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Betty, the eldest daughter of The White family in New York City, was sent to live in a remote countryside for eighteen years due to her parents' divorce. Upon her return, she was labeled with all kinds of nicknames: "country bumpkin," "hillbilly"... Henry, known as Mr. William in New York City, has a mysterious background and wields immense power-no one dares to offend him. Two completely unrelated people were suddenly informed one day: They. Were. Married! For Betty: "It doesn't matter who I marry, but if I don't want to, whoever dares to force me... I'll kill them." For Mr. William: Before meeting Betty: "My wife? The position of a top elite lady in New York City is not for just anyone." "No matter where she is, find that woman and bring her to me!" "This arranged marriage must be annulled!" After meeting Betty: "My wife is a top-tier hacker, and I'm shocked." "My wife is a godly doctor, and I'm in awe." "My wife is a master of the mystical arts, and I bow to her." "My wife has too many hidden identities... Suddenly, I feel unworthy of her!" For everyone else: "Mr. William, we advise you not to show off too much."
Betty lay on an examination bed surrounded by medical equipment, as the conversation of a man and a woman reached her ears.
Man, "The White family's eldest daughter sure is unlucky. She just arrived from the countryside to seek refuge with her family, only to be sent straight to the operating table by her father to have a kidney removed. Such a shame for a face this beautiful."
Woman, "Lower your voice. She still doesn't know she's about to lose a kidney."
The man sneered. "What's there to be afraid of? She's been injected with enough anesthetic to keep her unconscious until the surgery is over. Are the compatibility results out?"
Woman, "Yes, they are. It's a basic match for transplantation. Mr. White's condition has worsened, and we can't delay any longer. The surgery is scheduled for 7 PM tonight."
The man lifted Betty's T-shirt, his fingers lightly tracing the skin at her waist.
"Making an incision on such smooth, fair skin... What a pity."
Just as he was about to take further liberties, Betty's eyes snapped open, a chilling, murderous intent flashing in her gaze.
The woman gasped in horror. "She's awake! Hurry, give her the IV injection!"
The man grabbed the anesthetic as fast as he could and moved forward-only to be met with a swift slap from Betty.
"You think someone like you has the right to touch my body?"
The syringe fell to the floor.
Betty didn't give him a chance to react. With a sharp motion, she raised her leg and delivered a powerful kick to the man's chest.
He flew across the room in an arc, landing hard as a mouthful of blood spurted from his throat.
Sensing danger, the woman bolted for the door.
But before she could even grasp the doorknob, a sudden numbness spread through her body. A thin, needle-like object had embedded itself in the back of her neck.
Turning back in shock, she saw Betty idly twirling a uniquely designed pen between her fingers.
The needle had been ejected from inside that pen.
"You-"
That was all the woman managed to say before she collapsed, unconscious.
The man trembled in terror. "D-Don't come any closer! We're just following orders!"
Betty smirked coldly. "Stealing someone's kidney without consent? Doctor, I'm afraid your career ends here."
Not giving him a chance to beg for mercy, she picked up the anesthetic meant for her and injected it into the male doctor instead.
As she watched both of them pass out, Betty dusted off imaginary specks from her clothes.
She took a white coat from the hanger, put it on at a leisurely pace, and donned a mask. After making sure everything was in place, she calmly exited the room without drawing any attention.
Those two idiots thought they could drug her under the pretense of a DNA test. Too bad for them-she had seen it coming.
A few days ago, a man claiming to be her father had approached her, saying she was the long-lost daughter of The White family.
That man was Hazel White, a well-known figure in New York City's restaurant industry.
He had acted heartbroken upon learning that his daughter had suffered in the countryside with her mother. Full of remorse, he insisted on making it up to her.
There was just one condition-Betty had to take a paternity test at a private hospital.
Betty had no expectations for this so-called father-daughter bond. What truly intrigued her was whether Hazel had an ulterior motive.
So, she played along with their game.
And sure enough, things weren't as simple as they seemed.
Hazel didn't want to compensate her-he wanted to harvest her kidney to save the son born to his second wife.
Fine. Very well.
Betty lived by a single principle, If no one offends me, I won't offend them. But if someone wrongs me... I will destroy them.
If The White family wanted her organs, she would be sure to return the favor with an unforgettable "gift" of her own.
At the Same Time
On the top floor of Imperial Hotel, a contract signing ceremony was taking place.
The William family, with its century-old legacy, held an unparalleled position in New York City.
Its head, Henry William, was a young yet legendary figure, known to the outside world as Mr. William.
The one fortunate enough to sign a contract with The William family was none other than Iris, a genius young woman born into a prestigious family and widely recognized as a rising star in the hacking world.
She had recently won an award for designing a cutting-edge cybersecurity system, making waves throughout New York City.
Impressed by her potential, Henry had personally secured her long before she even graduated.
At the contract signing, alongside Henry's bodyguards and assistant, Iris's parents were also in attendance.
Hazel White, her father, spoke with excitement.
"Mr. William, I entrust my daughter Iris to your care from now on."
Having finally established ties with The William family, he was ecstatic-so much so that he had temporarily forgotten about his son waiting for a kidney transplant at the hospital.
Iris's mother, Maya, a former top-tier actress in the entertainment industry, wore a flattering smile.
"Imperial Hotel has implemented the security system Iris designed. With it, Mr. William can now rest easy."
Henry maintained the basic formalities. "You flatter me."
Meanwhile, Iris stole glances at the man sitting across from her.
He was devastatingly handsome, his aristocratic aura leagues beyond the wealthy young men she had encountered before.
Becoming Mrs. William was Iris's ultimate dream.
Just as the gathering was going smoothly, the lights suddenly flickered.
Mrs. White frowned. "What's going on?"
Out of nowhere, more than a dozen bodyguards moved in like shadows, instantly forming an impenetrable protective circle around Henry.
Their speed was so swift that the White family members barely had time to react.
Then-
BANG!
The chandelier, worth millions, exploded.
The blast triggered the fire alarm, and water began sprinkling down from the ceiling.
One of the bodyguards swiftly opened a black umbrella, shielding Henry from the falling water.
Meanwhile, Henry remained seated like a king, utterly composed. Not even a hint of surprise crossed his face.
Mrs. White shrieked. "Is there a fire?!"
Iris reassured her mother. "Calm down, Mom. Don't forget whose territory this is."
Imperial Hotel was a William family property, and just a few hours ago, it had officially activated the security system designed by Iris herself.
Yet, it had already failed spectacularly.
A guard quickly shut off the alarm, stopping the water flow. The bodyguard with the umbrella respectfully stepped back.
Then, the door swung open.
A tall figure strode in-Betty, wearing a black baseball cap.
Even with the brim covering half her face, her stunning features were impossible to hide.
When Henry got a clear look at her, a flicker of surprise flashed in his eyes.
It's her?
Sensing his men about to take action, Henry wordlessly signaled them to stand down.
He was curious-just what was this woman up to?
Betty spared him only a glance before completely ignoring his presence.
Mr. White was the first to react. "Betty?! What are you doing here?"
At this time, wasn't she supposed to be at the private hospital getting her kidney tested for compatibility?
Betty tossed a report onto the table.
"You said that if I proved we were father and daughter, you'd give me half of The White family's assets. The DNA results are here-so, are you going to keep your word?"
The gentle twilight cast a soft glow on Alexander's face. His striking features seemed sculpted by the gods. He was the same age as Sunny's dad, Lucas, and yet why was Alexander so gorgeous and young? Sunny had always believed her father Lucas was already impossibly handsome. But compared to Alexander, her dad suddenly seemed dimmed. "Uncle Alexander, what are you doing here?" Alexander replied gently, "Waiting for someone."Sunny tilted her head. "Who are you waiting for?"Alexander said softly, "Someone who may never come." There was a faint sadness in his eyes as he spoke, and something about it pierced Sunny' s heart. A wave of sorrow surged through her, tightening her throat and bringing tears. Sunny asked, "If the one is never coming back, why keep waiting?"Alexander looked at her and said seriously, "Because I promised her I would." Alexander then asked, "Sunny, have you ever fallen in love with someone?"Sunny answered,"Nope. My dad doesn't let me date early."Alexander smiled faintly."I did. I fell in love young."Sunny looked at him curiously, and Alexander added with a subtle smile,"Loving her was the happiest thing in my life. She means my world." Before turning twenty, Sunny had always been the apple of her billionaire father Lucas's eyes, until he was ruined overnight by his nemesis, trillionaire Alexander, the cold-blooded rising king of Chicago. Not only did this ruthless tycoon destroy Lucas's corporation, he even took Lucas's daughter Sunny back to his luxurious mansion...Then came an accident, and Sunny was back to the time when her father Lucas was still a teenager. She watched, stunned, as her father laughed wildly, hanging out with a group of reckless boys. And there he was, gripping Alexander by the collar, patting his cheek,"Admit it, Alexander, you lost, huh?" Everyone at school knew there were two people you couldn't mess with. Lucas, the heir to a powerful family, arrogant, fierce, born to be bad; Alexander, stunning, silent, stoic, with fists as hard as steel and bones even harder. They were sworn enemies. Lately, the school prince Lucas had a teenage girl trailing behind him, named Sunny, who looked 90% like him, always following in his footsteps. One day, Lucas, completely exasperated, shoved some cash into her hands. Lucas, "This is the last time. Stop following me. We are almost the same age. I can never be your dad!" Sunny was in tears, "Dad..." After that, Sunny really stopped following him. And Lucas found himself weirdly missing Sunny. Until he saw his archenemy Alexander pinning Sunny to the wall, asking coldly, "Do you like me?"Sunny blushed. "Y-yes... I do." Lucas gaped. His Sunny, dated with his nemesis Alexander? He was so furious he nearly exploded. Alexander smirked, "Admit it, Lucas, Sunny likes me, not you." Lucas, "..."
In San Francisco, everyone knew that the always cold and aloof daughter of The Green family had married a crippled man from a wealthy family. Three years into the marriage, she remained childless, and outsiders mocked her, saying she was still a virgin. But no one knew- For three years, she had been unable to sleep every single night. Due to a car accident, a top billionaire became disabled, and his lover left for abroad. Cathy had no choice but to marry Lucas, being his wife at night and his caretaker during the day. Until one day, there was hope for his legs to recover, and his first love returned. Cathy overheard him saying that he would definitely divorce her. Cathy fulfilled her duty and took good care of him. Since he wanted a divorce, she turned and left without hesitation. Three years of marriage? She considered them a moment of misplaced responsibility-just a good deed to make up for the past.
For the three years he was my live-in husband, there was no physical contact between us. He was like my most loyal butler, servant, and caretaker. But when he became my financial backer, we were intimate all the time, indulging in passion every night. "I've been thinking about you for a long time..." In the darkness of the night, the man kissed me recklessly. He was my live-in husband. Thus, as the precious daughter of a wealthy family, I had no choice but to let this destitute man marry into my family and become my husband. Out of resentment, I humiliated him repeatedly, mistreated him, and even resorted to physical abuse. Yet, he never got angry, always maintaining the appearance of an obedient and gentle man. But just as I was slowly falling for him, he suddenly asked me for a divorce. The once gentle and submissive man turned into a cunning and terrifying figure overnight. In an instant, my family fell into ruin, while he rose to power. The man I once trampled underfoot had transformed into my financial backer.
The Tragic Fate of Alex, the Rise of Diana The head of the top US consortium, Alex, met an untimely demise, and all his assets were transferred to Diana. The real heiress of The White Family was found after eighteen years. Yet, everyone mocked her, calling her uncultured, useless, and nothing more than a pretty vase. However, at the wedding of the century, when the wife of the young head of The Smith Family was revealed to be none other than the "vase" Diana, the socialites of New York City were left pounding their chests in disbelief-How could she deserve this?! After Alex's death, Diana not only had to face the covetous gazes of The Smith Family but also play the role of a leader among various powerful organizations. Alex's subordinates assured her, "We will handle everything; you just need to sit on the throne." But later... When Diana was in danger, she wielded a gun, stepping on her enemy with a dazzling smile, "Be good, and I'll give you a quick death." When her loved ones fell ill, the legendary medical master personally visited and admitted-she was Diana's senior disciple! The renowned racing legend willingly became Diana's personal driver, calling her "Boss" at every turn. Alex's subordinates were in utter disbelief, "Wasn't she supposed to be a weak little white flower, a soft and obedient golden canary?!" But Alex wasn't entirely dead. When his consciousness awakened, he found himself soul-bound to a plush doll-one that Diana had designed in his likeness. Now, he not only had to endure being dressed and undressed by Diana but also be at her mercy, bathed and squeezed in her hands... Watching her reveal one hidden identity after another, Alex was utterly dumbfounded. Even the woman he admired and respected the most-was her?! [Mini Theater 1] Alex, now in plush doll form, was held against Diana's soft, snowy chest as she stood before a mirror. Staring at his own ridiculously extravagant appearance, his expression cracked- "Is this really how she sees me in her heart?!" Diana's fingers teasingly unfastened his tiny clothes, one button at a time. Alex shut his eyes, his mind filled with only one thought- "I want to die." [Mini Theater 2] Diana stared at the dust-covered plush doll, frowning, "My doll is precious-I have to wash it myself." Alex's inner monologue, "Stay away from me!" After an intense round of scrubbing and kneading, his soul burned with shame, his spirit flushed red, on the verge of tears. Diana, completely satisfied, gave him a kiss-he turned even redder... They said Alex had a cleanliness obsession, high standards, and was impossible to please. But now? He felt that... maybe staying dirty wasn't so bad after all. [Mini Theater 3] Once back in his real body, Alex trapped Diana against the wall, his gaze burning as he questioned, "You took so much advantage of me, destroyed my innocence-how are you going to repay me?" Diana's eyes gleamed mischievously. "That bad, huh? How about you cry for me first?" Alex, "..."
"Rose, do you have to be this shameless?" He yanked her hair tighter, forcing her to lift her face. She stared straight into his eyes and let out a cold laugh. "Yeah, I'm shameless. But what, you think you're any better? Talking about marriage one minute and pounding into me like crazy the next. We're just a pair of filthy lovers, aren't we? So stop pretending to be so righteous!" Alexander is aloof and arrogant; she is wild and unrestrained. For revenge, she meticulously approaches him, shamelessly flirts with him, and cunningly schemes against him. She disrupts his engagement party, drives away his first love, and repeatedly steps on his bottom line. One late night, he corners her against the wall. "Rose, what other tricks do you have that I don't know about?" And just like that, she barges into his world, does whatever she pleases, and drags him down from his throne step by step until she completely devours him... Upon returning home, Rose discovers that CEO Alexander who just gave her a sky-high breakup fee is actually her half-sister's fiancé. He broke up with her because he got engaged to her half-sister. To make matters worse, Rose's biological mother had also met her tragic fate because of her stepmother. Her mind remained clear at all times. Now, her goal was no longer as simple as forcing Alexander to call off the engagement. Her desire had grown. She wanted to possess him completely-body and soul-to conquer him, to make him entirely hers. Only his powerful status and background could truly help her reclaim everything she had lost. She had always known what he wanted. She had always known how to provoke his anger, make him compromise, lure him into indulgence, make him lose himself-until he became a puppet of her.
At first sight, in order to create a bond with Angela, Frances risked his life and deliberately staged a car accident. Angela was the adopted daughter of the Moore family. On the night she was kicked out of the house, her fiancé was already on the entertainment headlines, holding her sister in his arms. Later, Angela was caught up in endless scandals because she had gotten involved with the most powerful man. Everyone mocked her, saying she was nothing more than Mr. William's fleeting amusement. Little did they know that from the moment Frances first laid eyes on her, he had only one thought-to steal her away! To take her from the hands of her fiancé. Everyone was waiting to see Angela make a fool of herself, deliberately asking about her relationship with Frances. He merely smiled and said, "Perhaps I haven't tried hard enough. After being married for so long, Mrs. Williams still refuses to acknowledge me publicly and give me a proper title." That night, the air was damp. Angela was breathless as he pulled her into his arms and kissed her deeply. His breath was scorching. "Mrs. Williams, have I tried hard enough?" Angela gritted her teeth. He was trying... far too hard!
Iris grew from an orphaned child to the adopted daughter of the Stewart family at age ten, finding warmth in her nominal uncle Vincent's kindness. Seven years later, she became his secret lover. When Vincent's engagement was announced, gossip spread about the notorious playboy CEO finally settling down. But only Iris knew the extent of his cold, two-faced nature. Iris fell for Vincent and, through tears, begged, "Marry me," only to be met with his frosty refusal. Defeated, she accepted a lawyer's proposal, sparking public excitement. Then, on her wedding day, Vincent pleaded desperately, "Don't marry him…"
Kara Martin was known as Miss Perfect. She was a beauty with good personality and successful career. Unfortunately, her life changed at one night. She was accused of adultery, losing her job, and abandoned by her fiance. The arrogant man who slept with her did not want to take responsibility. He even threatened to kill her if they met again. What's worse, Kara was pregnant with twins and she chose to give birth to them. Four and a half years later, Kara returned to work at a large company. As the secretary, she would frequently face their notorious CEO. Kara thought it wouldn't be a problem, but as it turned out ... the CEO was the father of the twins!
“You need a bride, I need a groom. Why don’t we get married?” Both abandoned at the altar, Elyse decided to tie the knot with the disabled stranger from the venue next door. Pitying his state, she vowed to spoil him once they were married. Little did she know that he was actually a powerful tycoon. Jayden thought Elyse only married him for his money, and planned to divorce her when she was no longer of use to him. But after becoming her husband, he was faced with a new dilemma. “She keeps asking for a divorce, but I don’t want that! What should I do?”
Charlee was left at the altar and became a laughingstock. She tried to keep her head high, but ultimately lost it when she received a sex tape of her fiance and her half-sister. Devastated, she ended up spending a wild night with a hot stranger. It was supposed to be one-time thing, but he kept popping up, helping her with projects and revenge, all while flirting with her constantly. Charlee soon realized that it was nice having him around, until her ex suddenly appeared at her door, begging for another chance. Her tycoon lover asked, “Who will you choose? Think carefully before you answer.”
After a painful breakup with her boyfriend of two years who coldly told her to her face that he couldn't keep dating her because she was too uptight--In a moment of anger and defiance, Anna decided to throw caution to the wind for one reckless night. She headed to the wildest club in Texas, determined to lose herself in the chaos. But fate had other plans. To her shock, she ran into her ex-boyfriend at the club. Desperate to save face, she made a split-second decision and approached a stranger, pretending he was her new boyfriend. What she never anticipated was the magnetic pull she would feel towards him or the fact that she'd end up going home with this mystery man. Soon enough, the real surprise hit her--this stranger wasn't just anyone; he was her new boss. What begins as a night of rebellion spirals into a whirlwind of forbidden attraction, societal pressure and hidden affairs. And now there are so many things at stake. Find out how this story unfolds.
After being kicked out of her home, Harlee learned she wasn't the biological daughter of her family. Rumors had it that her impoverished biological family favored sons and planned to profit from her return. Unexpectedly, her real father was a zillionaire, catapulting her into immense wealth and making her the most cherished member of the family. While they anticipated her disgrace, Harlee secretly held design patents worth billions. Celebrated for her brilliance, she was invited to mentor in a national astronomy group, drew interest from wealthy suitors, and caught the eye of a mysterious figure, ascending to legendary status.