Here's the English translation of the text: "I've become the girlfriend of a domineering CEO who is indifferent to fame and fortune. Next Saturday, the CEO is going to marry the daughter of the second richest president in the world. To prevent me from running away again, he locked me in a 100-square-meter bed. 'Qingqing, if you run away again, I'll break your legs.' 'I only love you; marrying her is just a temporary plan.' 'Two years from now, no matter what, I will marry you officially.' I quickly took his hand, my eyes shining. 'Really?' 'Transfer me one billion, and let's see your sincerity.'"
I, Linda Davison, took a time travel and became a domineering CEO's girlfriend who wasn't interested in money.
Next Saturday, Brennen Willis, my CEO boyfriend was set to marry the daughter of the world's second-richest tycoon.
To prevent me from escaping again, he locked me in a spacious bedroom.
"Linda, if you run again, I'll break your legs."
"The only one I love is you. Marrying her is just a temporary plan."
"In two years, no matter what happened, I'll marry you."
I quickly grabbed his hand, my eyes shining with hope.
"Really?"
"Transfer me a hundred million dollars and see how sincere you are."
1.
I found myself was inside the novel "Dangerous Contract: The CEO's Forced Love, " a story filled with sadistic romance.
I became the pure-faced, kind-hearted, and unambitious heroine.
In the story, I signed a girlfriend contract with the CEO to pay for my mother's medical bills, my father's gambling debts, and my younger sister's education.
I did his laundry, cooked, and cleaned in exchange for compensation.
I refused the diamonds, bags, and necklaces he gave me.
Because I had my pride and believed in earning money through my own efforts.
Over time, I fell in love with him, but only to hear that he was soon to be married.
Heartbroken, I abandoned everything and ran away.
Then it led to a chase where he pursued and I fled, a long and complicated saga.
The whole story was over three million words long.
I stared at my digital wallet on the phone with only 301 dollars left and a long list of escape messages.
I fell silent.
A low-wage worker was dating the world's richest man.
And it was not for his money but for his affection?
That was a blatant disregard for money.
I had no pride, money was something I needed to earn.
I didn't want much, just let me make a few hundred million dollars first.
I placed the girlfriend contract neatly in front of Brennen.
"Mr. Willis, don't you think there's something wrong with this agreement?"
Brennen glanced over it, raising an eyebrow. "What's wrong?"
"It lacks a comprehensive benefits package that employees are entitled to."
"I hope you can clarify this, especially the health insurance."
2.
I smiled, recalling how the original heroine in the book constantly tried to escape, facing life-threatening situations. It turned out that he didn't pay the health insurance for her, no wonder she lived so miserably alone.
"I also hope you can add a clause to the contract stating that both parties' actions must not violate laws or public morals."
"Additionally, the agreement doesn't specify my working hours, making it hard to define overtime pay." Not a minute of unpaid work would I do.
"You, " Brennen stared at me for a few seconds, "you didn't secretly take another job, did you?"
"No."
"I just can't be on call all the time."
The contract stated I was to be at Brennen's beck and call, ready to serve at any moment.
Even if he paid five million for a year, I couldn't work myself to death.
"Fine, but if you need to go out, you have to inform me."
"During weekdays, if something comes up, I'll request leave from you."
After hearing my response, he promptly signed his name on the contract.
"Mr. Willis, there's one more issue. A girlfriend's duties don't include laundry and cooking, right? Shouldn't you compensate me for my labor?"
A hint of impatience flashed across Brennen's face. "Isn't a girlfriend supposed to do laundry and cook for her boyfriend? Otherwise, what am I paying five million for?"
"You should know why I'm worth five million. You're a businessman, so you never make a losing deal."
"Moreover, if a girlfriend is just there to do laundry and cook, then what's the difference between her and a maid? If men seek girlfriends just to find a servant, then what do women seek boyfriends for? To indulge in masochism and serve a domineering figure?"
"Most importantly, Mr. Willis, you're the world's richest man. If people find out your girlfriend is doing maid work at home, what will your business partners think of you? What will your competitors say? They'll wonder if the mighty CEO can't afford a few maids."
"I don't mind doing more work, but I'm mainly concerned about your reputation."
I advised with a worried expression.
Brennen's grim face softened slightly.
"You make a valid point. I'll give you five million, and you won't have to do any cleaning, laundry, or cooking. Don't bring it up again."
I nodded quickly. With the money settled, everything else was negotiable.
Even though he was my boss who wanted me as his girlfriend, I must protect myself regardless of his reasons for doing this, ensuring my contributions are compensated equally.
Otherwise, he'll just take my efforts for granted, comfortably enjoying everything.
3.
At three in the morning, Brennen was brought upstairs by the butler and pushed into my arms.
I supported Brennen, who reeked of alcohol and perfume.
"Linda, I really like you, I truly do."
"I fell for you the moment I saw you. Let's stay together forever, okay?"
His hands cupped my face, his handsome face flushed with the warmth of intoxication.
His gentle gaze was like a deep green lake.
It was both intimidating and inviting.
In the original book, the heroine was at a loss at this moment, overwhelmed by the hero's sweet words, her heart racing.
She believed that a man's drunken words were his true feelings, and that the hero genuinely liked her.
Elena, once a pampered heiress, suddenly lost everything when the real daughter framed her, her fiancé ridiculed her, and her adoptive parents threw her out. They all wanted to see her fall. But Elena unveiled her true identity: the heiress of a massive fortune, famed hacker, top jewelry designer, secret author, and gifted doctor. Horrified by her glorious comeback, her adoptive parents demanded half her newfound wealth. Elena exposed their cruelty and refused. Her ex pleaded for a second chance, but she scoffed, “Do you think you deserve it?” Then a powerful magnate gently proposed, “Marry me?”
Rosalynn's marriage to Brian wasn't what she envisioned it to be. Her husband, Brian, barely came home. He avoided her like a plague. Worse still, he was always in the news for dating numerous celebrities. Rosalynn persevered until she couldn't take it anymore. She upped and left after filing for a divorce. Everything changed days later. Brian took interest in a designer that worked for his company anonymously. From her profile, he could tell that she was brilliant and dazzling. He pulled the stops to find out her true identity. Little did he know that he was going to receive the greatest shocker of his life. Brian bit his finger with regret when he recalled his past actions and the woman he foolishly let go.
For ten years, Daniela showered her ex-husband with unwavering devotion, only to discover she was just his biggest joke. Feeling humiliated yet determined, she finally divorced him. Three months later, Daniela returned in grand style. She was now the hidden CEO of a leading brand, a sought-after designer, and a wealthy mining mogul—her success unveiled at her triumphant comeback. Her ex-husband’s entire family rushed over, desperate to beg for forgiveness and plead for another chance. Yet Daniela, now cherished by the famed Mr. Phillips, regarded them with icy disdain. "I’m out of your league."
Kaelyn devoted three years tending to her husband after a terrible accident. But once he was fully recovered, he cast her aside and brought his first love back from abroad. Devastated, Kaelyn decided on a divorce as people mocked her for being discarded. She went on to reinvent herself, becoming a highly sought-after doctor, a champion racer, and an internationally renowned architectural designer. Even then, the traitors sneered in disdain, believing Kaelyn would never find someone. But then the ex-husband’s uncle, a powerful warlord, returned with his army to ask for Kaelyn’s hand in marriage.
“Drive this woman out!” "Throw this woman into the sea!” When he doesn’t know Debbie Nelson’s true identity, Carlos Hilton cold-shoulders her. “Mr. Hilton, she is your wife,” Carlos’ secretary reminded him. Hearing that, Carlos gives him a cold stare and complained, “why didn’t you tell me earlier?” From then on, Carlos spoils her rotten. Little did everyone expect that they would get a divorce.
To the public, she was the CEO's executive secretary. Behind closed doors, she was the wife he never officially acknowledged. Jenessa was elated when she learned that she was pregnant. But that joy was replaced with dread as her husband, Ryan, showered his affections on his first love. With a heavy heart, she chose to set him free and leave. When they met again, Ryan's attention was caught by Jenessa's protruding belly. "Whose child are you carrying?!" he demanded. But she only scoffed. "It's none of your business, my dear ex-husband!"