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."
By 10 PM, Alex still hadn't called Daniel. Daniel was considering whether he should call Alex, but then he thought, why should he be the one to call back? After all, Alex was the one who asked for help. If he called back, wouldn't it seem like he was eager to help Alex... or rather, Ava?
Daniel wasn't interested in Ava at all; if it weren't for Alex, he wouldn't even glance at a woman like her. She was so rigid and boring. Daniel couldn't understand what Alex saw in her. The more he thought about it, the angrier he got. It was bedtime, but he couldn't sleep.
Feeling indignant, Daniel thought Alex must already be asleep. He was losing sleep over Alex's matter, yet Alex hadn't even bothered to call him.
He threw off his blanket, thinking only of Alex. No, he had to go see him! Why should he be unable to sleep while Alex could?