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."
Due to Evelyn's attention, Ava made sure to take Zoe with her to the entrance to greet their new colleague.
As soon as Natalie arrived at the entrance, she saw two women. Instantly, her gaze was drawn to the woman with long hair, completely overlooking Zoe standing beside her.
The woman's facial features were delicate and soft, and although she was without makeup, her naturally good skin was evident. She stood at about 5'6", with a well-proportioned figure, fair skin, and wore an unremarkable casual outfit.
She stood gracefully, exuding an air of scholarly aura mixed with an undeniable assertiveness. These two seemingly contradictory qualities coexisted harmoniously within her.
It was the kind of beauty that made people feel at ease at first sight. This must be Nathan's wife, Ava. Based on appearance alone, she indeed seemed worthy of being considered a rival.