I Married into a Wealthy Family for an Alliance

[Completed] My next book will be Solely Spoiled!

Synopsis: The world of the Ruan family of Huaicheng was built on blood and strife. The head of the family, Ruan Jinglin, is handsome and distinguished, with an elegant bearing. He's been voted the man most desired by high-society ladies. Yet he has an iron will and a ruthless manner, and is famously cold-hearted, preferring power to beauty.

When news broke that the Ruan and Ji families were to be joined in marriage, the high-society ladies gritted their teeth in secret, while waiting to see Ji Qingwei make a fool of herself. "Ha, she'll just be stuck in a loveless marriage anyway!"

"It's only a marriage alliance. How could there be any real feelings?"

"That woman doesn't know her place. Does she even know how she'll die?"

At the press conference after the wedding, Ji Qingwei faced a barrage of questions alone. Pale and struggling to keep up, she put on the appearance of a frail, bullied little flower, her eyes brimming with tears as she said pitifully, "That's right, ours is a marriage between wealthy families. He doesn't love me."

The media had been paid to do their job. Their mission accomplished, they looked pleased, while the high-society ladies applauded one after another.

Ruan Jinglin arrived late and drew her into his arms. He looked down at the crowd, his expression cold and his eyes dark. Then he bent down and kissed her passionately for three whole minutes before giving the cameras a cruel smile. "Do we look like a marriage alliance to you?"

The reporters, who had been about to break up the fight and then collectively have their story turned upside down: "..."

Damn! Wasn't this supposed to be a marriage alliance? What happened to him not loving her? That face-slapping came faster than a whirlwind!

Ruan Jinglin escorted Ji Qingwei away and settled the score afterward. "Be good, darling. Next time a reporter asks who Ruan Jinglin is to you, what will you say?"

The man really was a sly dog. Qingwei put on a sweet voice. "My husband~ Ruan Jinglin is my husband!"

[Of everyone, you are the one who makes my heart race most] [Love is so common, yet it's the thing that captivates us far too much]

* Wealthy CEO / married first, love later / chasing his wife after a breakup

* A domineering, scheming man who takes what he wants VS a radiant little darling who is utterly spoiled

Solely Spoiled is a companion story in the same series.

Mu Nuan is a refined young lady of Huaicheng. For two years after marrying Shen Zhaodong, she's been the quiet, obedient Mrs. Shen, but her life has been like a frog slowly boiled in tepid water: dull and tasteless.

In the third year, Mu Nuan throws a divorce agreement in Shen Zhaodong's face.

The man closes his eyes and catches the papers. After a moment of silence, he spreads the agreement on the table and says coolly, "Nuan Nuan, think carefully. If we divorce, I'll withdraw all my investments in the Mu family."

Mu Nuan closes her eyes in pain, but her answer is firm. "Divorce."

Shen Zhaodong signs the agreement with a flourish and returns it to her. Mu Nuan leaves without looking back.

His assistant asks, "President, shouldn't you go after your wife?"

Shen Zhaodong rubs the corner of his mouth. "No need. In three days at most, she'll be on her knees, begging me to let her come back."

Three days later, Mu Nuan doesn't come back.

Later, Shen Zhaodong hears that Mu Nuan will be attending a charity banquet, and eagerly finds an excuse to go. But he sees her arrive looking exquisite, accompanied by another outstanding man, the two of them chatting and laughing together.

A friend sitting beside him asks, "Your ex-wife is thriving without you. How does that feel?"

"Hmph." Shen Zhaodong loosens his collar and gives a bitter, self-mocking smile. "I spoiled her for nothing."

A cold, abstinent CEO VS a refined, darling socialite

Theme: Striving for freedom and equality in marriage