Chapter 1

Darling's Pure Love boasts of being a financial guru who studied abroad, standing in the stock trading hall and pontificating.

Seeing him confidently predict that a stock bound to fall is actually a hidden gem, causing uninformed people to buy it in droves.

I let out a cold laugh, advising him to be more careful with his words, lest those who lose money seek revenge.

Unexpectedly, Darling's Pure Love immediately erupted in a barrage of insults: "What would a trophy husband like you know? You're nothing but a dog kept by the Smith family. Go cool your heels somewhere else."

Darling shot me an impatient glance, warning me not to embarrass myself here.

To support Pure Love, she immediately bought $10 million worth of the stock he predicted as a hidden gem.

"Jason is a top talent in the financial world. His stock investments have never failed. Don't listen to the nonsense of a trophy husband."

Meeting Darling's disdainful gaze, I calmly bought shares in a different stock.

"Let's make a bet then. However many shares you buy, I'll buy the same amount. We'll see who makes money in the end."

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Hearing my words, darlingMelody's face instantly darkened, her voice filled with impatience.

"Are you done fooling around? Do you even know what stocks are? The Smith family isn't giving you money for you to squander it so recklessly!"

Archer glanced at the stocks I had chosen, then looked at me, immediately bursting into laughter.

"I gotta say, you've got the worst luck ever. You managed to pick the guaranteed losers just like that!"

"If you don't have the skills, don't try to show off like the pros, okay? You might end up losing your shirt!"

Hearing this, the people in the trading floor looked at me with contempt in their eyes, some even openly mocking me.

"When I saw how confident he was earlier, I thought he actually knew something. Turns out he's all talk and no action."

"That guy over there is a high-flyer who studied abroad. This trophy husband probably hasn't even been to college. How could he possibly compare?"

"I don't know how he even became a trophy husband looking like that. If I were Mr. Stratton, I'd have kicked him to the curb ages ago. A finance whiz who studied overseas would be a much better match for Mr. Stratton."The crowd's words made Archer beam with joy, a smug smile spreading across his face.

"Tell you what, I don't want to be accused of bullying you. If you're willing to get down on your knees and apologize to me, I'll ask Mr. Stratton to buy a little less. Otherwise, get ready to bleed money."

I waved my hand dismissively, a slight smile tugging at the corners of my mouth.

"No need. I can afford this much, unlike you who needs your darling to pay for your stocks. Looking at it this way, it seems you're more of a kept man than I am."

Hearing my words, Archer's face instantly turned beet red. Unable to come up with a retort, he could only look to Melody for help.

Seeing her pure love insulted, anger flashed across Melody's face as she began hurling insults at me.

"Brent, you trophy husband! Isn't all the money you spend from my Smith family? What are you showing off here?"

"Jason may not have much money now, but he's talented. He'll definitely achieve great things in the future. Unlike you, just a loser waiting to die!"

"Jason just gave you a way out and you didn't take it. Well, get ready to lose your shirt!"After saying this, Melody took out her phone and bought another $10 million worth of stocks.

What a brainless fool, I sighed inwardly. It seems it's time for me to make my exit.

The truth is, I'm a once-in-a-century financial prodigy. I've been studying investments and predicting stocks since middle school, and I've rarely been wrong.

One time when I was making a prediction, Old Mr. Stratton happened to notice. He was impressed by my ability and came to me three times, begging for my guidance.

Initially, I didn't want to agree, but he was so sincere and offered so much money to support my investments that I eventually agreed.

Because I was so young and lacked credibility, and also because I don't like being in the spotlight, I decided to remain a behind-the-scenes big shot. As a result, not many people know my true capabilities.

Melody is Old Mr. Stratton's only daughter. He dotes on her excessively and intends for her to inherit the company one day.

Knowing Melody's limited abilities, Old Mr. Stratton begged me to marry her. To get me to agree to be a trophy husband, Old Mr. Stratton straight up gave me $500 million.