Chapter 2: Terms of a Loveless Bond
Xiao Mei stepped into the luxurious hotel hall, her heart pounding rapidly in her chest.
The wedding ceremony was small and private — only her family, Lu Zeyan's family, and a few close relatives were present.
She felt nervous, trapped in a fate she never asked for. Lu Zeyan stared at her sharply, his cold eyes showing no emotion, as if she didn't matter.
Once the marriage ceremony was over, Lu Zeyan turned to her and said in a cold voice,
"From now on, you're my wife. But don't expect anything more than what's written in the agreement."
Xiao Mei replied without hesitation,
"Fine. I don't like this marriage either."
That night, Xiao Mei was brought to Lu Zeyan's grand mansion.
She walked straight into a guest room, lay down at the edge of the bed, and held back her tears.
Suddenly, Lu Zeyan entered the room and stood beside her.
"But you're still my wife," he said firmly, "and you must follow every rule I set understand! ."
"I understand. "