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15. Thirty-One Husbands

作者: HusnaS
last update 公開日: 2026-06-15 13:41:13

Love.

Hearing him say it now sounded even more ridiculous.

“Anna, look at me!” Tania grabbed my shoulders, giving me a stern look. “Don’t believe what he’s saying! The scumbag definitely cares that you’re now rich! Please don’t let his words fool you.”

Tania’s worry was justified.

In the past, I would have melted at any slight display of affection from Aiden.

Just hearing the word “love” from him would have meant the world to me.

“They’re trying to incite the public,” I murmured, scrolling bac
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  • Don’t Beg for Love    30. A Little Success

    My grip on my purse became tighter.Beside me, Andrew's expression didn't change. Not even slightly.Without waiting for the panel to completely round up, I stood up and left the hall.Later That DayI stood on the balcony, staring at the weather report on my phone’s screen. An upcoming storm.Still, no flights.How ironic.Was I to be stuck here with Him for the next four days?Shaking my head, a dry laughter escaped me. What else did destiny have in store?The sun shimmered down from the sky, illuminating the glass walls of the building, and the Lake sparkled underneath it.A beautiful view.Great!I could admire it all day… for the rest of the time I had to spend here.My phone’s ringtone disrupted the peaceful silence.I stared at the display name.Grandpa.Perfect. How else would this day get any worse?“Annalise!” He sounded unusually calm today. “So I heard that you were selected to be on the Leadership Panel and debated with sharp minds like Andrew Hale.”My fingers gripped

  • Don’t Beg for Love    29. The Leadership Panel

    After Cassandra’s words, the whispers began immediately,And more people closed in.I folded my arms. “Miss, are we familiar?”Cassandra frowned, her composure cracking. Then she put on an aggrieved look and came forward.“Annalise, I know…”Her words withered behind me, because I was already heading out of the hall.The Next Day,A knock woke me up.The sunlight streaming through the corridor windows told me immediately that I overslept.Thinking it was Aurelia, I opened the door to find a young lady dressed in a neat OL suit waiting outside.“Good morning, Ms. Sterling.” The lady looked relieved to see me awake. “Ms. Sterling, the Leadership Panel has already commenced.”“Huh?”My brows furrowed.She immediately held out a cream-colored envelope. "Mr. Hartmann asked me to deliver this personally. He said it was very important."Leon?I took the envelope.Inside was a guest card bearing my name, and beneath it was a hastily written note.[Stop sleeping. You're on the panel.]I stared

  • Don’t Beg for Love    28. What a Coincidence

    The cocktail reception.It was the event happening this evening, where the guests mingled again, socializing to make connections.I never planned to attend it or stay another day. Not with the unfortunate turn of events.Yet, here I was, standing a few minutes later in Aurelia’s dress.The hall was a buzz of laughter and chatter. Tonight, the guests went beyond business conversations to more personal discussions.“Loosen up, Annalise!” Aurelia’s voice pulled me out of my thoughts.She clicked her glass of sparkling water against mine, chuckling, “Don’t tell me you're a recluse and don't like these kinds of events.”“Well, you've hidden for so many years, so the answer is obvious.” She added. “But believe me, this is one of those events you'd wish to keep attending throughout your lifetime. You never know who you'll meet or what you'll get.”As Aurelia spoke on, my eyes instinctively scanned the room, Searching for no one in particular.“Annalise,” Aurelia called my attention.She was

  • Don’t Beg for Love    27. The Finish Line

    For a moment, a deafening silence descended.The entire hall seemed to have frozen, before whispers erupted from every direction.“What!?”“I thought he wasn't attending!”“The Andrew Hale? No way!”The audience glanced at each other as if the speaker had just pulled a huge prank. Most people began bringing out their phones. Several reporters were already scrambling to communicate with colleagues.The auditorium was thrown into a frenzy, but I barely heard any of the noise.I didn't even realize I’d stopped breathing until the curtains began to part.And he stepped onto the stage.The whispers died almost instantly. He wore a dark tailored suit without a single unnecessary detail. No flashy accessories. And yet, the moment he appeared beneath the lights, the entire room adjusted.His steps were unhurried as he crossed the stage, as though standing before thousands of influential people was no different from entering an empty room.After the silence, applause began, growing louder and

  • Don’t Beg for Love    26. The Keynote Speaker 

    She blinked. Then laughed softly. “I suppose I don’t need to introduce myself.”“You really don’t.”Aurelia Voss.One of the most influential designers in the world.The strange thing was how young she looked in person. “I take it you’re one of my admirers.” The amusement remained in her eyes.“Yes.” I straightened up. “Your work on the Celestine Collection remains one of my favorites. The silhouette construction was ahead of its time.”That seemed to genuinely surprise her, and she quirked a brow. “I see you’ve done your homework, Ms. …?”“Sterling.” I shook her hand. “I am Annalise Sterling.”Aurelia froze.Then her brows shot up. “The Annalise Sterling!? The hidden Sterling heiress? The thirty-one husbands scandal? The woman who somehow became Mason Reed’s favorite student!?”“…..”Speechless, I took a sip of the water.“And here I thought I’d simply be attending a business forum.” Aurelia shook her head with visible amusement. “Who would have thought that I’d end up meeting the

  • Don’t Beg for Love    25. Aurelia Voss

    …Lake Geneva appeared in fragments between buildings as the car moved through the city.A flash of blue water.A row of elegant stone facades.Flags fluttering outside embassies.A distant fountain rising high above the lake before disappearing again behind a cluster of trees.The streets were clean, almost unnaturally so. Even the traffic seemed quieter. Cyclists glided past outdoor cafés. Well-dressed pedestrians crossed intersections without rushing. Everything moved with a kind of effortless order.Like a city accustomed to power.The car turned onto a broader avenue lined with luxury boutiques and historic buildings before slowing to a stop.Ahead stood The Montclair Geneva, one of the city’s most prestigious lakeside hotels and the official residence for distinguished guests attending the Global Economic Forum.Its pale stone façade overlooked the water. Tall windows reflected the afternoon sunlight, while a line of national flags stretched across the entrance.The moment the c

  • Don’t Beg for Love    13. Andrew Hale 

    “Of course, I’m only here for my only bestie!” Tania jumped forward, pulling me into a tight hug. “Oh, I’m so over the moon, Anna. Who could ever think that my bestie is secretly a rich heiress?”Then she pulled away, making a puppy-eyed expression. “But I’m super sad, you know. You hid this gigant

  • Don’t Beg for Love    12. The Envelope 

    I returned to my office, Helen’s screams fading in the distance.Sitting down, I slightly rubbed my forehead.“Ms. Sterling.” Linda soon joined me, and the hesitant look in her eyes was enough sign that she had more news.“What’s the matter?”“Actually, another visitor came earlier.” She brought an

  • Don’t Beg for Love    11. This Is Me Being Polite

    At Sterling Empire, the next day.I arrived at the company to find the always-bustling place now strangely silent.The employees appeared to be murmuring something, but as soon as they saw me, they all went quiet… even avoiding eye contact.“Good morning, Ms. Sterling!” They greeted concurrently, t

  • Don’t Beg for Love    9. Ms. Annalise Sterling 

    Helen Harrison.Aiden’s mother.For three years, the woman had never hidden her dislike.In Helen’s eyes, I was nothing more than a woman who had gotten lucky and married above her status.Cassandra’s eyes also widened, and she looked around nervously. “Annalise? You also came to the summit?”“Of c

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