The CEO and His Canary Both Think They're Playing the Replacement Role

Bottom's POV:

Qiao Luo always thought he was just a substitute kept by Bai Chu, and that theirs was a simple transaction: money for companionship.

He wanted Bai Chu's money, and Bai Chu wanted his face.

He'd cast aside all pride and dignity to stay by Bai Chu's side, knowing he could only leave once their contract expired.

When Bai Chu's first love returned to the country, Qiao Luo naturally assumed it was time for him to go.

But Bai Chu tied him up. His bloodshot eyes were fierce, yet filled with desperate grief, as he stroked Qiao Luo's cheek and asked, "Do you really like him that much?"

Him?

Who was Bai Chu talking about?

Bai Chu was the one who wanted to throw him away, so why was he acting like the one who'd been abandoned?

Meeting Bai Chu's reddened eyes, Qiao Luo felt an idea take shape, but he didn't dare think too much about it.

He'd already lost enough. He couldn't afford to lose his heart, too.

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Top's POV:

Bai Chu had always believed he'd taken advantage of Qiao Luo. Knowing Qiao Luo loved someone else, he'd shamelessly bound him with a contract when Qiao Luo needed help most.

He knew Qiao Luo saw him as a substitute for that person.

Bai Chu didn't care. Even if he couldn't have Qiao Luo's heart, keeping him by his side was enough.

But when that person reappeared in Qiao Luo's life, Qiao Luo immediately began packing his bags to leave.

Bai Chu brushed his fingertips over Qiao Luo's soft cheek, his gaze full of longing. In a low, hoarse voice, he said, "You can leave, but only if you kill me."

Two-faced, sadistic, powerful CEO top, Bai Chu x well-behaved, timid, insecure painter bottom, Qiao Luo

Note:

The story begins from the bottom's POV, then switches to the top's POV. The top is dominant and the bottom is submissive; they have unequal status. If that's not for you, please don't read.

Theme: The most beautiful love is when both people choose each other