A single student sneered at her with mocking tone:
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Chapter: Chapter 46: New Year's ShadowsAs New Years Eve crept closer, the Reed family's living room glowed with soft light in the haze of Christmas decorations. An old grandfather clock chimed softly as the hours ticked away. On the other side of the frosty panes, fireworks burst softly outside, producing colors muted by distance.Shylie sat in a large, comfortable armchair with a warm cup of tea in her hands. Her normally steadfast eyes flickered with something deeper, a hidden burden she bore under her reserved demeanor."You know how your dad and I felt about bringing Leah into our family," her mom said softly while sitting across from her. "We believed it could mend the old wounds." However, "sometimes…family is more complicated than just being loved."Shylie took a swallow to keep the lump forming in her throat from coming forth. Shylie knew exactly what her mom meant. Love was not always enough to repair the damage of the past, to remove the wounds t
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Chapter: Chapter 44: The RecruiterLater that afternoon, Elias found himself facing the commanding officer of the Tactical Development Division (TDD) -- in a secure meeting area overlooking the training fields. Brigadier General Yvonne Hale was a woman known for taking talented individuals who have potential to become elite fighters, and molding them into productive members of TDD.General Hale watched all of this unfold.Elias waited for General Hale to speak. As General Hale picked up the video recording equipment, she displayed in slow motion a clip of Shylie firing at targets during the range portion of the assessment. Every aspect of her body language and movements were analyzed. Each shot fired, was captured."She's not just good. She has training." Elias looked confused by the way General Hale phrased this. "What do you mean?""She's been trained in actual combat tactics. Someone taught her how to breathe properly, remember the r
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Chapter: Chapter 45: Goodbye, MentorAs the late afternoon sunlight cast long, warm shadows across Shylie's cluttered workspace (her sanctuary), it also illuminated her. Books lined the walls; papers littered her desk; her notebooks lay open with pages covered in neat writing and complex formulas. Her sanctuary was a haven for her ambitions. Ambition has taken hold here and has grown quietly.Across from Shylie at the old wooden table sat Elias Tan—tall, sharp-suited and attractive in a way that demands your attention. He is in his early thirties and possesses a sculptural quality to his appearance—chiseled features, dark eyes that resemble obsidian, smooth, styled hair and an unyielding composure. His expression is unreadable and quiet, conveying decisions made in secret and authority exercised quietly. Power comes naturally to him. He carries it easily.He puts on his glasses and carefully reviews his last set of notes as if he expects nothing but perfection. Eli
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Chapter: Chapter 43: The Way to PowerLeah, Shylie's adopted sister, had long been a master manipulator; using all her wit and cunning to get Shylie to play the part she wanted her to. Leah had devised the plan to kidnap Shylie on the eve of her birthday, so that she could have Shylie isolated (and thus, break her), while celebrating her own birthday.Shylie was taken to a dark room with little other than her own thoughts and terror to keep her company. However, it was not the fear, nor the pain, it was the complete and utter lack of response from her family that was the worst part.None of her family members showed up. No one searched for her.They were busy celebrating Leah's birthday.Broken and battered in both body and mind, Shylie gazed upon the cold sterile walls of her hospital bed. What little bit of pain she felt physically was nothing compared to the anguish she felt in her heart, which was to be forever shattered by the understanding that none of her family members would show up for her when she needed them mo
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