Chapter 1

I unexpectedly fainted during a meeting and was rushed to the hospital for examination.

The doctor informed me it was the after-effects of consuming large amounts of sedatives.

I suspected my darling Melody had been drugging me, as I always fell into a deep sleep whenever we were intimate.

I apologized for my lack of performance, and Melody sweetly said it was okay, that she understood how hard I worked.

Grateful for Melody's understanding, I treated her even better, never imagining all this was actually her doing.

To verify my suspicions, I secretly installed a camera in the bedroom.

I proactively initiated an encounter. Melody changed into nightwear and brought me a drink, saying it was a special recipe to benefit men.

Not long after drinking it, I lost consciousness.

When I woke up the next day, I apologized once again before rushing off to work.

Reviewing last night's footage, I nearly coughed up blood in anger.

After I passed out, Melody video called another man, boasting: "Alec, look, he's sleeping like a pig. There's no way he can touch me."

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Alec's last name is Knightley. He is Melody's ex-boyfriend.

Melody and I come from families that have been close for generations, with extremely good relations between our families.

Melody's grandfather once saved my grandfather's life, so my family owes hers a great debt of gratitude.

Our families wanted to strengthen our ties further, so they tried to set up Melody and me.

Initially, I was against the idea. I had just taken over the family business and was at a crucial point for expansion. Besides, Melody had a boyfriend at the time, while I was completely single.

Melody approached me, saying Alec was a jerk who had cost her a lot of money, flirted with other women, and occasionally got physically abusive. She said she longed for a stable relationship, and I could be her safe harbor.

Her words made me hesitate, and with the added pressure from my family, I ended up marrying Melody.

I knew Melody's motives weren't entirely pure. At the time, the Winters family company was struggling and on the brink of bankruptcy, while my Shaw family business was expanding rapidly.

It didn't matter to me, as long as Melody was devoted to me.

After we got married, I took over the Winters family business, reviving the company and leading it to new heights, while Melody played the role of a supportive wife at home. If I hadn't fainted, I would have still thought Melody was a good wife.

I immediately hired a private investigator to look into Melody.

The detective was efficient, and before long, he sent me chat logs from a group chat.

It was a group chat for Melody's college classmates, and Alec was in it too - they were classmates.

Melody had posted several photos where she was all dolled up, happily snuggling up to Alec.

Her classmates started asking questions.

"Melody, where's your husband? Aren't you afraid he'll see this?"

"Melody's husband is the boss of a big company. Guess money doesn't buy happiness after all! Haha!"

Melody replied, "We split up ages ago. I was forced into marriage by my family. There was no love. Whatever, it's all in the past. Let's not talk about it."

Forced?

Melody, how dare you say that? If it weren't for your tears that moved me, my heart would have remained as hard as stone.

Besides, the way she puts it makes it sound like I wronged her during our marriage.

"Congratulations to Miss Winters on being single again."

"Melody is gorgeous and loaded. Winters Family Company's revenue is growing year after year. What a boss lady." "Melody, your wish has come true! When are you and Alec tying the knot? We'll definitely be there to celebrate and soak up the joyous atmosphere."

Melody gushed with delight, "Alec and I want to thank everyone. We'll be sure to let you all know when it's happening, so we can make it a real party!"

Melody's marrying Alec?

Then who am I?