Love at First Sight [Marriage Before Love]

[Marriage First, Love Later | Age Gap | Capital Powerbroker from Beijing x Pampered Young Heiress]

1. The youngest daughter of the Shu family, Shu Yue, had been cherished by the whole family as she grew up. Rumor had it that she was so breathtakingly beautiful that everyone who saw her couldn't help saying that even a celestial beauty from heaven could be no more lovely.

But she had been frail and sickly since childhood. Her family elders kept her sheltered, so she was rarely seen by others.

At her eighteenth-birthday celebration, the guests filled the venue,

but the little princess was nowhere to be seen. It was nearly over before her mother coaxed her onto the stage, holding her hand as they cut the first slice of birthday cake together.

Afterward, her second brother covered her eyes and said he was taking her to see a special gift he'd secretly prepared.

When they arrived, he told the young woman to wait there, promising he'd be right back.

Shu Yue ran out of patience. Hearing the door lock turn, she pulled off the red silk ribbon over her eyes, slightly annoyed.

Before her stood a distinguished man with striking, handsome features, a strong brow, and long legs. His fine figure was just visible beneath his silk shirt.

She lifted her chin slightly and asked as if it were only natural, "Are you the gift my second brother prepared for me?"

2. The Shen family's old master, who had long since withdrawn from public life, came in person, carrying the marriage contract arranged by the elders of both families to betroth his grandson.

Shu's father smiled awkwardly and said that the Shu family had few daughters, so there probably wasn't one of an appropriate age to marry into the Shen family.

The old master Shen's expression didn't change. "If it's Little Moon, we can wait."

The uncles and older brothers present all changed expressions at once.

Rumor had it that Shen Yuhe was ruthless and cold-blooded, and that much of the Shen family's current success was due to his own efforts.

They couldn't bear to see Little Moon suffer, but they also couldn't outright reject the longstanding ties between the two families. They could only stall in public while privately figuring out what to do.

But in the end, Shu Yue herself agreed to the marriage.

3. After the wedding, Shu Yue went back to her family home. Her mother's gaze passed over her daughter's soft, round cheeks, and she asked hesitantly, "Did that Shen boy bully you?"

Thinking of everything that had happened the night before, Shu Yue didn't know what to say.

Seeing her like that, her brothers impulsively prepared to step in.

"No!" she hurriedly explained, her face red. "It's just that... he's too clingy. I can't even sleep properly."

Her brothers: What?! Where's my knife?

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"Seizing the Rose"

[Forcible Possession | Age Gap | Communications Student x Obsessive Beijing Powerbroker]

1. Wen Yao went with her boyfriend to visit his teacher and ran into a mysterious, imposing man.

Curious, she took an extra look at him, only to meet his sharp gaze by accident. Frightened, she instinctively hid behind her boyfriend.

Only later did she learn that he was Gu Qiyan, the head of the Gu family, rumored to be ruthless in both temperament and methods.

Not long afterward, her boyfriend told her that Mr. Gu admired him. He had not only invested money to help him start a business, but had also provided resources free of charge to help him rise higher.

Wen Yao found it strange. There was no such thing as a free lunch, but her boyfriend took it as a case of a thousand-mile horse finally meeting a discerning judge.

2. One day, Wen Yao decided on a whim to visit her boyfriend's company, but he wasn't there. Unfortunately, it was snowing heavily. Wearing snow boots, she trudged through the snow on her way back.

An unfamiliar luxury car stopped in front of her. The window rolled down, and the man in the back seat looked at her. "The road ahead is difficult. Let me give you a ride."

In her panic, Wen Yao made up an excuse. "Thank you, but my boyfriend will be here to pick me up soon."

"He can't come."

Gu Qiyan lowered his eyes and turned his signet ring. He suddenly gave a mocking laugh, then looked up at her again. His words grew more and more overbearing. "Trust me, getting in the car now is your best option."

3. After that day, Wen Yao could no longer get in touch with her boyfriend. After asking around, she learned that he was caught up in a complicated lawsuit and facing prison time.

With nowhere else to turn, she had no choice but to go to Gu Qiyan for help.

He sat to one side, leisurely playing with his signet ring. As he watched the slender nape of Wen Yao's neck, exposed as she bowed her head, he suddenly asked, "What relationship would I have to you to help?"

Wen Yao trembled and couldn't manage a complete sentence.

She clearly heard Gu Qiyan laugh, but his voice was full of unmistakable pressure. "You have to break up with him first. Then I can help."

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