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Chapter 12: Invitation to the Bennett Family’s PartyThe three of them looked at me with expressions of disbelief. They probably never expected that someone who had spent her entire life in an orphanage like me could so casually name such an outrageous price.Nolan slammed his hand on the table and shouted angrily.“Five million dollars? Have you lost your mind!”The reaction was exactly as I expected. Back then, just a slight change in Nolan’s tone was enough to make me tremble and not dare say a word.But now, even if he shouted until his throat burned, I wouldn’t care in the slightest.I tilted my head and shrugged as I replied matter-of-factly.“That price doesn’t seem too expensive for selling off a daughter.”Hearing that, Nolan let out a scornful laugh.“As a member of the Oliver family, not only do you refuse to share the family’s burden, you even dare to demand money. What the hell are you thinking?”My mother quickly stepped forward, took my hand, and spoke gently.“That’s r

Chapter 14: Childhood Best FriendIn the evening, after getting everything ready, I asked the family driver to take me to the Bennett family’s party.Sitting in the car, I looked outside and let out a sigh.“I didn’t expect the first money I would spend after coming back to life would be on a party dress.”I could have used the name Oliver to have the servants prepare a dress for me or ask my parents, but I didn’t like doing that. They would definitely just prepare something perfunctory, and I didn’t want to become a laughingstock for Ann.The car stopped in front of the mansion gate. The Bennett family was a wealthy clan famous for the extravagant luxury of their own residence.A mansion that carried both the classical charm of Western architecture and a modern touch with the newest facilities on the market. It was said that the flowers used to decorate today’s party were all imported roses, priced in the hundreds rather than tens.The guests attending today’s party were all prominen

Chapter 16: Marriage ContractEveryone was extremely shocked that I dared to step forward and introduce myself in front of Leo. They were probably all thinking that I was reckless and foolish for not knowing my place.Of course, I was neither reckless nor foolish as they thought.I knew that Leo was extremely displeased with my sudden appearance, and that was clearly reflected in his guarded gaze. But Leo Dominic was someone who cared greatly about appearances. In a crowded place like this, he would present himself as a refined and courteous gentleman.As expected, just as I had predicted, Leo stepped forward, gently lifted my hand, and lightly kissed the back of it. He looked at me, smiled politely, and said,“Leo Dominic. I am your fiancé, Ella Oliver. A pleasure to meet you.”The surrounding crowd immediately fell silent for a few seconds before erupting into astonished murmurs. They must have thought what I said earlier was a lie, but seeing Leo’s actions left them stunned, unable

Chapter 18: A Man Without a HeartHearing the call, both Leo and I stopped and turned to look back.At that moment, Ann was holding Julian’s hand as she ran toward us. Clearly, she had called out to me, but when she reached us, she didn’t even spare me a glance and instead fixed her gaze directly on Leo.“Mr. Dominic, it’s a pleasure to meet you. My name is Ann Oliver, Ella’s younger sister, and also the most beloved child of the Oliver family.”Leo looked at Ann with a puzzled gaze, as if unsure what she was trying to do. Ann, however, paid no attention and continued to act coy and gentle, though in reality she was flirting with Leo.“I’ve heard so much about you. Seeing you for the first time, I can tell the rumors were true. Mr. Dominic, you are truly dashing and very courteous. Meeting you today must be fate. Since we may become family in the future, I hope we can grow closer from now on.”I stood beside them silently watching Ann perform her act. So that was it, she was using her

Chapter 20: Just One MonthSeeing Ann staring fixedly at the black card peeking out from my bag, I immediately understood why she was standing here picking a fight with me.She must have been kicked out of the car earlier but still tried to see what Leo and I were doing for so long.Although the Oliver family spoiled Ann greatly, Nolan was someone who lived by his own principles. He might be willing to buy Ann many expensive things, but he would not hand a large sum of money directly to her.Because Ann was not someone who could create value from the money she was given, she would only squander it. On this point, Nolan was still quite sensible.So this black card must be making Ann boil with anger right now.I smiled, took the black card out of my bag, and deliberately waved it back and forth in front of Ann before speaking in a smug tone.“What’s wrong? Weren’t you the one who said Leo Dominic was old, had children from a previous relationship, and was cold and ruthless, clearly not