"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

　　Jackson sat alone at the bar, his eyes fixed on the half-empty glass of whiskey in front of him. The bar maintained a quiet atmosphere, with only soft music playing and the occasional murmur of conversations from other patrons. But Jackson seemed oblivious to everything around him, lost in the maze of his thoughts, endlessly questioning himself about his recent decisions, especially those involving Emma.


　　Unbeknownst to him, someone in the shadows of the bar was quietly observing him. This person's eyes followed Jackson's every move, from the way he lifted his glass to the deep contemplation in his gaze. They waited patiently, knowing that the right moment to act would come soon.


CHAPTER 74 In the Bar (Part 1)