After a passionate night fueled by too much alcohol, two strangers, Louis Adonis and Alice Campbell, find themselves bound together. Louis hands Alice a marriage contract, drawn to her because she resembles the unrequited love of his past. A year passes, and Alice becomes known to everyone as a naive girl blinded by love. As for Louis, he has never truly loved Alice. So when Louis's long-lost love returns, Alice files for divorce. Everyone assumes Alice will soon regret her decision and come crawling back to beg Louis for another chance. But what they don’t know is that will never happen. From the start, it wasn’t just Louis deceiving Alice—Alice also has a secret she can’t reveal to anyone... Can they find the true love of their lives, move past misunderstandings, and connect with their hearts? Stay tuned to find out!
View MoreThe music blared, shaking the ground beneath it. Sultry bodies swayed to the rhythm, bottles of expensive liquor sparkled under the dim, colorful lights, and the crowd tangled in heated dances, some passionately kissing. The murky, vibrant lighting gave the scene an otherworldly, almost sinister allure.
This was the MidNight Bar—a lavish escape for the debauched or those seeking relief from life’s pressures.
Few knew, however, that the bar was one of the many assets owned by the powerful Adonis family. The first two floors catered to entertainment, but the third floor was an exclusive gathering place for influential figures. Without connections to the Adonis family, one would never set foot there.
At that moment, in a private lounge on the third floor, expensive bottles of liquor were scattered across the room. Four men occupied the space: two were flirting with their girlfriends, one seemed restless, and the last, seated at the center and clearly the host of this gathering, had his head slumped on the table, unconscious from too much drink.
“What’s wrong with Louis today? With his personality and status, who could possibly upset him?” Curtis asked, holding his girlfriend close, confusion evident in his tone.
Robert shrugged. “Who knows? He suddenly called us here and started drinking alone. It’s baffling. Silas, you’re the closest to Louis. Do you know what’s going on?”
Silas shook his head without a word.
Curtis and Robert exchanged glances but didn’t press further.
The four of them had grown up in the country’s wealthiest city, each born into prestigious families. Among them, Louis stood out as the most exceptional. Despite his eccentric personality—even bordering on “madness”—their parents often held him up as a shining example to emulate.
Their casual conversation was interrupted when the large door swung open, drawing everyone’s attention. Had Louis invited someone else?
Turning to look, they saw a stunning woman step into the room. Her pale skin seemed to glow against the darkness, contrasting with her jet-black hair. Her straight nose and small, naturally red lips exuded a mesmerizing allure, as though inviting someone to steal a kiss. But what captivated them most were her green eyes—like flawless emeralds glinting with an icy beauty.
She scanned the room, her gaze devoid of emotion.
Yes, it was Alice.
Even though Louis treated her poorly, she always reserved her smiles for him. Silas knew this well.
Robert and Curtis knew it too. They even harbored a hint of disdain for Alice, yet they couldn’t help but be drawn to her beauty every time they saw her, sometimes even imagining themselves in Louis’s place.
Noticing her boyfriend staring at the newcomer, one of the women felt an immediate sense of danger. She leaned into Curtis’s chest, her voice dripping with jealousy. “Who is she? She’s so beautiful…”
Curtis glanced at his girlfriend, suddenly finding her dull. It wasn’t surprising—he switched girlfriends monthly, ending things as soon as he lost interest.
“She’s Louis’s wife,” he replied nonchalantly.
His girlfriend’s surprise quickly turned into disdain as her gaze shifted back to Alice. So that’s who she was—just a substitute Louis kept to satisfy his longing.
Alice seemed oblivious to the gazes of those around her. She walked over to Louis, her worried expression softening her striking features. She looked to Silas and said, “Thank you for calling me.”
Silas quickly shook his head, a smile appearing on his face. “It’s nothing. Let me help you get Louis into the car.”
After all, there was no way Alice could manage to carry Louis, who stood over 1.9 meters tall, by herself.
“Alice, let me ask you something. How can you be so shameless? Do you think doing a few little things like this will win Louis’s heart?” Robert interjected from the side, his tone laced with anger he didn’t even realize he was expressing.
Curtis chuckled mockingly. “A substitute will always be a substitute. I’m really looking forward to the day the real one comes back.”
Silas frowned at their words but said nothing. After all, Curtis and Robert spoke this way with Louis’s implicit approval.
Alice, however, didn’t spare the two men even a glance. She simply turned and left, her indifference stoking their frustration to the point where they looked ready to shatter the glasses in their hands.
Silas and Alice supported Louis as they made their way down a secret path that bypassed the first floor.
With a heavy slam, the car door shut. Just as Alice was about to open the driver’s side door, Silas suddenly spoke. “Alice, you shouldn’t let Curtis and Robert’s words get to you.”
Alice turned to look at Silas, surprised to find that Louis’s friends weren’t all the same.
She smiled faintly, waving her hand dismissively. “I don’t take it to heart. I’m used to it. How could I possibly get upset with my husband’s friends?”
Silas felt a sharp pang in his chest at her words. He could only stand still, watching as her car sped out of sight.
The vintage Bentley raced through the streets until it reached the quiet suburbs, pulling into Louis’s estate.
Alice parked the car and was about to step out when a large hand suddenly gripped her arm tightly, the strength of it making her wince in pain. She knew the spot where he grabbed her was already red.
“I saw everything. Were you flirting with Silas? Have you forgotten who your husband is?”
Alice turned her head and saw Louis, his eyes wide open and filled with drunken jealousy. The smell of alcohol clung to him as he released his seatbelt and lunged at her, pinning her down against the seat.
Hearing his accusation, Alice smiled. One hand gently caressed his face, her emerald eyes shimmering with an unhidden adoration. Her voice was soft and soothing. “How could I ever betray you? I love you so much...”
Despite her words, Louis remained angry. His alcohol-clouded mind couldn’t shake the image of Silas’s feelings for Alice. He didn’t love her, but the thought of her betraying him was intolerable.
“Don’t make excuses!” he growled.
Before Alice could respond, Louis’s weight pressed harder against her, rendering her immobile. He forcefully kissed her lips, the sweetness of her taste something most could only dream of.
He licked and bit, his movements growing increasingly fervent. Alice tried to struggle, her mouth opening as if to say something, but Louis took the opportunity to deepen the kiss, their tongues entwining. The only sounds in the car were the rustling of fabric and the intimate noises between them.
The air grew heavy with heat. It wasn’t until Alice, unable to bear it anymore, pounded her fists against Louis’s back that he finally pulled away, leaving their lips with a soft “pop,” a thin string of saliva connecting them.
Alice’s face was flushed, her breath ragged, her emerald eyes wide and dazed. Yet she kept her gaze fixed on Louis.
Gripping her chin, Louis growled, “You’re mine, Alice! Do you understand? Your body and soul belong to me, and you’re not allowed to be with anyone else but me!”
With that, he buried his head into the curve of her neck, licking and nibbling incessantly.
Alice felt her legs go numb and her waist tremble. “No, you’re drunk. We should go back to the room...”
Before she could finish her sentence, Louis’s weight suddenly increased. She looked down to see him slumped against her, unconscious from the alcohol.
Alice stared at Louis’s handsome face for a long moment before gently brushing her hand across her own cheek. No one could decipher the emotions hidden in her eyes…
Louis immediately became panicked, quickly getting out of bed. His whole body swayed, and his legs were so weak that he nearly fell. He had to hold onto the edge of the bed, his breath rapid, his heart pounding, still recovering from the long faint. Fortunately, his body was strong and recovered quickly, though he still felt a bit dizzy, and his vision was blurry.Not having time to worry about himself, he urgently asked, "How is Alice?"July suddenly fell silent, not saying anything. Her abrupt stop made Louis suspicious. He looked at her with a questioning gaze, his heart racing with a bad feeling.July's eyes flickered slightly, hesitation passing in a moment, but she couldn't hide the deep sorrow within. She looked at Louis as though considering whether or not to tell the truth, her lips pressed together, hesitant and speechless.Louis felt his palms go cold. July's silence was like an invisible hand tightening around his chest. A sense of unease spread through his body, every cel
Hearing that name, Louis’s body trembled slightly. He looked up, his eyes bloodshot from lack of sleep, filled with extreme exhaustion but also carrying an unspoken pain. His voice came out hoarse:"I can’t leave… I have to stay here, wait for her to wake up…"Ron clenched his fists, turning his face away to hide his emotions. In the stark white hospital room, worry and despair intertwined, enveloping everything.Louis slowly stood up, his eyes fixed on Alice lying in the hospital bed. She was still motionless, her weak breath completely dependent on the oxygen machine beside her. Alice’s body had noticeably weakened, her pale skin lifeless, making her seem as fragile as a delicate princess lost in a long, deep sleep. The painful tightness in Louis’s chest made him clench his hands to keep from letting out a sigh.He closed his eyes, as if trying to calm himself, but Alice’s image remained firmly etched in his mind. He couldn’t forget what Mrs. Campbell had just said. "If you collapse
Her face was covered in dirt, with small wounds bleeding on her forehead and cheek, but in this moment, Alice was still strangely beautiful. A satisfied smile appeared on her lips, even as tears involuntarily spilled, mixing with sweat and dust. Her eyes sparkled in the fiery red glow of the sunset, gentle yet full of sorrow. She loved Louis, and that had never changed.She spread her arms wide, waiting for the deadly embrace from Cliff.Louis and the others watched in despair as the scene unfolded before them. Louis rushed forward, wanting to pull Alice out of danger, but a figure moved faster than him—Vein.It turned out, he hadn’t died.The memory from the laboratory flashed back: Cliff’s final bullet had grazed Vein’s forehead, leaving a deep but non-fatal wound. When Cliff had left, he had sneered one last time, saying, "Get lost!" He thought Vein was no longer of any use, not worth finishing off. But now, Vein appeared, like a demon from hell, to stop everything.His messy hair
Cliff smirked, his eyes gleaming with challenge."So this is how you want to talk like a man? If that's the case, then let Alice go." Louis' voice was low, but the danger in every word was evident.Cliff burst out laughing, the gun in his hand still pressed against Alice's temple. "You think I'm stupid, Louis? I'm not crazy enough to let her go so easily." He gritted his teeth, his eyes flashing with madness. "If you want to save her, then come over here."Just as Louis was about to take a step forward, Alice suddenly screamed, her voice hoarse with pain and fear. "Don’t! Louis, don’t move!" She struggled, but her strength had drained, her legs too weak to stand. Still, her eyes remained resolute.Louis froze, his gaze meeting Alice's with profound sorrow. She was protecting him, even though she was in the most perilous situation. The anger inside him burned fiercer than ever, but he remained patient, knowing that one wrong move could make Cliff act instantly.Cliff narrowed his eyes
Alice froze, her breath quick and shallow, feeling the suffocating grip of his embrace. Cliff’s face was close to her ear, a twisted smile still lingering on his lips."Alice, are you scared?" His voice whispered, laced with fake tenderness. "It’s just a joke, my love... I’m only trying to scare you."But immediately, his expression shifted. His eyes gleamed with madness, his muscles tensing, and his low voice suddenly turned fierce, like a thunderclap."But even if I destroy you… I’ll do it right in front of Louis!" He hissed each word, his eyes burning with a hatred so intense that it seemed to bring him a twisted pleasure.With that, Cliff bent down, gripping Alice’s arm tightly and roughly yanking her up from the ground. No gentleness, no pity—he dragged her as though she were nothing more than a discarded object. Alice staggered, her legs aching as if thousands of needles were piercing her skin, but she gritted her teeth, forcing herself to keep up with Cliff’s swift pace to avoi
But just then, her foot got caught on a large vine hidden among the rotting leaves. She didn't have time to react, her entire body was yanked downward, losing its balance. A wave of panic swept over her, and in the next moment, she rolled down a rocky slope.Alice screamed in pain as sharp stones and dry branches hit her body. Each impact was a sharp, piercing pain that seemed to cut through her flesh, and she even heard a dry "crack"—perhaps a few bones had broken. When her body finally stopped at the foot of the slope, the pain was almost unbearable, leaving her gasping for breath. Her body trembled, and her vision blurred from tears that welled up from the excruciating agony. Alice sobbed, her breaths caught in her throat. She wanted to scream, to cry out loud, but she couldn't. There was no time to be weak.Biting her lip until it bled, Alice shakily pushed her hands into the ground, trying to lift her battered body. But the pain from her ribs nearly made her collapse again. Don’t
The sound of the helicopter echoed in the sky, making her heart race. A spark of hope flickered in her mind, and she almost wanted to laugh despite being in a life-or-death situation. She whispered, as if to reassure herself: "They're coming... they're really coming..."But if she didn’t manage to escape, if she was caught again... Alice didn’t dare to imagine what would happen. What would Cliff do to her? His cold face, eyes full of absolute control, appeared in her mind, making her shiver. She didn’t want to be locked up in that dark room again, trapped like a bird in a cage, losing both her freedom and hope. No! She had to run! She had to escape from here at any cost!Alice had nearly given up everything to get this far. Over the past few days, she had starved herself to create a pitiful appearance, tricking Cliff into lowering his guard. But that had also made her much weaker. Her legs felt heavy, each step felt like walking on sharp blades. Her empty stomach clenched painfully, h
Cliff didn’t answer, only lunged again. In his eyes, there was only betrayal and fury, as if all the years they had fought side by side meant nothing anymore. But deep in his heart, a fear gnawed at him—the fear of failure. Could it be that he was going to lose again? Was everything he had worked for, everything he had done, going to be taken from him once more? No… he couldn’t let that happen.Vein quickly sidestepped, delivering a kick aimed at Cliff’s ribs. But Cliff was too enraged to feel the pain. He grabbed Vein by the collar and punched him squarely in the face again.The two of them struggled, crashing into the lab table, causing everything to shatter in chaos. Sharp shards of glass cut into their skin, blood dripping in droplets. Their eyes met for a brief moment—Cliff’s eyes were ablaze with fury, ready to burn everything down, while Vein’s eyes were cold, distant, yet tinged with something resembling... pity. No matter how intelligent Vein was, he could not overcome the in
Louis sat in the command seat, his eyes fixed intently on the island gradually coming into view. His heart pounded in his chest, each passing second cutting into his patience like a sharpened blade. Alice… She was there, imprisoned, suffering—how? The thought sent a surge of fury through him, but he had to stay calm. This wasn’t just a mission—this was redemption. He wouldn’t lose her again.His hand tightened around the seatbelt, his knuckles turning white. He closed his eyes for a brief moment, and Alice’s smiling face appeared in his mind. Her voice, her bright gaze—everything about her urged him to move faster, to be stronger. When he opened his eyes again, only cold determination remained.The radio crackled in his earpiece. "Target in sight. The island is ahead—signs of guards present." A voice came through from the reconnaissance team.Louis nodded, his gaze resolute. "Everyone, get ready. We don’t get a second chance."The helicopter circled, drawing closer to the island shrou
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