Scandalous Marriages of the 19Th Century

[Scheming, cold-blooded orphan x arrogant and controlling nouveau riche] "The marriage bed is made of lies, but the vines of love grow wildly in the cracks." In New York at the end of the 19th century, wealth and surname were the only ladders to power. As a red-haired illegitimate girl who crawled out of the cold corner of the orphanage, Ella knew this better than anyone. She was taken in by the declining Winterton family, but was never truly accepted. The good news is, this family has a noble surname. The bad news is that the family is on the verge of bankruptcy and is preparing to sell her beautiful cousin for life-saving money. To make matters worse, my cousin already has a sweetheart. As an egotist tempered in the orphanage and neglected meals, Ella sneered at her cousin's tragic love. Can love pay the bills? Can it withstand the cold winter? So, she made a decision—— He grabbed the fiancé who belonged to his cousin before he could. The hottest upstart in New York - Linus Holt. He is handsome, rich, energetic, and is in need of an "old money" wife as a decoration. Everyone regarded her as a meek and harmless little pitiful person who couldn't stand up to the publicity. Including this man who treats her like a plaything. Until she used a carefully woven net to tightly trap him into the marriage palace. On their wedding night, he held her chin and mocked: "As you wish, Mrs. Holt." She thought she was getting fine clothes and food, but she found out that she was getting a golden cage. During the day, she is an invisible person bound by rules; at night, she is the object for her husband to vent his desires. But Ella never admits defeat. Since he gave her a title, she must have real power. Since he lusted after her body, she wanted his heart and his money. * Linus Holt, the most popular bachelor of the New York social season, is handsome, wealthy and romantic. He needs a wife. A "fashion" with noble blood, beauty and dignity, capable of producing an heir, regardless of his romantic behavior. He had originally chosen Miss Winterton, but when her timid red-haired little cousin came into view, he was only amused. Like a little freckle that has strayed into the territory of a ferocious beast, his eyes hide ambition that doesn't match his appearance. He was happy to play with her and see what tricks she could do. Unexpectedly, she played a big game. A carefully planned "scandal" forced him to marry her. OK, marry him! But he was also determined to make her pay the price. He marginalized her with rules and defined her value with his nights of venting. He waited for her to cry, to plead, to regret. But not only did she not do it, but her fighting spirit became more and more astonishing in each game. She began to cautiously test him, asking for power, and even... Made him occasionally have thoughts he shouldn't have. Until late one night, looking at her sleeping profile, Linus suddenly realized—— In this game called marriage, he was the first to fall. Reading guide: 1. This article assumes the United States at the end of the 19th century and is not rigorous; 2. All plots serve character creation and emotional lines, and there is basically no career line; 3. The characters are stereotyped, and the protagonist and supporting characters go crazy from time to time; 4. 1V1 after marriage, with an age difference of 15 years. The female protagonist is not a kind person, has inner thoughts, and does whatever it takes to achieve her goals; the male protagonist is arrogant, had a romantic relationship before marriage, is despicable, immoral, and has a strong desire to control; 5. The middle part, 60 chapters and about 200,000 words have been saved, the fate is updated, and the ending is oe. Purpose: True happiness is not about being surrounded by fame and fortune, but about being able to face oneself calmly