[One-on-one romance, both leads are each other’s first, an ex who chases his wife after losing her, intense push-and-pull, sweet on the surface but calculating underneath, a seemingly untouchable beauty who goes mad for love, and a proud CEO brought to his knees.]
Couple:
[Clear-headed, career-driven heroine X aloof hero at first, clingy sweetheart later]
When Su Qing signed the multimillion-yuan contract, she placed Shen Qichi firmly in the “business partner” category.
She played the perfect wife, gentle and considerate, always knowing when to advance and when to hold back. All she had to do was wait for the contract to expire, take the money, and have nothing more to do with this unattainable man.
She thought that as long as she didn’t fall for him, she could walk away from this deal unscathed.
But she never expected that the more clear-eyed she stayed, the more out of control Shen Qichi became.
On the day of the divorce, Su Qing handed him the signed papers and smiled with professional politeness. “Mr. Shen, it’s been a pleasure working with you.”
The next second, he tore the agreement to shreds and pinned her against the wall. His burning fingertips gripped her chin as he snarled through gritted teeth:
“Su Qing, who gave you the nerve to think you could sleep with me, take my money, and walk away unscathed?”