LOGINAt that exact moment, it hit me—I was never even a side character in this novel. I was just a pitiful nobody, not even worth a name in the story. In the original plot, I’d loved the wrong guy for six whole years, only to end up betrayed, locked away, and left to die a horrible death in the red-light district. But now, I’d woken up. I knew how the story was supposed to go, and I was never gonna follow that damned script to my inevitable end. To escape and get back at everyone who’d hurt me, who’d betrayed me, I set my sights on a man no one dared to mess with—my boyfriend’s adoptive father, Alexander Knight, the famous “Ice Tycoon” of the upper class. This alpha was cold, ruthless, and known for his unbreakable self-discipline. I’d planned to get close to him, seduce him—even sell my body if I had to—just to get his protection and run from the fate I’d suffered in my past life. But I never could’ve guessed that the second I stepped into his world, everything would start to spiral out of control. Caught between revenge, desire, and a destiny that was supposed to be set in stone, I had to make a choice: walk away before everything fell apart, or risk it all to take a role that was never meant for me. When fate stopped playing favorites, not everyone could handle losing their spot as the hero.
View MoreI held my phone up, the camera accidentally panning past the car.It caught the girl walking away dejectedly, and Alexander pinching out his cigarette butt, tilting his chin in her direction.The distance made his words inaudible.I watched his lips move.Even from afar, the cold detachment in his posture cut through the air.The girl holding the phone froze, her smile fading into an awkward grimace as she quickly pulled her hand back.Her friends let out quiet hisses, clearly embarrassed.I put my phone away and strolled back slowly.Alexander had already opened the car door, waiting for me.The girls glanced between me and Alexander, realization dawning.They hurried off, pulling each other along.I bent down to get in the car.Alexander closed my door gently before circling back to the driver's seat.The engine roared to life, a deep, throaty rumble."What were you talking about?" I asked."You scared that
My heart skipped a beat."What's so special about Mr. Knight's private route?""The altitude is lower, the slope is gentler. Perfect for taking your time."I bit my lip."Alexander Knight, you're abusing your power.""Guilty as charged. What are you going to do about it?"He admitted it without a shred of shame.I tried to reach back to pinch him, but he laced his fingers through mine and pinned my hand to the small of my back."Can't. Scared you'll get back at me later, Mr. Knight."He let out a low chuckle."Be good."That one word sent a shiver down my spine, half my body going weak.This man was ice cold one minute, burning hot the next.And those rare moments of softness? They wrapped around my heart tighter than anything else."Go to sleep."He pulled a thin blanket over me."We leave at two."---My sleep was as soft as sinking into a cloud.When I opened my eyes again, the sun was
"What are you two chatting about so intently?"Roy returned from his call, pulling out a chair and sitting down with his usual bright smile.He only saw Alexander turned slightly toward me, the two of us sitting close together as if whispering quietly.I was bowing my head, sipping congee slowly with my eyelashes lowered.He sensed an unusual vibe between us, like invisible sparks crackling in the air.Alexander sat upright, lifting his teacup to regain his poised, stoic demeanor."Nothing important. Just some follow-up work details."Roy nodded, not asking more, but his smile faded a little, tinged with apology."Lisa, Mr. Knight," he said, his tone hurried."I just got a call. Something urgent came up in Hong Kong that needs my immediate attention."He looked at me, speaking faster."So my original schedule has to be moved up. I'm flying back to Hong Kong from Chengdu this afternoon, and I have to head down the mountain soon."
My ears burned bright red in an instant. My fingers tightened around my chopsticks.On the surface, I forced myself to stay calm.Roy looked a little disappointed, but he still tried to persuade me."Work's never really done, Lisa. Why not take a vacation? You deserve it."Beneath the table, Alexander's fingers slid dangerously up to the middle of my thigh.The calloused pad of his thumb even pinched me lightly, a deliberate, teasing move."Ah..."I couldn't hold back a sharp, quiet gasp."What's wrong?"Roy asked, concerned."Nothing."I ducked my head quickly, taking a sip of tea to cover my reaction. The steam misted my flushed cheeks."Burned my tongue a little."But the mischievous hand under the table gave me another pinch as punishment for that gasp.Harder this time.My legs went weak. I almost knocked over my teacup.I clamped my thighs shut abruptly, trying to trap his wandering hand.Alex
Dim temple lamps flickered.The faint scent of sandalwood hung in the air.The bed dipped under our weight.Alexander's scorching kisses trailed down my slender neck.Slow.Deliberate.Like he was savoring every inch of me.His teeth caught the strap of my lotus
Roy Shen watched Alexander Knight's figure disappear quickly into the depths of the corridor, his brows furrowing in confusion.But his attention soon returned to me."Is Mr. Knight alright? He didn't look too good."I tore my gaze away from Alexander's retreating back and curved m
Alexander Knight’s Adam’s apple bobbed, every word of reproach dying on his lips as he felt my cold, trembling body pressed against his.Through the soaked thin fabric, the sharp, protruding bones of my spine dug into his palms—cold as ice.Fear clamped down on his hea
I stepped forward, my gaze cutting through the group of pale-faced locals huddled in the courtyard."Who knows the Mopan Ridge roads best?"My voice cut through the chaos, sharp and unyielding.A swarthy, wiry middle-aged man looked up instinctively."I do! But the roads right






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