"You know I’m using you, don’t you?"
"Yes, but I’m willing. I’m willing to be a pawn in your hands," Ricard said, his voice softer than ever.For four years, Lucia had only one thing on her mind: revenge. She loved the man in front of her, but so what? That love meant nothing compared to the deep-seated hatred in her heart. 
Her father’s death, her mother’s insanity, and her family’s hospital being taken over — how could she let go of such a grudge?It was she who seduced him, approached him with all kinds of schemes to make him love her, all because he was the fiancé of the person who caused her family’s misfortune. And he, he loved her so much that he would do anything for her. His strength, intelligence, and resolve seemed to vanish completely before her.Perhaps the only thing he was lucky for in this life was being of value to her.

In Love With The Hot CEO

　　The guard looked at her, suspicion clear in his eyes. "I'm sorry, miss, but without an invitation, we cannot let you inside," he said, his voice remaining firm. Emma could feel the eyes of the other guards turning toward her, and soon after, one of them stepped forward, his face showing unmistakable contempt.


　　"Don't pretend, miss," this guard spoke up, his tone laced with undisguised disdain. "Do you think we don't know what you're doing here? People like you are a dime a dozen, coming in just to chase after wealthy men."


　　Those words rang out like a slap in the air, but Emma remained calm. She looked into the guard's eyes, her gaze steady. Instead of reacting in anger, she simply stayed silent, letting the accusations wash over her like meaningless noise.


　　"I'm serious, miss. If you don't have an invitation, please leave," another guard chimed in, his tone now devoid of any courtesy. "We don't want any trouble with people like you."


CHAPTER 7 The Approach