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 party quickly came to an end. Some attendees left with significant gains—partnership deals secured or even successfully recruiting a scientist for their companies. Of course, some walked away empty-handed, like Louis. Not that he had come expecting much—he was only there to accompany Maya.Well, no. He did make a "gain." Eslite introduced him to a brilliant scientist. It would have been better, of course, if that scientist weren't his ex-wife. The thought made Louis smirk coldly.He glanced at Maya, walking beside him all evening, and said, "Wait for me in the car. I need to take care of something."Normally, Louis wouldn't speak to Maya in such a tone, but his mind was in turmoil right now. All his thoughts revolved around Alice, leaving him with no energy to care about anything else.Maya didn't need to think hard to know what Louis wanted to handle—he was definitely going to find Alice. She wasn't sure what they'd talk about, but she didn't want Louis near Alice. The whole poin
Professor Eslite walked straight toward Alice, who had just risen from her chair.Louis's eyes showed a hint of suspicion while Maya furrowed her brows, a sense of unease welling up inside her.She recalled what Professor Eslite had said earlier: that he wanted to introduce Louis to a promising young scientist—someone so talented that Louis might have to compete with numerous parties in the future to bring this scientist onto his team. Just from those words alone, it was clear how highly Professor Eslite regarded this young scientist's abilities!"No, no, no! This can't be happening!" Maya's mind screamed relentlessly.But no matter how loudly her heart raged, Professor Eslite continued walking straight toward Alice."Alice, it's wonderful to meet you finally. You're even busier than I am, haha," Professor Eslite said with a smile as he looked at Alice, his eyes curving in delight. It was evident how pleased he was to see her.Alice smiled in return, shaking his hand. "I couldn't poss
Heaven knows how furious Maya was when Louis ignored her and stared at Alice earlier.She had even wanted to strangle Alice on the spot. However, Professor Eslite had arrived and now was not the time for arguments.Maya had attended this banquet with Louis partly to assert her claim on him and partly to meet Professor Eslite. Over the past year, she had studied extensively abroad and was now working on a scientific research project. She sought professional recognition to facilitate securing investments.The Adel family had fallen into decline, and without Louis, Maya wouldn't have been able to attend this banquet, let alone meet Professor Eslite, a man perpetually occupied.She knew she had to seize this opportunity. So, for now, she set aside her grievances with Alice and pulled Louis toward Professor Eslite. With Louis by her side, she hoped to have a better chance to speak with the esteemed professor.On the other hand, Louis lowered his gaze, his expression void of significant emo
"What? Ex-husband?"Alex's mind felt like it was about to explode. He realized he had just uncovered a sensational piece of news. If the researchers who admired Alice discovered she had been married, they might lose their minds. Thankfully, it was just an ex-husband—they still had a chance.Alex glanced at Alice, then at Louis, gave a brief nod of acknowledgment, and hurriedly followed after Alice.Watching the two of them walk away, Louis frowned deeply, his eyes reddening. He couldn't think straight; he only knew he wanted to pull Alice back to him immediately!And so, with that thought, Louis acted. He quickly strode forward, closing the distance in just three steps, and grabbed Alice's hand to stop her.Alice halted, startled by the force of his grip. She frowned slightly and turned to look at Louis. Her green eyes sparkled, dazzling like gemstones. Every expression on Alice's face only seemed to enhance her beauty.Louis swallowed hard, his lips pressed into a firm line as he sta
“This is the contract. Be my wife for a year; I can give you everything—wealth and fame. Consider it my compensation to you.”Waking up from a wild night, those were the first words Louis said to Alice. Louis could vividly remember Alice’s expression at that moment. She lowered her head, and when he started worrying she might refuse, Alice agreed without hesitation.Her gaze lingered on Louis, filled with affection, as though she had fallen in love with him at first sight.And Louis? He couldn’t even recall what he had been thinking at that moment. His mind had been clouded, almost entranced by the love-filled look in Alice’s eyes.It puzzled him. Just the night before, he had been heartbroken over Maya’s departure. So, Louis concluded that the quickening of his heartbeat must have been because Alice resembled Maya so much!But in truth, if Louis had cast aside his inflated ego and looked more closely, he would’ve realized that Alice bore no resemblance to Maya. In fact, after that da
Alice lifted her gaze to Louis, her expression puzzled. She had always known Louis to be a genius in business but utterly clueless in social relationships. Now, she had discovered something new—Louis was surprisingly stubborn.Raising an eyebrow, Alice looked at Louis and calmly said, "You think I came here because of you? Louis, have you ever considered that you might be suffering from severe delusions?"Louis frowned deeply, anger flashing in his eyes at her words.Indeed, he believed Alice had come here because of him. After all, why else would someone like Alice, who disliked parties, attend this event alone?Standing beside him, Maya pursed her lips, seemingly dissatisfied as she interjected, "Alice, you can't talk to Mr. Louis like that! Apologize to him right now!"Louis frowned slightly, confused by Maya's sudden interference in his conversation with Alice. Perhaps she was upset on his behalf, but such intervention felt unnecessary. Still, Louis chose not to address it at the
Could it be that Louis liked Alice? Impossible!Maya speculated, then quickly dismissed the thought. Her bright past and the confidence instilled by those around her made her sure of herself. Everyone believed Louis loved her deeply—so did she.She stepped forward, wrapped her hands around Louis’s arm, and gently said, “These people are so rude. Louis, you’re so kind. Even after the divorce, you still treat Alice so well.”She wore a white dress that complemented her delicate and gentle features tonight. The gown was meticulously tailored, modest from the front but revealing a large portion of her back, partially hidden by her flowing hair. The front displayed a deep neckline and a glimpse of her entire chest. Clinging to Louis’s arm, she “accidentally” pressed her soft curves against him.After sending away the gossiping man, Louis’s gaze instinctively drifted toward Alice.Today, she was dressed rather formally—not in the glamorous evening gowns she used to wear when accompanying hi
Evening, at the most luxurious hotel in Mystia City, this was the venue for the technical exchange banquet between cities.In this era, the development of science and technology was a focal point for many, carrying hopes of a revolutionary breakthrough that could transform the world and propel humanity toward a more advanced future. Under Louis's leadership, even the Adonis family had invested heavily in this field.It was undeniable: anyone capable of creating a groundbreaking and practical invention would undoubtedly become a globally influential figure. As a result, scientists garnered a certain level of respect from society. Esteemed scientists, in particular, were highly sought after, with even the wealthiest individuals willing to spend fortunes to lure them into their companies.Yet, amidst the prominent scientists—many with white hair or none—stood Alice, a young woman so strikingly youthful that she was often overlooked.People didn't associate her with being a scientist when
"Write me the latest report on Experiment R-X000, the submission deadline is in two days." The brief and fluent voice made the intern straighten up instinctively and quickly respond, "Understood, Dr.!"After assigning the task, Alice left the lab, removing her rimless glasses from her nose as she walked and gently rubbing her forehead.Lately, the workload at the lab had been overwhelming, and for some reason, even though she had been apart from him for just two days, Alice found herself frequently dreaming about Louis. Every time she closed her eyes, he was there."Could it be that I love him without realizing it?"Alice joked with herself, but she knew that was impossible.After leaving the lab, Alice unlocked her phone and saw two consecutive messages from Silas.[Are you free?][I’d like to invite you to lunch. I’ll be waiting for you at the school gate this afternoon.]Alice’s eyes were devoid of emotion. While she felt that Silas was the most normal one among Louis's friends, th
The 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 h...
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