Chapter 1: A Marriage I Never Wanted
Xiao Mei had just returned home from work. Her body was exhausted, and all she wanted was to rest. But as soon as she stepped into the house, her parents called her to sit down. Their faces were serious, as if something very important was about to be said.
"Mei Mei, there's something important we need to tell you," her mother began softly.
Without hesitation, her father continued, "tomorrow... you will get married."
Xiao Mei froze. Her breath caught in her throat. "Married? To whom?"
"Lu Zeyan," her father answered calmly. "A young CEO. His family has agreed to help us out of our financial crisis... but in return, you must become his wife."
"That's ridiculous!" Xiao Mei stood up, her voice raised. "I don't even know who Lu Zeyan is! Why do I have to sacrifice myself for this family?"
Her mother held her hand gently, trying to soothe her. "We know this is hard, but you're our only hope."
They than handed her a photograph. A man tall, handsome and 26 years old. But what caught Xiao Mei's attention the most... were his cold, piercing eyes and a face completely void of emotion.
Her heart pounded. Not out of admiration, but... fear.
The next day, Xiao Mei was brought to a luxurious hotel. The wedding was arranged privately, involving only close family members.
When the doors to the hell opened, Xiao Mei's eyes locked onto a figure.
A man stood tall at the far end of the room, dressed in all black, his sharp gaze seeming to pierce right through her.
"That's your future husband, Xiao Mei," her father whispered beside her.
And when their eyes met for the first time, Xiao Mei knew her life would never be the same again.