LOGINSheila and Kane had been together for five years. For half a decade, she believed the only reason he wouldn't marry her was that he was too poor. To build a future for them, she worked herself to the bone, saving every penny just to afford a home of their own. That was until she discovered his secret: Kane was no pauper. He was the "Crown Prince" of a corporate empire, adored by everyone. The only "hardship" he had ever endured was eating instant noodles with her and wearing the "cheap rags" she had scraped together her savings to buy for him. He refused to marry her for one reason only: she wasn't high-born enough to match his status. Sheila cut ties decisively. But after the breakup, a twist of fate led her into the bed of her boss, Killian Ford. Everyone believed Killian was a cold, abstinent man who kept women at arm's length. Only Sheila knew the truth—behind that stoic mask was a cunning, possessive man with a hidden, scorching passion. Night after night of relentless obsession... Sheila finally realized that the longest game she had ever played, and the deepest trap she had ever fallen into, was the one Killian had set for her.
View More“M… Mr. Ford.”A deafening clang echoed from the other end of the line. Abby had clearly fallen off her chair in terror, probably already composing her own epitaph.“It’s a mis… misunderstanding.” Her voice trembled so violently it was barely audible. “I was just discussing work with Miss Emerson… I lost control of my emotions for a moment, got carried away.”Killian tapped the back of his phone with his long, elegant fingers. His voice was as cold as ice. “Discussing work? I’ve never heard of physical assault being part of a work discussion.”“Heh~” He chuckled softly, but the sound sent shivers down Abby’s spine. “Do enlighten me. What did you mean by ‘broken toy’?”Looking at the man's taut profile, Sheila felt a strange warmth bloom in her chest.He was standing up for her so openly, without even trying to hide it.
Sheila slipped into the car, finding Killian already asleep, exhausted.But the moment she made a sound, he snapped awake. "Taken care of it."Sheila nodded. "Yeah, perfectly resolved."The Maybach glided smoothly along the city streets, the car's interior unusually quiet.Sheila wasn't exactly known for being a chatterbox, but when she was in a good mood, she could be quite the chatter.Killian glanced at her out of the corner of his eye. "Didn't you say it was perfectly resolved? Why are you still so listless?""Huh?" Sheila looked a little surprised. "I'm not listless, just a little tired."Killian: "Still angry about being transferred to Orange Entertainment?"Sheila hadn't expected Killian to be so perceptive. She was only a little colder than usual, but he could already sense it.The truth was, she had a lot she wanted to say to him, but she didn't want to keep pouring more of her feelings onto him like this.
Amy had seen it all. There was no point in denying it. "Yes," she admitted plainly."The rumors said you two had broken up, that's why you were exiled to Orange Entertainment. That wasn't true?" Amy exclaimed, "You guys are actually still together?""Keep your voice down," Sheila hissed, "Don't tell anyone else about this."Amy nodded emphatically. "Does Mr. Cole know?"Sheila: "Yes.""Oh!" Amy pressed on, "Is the reason you don't want anyone else to know because you want to build your own foundation at Orange Entertainment, prove your strength? So people will stop thinking of you as just a pretty face?"Sheila pressed the elevator button. "You could think of it that way."The truth was, Sheila believed that with enough power, you didn't need to prove anything.It was just a marriage of convenience, and the fewer people who knew about it, the better.She was just a substitute, a mere substitute!It would save trou
Sheila fixed her with a piercing gaze, a chilling smile spreading across her face.“Informants revealed this? Did you verify it?”The female reporter squirmed under her scrutiny, forcing herself to say, “Of course…”“Of course what?” Sheila cut her off sharply. “Of course you verified it? Ha! In that case, Orange Entertainment’s legal team will have no choice but to issue a lawyer’s letter to your publication.”The female reporter choked, silencing the other reporters present.Abby, lurking in the distance, had planned to step in, but Sheila’s swift and ruthless tactic had seized control of the situation.She’d underestimated this woman.She pulled out her phone, sending messages to the reporters she’d planted.“Don’t be afraid, she’s just trying to intimidate you! She just came from Alexis’s place today; she's definitely on his side.”“Cheryl is the vulnerable party. Netizens will naturally sympathize with her more.”
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