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Staring down at the man beneath her, she grabbed on to his chin and lifted his face. A devilish smile adorned her face.

"If I can't have you, I would rather destroy you."

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"My Dear Valerie, all I want is to watch you cry."

The sparkling him who lives in the light would never pay attention to the her who is tainted.

The Apathetic Heiress who had it all— beauty, wealth, and intelligence. That's what everyone saw her as. But beyond that exterior, Valerie Davies was an insecure and paranoid girl who remained obsessed with her first love, Lucian Gray. 

Valerie hid a secret side. If triggered, that side of her wreaked havoc.

He was the light in her dark world, a dazzling and far-fetched dream, and the only one that mattered to her.

Lucian Gray had all he could ask for— a loving family, fame, and wealth. But that happy life of his faced a challenge when his parents are set on having him marry Valerie— the very person he has deep hatred for.

Getting engaged to the very person who makes his blood boil? Impossible!

And what happens when he attempts to escape from the engagement? He triggers the dangerous side of hers that badly wants to possess him.

As for him, he wishes to break down that composed Valerie and have her at his mercy.

Throw in the mix a controlling father, a half-sister who is out for revenge, and conspiracies being planned in the dark.

Star-Crossed Lovers: The Heartthrob's Infatuated CEO

When Rye woke up early in the morning, she wasn't surprised to learn that it was herself. Valerie had been awfully traumatized yesterday after all. Her phone started to ring then, and she noticed that the call came from Alicia.

Just like Valerie, Rye felt positively about the warm-hearted and welcoming women. But Rye's interactions m with her was way less than that of Valerie.

"Valerie, dear, how are the things there for you? Is it all fine? What about your father? Did that man do anything to you? Don't be afraid to tell me. Please."

The worry was clear in the woman's voice. She genuinely cared about her, and this felt nice even to Rye.

"I apologize for worrying you. About my father, he isn't a matter. I can handle him."

There was confidence in her voice.

Hiding Matters