What I Found Was Not What I Sought

Bai Fu only wants to make some money in the “circle.” She's an ordinary person who knows she has nothing special about her and little value to offer. Sooner or later, she'll be cast aside and forgotten. When that happens, she'll disappear quietly and won't cause any trouble.

But her understanding of the world is limited. Getting by in the “circle” isn't easy, especially for a newbie like her who has nothing. The only things she can offer are her timidity and her self-awareness.

Getting dragged into the romantic entanglement between a domineering CEO and his lovely wife for no reason was the biggest mistake of her life. Before she knew it, she'd found herself trapped in a relationship that felt like a predicament.

By the time she realized what was happening, it was too late for regrets. She couldn't escape her fate as a sacrificial pawn, so she had no choice but to learn to accept her lot.

When things took a sudden turn, someone asked him why he went to such lengths. He only smiled faintly. “Because I'm a scoundrel.”

“Once you get involved with me, there's no getting away.”

“She is different. She's quiet and timid, and it's rare for anyone to meet someone like her, let alone have any dealings with her. Even if they do, she can leave whenever she wants.”

“Someone like her, who doesn't even dare to have a secret crush, is the one who's most suited to me.”

“And we're both self-interested people who love only ourselves. We couldn't be more suited to each other.”

In nature, predators eat meat without caring about its appearance or how fat it is. They eat it simply because it's their instinct.

A word of warning: The female lead's personality doesn't reflect the author's. The male lead in this story is only right for the female lead. If you see any resemblance to yourself, run as fast as you can.