In a marriage of convenience, Nathan, after a night of drinking, has an affair with Ava, leading to her ectopic pregnancy. Before the surgery, Ava calls Nathan, who is preoccupied with his mistress and neglects Ava, even going as far as to accuse her of having an affair and carrying another man's child after the surgery... As their one-year contractual marriage comes to an end, Nathan realizes his feelings for Ava. But Ava is not willing to play along anymore! Excerpt: "I am Nathan Ford's girlfriend, loved by him, as everyone knows. And you... you're just a title holder, soon to be thrown out. By then, you'll lose all your dignity... no, you've already lost it. I bet your deceased mother would turn in her grave if she knew what you've become." Hearing Iris Hart's sharp and biting words, Ava Sterling initially didn't want to stoop to her level. However, the mention of her late mother crossed a line. A crisp slap echoed before Iris Hart could even react, leaving five bright red marks on her face. "Ah—Ava Sterling—you lowlife, how dare you hit me..." Iris Hart realized she had been slapped and reached out to retaliate, but Ava Sterling was prepared and caught her hand easily. "Listen, Iris Hart, if I'm the joke, what does that make you? You're also a joke. At least I'm Nathan Ford's wife by law! You! Iris Hart, are nothing but a mistress scorned by everyone. Every wealthy man may stray, but a hotel is just a hotel, and home is home. There can be many dishes, but there's only one bowl of rice."
As soon as Ava fell asleep, Nathan quietly opened her laptop. He skimmed through her proposal, and a trace of admiration appeared in his eyes. Glancing at Ava sleeping peacefully nearby, his expression grew complicated. She had grown so much without him even realizing it.
Nathan felt both proud and concerned. Yet, no matter what Ava wanted to do, he would always support her without question. After looking through her computer, Nathan discreetly noted the name Enoch Gavin.
The next day, when Chris reported back with information on Enoch Gavin, Nathan was surprised. He finally understood why Ava had chosen this particular person.
Gavin had the perfect expertise, ample funding, and rich experience. More importantly, he was committed to innovation in the architectural industry, exactly what Ava needed.