After Breaking Off My Engagement to the Capital’s Number One Beauty, All the Other Women Came Out of the Woodwork

Xia Jinhe was the only daughter of the Xia family, the most prestigious family in the capital. Since childhood, she had three companions by her side. They received the same elite education, but only one of them could become Xia Jinhe’s husband, marry into the Xia family, and take over as its next head. At her coming-of-age ceremony, Xia Jinhe announced in front of everyone that her chosen partner was Ling Zhaochuan, the least capable of the three. The crowd’s expressions varied, and even Ling Zhaochuan seemed stunned by the sudden, delightful surprise. But by chance, he saw her leaning against Zhou Yuanbai. “The Xia family has too many enemies. For generations, no Xia family head has lived past twenty-eight. I don’t want you to suffer that fate, Yuanbai. I want you by my side.” Zhou Yuanbai sighed, sounding aggrieved. “I understand why you’re doing this. Once Ling Zhaochuan is dead, nothing can ever separate us again.” Standing outside the door, Ling Zhaochuan shivered, his whole body going cold. Now he understood what it felt like to suddenly see someone’s true face. But he, Ling Zhaochuan, would never be a smokescreen meant to take someone else’s place in disaster!