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Chapter 1

I didn't expect Michelle Watson to throw the pot of seafood stew all over me.I stayed rooted to the ground. The only thing I could do in time was to close my eyes.Everything was ruined—the dress I had painstakingly chosen for that day and the makeup I'd applied to my face.There had been spicy peppers in the stew. The smell choked me, causing my eyes to water up from the sting.It was deathly quiet in the private dining room. The other people around us were just watching us curiously, ready for more drama.I stood there, rooted in place, and not a single person came up to me to offer any help.With tears swirling in my eyes, I immediately turned toward Herbert Fischer. He was sitting by the side with his arms crossed before his chest, a look of dissatisfaction on his face."Lyanna Summers. Apologize to Chelly."I immediately felt wronged as emotions rose within my chest. Tears continued to stream down my face more than ever before.After such a long time together, this was t

Chapter 2

I had heard from Mandy before that Herbert used to have a childhood friend who grew up with him.However, every time Mandy brought it up, her eyes would always be filled with disgust."Michelle used to be our driver's daughter. She'd been friends with Herbert ever since they were young. But when she was six, her dad got into an accident while out with Herbert's dad."She's never had a mother, so I took her into the family because I felt sorry for her. I'd never treated her badly a day in her life."At that point, Mandy then sighed heavily."It's bad enough that she doesn't know how to be grateful about things, but she's also started scheming ever since. She wants to be the next lady of the house and marry into the family, and become the next Mrs. Fischer! Tell me, does she even remember that I exist? She doesn't respect me at all!"Mandy hadn't wanted Herbert to be influenced by Michelle, so she sent the latter abroad for her studies.When Herbert learned about it, he made a hug

Chapter 3

The next day, I moved into my perfume studio.When Herbert asked me why, I told him that I was very busy and had to rush on orders.I was actually very busy at that moment. My mentor, Fiona Jenson, had invited me to take part in a competition, and I was busier than a bee as I worked hard on my entry.As for my relationship with Herbert, I just didn't have the mental capacity to deal with it yet.On the final day of the competition, an unknown number called me. It was Michelle, and she requested that we meet up at a cafe.She sat across from me, exuding the same amount of charm, grace, and elegance I'd felt from Herbert.Smiling, she then spoke the iciest words possible. "Ms. Summers, if you know what's best for you, you should voluntarily give up what doesn't belong to you before I forcibly pry it away from your hands."She behaved as if she were already the head of the Fischer family. However, I refused to back down. I replied with a question of my own. "Even if it doesn't be

Chapter 4

I returned to my studio and cleaned myself from head to toe.Just after changing into a new set of clothes, Mandy called, asking me to head over to Fischer Manor for a bit.I hesitated for a moment before answering, "Alright. I also have something to tell you, Mrs. Fischer."Mandy was quite influential within the Fischer family. When she was young, she was put in charge of the family business, Fischer International, reporting only to the chairman. Everyone else in the industry had always acknowledged her as "the Fischers' trump card".However, neither Mandy nor I was the kind of people who liked faking courtesy just for the sake of it. We preferred to talk things through in person.I drove all the way to Fischer Manor, where Mandy was eagerly waiting for me at the gate.As soon as I got out of the car, Mandy came up to me and held my hand. She said, "My dear, I heard that you've been busy with a competition lately. You must be exhausted."Her face immediately fell when she saw t

Chapter 5

Herbert and I had always gotten along with each other courteously and politely. We had never shared a full-blown argument, nor had we ever exchanged sweet nothings.To my surprise, he suddenly started talking in a soft voice as if trying to win me back."Lyanna, you know that my mom is very fond of you. She's basically treating you like her daughter-in-law already. I'm sorry, okay? If you think that's not enough, you can also splash stew back at me. Then we'll just pretend none of it ever happened, alright?"He then took out the gold bracelet from his pocket and grabbed my hand, trying to put it around my wrist once more.I tried my best to twist my hand out of his hold and finally shook myself free."It's precisely because Mrs. Fischer refused to let you marry Michelle that you want me to marry you so I could be your front. Isn't that right? So that I could be your cover-up while you saw Michelle on the side? "You truly are a calculative businessman, Herbert Fischer. You've tho

Chapter 6

Herbert arrived before the police even got here.It was most probably Michelle who called him over. He arrived visibly worked up, his nostrils flaring. Two buttons on his shirt were undone.As soon as Michelle caught sight of him, she immediately wriggled free from the guards and ran over to him, wrapping her hands around his arm.She then spoke in a soft, helpless voice. "Herbie, you're finally here. They've been hurting me—""What's going on?"Herbert scanned the mess on the floor, the pile of broken glass by the cupboard, and then stared long and hard at my bleeding ankle.Meanwhile, Michelle looked triumphant, as if her cavalry had just arrived. She started telling him tall tales about me."Herbie! Mandy just won't give me the gold bracelet. It must be because of her! It's bad enough that she denied it, but she even laughed in my face about it!"I accidentally broke that glass bottle because I was just too angry at her. I didn't mean for the glass to hurt her. But she then

Chapter 7

Michelle's shaky voice then trailed off. She genuinely sounded kind and understanding toward Herbert, concerned about him, even though she was the one being bullied, and had her childhood sweetheart taken from her by that same bully.Yet, she still sounded like she refused to wish her bully any harm, instead wishing him all the best in his relationship with her, as if she were a lovesick fool.Mandy straightened up. Her eyes looked weary and tired."Stop saying that Lyanna asked me for the bracelet. She wouldn't even take it from me, even though I insisted that she did. She even told me that day that she worried other people would grow suspicious of her actual feelings for you."She held her coat around her shoulders and turned so that her back was to us. Then, she said disappointedly, "Herbert, can't you tell whether a woman you're living with has sincere feelings for you? She's done so much for you. Yet, you choose to believe the lie someone else feeds you?"A long while later,

Chapter 8

At the prize-giving ceremony, I managed to connect with many internationally-acclaimed perfumers from famous brands around the world. We exchanged knowledge, and I even learned many new things from them.When it was time for the reporters to interview me, a few couldn't help asking me about the incident that had just happened.One of the reporters, who was from the same country as I was, asked, "There's a rumor that your ex-boyfriend inspired your newest fragrance this season. Is that true?"All the cameras were immediately directed at me.I smiled widely and answered, "My new fragrance is called 'Rebel'. The top note is a refreshing scent that reminds you of soap with a whiff of gardenia. And the main inspiration for this scent is none other than myself."Some people may not be born with a silver spoon in their mouths. They may not have a childhood or upbringing they're proud of. They might be mocked, ridiculed, bullied, or dismissed—but people like them often turn out to be the

Chapter 9

The smell of disinfectant overpowered the cedarwood scent. I woke up when a young nurse was neatly bussing around me.She seemed to sigh in relief before saying, "All's well now that you've woken up."Before I could gather my thoughts, I caught sight of my left wrist and saw a foreign red band around it, next to the hospital wristband tag that marked my identity as their patient.The red band was actually a slim bracelet with a cross pendant.Someone walked in through the door to the ward. I turned to look at the newcomer. It turned out to be Michelle.She looked completely worn out, with dark circles shadowing her eyes. Her fringe was also messy and stuck onto her face in odd spots.The first thing she said was, "You won." She laughed bitterly as unshed tears swirled in her eyes."Did you know? From the moment you left, Herbie's gastritis only worsened. That day when he called you? He was actually lying in a hospital bed in the emergency ward. He refused to let me tell you that

Chapter 10

I'd used up too much energy interacting with Michelle. So, I just lay in bed and slowly drifted off to sleep.There was a commotion at the door, and I woke up again at the noise.I heard a mess of footsteps in the hospital corridor. A while later, the door to my ward was pushed open.Herbert pushed Michelle, who was in his path, away and hurried toward me. He looked like he was in great pain. His face was as pale as a ghost, with cold sweat running down his face. He walked slower than a disabled snail.He looked at me and reached out with his hand. Then, he dropped it. His eyes were completely bloodshot as he continued looking at me."You're finally up, Lyanna."The young nurse told me that I had passed out due to fright and lack of oxygen. I'd then been in a coma for three days and three nights.I turned my head around, not wanting to face him. However, he still thrust the cut bracelet in my face."Lyanna, why don't you want this bracelet? Is it because you don't like the colo

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