In the year when Shen Xian loved me most, I abandoned him and hastily married a financial magnate from Italy.

After he heard the news, he canceled his business negotiations which were worth a few billion, and rushed to the scene overnight.

However, he saw me in a wedding dress, beaming as I walked towards another man.

Ten years of love, all amounted to nothing.

Shen Xian's eyes were red, and he choked out a question: "Why?"

But from beginning to end, I barely gave him a second glance.

After Jiang Nan got into the helicopter with Fu Xiuyuan, she made a phone call to her lover of ten years.

"Shen Xian, I'm getting married."

"If you have time, you're welcome to attend my wedding."

Shen Xian was extremely irritated. "Jiang Nan, don't think that by doing this, I will marry you!"

But before his words fell, a female voice came from the other end of the line.

"Shen Xian, do you think this wedding dress looks good..."

Jiang Nan gave a self-mocking smile, then promptly hung up the phone, took out the SIM card, and threw it into the clouds tens of thousands of meters high.

Fu Xiuyuan tightly held her hand. "Don't be afraid, I will always be with you."

Jiang Nan closed her eyes, and slowly leaned her head against his shoulder.

A week ago, a bombshell news broke in Beijing's financial circle.

The CEO of the Shen Group proposed to his girlfriend by splashing out 300 million to buy the Heart of the Ocean diamond ring.

Even media magazines were teasing.

Jiang Nan, who had been with Shen Xian for ten years, was finally recognized and was about to marry into a wealthy family.

Even the domestic servants at home often discussed in hushed whispers about the dynamic.

“The Master is ice-cold to everyone except for the lady of the house. Even a minor scrape or pain leaves him incredibly worried.”

When Jiang Nan saw this news, she was standing by the window, holding her phone, and dialing Fu Xiuyuan’s number.

“Mr. Fu, I've made up my mind; I'll go abroad with you.”

On hearing these words, Fu Xiuyuan, who had been in pursuit of Jiang Nan for a long time, was thrilled beyond words.

“Miss Jiang, do you really want to marry me?”

Jiang Nan, holding her phone, leaning against the bed, her gaze lost in the distance.

“I will prepare my visa in the next few days, and I should be in Italy by the beginning of next month at the latest.”

Fu Xiuyuan, trying to suppress the emotions welling up inside him, spoke gently, “Alright, I'll come pick you up then.”

Jiang Nan responded with an easy "Okay", hung up the phone just as Shen Xian’s Porsche pulled into the yard.

The early autumn wind was biting, sending chills down her spine.

Jiang Nan did not, as usual, jog downstairs to greet Shen Xian.

When the man entered the room, she was curled up on the sofa, staring blankly at their joint photo on the wall.

Upon walking into the room, Shen Xian didn't even have time to put his belongings down. He strode over to Jiang Nan in three steps.

"Why do you look so pale? Are you not feeling well?"

He placed his hand on Jiang Nan's forehead, feeling a high temperature, and yelled angrily.

"Wu Ma, what's going on? How could you not notice when the Missus is ill!"

The maid, Wu Ma, was taken aback, apologizing urgently, "I apologise, Sir, I'll fetch Doctor Song."

Shen Xian was frantic with worry. He lifted Jiang Nan gently by her waist and laid her down on the bed.

He then poured water for her, fed her medicine, and took care of her perfectly.

Inside the villa, the younger servants who saw this scene couldn't help but gossip behind the scenes.

"Did you read today's newspaper? It seems like the master is planning to propose to the mistress!"

"The master is aloof to everyone else, but he treats the mistress the best. He worries sick even over her minor ailments."

"But I heard that the mistress is an orphan with both parents deceased. Will the Shen family allow her to join them?"

When Wu Ma brought the doctor inside, she shot a glance at the gossiping maids, silencing them in their fright.

But in their eyes, there was unmistakable envy.

Jiang Nan looked at Shen Xian's anxious expression, a hint of bewilderment flickered in her eyes.

Everyone knew, Shen Xian pampered her to the bone.

They fell in love during their university years.

Shen Xian had a feud with his family, during those most destitute years.

Jiang Nan helped him secure business deals, accompanied him along as he struggled bit by bit.

In one business meeting, Jiang Nan was kidnapped by a competitor.

Those people thrust a dagger through her palm, and from then on, she could no longer hold a paintbrush to paint.

That time, Shen Xian went mad.

He used all his contacts and resources, making those who had harmed Jiang Nan wish they were dead.

Loving each other for ten years, Shen Xian's heart and eyes were filled with only Jiang Nan.

No matter where he went, he always wore the bracelet Jiang Nan had given him on his wrist, and there were no rumors with any other women.

He provided Jiang Nan with the greatest sense of security.

Even Jiang Nan felt that she herself was the luckiest woman in the world.

If only... she hadn't stumbled upon that scene outside the private room...

"Nan Nan, guess what I've brought for you?"

Shen Xian pulled out a red velvet gift box from his pocket, and upon opening it, a flawless sea-blue gem necklace was nestled inside.

Though it wasn't as exorbitant as the Heart of the Ocean, it still came with a hefty price tag.

"I remember you once mentioned you liked this necklace, so I bought it," he said.

Everything Jiang Nan casually mentioned, Shen Xian would keep in his heart and act upon it as quickly as possible.

In the past, she would have been moved and happily wear it around her neck, asking Shen Xian if it looked good.

But at this moment, she simply responded: "It's beautiful."

Shen Xian curbed his smile, and asked her nervously, "Nan-Nan, what's wrong?"

Upon hearing his question, a sense of grievance welled up in Jiang Nan, and a misty layer filled her eyes.

Just as she was about to speak, a cell phone ringtone sounded.

From the corner of Jiang Nan's eye, she saw that it was Chen Zhi who was calling.

Shen Xian frowned slightly and instantly hit hang up.

Then, he glanced at Jiang Nan cautiously, "Nan-Nan, did you hear any rumors?"

Jiang Nan suddenly felt that she had nothing to say, after all, she had decided to leave.

She took a deep breath and replied in a suppressed voice, "It's nothing, I just don't feel well, I'm a bit uncomfortable."

Shen Xian let out a breath, placing a gentle kiss on Jiang Nan's forehead.

"Darling, get some sleep, I'm off to the study to handle something."

Outside the bedroom door, Shen Xian speaks impatiently.

"Didn't I tell you not to call me unless it's important?"

On the other end of the line, Chen Zhi's voice comes across coldly. "My grandfather asked when you plan on holding the wedding ceremony."

A flash of fury appears in Shen Xian's eyes. "I am very busy, we'll discuss this later."

With that, he swiftly ends the call.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Nan heard the entire conversation clearly.

She turns her head, letting the tears fall onto the pillow.

Everyone thought that Shen Xian would marry Jiang Nan.

Even the employees of the bridal shop believed so when they received the order from the Shen family, immediately sending the wedding dress designs to Jiang Nan.

A week ago, Jiang Nan witnessed the bridal shop sending her images of wedding dresses and then instantly retract them.

She figured that Shen Xian was planning some kind of surprise.

Filled with anticipation, she waited for Shen Xian to personally propose.

Three days ago, Jiang Nan received an anonymous text message.

The text revealed that Shen Xian had set up a plot, planning to propose to Jiang Nan, insisting that she must be present.

Inside the private room, all who were present were Shen Xian's good buddies and business associates.

Men and women alike, the atmosphere was exceptionally lively.

When Jiang Nan approached the door of the private room, she happened to hear Shen Xian's good buddy ask.

"Brother Xian, did you suddenly call us out just to take this opportunity to propose to Jiang Nan?"

The others promptly chimed in, "Well done, Shen Xian, you finally decided to tie the knot with Jiang Nan.”

"How do you plan on proposing? We'll back you up!"

Jiang Nan hid at the entrance of the private room, her face blushed, yet she could not help but want to hear what Shen Xian would say.

Shen Xian, with his expressionless face, slowly twirled a sandalwood Mala on his wrist.

"It's not Jiang Nan."

"The woman I'm going to marry is Chen Zi."

Jiang Nan was startled, she suddenly lifted her head, looking toward the private room in disbelief.

But Shen Xian's face was expressionless from beginning to end.

Inside the private room, everyone was stunned.

Shen Xian's good buddy, Zhao Chen, immediately spoke up.

"Brother Xian, what are you talking about? Sister Jiang Nan loves you so much. If she found out you were marrying another woman, it would kill her!"

Shen Xian impatiently tilts his head back and takes a gulp of wine.

"I will treat Jiang Nan well. Even if we get married, there won't be much difference from now."

"This matter, do not let it reach Jiang Nan's ears……"

Jiang Nan collapses onto the floor outside the room, sobbing quietly with her hand over her mouth.

So, her perceived flawless love could end in such a miserable way.

Inside the study, Nanny Wu and a few servants stood in front of Shen Xian, trembling.

Shen Xian emotionlessly picks up a few magazines in the study.

"From now on, do not let madam see these types of magazines and newspapers."

"No matter what you see, do not chatter in front of her!"

"If the madam is uncomfortable anywhere, report to me immediately. I do not want the same incident to happen ever again."

The servants uniformly respond, "Yes."

When Jiang Nan woke up in the middle of the night, she heard Shen Xian entering the room.

He tip-toed around, afraid of waking up Jiang Nan.

Then, he lifts the quilt, gets into bed and only after holding Jiang Nan in his arms—protecting her— he closes his eyes to sleep.

This habit of Shen Xian started since Jiang Nan was saved from a kidnapping and has continued until now.

Shen Xian said, "Nan Nan, as long as I'm around, I won't let anyone harm you."

But as soon as Jiang Nan closed her eyes, all she could envision was Shen Xian's carefree smile in the private room.

In front of all his friends, he said, "Jiang Nan is good, but in the end, marriage must be between equally matched parties."

A decade's worth of feelings could not compare to the importance of status.

Shen Xian, all these years, has your affection for me been genuine or just so deep into the act that even you can't tell the difference?

The next day when Jiang Nan woke up, Shen Xian had already gone out.

On the table, there was a cup of warm milk, and next to it was a note.

It read,【Honey, I'm out for a meeting, I'll be back to have lunch with you】.

She looked at the note for a moment, then crumbled it up and threw it into the bin.

But just as Jiang Nan walked into the living room, she saw an unexpected woman.

Mrs. Wu came forward with a plastered smile, "Madam, this lady said she's your friend. Seeing the rain outside, I let her in to wait."

The woman was dressed in luxurious clothes, with an extraordinary aura, on her ring finger, she wore the Heart of the Ocean that had been featured in the magazine.

Suppressing the twinge of pain in her heart, Jiang Nan slowly opened her mouth.

"Chen Zhi, Miss Chen?"

Chen Zhi glanced in Jiang Nan's direction and revealed a meaningful smile.

"Madam?"

In the interval while Elder Wu's mother stepped out to fetch water, Chen Zhi lowered her voice in mockery.

"With no name or status, on what account do you call yourself a wife?"

Jiang Nan had no interest in joining her verbal spar, "If you're uncomfortable, you're welcome to question Shen Xian directly. Quit playing these mind games with me."

Having said this, she turned around to go back to her room but was abruptly grabbed by Chen Zhi.

"Jiang Nan, don't think that just because you've been with him for ten years, you can claim to be the main wife. Tonight, Shen Xian is going to my house to discuss the wedding details with my parents."

"And you... you can only ever be an unseemly vixen!"

Suddenly, Jiang Nan swung around, subconsciously trying to break free of Chen Zhi.

Chen Zhi unintentionally lost balance and fell, toppling onto the glass tea table and shattering it, fragments strewn across the floor.

Just at this moment, Shen Xian walked in and witnessed the scene.

"What happened?"

Chen Zhi's hand has been cut by the shattered glass, with blood pouring out of her palm.

With tears welled up in her eyes, looking stubborn yet not shedding a tear, she declared, "Shen Xian, I'm fine. I just accidentally fell, that's it."

Subconsciously, Shen Xian rushed in front of Jiang Nan to protect her, "Nan Nan, are you hurt?"

Chen Zhi looked on at this scene, anger hidden deep in her eyes, yet she held back without saying a word.

She softly voiced her grievance, "I couldn't reach you on the phone, so I came over to deliver the suit. I'm sorry for upsetting Miss Jiang."

Jiang Nan wanted to clarify, "Shen Xian, I didn’t push…"

But before she could finish her sentence, Shen Xian dropped a line, "Nan Nan, wait for me at home, I will take her to the hospital first."

Even Shen Xian himself didn't realize that his tone had become somewhat cold.

Watching Shen Xian protecting Chen Zhi as they left, Jiang Nan suddenly felt very tired.

When she went back into the bedroom, she pulled out a long-forgotten suitcase.

Once upon a time, Jiang Nan truly regarded Shen Xian as the most important person in her life, and more than once fantasized about marrying him.

But now, the woman who Shen Xian is formally married to, is Chen Zhi.

She's unwilling to partake in this three-way game.

Her visa will be processed in seven days.

Once everything is sorted out, she'll leave this place.

That night, Shen Xian didn't come back.

But Jiang Nan saw a photo of interlocked fingers posted by Chen Zhi on social media.

The caption read, "Tonight's company is my compensation from 'someone'. He must perform outstandingly to satisfy me tonight."

On the man's wrist, there was a string of sandalwood beads.

It was a vow that Jiang Nan made in a temple, praying for three days and three nights before obtaining it for Shen Xian.

In the corner of the photograph, there were few open boxes of Durex condoms...

There were comments below.

【Did Boss Chen get a boyfriend?】

She quickly replied: 【Not a boyfriend, but a soon-to-be-husband!】

As Jiang Nan was reading, tears unknowingly fell from her eyes.

She trembled as she tried to exit the page, but accidentally, she hit like.

Shen Xian didn't return home all night. He arrived at the villa the next day at noon.

"I had to work overtime unexpectedly last night, so I spent the night at the company."

"This is a special gift I brought for you. Do you like it?"

Just as Shen Xian took the bag out, the nanny, Mama Wu, exclaimed,

"Oh my, isn't this the latest Hermes bag of the season?"

"Not only is this bag expensive, it's also limited worldwide. It's rarely to come by! The husband really treats his wife well, this is so thoughtful."

Jiang Nan just glanced in the direction of the bag and instantly understood what was going on.

Noticing something was off with Jiang Nan's complexion, Shen Xian put down the bag, sat next to Jiang Nan and asked her, "What's upset you again?"

Impatience seeped through his eyes: "The woman who came yesterday is just a business partner of my company."

"I have nothing to do with her, Nannan, do you no longer trust me?"

That bag Shen Xian brought back, Jiang Nan had seen it before on Chen Zhi's social media account.

At that time, Chen Zhi even commented, "The pattern on this bag doesn't suit me, I might as well toss it."

What made this so memorable was that in that social post, Chen Zhi even showed off the family heirloom jade pendant that Mother Shen had given her.

Jiang Nan uttered with a cold laugh, "So, your so-called sincerity is to give me what Chen Zhi discarded."

"Last night, you must have had a great time with her."

Shen Xian stood up, his face full of fatigue, "Nannan, what are you causing a fuss about?"

"All these years, everyone has seen how much I love you."

When Jiang Nan looked up, she could see the love bites on Shen Xian's neck.

Multiple and deep.

Just one glance is enough to guess how intense last night’s affair was.

Seeing Jiang Nan silent, he took her for being simply jealous and insecure, and promptly pulled her into his arms.

"Nannan, don't overthink things."

"Who doesn't know, you are the woman I love the most in my life, no one can compare to your place in my heart."

The kiss fell like a gentle rain.

Shen Xian was cold to anyone else, but warm and tender towards Jiang Nan. Even in the most intimate moments, she is treated with utmost care.

As Shen Xian's gaze grew more and more hazy, his breaths gradually became heavier.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Nan asked him, "When are we getting married?"

Shen Xian, with his well-toned body from constant exercise, looked all the more alluring and wild with his clothing astray.

How could such a man lack women?

Being interrupted in the midst of his excitement, he plied with a mixture of confusion and a touch of aggrievement, "Nan Nan, why bring this up out of nowhere?"

As expected, always the same excuse.

But Jiang Nan no longer wished to avoid the question. "Didn't you say that you love me the most? Then, when are we getting married?"

"I'm already 27."

Shen Xian's mood instantly deflated, even pulling on his clothes irritably.

"Jiang Nan, I really don't understand, why do you insist on getting married?"

"Over these years, I've given you love, given you money. Isn't that more practical than a marriage certificate?"

"Or in your eyes, is it only the position of Mrs. Shen that is the most important?"

Jiang Nan looked at the scar on the palm of her right hand, recalling the situation where she was forced by the robbers with a knife, and suddenly felt that all her efforts over the years seemed like a joke.

After a while, she closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and slowly opened her mouth, "Shen Xian, do you really not want to get married, or you just don't want to marry me?"

This was the first time Jiang Nan saw Shen Xian get so angry.

"Jiang Nan, what the hell is going on with you recently?"

"Do you know how much trouble you caused me by pushing down Chen Zhi yesterday? Now you say these things, do you really think I am that kind of person?"

"Jiang Nan, do you have a heart at all?"

Facing these overwhelming accusations, Jiang Nan felt as though all her strength had been drained.

She threw a newspaper on Shen Xian, pulling up a self-mocking smile.

"But everybody knows you’re engaged to Chen Zhi, and you’re about to get a marriage certificate and hold a wedding soon."

"What about me?"

"What have I been in these past ten years?"

Shen Xian picked up the newspaper, his face extremely displeased.

"Where did you hear this? These are all false reports by the media journalists!"

Seeing that Jiang Nan didn't believe him, Shen Xian irritatedly tore off his tie.

He held Jiang Nan's face, "Nan, listen to my explanation. This marriage was arranged by my parents."

"I don't have any feelings for Chen Zhi, I only love you."

Shen Xian looked at Jiang Nan earnestly, his gaze sincere: "Give me a month's time. Within this month, I will definitely take care of this matter."

"I can even promise you that before this matter is handled, I absolutely will not see Chen Zhi again!"

"Nan Nan, do you trust me, is that okay?"

If Jiang Nan hadn't already heard the words he spoke in the private room, perhaps she might still believe him.

But at this time, Jiang Nan no longer wanted to expose the truth.

In the end, she conceded, faintly responded: "Alright, I believe you."

After all, in less than five days, she would board a plane and leave this city.

Yet before she leaves, Jiang Nan intends to visit the elderly Zhao Auntie in the nursing home, whom she has been caring for.

After the death of Jiang Nan's parents, she stayed in a nursing home for a few years. At that time, Zhao Auntie took great care of her and provided her with incomparable warmth.

The first thing Shen Xian did to win Jiang Nan was to fund renovations to the nursing home, making the lives of the elderly there more comfortable.

Even while Shen Xian and Jiang Nan have been together these years, they often visit Zhao Auntie at the nursing home.

"Nan Nan, why are you here?"

"Where's Shen Xian? Why didn't he accompany you here?"

After Jiang Nan placed the fruits she brought into the room, she told Zhao Auntie that she was planning to leave the country.

Upon hearing this, Aunt Zhao looked shocked.

"Nannan, does Shen Xian know about your plans to go abroad?" she asked.

Jiang Nan shook her head with a bitter smile and said, "He doesn't know yet, but Aunt Zhao, you must not let it slip."

Aunt Zhao's face showed regret. "Why? Shen Xian loves you so much, he even promised me that he would always be good to you."

Jiang Nan turned her head to look at the falling leaves outside the window.

Then, in an almost inaudible voice, she spoke, "He's getting married, and the bride isn't me."

Aunt Zhao was visibly shocked. The love Shen Xian had always shown for Jiang Nan didn't seem fake. How could this be...?

Seeing Jiang Nan's firm resolve, she decided not to press the issue.

All she could do was sigh deeply.

"No matter what, Nannan, I want you to be happy."

After bidding farewell to Aunt Zhao, Jiang Nan had just stepped out of the nursing home's front door when she ran into Shen Xian and Chen Zhi.

Chen Zhi leaned affectionately on Shen Xian, looking up at him as she talked.

Shen Xian, wearing a teasing smile on his face, allowed Chen Zhi to wrap her arms around his waist.

The moment he saw Jiang Nan, Shen Xian visibly panicked.

He abruptly pushed Chen Zhi away and approached Jiang Nan, trying to explain.

"Nannan, let me explain. I was just accompanying Chen Zhi to the hospital today for a medication change," he began.

Chen Zhi also spoke softly, "Miss Jiang, please don't misunderstand. Shen Xian was just worried that I couldn't handle it alone. Please don't overthink."

The tone of her voice was entirely different from the day she provocatively confronted Jiang Nan.

If Jiang Nan had not seen the defiance in her eyes, she might have been deceived.

However, after being so deeply hurt, Jiang Nan could no longer stir any ripples of emotion.

She responded blandly.

Then she left these words, "Well then, you take care of Miss Chen."

She said, turned, and drove back to the villa alone. She didn't want to see that couple again.

Just as she entered the house, Jiang Nan received a phone call from Fu XiuYuan.

Fu Xiuyuan's gentle voice echoed from the phone, "Miss Jiang, have you sorted out everything at home?"

"Is there anything, that I can help with?"

Slowly, Jiang Nan replied, "Thank you, Mr. Fu, things are almost settled here."

"As soon as the visa is issued, I will buy the ticket and be on my way."

Just at that moment, Shen Xian drove up and followed her inside.

As he entered, he heard the word "flight," and he quickly asked, "Nannan, what did you just say? What flight?"

Jiang Nan was fully aware of the extent of Shen Xian's stubbornness.

During the early days of their business, he was willing to fight tooth and nail for three months over one deal, leading a team within the company to eventually produce an impeccable solution for the client.

If Shen Xian were to find out Jiang Nan wanted to leave, who knows what kind of trouble he might stir up.

As things stand, Jiang Nan simply wanted to leave quietly without causing more trouble.

So, she promptly hung up the phone, telling Shen Xian, "Aunt Zhao wants to travel, she asked me to help her book a flight."

Hearing this, Shen Xian once again embraced Jiang Nan from behind.

"Nan Nan, I've been busy with work these past days and I've neglected your feelings."

"Once I'm done with this month's work, let's take a little vacation. What do you think about clearing our mind a little?"

Without much thought, Jiang Nan responded, "Sure."

In a month, Shen Xian would probably have already completed the wedding ceremony with Chen Zhi.

That night, Jiang Nan was a bit thirsty and wanted to go downstairs to get water.

Unexpectedly, she found Shen Xian smoking in the yard.

A cool breeze tangled his strands of hair, his cigarette intermittently lit, appearing and disappearing in the dark night.

Shen Xian does smoke, but he isn't addicted.

Jiang Nan rarely saw him smoking pack after pack, which indicated that he was really facing some challenging situation.

But she only glanced at him once and, without turning around, carried her basin of water and went upstairs.

In the courtyard, Shen Xiansi pondered back and forth, finally deciding to call his best friend Zhao Chen.

With a few simple words, he laid out all the inner struggle he was experiencing.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Chen gasped, "Xian-bro, are you really going to marry that Chen Zhi?"

"What about Nan-jie?"

"She's been with you for a full decade. Who in the entire capital doesn't know that Jiang Nan is your woman, Master Shen?"

Shen Xian allowed his cigarette to burn slowly in his hand. After a few seconds, he spoke firmly.

"To officially take over Shen Group, I must gain the support of the Chen family."

"Jiang Nan will understand me."

He hesitated for a moment, then continued. "Furthermore, Chen Zhi is quite capable. She can offer me assistance in business in the future."

"Moreover, she told me she doesn't mind my past with Jiang Nan at all."

Zhao Chen sighed heavily. "Xian-bro, Jiang Nan-jie will go crazy when she finds out."

Shen Xian was keenly aware of exactly how much Jiang Nan loved him.

"Woman, just need to be coaxed."

"Cars, houses, luxury clothing and bags, apart from the title of Mrs. Shen, there's nothing I can't give her."

"What else is she not satisfied with?"

After extinguishing his cigarette and throwing it in the trash, Shen Xian had made up his mind.

Just because Jiang Nan loved him, he was certain that no matter how much he hurt her, she would always stay by his side.

Even if Jiang Nan wanted to leave, which man could accept her?

In the days to follow, even Shen Xian himself didn't notice that the frequency of mentioning Chen Zhi had increased substantially.

"Who would have thought that Chen Zhi, looking so weak and gentle, is actually quite efficient when dealing with orders."

"Even the clients couldn't beat her in an argument."

"And more so, she's very attentive. She even reminded me to prepare a birthday gift for you."

In Shen Xian's tone, there was full of admiration. When he realized it, he apologized profusely.

Yet, he noticed that Jiang Nan didn't seem to mind at all.

Shen Xian started to feel alarmed.

He felt completely unaccustomed to Jiang Nan's current behavior.

This feeling of estrangement made him sense something ominous.

"Jiang Nan, what's wrong?"

"If you don't like it, I will never mention her in front of you again."

Shen Xian nervously studied Jiang Nan's expression, hoping to catch a glimpse of some unusual emotion on her face.

But in the end, there was nothing.

Seeing him like this, Jiang Nan took a long time to think before speaking slowly.

"On my birthday, don't go to work. Stay at home with me."

Jiang Nan rarely made requests. Hearing this, Shen Xian breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.

"Alright, I'll do as you wish!"

On the day of Jiang Nan's birthday, as soon as she came downstairs, she saw Shen Xian and Chen Zhi chatting animatedly.

Chen Zhi pulled out a ribbon from a box and hung it around Shen Xian's neck with a smile.

And Shen Xian, covered with cream from the cake, smeared it onto Chen Zhi's face.

The housekeeper on the side also broke into laughter.

Jiang Nan blankly watched this scene, as if she was the one who didn't belong here.

After Chen Zhi finished playing, she lifted her head and met Jiang Nan's eyes.

She was brimming with smiles and warmly greeted Jiang Nan, "Miss Jiang Nan, happy birthday to you."

Then, she took out a beautiful box and solemnly handed it to Jiang Nan.

Shen Xian, his smile still on his face, came up to Jiang Nan and began to explain.

"Chen Zhi heard it's your birthday today, and she wanted to come over to help decorate and celebrate your birthday."

"Open the brocade box quickly and see what she gave you."

Jiang Nan allowed Shen Xian to open the brocade box, but out of the corner of her eye, she caught Chen Zhi cracking a cynical smile.

Sure enough.

Upon opening the box, Jiang Nan found a lace undergarment inside.

Jiang Nan’s expression clouded over slightly, and she looked up at Chen Zhi, asking, "What do you mean by this?"

Chen Zhi hurried to explain, "Miss Jiang, please don't misunderstand, I was passing by the lingerie shop and thought this piece looked nice, so I decided to gift it to you."

Jiang Nan gazed coldly at Chen Zhi's face, not responding.

When she first started dating Shen Xian, there were rumors that Jiang Nan had her start as a bar hostess.

That she seduced Shen Xian into committing to her by wearing lace lingerie.

Obviously, Jiang Nan knew that the gift Chen Zhi gave her was a clear insult.

Chen Zhi was immediately on the verge of tears: "I'm to blame for my poor choice of gift, I didn't mean to affect your mood, Miss Jiang."

"I'll leave first, you two have fun."

Saying so, she turned around and left the villa.

As Shen Xian watched Chen Zhi's retreating figure, a trace of guilt flashed in his eyes.

But he still turned around to apologize to Jiang Nan: "Chen Zhi didn't do it on purpose..."

Jiang Nan found it ridiculous: "Shen Xian, this is your birthday surprise for me?"

Shen Xian suppressed his irritation and tried to explain patiently: "Nannan, could you perhaps not be so sensitive? Could you be a bit more magnanimous?"

"Is it really worth conjecturing people over just a birthday gift?"

"Do you know today..." Shen Xian almost blurted out, today was the day he and Chen Zhi were going to pick up their marriage certificate.

But when he saw the hurt on Jiang Nan's face, he immediately softened.

"Chen Zhi is busy today, there are still meetings in her company, but she chose to come and send her blessings to you."

Jiang Nan found it so boring that he turned and left: "You two celebrate this birthday on your own."

Shen Xian wanted to say more, but he suddenly received a call from Chen Zhi.

"Chen Zhi, what's wrong?"

"What? Don't panic, just wait there, I will come and pick you up right away!"

After ending the call, Shen Xian was in great anxiety: "Nannan, Chen Zhi's car broke down halfway. I'll go pick her up first and come back to be with you once it's sorted out."

Before Jiang Nan could respond, Shen Xian already dashed out the door.

The lively birthday banquet suddenly became silent.

The housemaid, Mother Wu, was left holding a tray of tea, unsure whether to stay or leave.

That night, after Jiang Nan had packed all her belongings, Shen Xian had not yet returned.

Before going to sleep, Jiang Nan received a phone call from Shen Xian.

But after answering, the voice from the other end of the call was Chen Zhi.

Chen Zhi said, "Shen Xian, Jiang Nan showed me her displeasure today, what will you do to compensate me?"

Shen Xian chuckled softly, his tone flippant, "Name your price, what do you want?"

Chen Zhi giggled, "We just picked our marriage certificate today, how about you take on your husband duties..."

An unpalatable voice came through the phone.

Jiang Nan suddenly felt a wave of nausea, immediately rushed into the bathroom and began to vomit violently.

Jiang Nan had never thought that she would discover her pregnancy at such a delicate time.

She sat in the long corridor of the hospital, her mind was in turmoil.

Leaving has become an unchangeable fact.

But what should she do with the baby?

Should she tell Shen Xian, the child's father?

While in a daze, she suddenly heard a woman's voice over head.

"Miss Jiang, what are you doing here?"

Jiang Nan looked up, only to meet Chen Zhi's probing gaze.

"Do you feel unwell? Shen Xian accompanied me to the hospital, do you want me to call him over?"

Without bothering to spare her a glance, Jiang Nan got up to leave, but Chen Zhi was persistently outspoken.

"Everyone says, Shen Xian's heart only has room for you, Jiang Nan. But I just can't bring myself to believe it!"

"Last night, Shen Xian and I did everything."

"This morning, my hand got scalded by hot water, and he was so worried that he insisted on bringing me to the hospital."

Taking a deep breath, Jiang Nan stated: "I’ve had enough of being Shen Xian's woman. If you like him that much, keep him to yourself."

Suddenly, Chen Zhi let out a cold laugh, raising her hand to slap herself.

Just when Jiang Nan thought she might have a screw loose, Chen Zhi was covering her face, looking pitifully over her shoulder.

"Shen Xian, I'm sorry. I said something wrong again and made Miss Jiang angry."

Shen Xian immediately stepped forward to check the injury on Chen Zhi's face, his expression turning dark in an instant.

"Do you ever take a break, Jiang Nan?"

"Apart from title, what haven’t I given you? Are you just insistent on causing trouble?"

Chen Zhi carefully tugged at Shen Xian's clothes: "Shen Xian, let it be, it doesn't really hurt."

"Don't be so fierce with Jiang Nan."

"She's been with you for ten years, after all. It's inevitable she'd harbor some hostility towards me..."

However, to his surprise, these words only served to infuriate Shen Xian.

"What's so great about ten years?"

"Jiang Nan, don't think that just because you've been with me for a while, you can act arrogant.”

Jiang Nan burst into self-deprecating laughter, "Yeah, in your eyes, Lord Shen, I'm no different from those women out there."

Having said this, she turned her back and began to leave.

But Shen Xian quickly reacted, rushing forward and pulling Jiang Nan into his embrace.

"Nan Nan, I'm sorry, I didn't mean what I said."

"In my heart, you are always the most special...”

Chen Zhi, who was standing to the side, suddenly said, "Shen Xian, my hand hurts so much. It seems to be bleeding…”

With a flick of her wrist, Jiang Nan pushed away Shen Xian and left the hospital without a backward glance.

Within the villa, the handful of servants began to whisper among themselves.

"That Miss Chen Zhi really has it tough."

"She's actually the lawful wife, having a marriage certificate with sir, yet she still has to act subdued in front of our lady.”

"If you ask me, our lady really doesn't know how good she has it. Even though she has no title, and sir lavishes so much affection on her, she still dares to act out…”

The younger maid wanted to say more, but was hastily silenced with the glint of Mother Wu's eyes.

Jiang Nan walked in, pretending not to hear these words, and directly went to his room.

"Mother Wu, it's over. If the mistress hears this, will she complain to the master?"

Mother Wu turned her head to glance in the direction of Jiang Nan, lowering her voice to say,

"What's there to fear?"

"The master is going to be married, what kind of mistress are we talking about here?"

The next morning, the financial news was abuzz with two headline stories, causing quite a stir.

The first piece of news was about the marriage alliance between Shen Xian, the crowned prince of the capital circle, and Chen Zhi, the heir of the Chen Group.

And the second piece was about the past intimate photos of Shen Xian and Jiang Nan.

The news caused a sensation on the internet, everyone conjecturing that the second piece of news was deliberately released by Jiang Nan to rile up Chen Zhi.

When Shen Xian returned to his villa, his face was burning with rage.

He threw the magazine on the table and confronted Jiang Nan, "Jiang Nan, I didn't expect you to be this kind of person."

"You think that by putting these photos in the magazine, you can force a marriage."

Jiang Nan, forcefully suppressing the ailment that towered over his body, took a quick glance at the table.

"The photos were not released by me."

Shen Xian exclaimed in disbelief: "Only you and I have these photos, if not you, then who could it be?"

"Do you know that when Chen Zhi saw these messages, she was so cyberbullied that she attempted to slit her wrists?"

Jiang Nan looked at his worried face with a sense of irony.

"Shen Xian, you promised me that you would love me and only me till the end of your life. You also said that you would never do anything I didn't like or get in touch with anyone I didn't like."

"But now, you secretly married Chen Zhi behind my back."

Shen Xian looked irritated: "Chen Zhi is different!"

Jiang Nan laughed coldly, "Indeed, she must be special for you to willingly marry her. But why do you insist on stringing me along?"

"If you don't love me anymore, just tell me straight out. I won't cling to you irrationally."

Her voice chocked up as she spoke: "Ten years of love, how could you ruin it like this?"

Shen Xian clenched his fists: "Jiang Nan, I'm warning you one last time, don't mess with Chen Zhi and don't wear out the last bit of affection I have for you."

Suddenly, Jiang Nan felt a sharp pain in her stomach, she doubled over in pain, clutching her abdomen.

"Shen Xian... Shen Xian, take me to the hospital quickly!"

In the past, Shen Xian was always overcome with worry whenever Jiang Nan had a slight cough.

Now, regardless of her ashen face from the pain, Shen Xian only laughed coldly: "Stop pretending, Jiang Nan."

After Shen Xian turned and walked away, blood started to gush from Jiang Nan's lower abdomen uncontrollably.

With fright, Mrs. Wu blurted out, "Madam, Madam, what's wrong with you?"

Jiang Nan collapsed onto the ground, losing consciousness.

When she woke up again, she found herself far away from Jing city, located in Italy instead.

The first person Jiang Nan saw when she opened her eyes was Fu Xiuyuan.

His face full of worry.

"Miss Jiang, you're finally awake. Here, have some water."

Jiang Nan weakly touched her abdomen, "What about the baby?"

Fu Xiuyuan replied, "I'm sorry, the doctors did their best. However, the baby couldn't be saved."

A wave of pain came, and Jiang Nan closed her eyes.

A few minutes later, she opened them again, "Perhaps, it wasn't meant to be for me and this child."

After arriving in Italy, Jiang Nan changed her cell phone card and social media accounts.

She cut off everything related to her past.

From now on, she would only be a jewelry design director, not Shen Xian's woman.

Jiang Nan disappeared completely.

Shen Xian rushed to the hospital after receiving the call, only to find that she was already gone.

The nanny, Mrs. Wu, looked shockingly pale, "How strange, the lady was still in this ward this morning, where has she gone now?"

Shen Xian dialed Jiang Nan's number frantically, but found that the number had been disconnected.

He threw his phone to the ground in rage.

"What on earth was Jiang Nan hospitalized for?"

Mrs. Wu's heart sank, and she weakly said, "Sir... The doctor said, the lady had a miscarriage..."

In the grand cathedral in Italy, the wedding march slowly started to play.

Jiang Nan was in a pure white wedding dress, slowly walking towards the man in front of her.

Everyone started clapping, ready to witness a romantic wedding.

However, at this moment, someone pushed the door open hastily and rushed in.

"Jiang Nan, you can't marry him!"

The wedding was abruptly interrupted, and everyone turned their heads to look at Shen Xian all at once.

Jiang Nan turned around in astonishment, her gaze meeting his.

He had aged significantly in just a few days.

Upon seeing the wedding dress on Jiang Nan, Shen Xian exclaimed in shock, his words choked with emotions, "Nan Nan... how could you leave me like this?"