Obsession

Second Chance at Love | Marriage Before Love | Bittersweet Push and Pull

Xia Zhiyan was born romantic and free-spirited, never expecting that her family would force her into a business marriage as soon as she returned from abroad.

Before the engagement was set in stone, a refined, aloof man walked over through the dim light. Tall and long-legged, he moved with lazy ease, his dark eyes sweeping casually over her.

Xia Zhiyan decisively grabbed him as a human shield and smiled. "That's my boyfriend. He's here to pick me up."

The man gave an inscrutable, cold laugh, but played along and left with her. Yet as soon as they were out of the restaurant, he backed her into a corner.

Under the gloomy streetlights, the man pulled down his black mask and looked down at her. "After all this time, I'm still your type."

Xia Zhiyan: ...

Her ex-boyfriend, the one who got dumped.

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The sudden marriage alliance between the Shen and Xia families sent shock waves through their social circle.

Shen Yanqing was a heaven-blessed heir at the very top of the social pyramid, with a family background and power beyond anyone's reach. Xia Zhiyan was merely the heiress of a reasonably well-off family, and rumor had it she had even had the nerve to toy with Shen Yanqing.

Everyone knew Shen Yanqing was not someone to cross. They were all waiting to see Xia Zhiyan get thrown out.

Xia Zhiyan knew perfectly well this marriage was nothing but an act.

On the night they registered their marriage, Shen Yanqing leaned against the sofa, his expression cold, and laid down three rules: separate bedrooms, no crossing boundaries, and leave when the term was up.

Xia Zhiyan picked up a pen and signed without hesitation.

Then, late one night, the bedroom door was pushed open.

Reeking of alcohol, Shen Yanqing cornered her by the bed. His eyes were red as he asked, "Do you have a conscience? When you dumped me back then, did you not regret it even a little?"

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Later, during a business interview.

The study door suddenly swung open. Wearing an oversized men's shirt, Xia Zhiyan spoke imperiously. "Shen Yanqing, tear my nightdress again and next time I'll tie your hands with your tie and ban you from the master bedroom!"

The whole room fell silent.

The comments exploded: That's a lot to take in. Can they even air this?

"Allow me to clarify." Shen Yanqing stood up calmly, took off his suit jacket, and draped it over Xia Zhiyan's long legs before pulling her into his arms. Lazy and arrogant, he said, "As you can all see, I'm the one who's about to get kicked out."

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Theme: Falling in love with you is the most romantic thing of all.