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Chapter 1

I didn't realize the netizens were rooting for Julian and me until my assistant, Melinda Lane, handed me a tablet.Her expression was strained as she explained, "A video of you from ten years ago has hit the trending charts as well."The screen flickered, playing a grainy, low-resolution clip."I knew there was something there! What bodyguard looks at his employer like a starving dog eyeing a bone?""It's too bad Ms. Brown is married.""It's an arranged marriage. I guess this is a case of two lovers forced apart due to their differences."The video's popularity continued to skyrocket. In the comment section, netizens had already spun a tragic, soul-crushing saga about Julian and me.The write-up was so vivid, detailing non-existent struggles and bouts of helpless longing. I almost started to believe it.However, a few comments from people who actually seemed to know the truth tried to push back."What on earth is this? Julian and Ms. Brown were never a couple. Back then, she w

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Chapter 2

After my family dragged me back home, my mind would often drift back to that evening.I had sat sideways on the back of Julian's motorcycle, clutching the jacket he'd handed me. I had watched the wind puff up his faded, white T-shirt.The heart worked in strange ways when we were young. Someone like Julian had simply never existed in my world before. So, I fell for him effortlessly in this chance encounter. Julian used to work as a sparring partner at a local boxing gym. Taking advantage of my age and the fact that I was a girl, I pestered him relentlessly to be my local guide. Julian frowned and said that that was inappropriate. One day, I was at the gym's back exit, waiting for Julian to get off work. Suddenly, a heavy downpour left me soaking from head to toe.He walked out with an umbrella and chuckled helplessly when he saw me standing there, pouting and utterly miserable.Over the months that followed, Julian took me through countless alleys on that motorcycle. He broug

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Chapter 3

I stared at Julian for a long time.He began to panic and muttered an apology. Then, he tried to approach me. "I'm sorry, Serina." I looked at him. My eyes were burning with tears that I refused to let fall."You're a liar, Julian," I hissed.He told me to wait, but he never came for me. He allowed someone else to take my place without a second thought. I hated him. I rejected Julian's apologies and blocked his number. On the flight back to Guskor, I went through my phone and deleted every single photo of him.I threw myself into my studies and social life, desperately trying to crowd out any thought of Julian.During my second year in Guskor, I was writing a thesis paper late at night when a wave of emotions washed over me.I logged into my social media account, which I rarely used, and posted, "I have a craving for the rose cake from Emerald Lane."It was nothing more than a bout of homesickness. I soon forgot I had even posted it.Two weeks later, after the school's mu

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Chapter 4

I said in a trembling voice, "You’re incredible, Julian."He knew exactly how to stab me where it hurt.Carrie tugged at his sleeve again and whispered, "Julian, let's go."Julian stood his ground and looked at me fondly. "Serina, someone of your status shouldn't be coming to a place like this. I won't be inviting you to the wedding."I gave a bitter laugh and tossed the paper bag into the bin. "Okay. I wish you both a blissful marriage."As I walked out of the boxing gym, I told myself I would never set foot in this little town again.I did see Julian one more time after that. It happened when my father was hospitalized following a heart attack.I took a leave of absence from my studies and flew back home to help my mother and brother run the company. After a business meal, I found myself clutching a tree outside the hotel as I retched until my vision blurred. My makeup was a mess, and my hair was plastered to my forehead with sweat. I was a complete disaster.Just as I was

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Chapter 5

The man I eventually married was the very same man I had run away from at 18. He was the eldest son of the Olson family, Cyrus Olson. He was a man who lived up to his name. He was disciplined to the point of being pathological, deeply cunning, and also incredibly petty.Whenever we argued, and he found himself outmatched, Cyrus would resort to reminding me that I had once abandoned our arranged marriage, making him the laughingstock in the city. Now that this video had gone viral, I shuddered to think of the outrageous concessions I'd have to make just to pacify him. This was all Julian's fault. He could have worked as security personnel anywhere, but why did he have to wind up as my bodyguard?I said to Melinda, "Replace the security team."She nodded, then looked at me with a troubled expression. "I just received Mr. Olson's schedule. He's returning tonight."I asked in shock, "Isn't he supposed to be in Jonborough City for a meeting? Why is he back?"After a brief silence

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Chapter 6

Julian was taken aback. He lowered his head and muttered, "I'm sorry."I brushed past him and continued walking. He followed me in silence. Before I got into the car, I turned around and said in annoyance, "You're fired. Is that so hard to understand?"Julian clenched his fists by his sides. "Dismissal requires written notice. Until the paperwork is finalized, it is my duty to protect you."He was being perfectly professional, leaving me no room to push back."Okay." I scoffed and got into the car. Julian followed, taking the front seat.When we arrived at the airport, Julian looked surprisingly pale. I made my way to the entrance, but he grabbed my arm with a force that made me wince."Serina." Julian called my name for the first time while on duty. His eyes were bloodshot. "Are you running away again? How many years will it be this time?"I wrenched my arm free and stepped away from him. "Julian, you're a bodyguard. That's none of your business."Julian looked dazed. Sudd

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Chapter 7

Cyrus was tasked with visiting me once a month, and every time, he'd show up with a bouquet of sunflowers, which he claimed I hated. He called it exposure therapy.I didn't know where he got his intel; sunflowers had always been my favorite. Later, he accompanied my parents to my graduation. I had too much to drink at the dinner party and ended up clinging to him. Somehow, one thing led to another, and we ended up in bed.When I woke up the next morning, he was leaning against the headboard. Seeing me stir, Cyrus said flatly, "You've violated me, so you need to take responsibility."I rubbed my face and silently turned my back on him. I married Cyrus when I was 26. This time, I didn't run away. As we exchanged rings, his eyes grew red, and his hands shook as he held mine. "Serina, you've made me wait so many years."It then hit me that the longest and most elaborate scheme I'd been involved in was Cyrus'. There was no such thing as "visiting under orders". It was all just

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Chapter 8

Julian continued, "I don't have a girlfriend, either. It was all a lie. I went to your university back then. It was such a coincidence—you were performing a violin solo at a concert. Serina, you have no idea how mesmerizing you looked on stage. I didn't dare to appear in front of you."He chuckled, and then tears began to fall. "I stayed at the very back of the crowd and watched you for the longest time. I didn't even dare to clap too loudly. Then, a man went up to the stage with flowers and placed a crown on your head. The diamonds on it were huge."Serina, at that moment, I knew what the difference between us was. You were meant for jewels and designer gowns, but all I could offer you is a cheap, humble piece of rose cake. I wasn't good enough for you, so I thought I'd stay far away. So, when Carrie asked me to pretend to be her boyfriend, I agreed. I didn't know that I would spend the next decade regretting it."I looked at his dejected expression and said, "But Julian, I only wo

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