Miss Emma

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Rich young gentleman x female student / age gap / coercive possession

Synopsis of Miss Emma:

People in their circles say that the heiress to the Xu Pharmaceutical Group is doted on by her family, spoiled and domineering, and not someone to trifle with.

Her family arranged a marriage for her behind her back: Xie Yucheng, a rising star in business, of Chinese-French heritage, with light eyes and brown hair. His upbringing and prospects are beyond reproach.

Their only encounter was at a school gala. When Xu Zhiyi's ballet performance went awry, Xie Yucheng stepped in to save the day with a violin, acting in the best interests of the event. In his suit vest, he stood tall and elegant. After stirring up a flurry of speculation among the audience, he slipped away without even bothering to hear anyone thank him.

One was heartless, and the other was uninterested. Xu Zhiyi was determined to break off the engagement.

Her best friend's older cousin gazed at Xie Yucheng, lost in thought. Xu Zhiyi noticed and arranged for the two of them to spend time alone.

At a gathering, Xie Yucheng was every inch the gentleman, but his tone was icy: "Please do me the favor of letting me off the hook, Miss Xu. I'm not interested in just anyone."

Beneath an elaborate lace parasol, Xu Zhiyi's hand trembled. Forcing herself to meet his hostility, she said, "You have to deal with your family, Mr. Xie. It shouldn't matter if you switch to someone else."

In the world of grand mansions and illustrious families, marriage was all about money and power. Xu Zhiyi knew Xie Yucheng was no different. He wanted the Xu family's money and influence, so she would talk business with him. When the time came, each would bear the consequences of winning or losing.

Living together under one roof, they agreed not to interfere in each other's affairs.

Xu Zhiyi went abroad on vacation by herself, but Xie Yucheng traveled thousands of miles to disrupt her plans.

A handsome guy she had just added on her phone sent her a photo of his abs. Xie Yucheng covered the screen with his hand and leaned in. "Fiancee, is this your type?"

Xu Zhiyi was about to shake her head and explain when Xie Yucheng let out a soft sigh, moved the phone aside, and began undoing his shirt buttons. "Come here. I'll take mine off for you."

Everyone around them said Xu Zhiyi was just a stepping stone for Xie Yucheng, and that sooner or later he would swallow the Xu family whole, leaving not even scraps behind.

Xie Yucheng attended an auction and bid on a diamond-studded South Sea pearl without even blinking. When asked who it was for, he smiled and said, "The young lady of the house likes custom-made gowns. I'll use it as a button."

On the night before she left, Xu Zhiyi took possession of half the fortune, which had multiplied several times over. Wearing a golden gauze dance dress, she danced one final dance for him. Xie Yucheng bowed his head and kissed her fingertips, offering her the other half as well. "Zhiyi, do you still want my sincere love?"

I have everything I need and a fulfilling life. Since I haven't fallen in love, why should I change the way things are?, Emma

"If I could, I'd like to be the finishing touch that makes your fulfilling life even more wonderful.", Xie Yucheng

Beautiful, clever heiress x fake gentleman who's always one step ahead

Tips

The heroine will never go bankrupt / sweet romance

Synopsis of My Neighbor's Butterfly

During the Jingzhe season, Liang Jin first met Shen Zeqing at the end of a gathering. Her suitor, Shen Songnian, stepped forward and bowed his head to call him Uncle.

Early spring had just begun, and a steady drizzle fell. The car window lowered halfway. Long, pale fingers pinched out a cigarette, while raindrops on the glass veiled the man's refined features. "I see. She's quite a charming young woman."

Liang Jin made no comment. She only wanted to graduate from Jing University in peace, and had no desire to get involved with a family wielding such overwhelming power.

The wind swept through the sparse woods. Liang Jin trembled all over as she stared at the tightly shut door.

The older Shen Zeqing turned the young woman's chin toward him, as if crushing a delicate pear blossom petal. "I didn't even have to set a trap. You're already backed into a corner with nowhere to go."

People were so different from one another. A golden cage had been placed around the world outside, and Liang Jin had become a butterfly that could never fly away.

With no control over her own fate, Liang Jin often fell ill. As she lay in bed, the powerful Mr. Shen burned incense and prayed, obtaining a piece of jade. He held it against her heart and called her Jinjin.

Liang Jin always believed he was only indulging in a passing novelty, so she waited for Shen Zeqing to grow tired of her. She even resorted to underhanded means to get Shen Songnian to help her escape.

Just as Shen Zeqing had indulged her countless times before, he cradled the butterfly in his palm and quietly listened to Liang Jin plead. Then, showing mercy, he said, "You should call me Aunt. Don't mix up the generations."

Who had mixed up the generations? The culprit knew the answer perfectly well.

The following year, during a heavy snowfall, Liang Jin used all her strength to say in Shen Zeqing's arms, "I really hate you."

Shen Zeqing wiped the cold sweat from her forehead. His voice flowed like snow melting in spring, mingling with his ragged breaths. "Jinjin, I can't help it. I'm a madman in love with you."

So she could never leave him. Not ever.

Shen Zeqing kept Liang Jin locked away, but the one who fell in love first had willingly walked into the cage.

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