Wife for Hire

He used every means at his disposal to shape her, showering her with wealth and status until he turned her into a real-life Cinderella. She knew he was only using her to gain control of the company. Two years later, once he had built his empire, she became disposable. The pampered socialite fell from grace in an instant. She forced herself to smile bravely. It had only been a dream; now that she was awake, she was still the same person. But she could no longer smile carefree. A certain figure had taken over her thoughts and would not leave. Someone had once warned her, “If you fall in love with him, you'll be doomed.” When he cast her aside without mercy, all she could do was bitterly mock herself. She had warned herself not to fall for him, yet she had still fallen too deep. Beautiful women surrounded him. She knew it, but because she loved him, she endured it again and again. Two years later, he said he would choose the most beautiful woman as his wife and give birth to the noble heir of the Ling family. She gently touched her slightly rounded belly and quietly left. She was just an ordinary woman, unworthy of bearing his child. Two years later, she left alone, and he made no attempt to stop her. Rumors that she had been cast aside spread as fiercely as the gossip about her when she was his favorite. Her strong spirit was crushed. It turned out she could no longer face things with composure. But as soon as the rumors began, they vanished without a trace. The reason was that he had bought the rights. When others questioned him, he merely sneered, “I just pity her.” Seeing her pale, sickly face stirred something in his heart. In a bar, he dragged her out from among a group of men, only to see the disappointment and hurt in her eyes. “Let go. We have nothing to do with each other anymore!” Xia Ke realized that only by letting her heart die could she look up at him, so exalted and untouchable. Surprisingly, she didn't mind the feeling. “Are you working as a hostess?” he demanded furiously. “That's none of your business!” she gritted out. He had destroyed her dignity and her life, and now he was here to mock her. How pathetic. “I won't let you do something so foolish,” he said coldly, unable to hide the loss of control in his angry voice. “Because you said that, I've suddenly fallen in love with this job!” she replied with a provocative smile. “Isn't money what you want? I'll give you some!” He used his usual sarcasm to provoke her. “I want money, but not yours!” She wrenched herself free and turned away with her head held high, only to be yanked into his solid embrace the next moment, her breath stolen by his kiss. Her feelings were repressed, and reality was cruel. Her body had escaped, but her heart remained imprisoned. Recommended: My friend Hen Er's new novel, The Alluring CEO's Captive Wife. Please come by and check it out! http://read.xxsy.net/info/305019.html