Chapter 1 My name is Cynthia Mitchell , and I had a fiancé named Henry Williams .
At an investment banquet , Henrys secretary recklessly poured a glass of red wine over investor Jason Miller and berated him loudly .
To seek revenge on Henry , Jason demanded that Henrys lover , Annie Crawford , spend a night with him , or else he would withdraw his investment .
In order to ensure the successful IPO of Williams Group , Henry handed me a glass of drugged wine , intending to sacrifice me .
He looked at me , his eyes filled with hesitation .
Annie is different from you .
She just graduated pure and innocent .
Cynthia , dont struggle .
Ill make it up to you once Williams Group goes public .
***** When I woke up , I saw the man across from me .
My voice was hoarse as I said , Ill sign the agreement .
Antonio Steers closed the file in his hand and adjusted his gold rimmed glasses .
He looked at me with a condescending smile .
Chapter 1 Then I wish us a pleasant cooperation , Ms.
Mitchell.
2/5 As I looked at his refined , pale face , I recalled the scene from last night .
When I was being dragged toward a room by that greasy investor, the elevator doors opened .
Antonio stood straight inside , like a king .
As the elevator doors were about to close , I cried out to him for help .
The image of that man being brutally beaten to the ground , covered in blood , was still vivid in my mind .
I swallowed hard , unsure if I had made the right choice .

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Suppressing my unease , I forced myself to say , Of course , we will .
When I finished packing and left the hotel , I ran into Henry and Annie in the lobby .
He was holding Annie affectionately .
When he saw me , Henry awkwardly let go of Annie .
Annie , however , rushed over to me with feigned concern .
She pretended to be grateful , but her eyes were full of provocation .
Cynthia , are you okay ? Did that old man torment you ? Im sorry , its all my fault .
If only I had endured his harassment , you wouldnt have had to go through all this .
Chapter 1 The crowd around us fell silent for a moment upon hearing this gossip .
They all glanced at me discreetly , their gazes filled with both disdain and pity .
Henry shot me a look of disgust and pulled Annie back to his side , scolding her , Youll never have to endure it .
Girls must learn to protect themselves .
Seeing Henry ignore me , I couldnt help but feel a surge of bitterness .
I stepped forward , tears welling up in my eyes , and looked at him .
Henry , nothing happened last night .
Do you believe me ? Henrys expression stiffened for a moment , and his attitude softened slightly .
3/5 Annie tugged at his sleeve , pouting , and said with feigned concern , Mr.
Miller said he would withdraw his investment if we didnt meet his demands .
But this morning , he called Henry and maid the cooperation would continue .
I know every woman would choose to escape reality in such a situation .
I also know , Cynthia , youre lying to save face .
I understand .
I clenched my fists and glared at her .
Shut up .
Last night , when I was dazed and soaked in ice cold water , Antonio pulled me out of the bathtub , pressed me against the Chapter 1 wall , and made me listen .
On the other side of the wall , they were opening champagne and celebrating loudly .
They were convinced that once this deal was secured , Williams Group would successfully go public .
Henry looked at me with displeasure , scolding me for yelling at his little lover .
Why are you being so harsh ? Was she wrong ? I stared at Henry in shock , tears slowly filling my eyes .
Perhaps my unusual demeanor startled Henry , as he rarely stepped forward to comfort me .
He wrapped his arm around my shoulder and whispered , Cynthia , you have to believe your sacrifice is worth it .
Once Williams Group goes public , Ill make it up to you .
Seeing that I remained silent , he gradually grew impatient and said in a firm tone , I know you desperately want to marry me .
Once Williams Group goes public , well have the wedding , okay ? Looking at his impatient expression , I laughed at myself bitterly , Cynthia , this is the man youve been chasing after , the man youve burned yourself out for , dedicating your youth to .
My desire to spend my life with him had completely vanished by now .
I raised my head , holding back my tears , and said to him firmly , Chapter 1 Ho , I dont want to marry you anymore .
Annie flashed a sly smile and exclaimed , Thats great ! You dont deserve Henry anyway .
But Henrys face suddenly darkened .
He stared at me with a heavy gaze , not saying a word , trying to pressure me into submission , In the past , whenever he fell silent like this , I would immediately apologize and try everything to please him , But this time , I didnt avoid his gaze , I spoke word by word , Henry , I mean it , I dont want to marry you anymore .
This relationship ends here , Cynthia , he roared at me , I stood my ground , unmoved .
After a long stare down , he sneered , Ill wait for the day you regret this , With that , he left me behind and walked away with Annie .
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