The Lover in the Mist

Meng Li graduated and became a secretary. As soon as she joined the company, she heard that the boss was demanding and sharp-tongued, quick to anger, and that she had to be careful about everything.

On her first day at work, she was squeezed into the elevator with a cup of coffee. Everyone around her kept their distance. The elevator lurched, and just before the cup hit the floor, someone caught it steadily.

"Careful." The man handed it back, his refined, distinguished features carrying the faintest smile.

She was about to speak when she heard someone say, "Good morning, President Yan."

His face turned cold as he nodded and walked away, without a trace of warmth.

Back home, she sat on the bed drying her hair and muttered to Yan Zhou, "Didn't you say you were a rich second-generation heir who just lazed around waiting to die?"

"..." His lips tightened. "I said I managed things."

"My coworkers say you're really scary."

He closed his laptop and picked up the hair dryer. "I'll try to keep it under control."

The night before she was supposed to meet his parents, Meng Li nestled sweetly in his arms. She was just about to fall asleep when a voice came from his phone: "May I ask if you're Meng Yue's boyfriend?"

He let go of her and turned away, lowering his voice. "Yes. Who is this?"

That night, she cried as she stared at the ceiling. At dawn, she submitted her resignation and left with her suitcase.

They met again when rumors spread that her sister, Meng Yue, was returning from abroad to marry into the Yan family. The venue was packed with influential figures from the business world.

Meng Li sat in a corner of the banquet hall, her face cold. She looked disdainfully at the man across from her out of the corner of her eye. He had handsome, elegant features and was impeccably dressed in a suit, chatting amiably with respected elders. But beneath the table, his toes kept brushing against hers from time to time.

"I heard President Yan looked after Li Li while we were abroad."

"Of course." He smiled without warmth and secretly took her hand.

Bullshit. As soon as they were out of earshot, an announcement said her sister had arrived. Meng Li pushed him away and stomped hard on his foot. "Just wait. I'm going to expose you."

But he caught her hand. "Expose me for what?"

She thought for a moment, then muttered angrily, "For bullying me."

"Meng Li, is it possible that you're the one I'm supposed to marry?"

Reading guide: First sexual relationship for both leads. The heroine's sister and the hero have no romantic feelings for each other.

Theme: A fake taboo romance in a wealthy family.