Chapter 1

When I heard the news that Vivian Blackwell had gone bankrupt and returned to the country, I was curled up in Dominic’s arms, picking out rings.

The entire social circle was mocking the downfall of this once untouchable goddess.

I looked up and kissed his chin, teasing, "Vivian's back. Don't you need to go help her out?"

He played absentmindedly with my fingers and sneered, "Why would I help her? Baby, don't think I'm that sentimental."

I breathed a sigh of relief. After all, it was the Blackwell family who dumped Dominic years ago because they thought he was too poor. With his pride, he would never go back to her.

I went to the dressing room to change into an evening gown. When I came out, I saw Dominic standing on the balcony with his back to me, cigarette smoke curling around his fingertips.

On impulse, I picked up his phone from the couch.

A message from his assistant popped up on the screen: "Dominic, as per your instructions, I've redeemed Miss Blackwell's family estate. The total was 50 million."