[Long-planned scheme + pure love + the leads speak their minds + possessive second male lead + hopeless romantic + wealthy heiress + warlord alliance marriage]
The Ling family has ruled Nanzhou for generations. Beneath its seemingly peaceful surface, crises are brewing, and Ji Feng Tang, the jewelry giant, has become a target for everyone.
To uncover the mystery behind her father's death and protect Ji Feng Tang, Ji Xihe chose an ally for herself. She thought it was a wise move, but who could have guessed she'd end up with a jealous husband and, as an added bonus, a younger brother who loves by force, all in one scheming family?
With eyes for no one but her, Ling Chuan guards her from both bodyguards and his younger brother. He keeps her under constant watch, helping her exact revenge and build her business.
“Commander, since I chose you as my ally, I have no intention of replacing you.” Ji Xihe released his hand and smoothed his collar, her lowered gaze full of charm.
Remembering Ling Changfeng's provocative words, Ling Chuan's eyes reddened with fury as he pulled her into his arms. “Ally?”
The desire in his eyes gradually faded, replaced by a hint of anger. His hands moved from her waist to her shoulders as he leaned closer and said slowly, “You are my wife. With me, the only option is becoming a widow. Divorce is not an option.”
Compared to his domineering ways, her younger brother's forced love goes straight into yandere territory.
“Why? Why has he gotten everything good since we were children? Even you...” Ji Xihe felt inexplicably uneasy as Ling Changche shook her. His eyes were filled with fury and hatred, and with an obsession for her. “Ji Xihe, look at me, please?”
Ji Xihe looked around at the world collapsing around her. She turned to him with a complicated gaze and answered in numb despair, “I beg you, kill me.”
