Kairen City. A taxi rolled to stop outside the Civil Affairs Bureau, then the rear door opened slowly. A young man stepped out wearing nothing but a simple black shirt and faded blue jeans. He paid the driver and then lifted his eyes toward the courthouse. A mysterious glint flashed in his eyes. Riven Wei had returned to Kairen City after eighteen years and today, he was getting married. Riven glanced at the folded document inside his pocket. It contained a single name. Odessa Chen. …. Few minutes later, a sleek black Mercedes pulls over at the entrance. A tall, slender woman steps out of the car. She is dressed in a white dress, her jaw set, her elegant aura immediately drew countless gazes. “Isn’t that the Chen heiress?” One of them whispers to her companions. “That’s indeed her. She looks so beautiful.” “I wonder who she is here to get married to.” “I’m sure it’s one of the rich heirs in town. Only such men deserve beauties!” Riven’s brows furrowed as he stared a

Valentin’s throat tightened as the courtroom fell into uncomfortable silence. Sweat broke out on his skin under the weight of the crowd’s stares. “Everyone, it’s true!” A voice rang out. “Check the news.” Pings of notifications and gasps ran through the air as everyone checked the news, Odessa included. Her eyes widened slightly with surprise, shock etched on her face. News about Valentin Gao’s secret affair with a secret of the rival company had surfaced online alongside the story about his gambling addiction which had plunged the Gao family into numerous debts. Valentin’s face went pale, blood draining from his face as his eyes moved on the content of the news. The crowd soon glanced over at Riven who looked calm despite the situation around him. “How did he know?” That was the question on everybody’s lips but no one could try to question him now. What if he reveals their own secrets in the process? Elias’s expression darkened as he noticed that the situation w

Heavy silence followed after Old Lady Chen’s words. Odessa remained standing stiffly at the center, her eyes darting around too hurt to speak. She had studied day and night just to make the family proud of her. Graduated with honors, she worked at the family’s company as the receptionist. Endured all the insults and humiliation coupled with Elias and his father stealing her ideas and claiming it as theirs and now that she was finally going to get what she deserved. It was gone before she could even blink. “What do we do about this now, mother?” Aurelius asked, breaking the silence. “The position of the manager is still vacant. I would suggest that my son, Elias take over the role of the manager after all, he has all the right qualities to lead the company.” His eyes swept over the other members of the family, looking for anyone who would challenge his son but none could speak and he smiled victoriously. Old Lady Chen leaned forward, coughing slightly, her gaze turning towards Elia

“Somehow,” Alyssa began, her eyes narrowing on Odessa with envy. “I wonder how you were able to manipulate the Zhao’s group into sending you gifts.” “Are you now agreeing that you have lied to us all about some secret admirer sending you gifts?” Odessa asked with a raised brow. “You..!” Alyssa’s face went red with embarrassment. Old Lady Chen shot her a look that kept her quiet. She glanced at the lead attendant with a smile. “Tell Mister Zhao that we will definitely honor his invitation.” The lead attendant gave a nod and they all watched as the convoy left the residence. The atmosphere turned stiff. Old Lady Chen walked into the residence with the older generation behind her. Her gaze lingered briefly on Riven. She wasn’t truly a fool. She knew the Zhao family had sent gifts because of him. Perhaps, it was just for formalities. She wouldn’t let herself get used to it after all this man didn’t look like he had special abilities. Alyssa sneered in Odessa’s face.

“What proof do you have that this suit is really yours?!” Another asked. Riven glanced at him with cold eyes making him shudder visibly. “I don’t have to prove anything to anyone.” “Hehe,” Alyssa sneered. “You have no proof, do you? Odessa, get your lying and disgusting husband in check.” “What’s going on here?!” A high pitched voice came from behind them. Everyone turned around and at that moment, Old Lady Chen walked into the courtyard with Aurelius and the older generations of the Chen family. A servant hurried forward and whispered the situation into Old Lady Chen’s ear. The old woman’s expression instantly darkened. “Are you saying that this fool claims that Elias is putting on his clothes?” Laughter erupted throughout the courtyard. “What nonsense is this?” Aurelius questioned, staring at both his children. “Father, it’s true,” Alyssa responded. “I had asked why he wasn’t putting on a new pair of clothing and he decided to accuse Elias of wearing his clothes. I