Li Yan’s emotions were in turmoil. The line between what was real and what was part of their deceit was becoming increasingly blurred. She was no longer sure of her feelings for Mu Zhen. Was she truly falling for him, or was it just a byproduct of their constant proximity and shared experiences?

In an effort to find clarity, Li Yan began to investigate the truth behind Mu Zhen’s family and the true reason behind his need for a fake marriage. The deeper she dug, the more unsettling the truths became.

Mu Zhen’s family wasn’t just wealthy; they were powerful, and their business empire was built on deceit and manipulation. They had orchestrated the marriage as part of a larger plan to control Mu Zhen’s inheritance and legacy.

Li Yan couldn’t believe what she was learning. Mu Zhen had been trapped in this world of lies and power games from the very beginning. And yet, despite everything, he had never truly given up on the idea of freedom.

One evening, she confronted him.

“Mu Zhen, tell me the truth. Why did you really want to marry me? Was it just for convenience? Or did you have other reasons?”

He looked at her for a long moment, his expression unreadable.

“I wanted to protect you,” he said finally. “I wanted to save you from the same fate I’ve suffered—being controlled by people who don’t care about us.”

The weight of his words hit her like a ton of bricks. She had always thought she was the one being deceived, but now she realized that they were both victims in this twisted game.Li Yan’s emotions were in turmoil. The line between what was real and what was part of their deceit was becoming increasingly blurred. She was no longer sure of her feelings for Mu Zhen. Was she truly falling for him, or was it just a byproduct of their constant proximity and shared experiences?

In an effort to find clarity, Li Yan began to investigate the truth behind Mu Zhen’s family and the true reason behind his need for a fake marriage. The deeper she dug, the more unsettling the truths became.

Mu Zhen’s family wasn’t just wealthy; they were powerful, and their business empire was built on deceit and manipulation. They had orchestrated the marriage as part of a larger plan to control Mu Zhen’s inheritance and legacy.

Li Yan couldn’t believe what she was learning. Mu Zhen had been trapped in this world of lies and power games from the very beginning. And yet, despite everything, he had never truly given up on the idea of freedom.

One evening, she confronted him.

“Mu Zhen, tell me the truth. Why did you really want to marry me? Was it just for convenience? Or did you have other reasons?”

He looked at her for a long moment, his expression unreadable.

“I wanted to protect you,” he said finally. “I wanted to save you from the same fate I’ve suffered—being controlled by people who don’t care about us.”

The weight of his words hit her like a ton of bricks. She had always thought she was the one being deceived, but now she realized that they were both victims in this twisted game.Li Yan’s emotions were in turmoil. The line between what was real and what was part of their deceit was becoming increasingly blurred. She was no longer sure of her feelings for Mu Zhen. Was she truly falling for him, or was it just a byproduct of their constant proximity and shared experiences?

In an effort to find clarity, Li Yan began to investigate the truth behind Mu Zhen’s family and the true reason behind his need for a fake marriage. The deeper she dug, the more unsettling the truths became.

Mu Zhen’s family wasn’t just wealthy; they were powerful, and their business empire was built on deceit and manipulation. They had orchestrated the marriage as part of a larger plan to control Mu Zhen’s inheritance and legacy.

Li Yan couldn’t believe what she was learning. Mu Zhen had been trapped in this world of lies and power games from the very beginning. And yet, despite everything, he had never truly given up on the idea of freedom.

One evening, she confronted him.

“Mu Zhen, tell me the truth. Why did you really want to marry me? Was it just for convenience? Or did you have other reasons?”

He looked at her for a long moment, his expression unreadable.

“I wanted to protect you,” he said finally. “I wanted to save you from the same fate I’ve suffered—being controlled by people who don’t care about us.”

The weight of his words hit her like a ton of bricks. She had always thought she was the one being deceived, but now she realized that they were both victims in this twisted game.