[Sharp-tongued, calculating lawyer vs. cool, elegant beauty in a qipao]
[Deep secret love + relentless pursuit of his ex-wife + second marriage + not both virgins]
After witnessing her husband propose to his mistress and seeing her father framed and imprisoned, Ruan Yunyu is on the verge of a breakdown. The man before her, distant-eyed and composed, as if everything were under his control, reaches out his hand.
He's her husband's close friend. Ruan Yunyu knows he has ulterior motives, but she still takes his hand.
With a stubborn, shattered look in her eyes, Ruan Yunyu says, "Lawyer Lu, help me. Name your price... whatever you want."
Lu Yanqing grips her chin, his gaze dark. "Think carefully. Once you get into my bed, it won't be easy to leave."
An unspoken bargain begins.
He helps her take revenge on her scumbag husband and free her father. In return, she gives him her submission and passionate nights.
She keeps reminding herself to stay clearheaded, yet gradually sinks into his domineering advances and the push and pull of his hot-and-cold affection.
Ruan Yunyu calls it off.
"What we have is just a deal." Ruan Yunyu struggles wearily. "Don't cross the line."
Kneeling before her, Lu Yanqing's eyes redden and his voice turns hoarse. "From the moment you took my hand, I decided to lose this deal completely."
In the pouring rain, Fu Huaizhou kneels before Ruan Yunyu. "Ayu, I was wrong. Please give me one more chance."
Lu Yanqing reaches out and gently strokes Ruan Yunyu's pregnant belly. "Honey, don't listen. He's disgusting."
Fu Huaizhou glares at him, eyes bloodshot. "Lu Yanqing, I treated you like a brother, and you stole my woman?"
Lu Yanqing sneers. "Who would want to be your brother if I weren't trying to steal your woman?"