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The Tycoon's Muse: Canvas of hearts

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Rosie Blackwood gave up everything to honor a promise: she left behind her name, her life, and her freedom to live as Jiang Meilin, the best friend who died to save her, Rosie has spent years navigating a dangerous world of power and shadows as a mafia heiress. Her goal was simple: to fulfill Jiang Meilin’s dreams as a final act of loyalty and gratitude. But everything changes when she crosses paths with Zhao Jingshen, a cold and ruthless enigmatic CEO with the power to unravel her resolve. Drawn into his world, Rosie finds herself fighting emotions she never thought she was capable of having. Zhao Jingshen makes her heart race in ways she never expected, threatening to expose the vulnerabilities she’s hidden beneath her icy exterior. Just when she began to believe in the happiness she thought she’d never have... Her world shatters again when she discovers the truth... Jiang Meilin was alive, and the threats endangering her family were related to her. Betrayed by the past and caught in a web of danger, Rosie must reconcile her love for Jaesun with the lies that brought them together. As love and danger collide, Rosie’s carefully constructed plans begin to crumble. Will she risk everything to follow her heart, or will her responsibility as the Blackwood heiress destroy the fragile bond she’s built with the one man who sees through her mask? A thrilling tale of love, loyalty, and sacrifice where passion burns brightest in the shadows. Excerpts from the story: "You know," he said after a while, "when you said you were going out to commit a crime, I half expected you to be robbing a bank or something." Meilin snorted. "Please. I have more finesse than that. Besides, why steal money when you can steal someone's peace of mind?" A chuckle escaped Meilin's lips despite herself. "You're waltzing into a hurricane, Zhao Jingshen." She was talking about being in a relationship with her. "Then be my eye of the storm," he challenged, swinging open his car door with theatrical flair. "Shall we embrace the tempest?" Meilin arched an eyebrow. "Who would believe the ice-cold CEO of Zhao Corporation could melt so thoroughly?" "Well!" Laughter danced in his voice. "What's a man to do when his wife decides to play runaway bride? I'd turn myself inside out if it meant keeping you in my orbit."

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Chapter 1Chapter 1: The struggling artist

Jiang Meilin's brush danced across the canvas, her brow furrowed in concentration. The tiny studio apartment around her was a chaotic mess of art supplies and unfinished paintings, but in this moment, nothing existed except her and her art.

A loud growl from her stomach broke her focus. Meilin sighed, setting down her brush and glancing at the clock. It was well past midnight, and she realized she hadn't eaten since breakfast.

"Great job, Meilin," she muttered to herself, her voice tinged with self-deprecating humor. "Another masterpiece of starvation."

She made her way to the small kitchenette, opening the refrigerator only to find it nearly empty. A half-eaten cup of instant noodles and a bruised apple were all that remained.

"Guess it's a gourmet meal for one tonight," she joked, grabbing the apple. As she munched on it, her eyes fell on the pile of overdue bills on her counter. The red "FINAL NOTICE" stamps seemed to mock her.

"Yeah, yeah, I get it," she said, rolling her eyes at the bills. "You need money, I need money. We're all just one big unhappy family."

Her phone buzzed, startling her. It was a text from her best friend, Ling:

"Don't forget! Charity gala tomorrow night. I got you in as a server. It's your chance to network!"

Meilin groaned. The thought of spending an evening serving champagne to the elite of Xia City made her stomach churn. But Ling was right – she needed the exposure, and more importantly, she needed the money.

"Thanks for reminding me," she texted back. "I'll be there. You're a lifesaver, Ling!"

Ling's response came quickly: "Anything for you! Hang in there, Meilin. Things will get better."

Meilin caught her reflection in the cracked mirror hanging on her wall. At 26, she was a petite woman with delicate features, her long black hair pulled back in a messy bun. Dark circles under her almond-shaped eyes betrayed her exhaustion, but there was still a spark of determination in their depths.

"You've been through worse," she told herself, staring into her own eyes. "You can handle this."

She thought back to the day her world had fallen apart after going through a loss she never anticipated and never stopped blaming herself for.

"But you're nothing if not resilient, right?" she whispered. "You've got this."

As she crawled into bed, Meilin whispered a quiet prayer to the universe. "Please, just give me one break. That's all I need."

She closed her eyes, allowing herself a moment of hope. "Tomorrow's a new day," she murmured. "Who knows? Maybe it'll be the day everything changes."

The next morning, Meilin woke to the sound of her ancient alarm clock. She groaned, reaching out to silence it before reluctantly dragging herself out of bed. The sun was barely peeking through her threadbare curtains as she started her daily routine.

"Rise and shine, Meilin. Time to face another day," she muttered, trudging to the tiny bathroom with temperamental plumbing. After a quick shower, she had a breakfast of instant coffee and the last piece of slightly stale bread.

As she ate, Meilin scrolled through her phone, checking for any responses to the countless job applications she'd sent out. Nothing. Not even a rejection.

"Come on, universe, throw me a bone here," she said, setting her phone aside. "I just need one break."

She turned her attention to her latest painting. It was a cityscape, but unlike the glossy images in tourist brochures, this one showed the gritty underbelly of urban life. Shadowy figures huddled in alleyways, neon signs flickered in grimy windows, and above it all, a sliver of hope in the form of a brilliant sunrise.

"This is it, Meilin," she whispered to herself as she added touches of light and shadow. "This is the one that's going to change everything."

Hours passed unnoticed until her stomach growled again, reminding her of the real world.

"Right," she muttered, glancing at the clock. "Time to get ready for the gala."

As she rummaged through her meager wardrobe, Meilin couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and trepidation. Who knew what the night might bring?

She picked out a simple black dress that Ling had given her for such occasions. It wasn't much, but it was the nicest thing she owned.

"Fake it till you make it, right?" she told her reflection, attempting a smile. "Tonight could be the night everything changes."

Little did she know, fate was about to answer in a way she never could have imagined.

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