Chapter 1

Before marrying Ethan Zhou, a friend asked him who was the woman he had loved most deeply in his life.

He lit a cigarette and was silent for a few seconds before replying: "She's married now. It wouldn't be good for her if I said her name."

"So... you've been with Olivia for so long, but you've never had feelings for her?"

Ethan gave a casual laugh: "She's demure, obedient, and from a good family. She's the most suitable person to be Mrs. Zhou."

The day before the wedding, the demure and obedient bride-to-be woke up in the best man's bed. Her eyes still hazy with desire, she said: "Lucas, I really like this wedding gift."

Lucas smiled and pulled her into his arms: "If you like it so much, shall we... go another round?"

As I entered the elevator, I glanced up at my reflection.

My skin was radiant, my features delicate, but my eyes were dark and intense.

At first glance, I had an unremarkable appearance.

But when I smiled...

Dimples would appear at the corners of my mouth, adding a touch of charm.

I thought of what my best friend Katie had said: "You're really glowing these days."

"Don't you feel like you're in great spirits lately, getting more and more beautiful?"

I couldn't help but gently touch my face.

The wedding was just three weeks away.

I was going to marry Ethan Zhou.

That undisguised happiness was like bubbles overflowing from a soda bottle.

Bursting in tiny explosions, filling my entire heart.

I walked out of the elevator with a light step.

The door to a private room nearby was half open.

The sound of laughter grew louder.

I had returned to the city a day early without telling Ethan.

I wanted to surprise him.

My heels sank into the soft carpet,

Muffling my footsteps.

No one in the room noticed me outside the door.

They were laughing and chatting animatedly.

"Oh yeah, Ethan, you still haven't answered my question from earlier."

"In all these years, how many women have you truly, deeply loved?"

"Remember, we agreed to tell the truth. You can't lie even a little bit."