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Chapter 1

The private room was buzzing with voices, and the mix of smoke and alcohol hit me straight in the head.I felt sick, so I walked out and went to the restroom.I stood in front of the mirror and felt cold water run down my arm.I was finally aware of the world again. When I looked at myself in the mirror, I saw that I was no longer the lively person I once was.The thought made me chuckle wryly.Once I felt better, I turned back toward the room. Just as I reached the door, I overheard the conversation inside.“Mr. Stone, congratulations. Ms. Lowell returned safely, but she has gone through a lot. You must have been worried sick.”“Of course. Everyone in Central City knows how much you treasure your girlfriend, Mr. Stone. We’ll definitely be there to offer a toast on the wedding day.”I thought Ethan Stone would smile, agree, and maybe even talk about how much he loved me.But he did not.He let out a mocking laugh and shot a disdainful look at the place where I was seated a

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Chapter 2

Unfortunately, I found no trace of it being a joke.It was no wonder that even when I was back, Ethan never visited me. I only came to today’s gathering because I insisted on it.That was it then. He despised me for being “tainted.”But I had told him several times that nothing had happened. That man had done nothing. He had only left me in the villa for one night.But Ethan did not believe me.When he saw me, he pulled Yelena into his arms. He looked at me with indifference.“You heard everything?”I nodded. My sharp nails dug into my palm until they almost broke the skin.The pain brought back a little control. I tried to speak calmly.“There is no need for this.“Ethan, if you want to break up, just say it.”He did not answer. He laughed mockingly and looked at me in disdain.“Jane, we’ve been together for eight years. “Who would want you if we split up? Just because you came back safe does not mean you’re innocent anymore.“But don’t worry. After all this time, i

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Chapter 3

I pushed open the door and walked alone into the endless night.Under the dim moonlight, tears filled my eyes. Everything was blurry, and I could barely see the road ahead.I just kept walking in the darkness.When I finally wiped my eyes, I realized I had walked into a dead end.I forced out a wry smile as I looked at the wrong path in front of me. Just as I was about to turn away, I saw a drunken figure behind me.“Hey, beautiful. Out so late? Something bothering you? Maybe I can keep you company.”Fear gripped me as a man stepped closer. “Stay back, or I will call the police!”The man ignored that and walked toward me.“Don’t worry, little lady. I will make you happy.”As he got closer, I gripped my bag tightly and swung it at him.With a loud smash, my phone hit him on the head. He screamed in pain.“Ahh!!! How dare you?! You’ve done it now!”I tried to run past him as he grunted in pain.He reacted instantly, grabbed me, and knocked me to the ground.“You! How dare

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Chapter 4

The sudden kiss cut through everything. I thought Lucas would push me away in disgust. Our relationship was far from good. It was hostile, to say the least. When the Stone family went bankrupt, the Grant family had fanned the flames.Ethan hated Lucas to the core, and Lucas naturally did not feel kindly toward him.On the day of our planned engagement, their feud boiled over and nearly turned violent. Soon after, Lucas kidnapped me. He ambushed my car on the way to the ceremony. Everyone thought he would hurt me. He locked me in a villa but treated me well. He made sure I was well-fed and safe.I thought Lucas hated me. I was, after all, the woman of his greatest rival. Lucas did not let go. He carried me back into the car and whispered, “Jane, if you kissed me just to get back at Ethan, I’d be heartbroken.“For those who call you tainted, I’ll break their bones, tear their skin, and make each one kneel before you and apologize. Would you like that?”Lucas seemed like a

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Chapter 5

“Jane, are you really this cheap? I was gone for one night, and you ran to another man? Who is he?”If last night left me disappointed, then today shattered every last trace of hope.I shoved Ethan aside, pulled the coat lying next to me, and said coldly, “Who I sleep with is none of your concern. We broke up last night. Remember? “And this is my house. You should leave!”Ethan was about to say something when Lucas emerged. Ethan glared and snapped, “Really? Him? Why is he here? Jane, are you really this desperate?”Before he could finish, I struck him hard across the face.Ethan did not even have time to react. Lucas walked over, pulled me into his arms, and looked at him with a smug smile.“Mr. Stone, what are you doing? Don’t you know that love can’t be forced? Besides, I’m Jane’s boyfriend now.”Seeing Lucas’s smug face seemed to trigger Ethan even more. He tried to grab my wrist and shouted, “Jane! You—”But before he could finish, Lucas kicked him out the door and locke

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Chapter 6

I caught Lucas’s proud gaze and smiled at him. I wrapped my arms around his neck and said, “Thank you. I really like it.”His expression shifted slightly. He held me close and said in a low, hoarse voice, “Jane, don’t do this. I won’t be able to stop myself.”…I never expected Lucas to give me shares in his company, let alone help me build one of my own.The next morning after breakfast, I sat at my desk and reviewed a report for an upcoming meeting. Before I finished, the office door swung open.Lucas walked in wearing a tailored black suit. He set a cup of coffee in front of me. “Ms. Lowell, your coffee.”I looked up at him and could not help but think of last night. His eyes had welled up with tears as he begged for my forgiveness.At that moment, I had seen for the very first time that a man could feel moved too.Lucas noticed me staring, but instead of looking shy, he smirked and took off his jacket to show off his broad shoulders and strong build.He leaned closer a

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Chapter 7

The moment Ethan saw me, his eyes lit up with surprise. He walked over with Yelena at his side.Before he could say anything, Yelena spoke up.“Ms. Lowell, are you here for Ethan? “That day was a misunderstanding. You like him so much. How could you possibly marry someone else?”Her words made everyone look at me.The moment they saw me, whispers rose in the crowd.“That’s Jane Lowell, isn’t it? I heard on her engagement day that Ethan’s rival kidnapped her. More than one guy…”“I heard the same thing. They say there’s even a video. Scandalous!”“She looks so proper, but in private, she’s wild!”The gossip spread quickly. Yelena’s eyes flashed smugly. Ethan did not look happy, but he let the whispers continue. He looked at me like he was doing me a favor.“Jane, for the sake of what we had, I’ll give you a chance. “If you apologize to me right now, the wedding’s still on for next month. Don’t worry. You’ll still be the bride.”He looked so sure of himself and acted as t

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Chapter 8

I thought Ethan was too proud to ever show his face again after suffering such humiliation. But on Valentine’s Day, two weeks later, while I was on a date with Lucas, I ran into him outside the restroom.Ethan was no longer as arrogant as he once used to be. The tailored suits were gone and were replaced by work clothes. Even the accessories he always wore had vanished.The moment our eyes met, he shoved me into a back room. He tied me to a chair, pressed a knife to my neck, and whispered, “Jane, how could you be so cruel to me?!“You’re with Lucas now, and you even ruined my company! He sent me overseas just to keep me away. “I almost didn’t make it back alive, but here I am.”With every word, the knife crept closer to my skin until a drop of blood slid down my neck. I tried to pull back, but it only set him off. Tearing open his shirt, he shouted like a madman, “You’re scared? What right do you have to be scared? Do you know what I’ve been through?“Lucas is a madman.

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