로그인My mom couldn't forget about her first love at all, so she switched me with her first love's son when we were born. Thanks to her, I was forced to suffer during the first 20 years of my life before I finally got to reunite with my actual family and become a rich scion. When it's time for me to choose a wife, my top priority is to find myself a woman with a romantic history as clean as a sheet. Leah Hudson is that very woman. She's a police captain who's fearsome, intimidating, and isn't interested in men at all. But when I confess my feelings to her, she goes bright red in embarrassment. "Melvin, you're the first man I've gotten with, so you must take responsibility for me till the very end." I lap Leah's words up, thinking that I've finally met my true love. That is, until Dexter Caldwell, the fake scion, returns to the country. As I stand outside my new marital home, I witness Leah embracing Dexter while wailing. "Why did you tell me to lie to him? Why did you ask me to marry him? The thing is, Dexter, you're my first love!"
더 보기After returning to Zemmont and taking over Norton Group, under Dad's guidance, I began a sweeping reform.As expected, I uncovered some internal corruption within the company.In order to cooperate with the economic crime investigation, I visited the police station again.And as expected, I ran into Leah."Melvin!"To be honest, I could barely recognize her now.She was dressed in rough work clothes that barely fit her much thinner frame. There was no emotion on her face, just the numbness of endless monotonous labor.Behind her stood the newly appointed police captain, who had once been her subordinate."Leah, you're an auxiliary worker now. You have no authority to participate in this case. Go handle the miscellaneous tasks. Don't forget to clean the floor by the archive room door!"Leah turned to reply and hurried toward me.Brandon instinctively moved to stop her, but I pressed his arm down. "No need. She's an acquaintance."Leah stood in front of me, and tears suddenly
Melvin's POVThe court ruling came three months later.Dexter was sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted on multiple charges—abduction, financial fraud, money laundering, false accusations, and obstruction of justice.As the bailiffs dragged him away from the defendant's seat, he looked back toward the empty spectator gallery.Even Everly had abandoned him.The last bit of composure on his face shattered, and his legs gave out. He was practically dragged out of the courtroom.20 years was enough time for even the most vibrant life to wither into gray dust behind iron bars.As for Leah, before the trial began, Gunner had submitted a settlement agreement to the court and the prosecution.I wasn't acting out of love.I just thought that locking Leah away in a cell, leaving her isolated from the world, would be an escape for her.That would be too kind.I wanted her to live through every waking second with absolute clarity. I wanted her to see for herself exactly
Dexter felt like something inside his mind exploded.The blatant disgust in Leah's eyes made him realize that she wasn't going to help him anymore.His tactics wouldn't work anymore. It was all useless.Despair and anger intertwined, and Dexter completely tore off the mask of gentleness he'd been wearing.His gaze turned wild, filled with madness and malice."You bitch! How the hell can you say that about me? How dare you call me pathetic?"His face twisted as he pointed a shaking finger at Leah. His voice was sharp and venomous as he yelled, "Leah, you're the one who said you loved me and promised to protect me forever!"When I left to go overseas, you said Melvin ruined my life, and you swore you'd get back at him! You said you'd make him pay, make him cry, and make him regret everything! You played with his feelings. You're no better than me!As he screamed, spit flew from his mouth, nearly hitting Leah's pale face. "Now you're playing the high ground? Calling me pathetic? H
Leah's mouth dropped open, clearly struggling to understand what Gunner was saying.Gunner didn't seem to care. He just nodded to himself. "Alright, let's start with the recording."With a click, the play button was pressed.The rough voice of the kidnapper, Ryan Black, blared through the speakers. "Are you sure the Hudson cop will do what we say? She's a cop, after all."Then Dexter's venomous voice followed. "Don't worry. Leah's crazy in love with me. When I was forced to leave the country, I barely said anything, and she went after Melvin just to avenge me."I thought she was serious about this marriage, so I rushed back. But as soon as she saw me, Leah immediately wanted to break up with Melvin and marry me. She loves me that much."When the time comes, you can just make a couple of cuts on my neck, and Leah will do whatever you want. After you get the money, just let Melvin go in the chaos."Dexter paused, then added, "Better yet, try being a little more reckless with that












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