Semua Bab The Rich Man's Proxy Marriage: Bab 1 - Bab 10

Elena’s stepmother, Yuna Li, had once been a famous actress in the entertainment industry. Even after having two daughters, she was still impeccably maintained—glamorous, youthful, and effortlessly captivating.Yuna had not always held her current position. Years ago, she had fought tooth and nail to replace Elena’s biological mother. Through calculation and charm, she secured the title of Madam Xia and quickly became a beloved socialite among wealthy women.At today’s wedding, Yuna was stunning as always. Elena’s gown, custom-made in Milan, also added more glow to her image—further fueling everyone’s admiration toward Yuna’s “taste” and “devotion” as a stepmother.Elena sat quietly, feigning innocence as she asked softly, “It’s already time… why hasn’t the bridegroom come to pick me up?”The color drained from Yuna’s face at the question.The guests exchanged confused glances. Did this girl not know she was marrying a dying man? There would be no groom at this wedding.“Elena,” Zan

Holden’s fingers finally stopped. He didn’t lift the veil from her face.Instead, he looked quietly at the girl sleeping on the bed. If she opened her eyes, they would surely be beautiful — bright, soft, like a little milk cat. A little creature that looked harmless but would scratch you with tiny paws when irritated.Innocent, yet charming.His gaze drifted to the faint red marks on her neck. Her skin was delicate — he had only touched her lightly, yet it bruised.With an unreadable expression, Holden turned and went back to the sofa, sitting down silently.His insomnia had grown worse by the day. Her silver needles alone could not cure him. But her medical skills… were impressive. And earlier, he had actually fallen asleep in her hands — a luxury he hadn’t felt in years.Even if it lasted no more than ten minutes.Ten whole minutes — something he hadn’t achieved in a long time.Holden’s eyes drifted back to her small figure on the bed. Why were her hands so tiny?The next morning

Elena, who had been lying motionless on the bed, suddenly opened her eyes.President Wang froze mid-step. Mrs. Xia said she had already drugged the girl—the medicine was supposed to knock her out for two hours. So how was she awake?“W-Wait… little beauty, how are you sitting up?” he stammered.Elena’s bright eyes curved into a mischievous smile. “If I’m not awake, how could I witness such an… interesting scene?”“You—”Before he could finish, Elena flicked her wrist. President Wang smelled something strange—then his entire body weakened. He collapsed to the carpet with a thud, his limbs trembling uncontrollably.His hands and feet twisted helplessly as he stared at Elena in terror.“L-Little beauty… are you trying to play with me? Let me go, and we—we can have fun together…”Elena tilted her head, expression innocent. “President Wang, do you know what these are?” She lifted two pieces of raw, meaty bones.“H-Hey… what are you doing with bones?” he asked, voice cracking.“Oh? Yuna d

“She said that,” Elena replied, pointing at Yoselin while looking up at Holden.Both Yoselin and Zheneria froze. Was the “pretty boy” Elena talked about… actually this man?God!Yoselin felt as if she had slapped herself in the face—hard.At that moment, the store manager returned and handed Holden a strawberry jam cake. “Sir, here is your order.”“Let’s go,” Holden said calmly.“Okay.” Elena followed him out, turning back slightly to wave a little goodbye at Yoselin.Yoselin stood rooted to the ground. She had never imagined Elena would be this fortunate—to have a man like that beside her.“Yoselin… I think you might really have to call Elena your boss,” Zheneria muttered blankly.Yoselin shot her a vicious glare.“I mean,” Zheneria continued with a grin, “if Elena is keeping a pretty boy this gorgeous… how much does it cost to raise him?”Yoselin, normally confident and praised as attractive, felt crushed. Holden hadn’t looked her way once—as if she were invisible.But Zheneria’s wo

When Elena was nine, she was sent away to the countryside. That so-called father, Zander, had never deserved her respect. Her disappointment today only proved that her instincts had always been right.Zander was still the same man she remembered—obsessed with medicine, captivated by reputation and superficial praise, and desperate to elevate the Xia family’s medical standing.Now, Jasmine was his treasured daughter. The other daughter—who had just returned from the countryside—was merely a tool, someone he could throw into another man’s bed in exchange for money.“I understand, Dad. I’ll go tomorrow.”“Elena, you were so happy when you married into the Lu family,” Zander said gently, as if coaxing a foolish child. “Your husband is sick; he won’t live long. After Mr. Wang’s matter is settled, Dad will find you a good man from a respectable family.”“Thank you, Dad,” Elena replied softly and hung up.After ending the call, she closed her eyes while still lying in Holden’s arms. A quiet