Ellinor Mendoza is set up on a blind date by her stepmother with a middle-aged man who turns out to be obnoxious. He demands that if they get married, she should quit her job, take care of him, and have a baby boy within a year. Ellinor rejects his advances and gets up to leave, but not before kissing a tall and handsome stranger in the coffee shop to prove her point. Later, it is revealed that the stranger is Theo Blanchet, who is under pressure from his grandfather to get married and have an engagement party. His original fiancée, Sophia, cannot make it, and when Theo's assistant suggests finding a replacement, Ellinor, still held by Theo, impatiently asks to be let go. Intrigued by her audacity, Theo decides to have her replace Sophia. Despite initial objections, Ellinor finds herself being taken away by Theo's men to the engagement party. At the lavish engagement party, the guests speculate about who the lucky and elegant fiancée will be. To their surprise, Theo presents Ellinor as his fiancée. She feels nervous and helpless, acknowledging that she did wrong by kissing him without consent. However, she never imagined he would go to such lengths to involve her in an engagement. The story leaves off with an unexpected twist as Ellinor faces the consequences of her bold actions.
"If we get hitched, you gotta quit your job and stay home. Take care of me, and pop out a healthy baby boy within a year! I don't want a girl, 'cause girls need more parenting!"
Ellinor Mendoza looked at her blind date, a balding, chubby man in his forties.
Her stepmother, Tracy, must have wanted her to settle for a less desirable man, hence the pressure to meet this unsuitable date.
The middleâaged man had initially criticized Ellinor's makeup, but seeing her slim figure and decent demeanor, he figured she was quite the catch.
He then asked, "How tall are you?"
Ellinor, bored stiff, stirred her coffee nonchalantly and replied softly, "5'6"."
The middleâaged man seemed pleased. "Hmm, your height is just about right for me. I'm about 5' 7". You might need to stand on your toes when we kiss. But no worries, I can bend down a bit for you!"
Ellinor's eyelid twitched slightly. "Sir, I think you might be misunderstood. A man who needs a woman to stand on her toes to kiss him should be somewhat taller than you"
The middleâaged man frowned, displeased. "What do you mean?"
Just then, a tall and imposing man walked into the coffee shop, radiating a strong aura.
Ellinor glanced up and noticed the man. She got up and walked over to him..
"Excuse me, handsome. Could you come over here for a second?"
The magnificent man's gaze turned cold. Before he could decline, Ellinor grabbed his tie, stood on her toes, and planted a precise kiss on his lips.
"See? You should at least be as tall as him to deserve a woman standing on her toes for a kiss."
"You..."
The middleâaged man was embarrassed and angry, pointing at Ellinor.
"You're so audacious, kissing a stranger like that! I will tell the matchmaker about this and ruin your reputation. You can forget about. finding a date in future!"
Ellinor scoffed. This was exactly what she wanted.
After the middleâaged man stormed off angrily, Ellinor waved at the tall man who had helped her.
"Thank you for your help, sir! If fate allows, we'll meet again. Goodbye!"
She turned to leave, but her wrist was suddenly gripped by a cold, strong hand!
A deep, icy voice reached her ears.
"You kissed me, and you think you can just walk away?"
She felt an overwhelming pressure, and looked up to a handsome face suddenly appearing in her line of sight.
His face was stunning!
His hair was elegantly combed, his features were sharp, and his expression was calm. He gave the impression he could handle any situation with ease.
There was also a hint of danger!
Ellinor thought to herself, "I was so focused on getting rid of that middleâaged man and picking the tallest man nearby to kiss, I didn't pay attention to his face. Now that I look closely, he's unusually handsome and has a unique aura!"
Ellinor frowned slightly....What are you going to do?"
The man stared at Ellinor in silence, his lips moved as if to say something. Just then, a man in a black suit standing next to him received a call. He approached them with a serious expression and reported, "Mr. Blanchet, there's a problem! Ms. Sophia's flight has been forced to return due to bad weather. She can't make it back today, and your engagement party is tonight. What should we do?"
The man's brows furrowed. This engagement party was a matter of life and death for his grandfather!
His grandfather had been urging him to get married as he was nearing thirty. Recently, his grandfather had a heart attack due to the stress and needed a heart transplant. However, he had made a strict declaration that he would only agree to the operation if Theo got engaged today and married in three days.
Sophia was originally the woman he had found to appease his grandfather, but now she couldn't make it....
At this moment, Ellinor, whose arm was still gripped tightly by the man, said impatiently, "Hey? Sir, is there anything else? If not, could you let go of me?"
Theo Blanchet stared at Ellinor intensely, curiosity filling his eyes. He suddenly chuckled, "Since this lady came to me herself, let her replace Sophia!"
Collin was taken aback, his eyes filled with disgust as he looked at Ellinor.
Her makeup was heavy, her hair was messy, and she dressed like a troublemaker. How was this woman suitable for Mr. Blanchet?
"Mr. Blanchet, isn't this lady a bit...."
"Her!"
Collin dared not to object any further. "Yes, Mr. Blanchet!"
Ellinor felt something was wrong and asked warily. "What do you mean by "Her?" Sir, what are you planning to do to me?"
The man looked at her arrogantly and said coldly.
"I want you to be committed to me!"
Ellinor's face was filled with surprise.
*...Are you joking, sir? I just gave you a peck, and you want me to be committed to you? I just gave you my first kiss, and I didn't even ask you to be in a relationship with me!"
The man's eyebrows raised slightly. "First kiss?"
Ellinor sighed regretfully. "Yes! That was my first kiss ever, my first in 20 years!"
This woman sure had character!
Theo's expression turned cold, his voice apathetic. "Take her away!"
Next thing she knew, Ellinor was led away by several men in black suits and put into a luxurious black car....
Pearl Moon Mansion, the most luxurious urban mansion in the country.
Today. Theo of the Blanchet family, was holding a grand engagement party here. The banquet hall was filled with celebrities, enjoying the food and drinks.
"I wonder which lucky lady gets to be Mr. Blanchet's woman!"
"She must be some highâbred, beautiful and elegant lady! No ordinary chick could catch Mr. Blanchet's eye!"
'Look, Mr. Blanchet is here! He's so hot..."
"Hold on, is that girl with Mr. Blanchet his rumored fiancée? She looks a bit..."
Not what you expected?
Under everyone's gaze, the eldest son of the Blanchet family, Theo, led an unusual girl to the center stage of the banquet.
The host of the engagement party stepped forward, picked up the microphone and began to speak.
"Ladies and gentlemen, good evening and welcome to Mr. Blanchet's engagement party!"
Ellinor was forced to stand on stage, feeling super nervous and helpless!
Yes, she had done some excessive things to him without his permission. She knew she screwed up, and he could totally call the cops on her. She'd take whatever punishment the law would throw at her!
But she never in a million years expected this guy to be so shameless.
To drag her all the way here... for an engagement?!
After Bernard left, his personal assistant, Aidyn Reyes, entered the room with some pills for Eleanor. These pills were birth control pills because Bernard didn't love her and didn't want her to get pregnant. After their encounters, Aidyn would deliver the pills and make sure Eleanor took them. Eleanor was filled with emotional pain, whether from her heartache or Bernard's mistreatment. Aidyn respectfully handed her the pills and reminded her to take them. She did so without hesitation. Aidyn then presented Eleanor with a property title and a check for an extra fifty million as compensation from Mr. Laurence. Eleanor didn't desire money, but Aidyn assumed she did. Despite his generous offer, Eleanor declined, and Aidyn was puzzled. Eleanor reluctantly handed Aidyn a bank card and asked him to return it to Bernard, stating that she had never used his money and wouldn't accept the severance payment either. Aidyn was stunned to learn that Eleanor hadn't used Bernard's money during their five-year relationship. Eleanor left Rosewood Manor and walked down the cold streets of A City, her appearance frail and thin. She returned to her luxurious apartment, which felt lifeless to her, much like Bernard's heart. She began packing her belongings, determined to leave everything Bernard had given her. Afterward, she messaged Aidyn the passcode for Jade Bay Mansion, a clear sign that she wanted nothing to do with the apartment. Aidyn realized that Eleanor had not only refrained from using Bernard's money but also didn't want the apartment he had given her. He promptly informed Bernard of Eleanor's decision. Bernard was cold and emotionless as he learned about Eleanor's actions. He inquired if there was an extra one million in the account, which Aidyn confirmed. Bernard, deep in thought, broke the bank card in half and instructed Aidyn to dispose of the property title. Aidyn, sensing that it wasn't the right time to defend Eleanor, left Bernard's office...
Five years ago, he upped and left his wife without informing her. He had always felt unworthy. As a result, he decided to go and become a better man. It took him five whole years of daily hard work. When he was satisfied, he returned as a powerful and honorable man. He intended to start a family with his wife. But he got back to meet the greatest shocker of his life. He actually had a daughter!
Everyone thought Lorenzo truly loved Gracie, until the day of their daughterâs heart surgery. To Gracieâs utter shock, Lorenzo gave the precious organ needed by their child to another woman. Devastated, Gracie opted for a divorce. Fueled by her need for revenge, Gracie joined hands with Lorenzoâs uncle, Waylon, and orchestrated Lorenzoâs downfall. In the end, Lorenzo was left with nothing and consumed by remorse. He pleaded for a reconciliation. Gracie thought she was free to move on with her life, but Waylon held her back in a death grip. âDid you think you can just walk out on me?â
Kallie, a mute who had been ignored by her husband for five years since their wedding, also suffered the loss of her pregnancy due to her cruel mother-in-law. After the divorce, she learned that her ex-husband had quickly gotten engaged to the woman he truly loved. Holding her slightly rounded belly, she realized that he had never really cared for her. Determined, she left him behind, treating him as a stranger. Yet, after she left, he scoured the globe in search of her. When their paths crossed once more, Kallie had already found new happiness. For the first time, he pleaded humbly, "Please don't leave me..."Â But Kallie's response was firm and dismissive, cutting through any lingering ties. "Get lost!"
" Don't say anymore word than you already have, don't..." I stuck a finger out at him, sauntering away on my heels when a hand wrapped itself around my arm. Breathlessly he whispered, "You know that I do love you and...fine, what exactly was I supposed to do?" "Protect me and stand up for me. That is what you do for someone who you claim you love!" ************ Out to spite her ex-boyfriend after he had broken up with her on her birthday, Daphne slept with a stranger who turned out to be his uncle while trying to rebuff his words that she was unwanted by others. Was she ready for the wild chase that followed when he found out years later that she had been pregnant with his heirs and that she had been hiding the truth all this while? Faced with the ruthless CEO, known as the beast, who wasn't ready to back down, Daphne does everything possible to make sure her kids wouldn't be taken from her, but what happens when love gets in the mix of it all? Would she be able to conquer these weird feelings and give in her all amidst her scars? And with how deadly he turned out to be? And faced with her ex who still wants her back, what choice is she going to make?
Yelena discovered that she wasn't her parents' biological child. After seeing through their ploy to trade her as a pawn in a business deal, she was sent away to her barren birthplace. There, she stumbled upon her true originsâa lineage of historic opulence. Her real family showered her with love and adoration. In the face of her so-called sister's envy, Yelena conquered every adversity and took her revenge, all while showcasing her talents. She soon caught the attention of the city's most eligible bachelor. He cornered Yelena and pinned her against the wall. "It's time to reveal your true identity, darling."
"Sign the divorce papers and get out!" Leanna got married to pay a debt, but she was betrayed by her husband and shunned by her in-laws. Seeing that her efforts were in vain, she agreed to divorce and claimed her half of the properties. With her purse plump from the settlement, Leanna enjoyed her newfound freedom. The constant harassment from her ex's mistress never fazed her. She took back her identities as top hacker, champion racer, medical professor, and renowned jewelry designer. Then someone discovered her secret. Matthew smiled. "Will you have me as your next husband?"