Cheating Penalty: I Get Twice the Rewards

The next day, I called Ivy and invited her to go shopping with me at the biggest mall in the city.It had been a while since we last met. Ivy showed up all decked out in a flashy outfit, like a peacock showing off its feathers, which was a rare sight for her.That eye-catching red dress she wore was from the latest collection released by a famous brand. It was completely at odds with her usual taste in clothing, which leaned toward a sweet, dainty aesthetic.I pretended to admire her outfit. "This dress is a new release! I haven't even bought it yet. Did your boyfriend give it to you?"On Valentine's Day, she uploaded a vague screenshot of the money Michael had transferred to her on social media. All of her friends thought she'd found a boyfriend, and she didn't deny it.Smiling smugly, Ivy replied, "That's right. My boyfriend dotes on me a lot. He buys me everything I want.""When are you going to introduce him to me? I'll help you figure out if he's a good guy," I said.Her do

Michael's eyes gleamed, and his tone softened as he said to me, "I'm only doing this so that I can give you a better life, Rowena. Besides, why are we still separating our assets anyway? We're already engaged, aren't we? We're basically family now."Talk to your father and tell him to invest in my company. It definitely has a bright future."Ever since I started dating Michael, my quality of life had gone downhill. I bought way fewer bags and clothes. I rarely got to eat out, too.It wasn't like either of us was hurting for money, but he kept telling me to save.Yet, here he was claiming that he wanted to give me a better life. I'd already be counting my blessings if my quality of life didn't get any worse.Still, I faked a smile and agreed to it, which finally brought a smile to Michael's face, too. By some miracle, he even said that he'd take me out for a meal tomorrow, and that I could pick any restaurant I wanted.Hah!I had to check whether the sun would rise from the west

As soon as we entered the Dixon residence, Ivy's eyes started roaming all over the place. She looked positively thrilled.Seth came up to us with a glass of champagne. He was dressed in a tailored suit and wore a dashing smile."Who's this gorgeous lady beside you, Rowena? Shouldn't you introduce her to me?" he asked.Smiling faintly, I said, "This is my college friend, Ivy Lewis. Ivy, this is my friend, Seth Dixon."Seth politely shook Ivy's hand before asking, "And does Ms. Lewis here have a boyfriend?"Glancing at Ivy, I was just about to answer when Ivy beat me to it. "Nope. I'm still single," she said before smiling shyly at him.Once the party started, Seth invited Ivy to join him for the first dance.The spotlight fell on them—a handsome man dancing with a pretty woman. They looked like the lead couple in a romance film.Smiling radiantly, Ivy leaned her head on Seth's shoulder, her eyes bright with delight.After the dance, Seth's friends crowded around her. They compl

After hearing what Ivy said, Michael finally replied, "Oh, alright. I trust you, but you must help me convince Seth to invest in my company.""Of course!" Ivy said as she smiled sweetly. Her eyes flickered before she added, "Give me a bit more money, Mikey. I want to buy some emerald jewelry to make a good impression on Mrs. Dixon, hoping the family will accept me."Michael scratched his head, looking rather conflicted."I don't know why I've been so unlucky lately, but I lost around two to three million dollars from my stock investments. The company's business hasn't been going too well, either. I've lost quite a bit there, too. That's why I've been desperately trying to find someone to invest in the company."I don't have much cash right now. I really can't give you any."However, Ivy refused to give up. Pouting, she said, "Don't you have a house in the city center?"Michael frowned and said nothing."You need to take risks to win big, Mikey," Ivy gently cajoled him. "As long

When I arrived at Michael's company, he was standing by the floor-to-ceiling window with his back toward the door. He was also on the phone with someone, and the conversation didn't seem to be going too well."I really need the money urgently, Ivy. Sell off all the luxury goods I bought for you before, and get back that pair of emerald bracelets, too."Why not? That was my money in the first place! You used my money to win over another man!"Don't be so heartless, Ivy, or I'll make sure you regret it!"Hello? Hello?"It seemed like the call had been cut off from the other end. Michael punched the glass in anger.When I knocked on the door, he turned around. Smiling, I said happily, "Ivy's having an engagement party this weekend. Let's attend it together."Michael hadn't managed to hide the fury in his eyes, and when he heard the news, he didn't know how he should react. Was it joy or rage?Either way, I thought it was pretty hilarious to see his expression twist and contort t