I stole the title of "No. 1 Socialite" from Chloe Zhou, and even her affectionate "brother," Lucas Gu, turned around and fell in love with me. Lucas spent 300 million at an auction just to light the Sky Lantern to please me, which infuriated Chloe so much she fell ill. A twenty-carat pink diamond was presented to me. Lucas, with his devastatingly handsome face, looked at me with deep affection: "May I invite you to be my dance partner tonight?" I smiled, placing my hand on Lucas's shoulder, accompanying him to various high-end venues. Traveling the world, climbing snow-capped mountains, bungee jumping from great heights. Just as my smile was at its brightest, Lucas let go of my hand for the first time: "The Gu family is a prestigious clan; they will never allow me to marry a girl from a humble background like you." "I truly love you, but I can't marry you. I can buy a villa to keep you, giving you a life of luxury." He wanted me to agree to be his mistress. I pretended to be confused: "You love me? Aren't we just friends?" ... 1 Lucas frowned. "Are you angry?" He rubbed his forehead helplessly. "It's not that I don't want to marry you, but the difference in our social status is too great. You can't expect me to break ties with my entire family just to marry you, can you?" Ten minutes ago, Lucas was gently praising me as the cutest fairy in the world. Ten minutes later, Lucas's attitude changed completely. He released my hand with a weary look. "Calm down and think about it. Contact me when you've figured it out." Lucas left without looking back, not giving me a chance to speak. For the past six months, he treated me like a princess, almost plucking the stars from the sky for me. To say I wasn't hurt would be a lie, but I knew what could be done and what couldn't. I would never make the same mistake twice. My new phone number received harassing messages again: [Baby, haven't you played enough yet?] [At most half a month, I'll come pick you up.] My hands trembled uncontrollably. I removed the SIM card and turned off the phone again. I didn't leave the house for three days. Listening to his lackey's report, Lucas's brow relaxed slightly. "I thought she was really tough. Didn't expect her to be so heartbroken she wouldn't even go out." "Lucas, you're the man. Took down the ice queen Harper Lin in less than six months." "The bet isn't won yet. Harper Lin has to agree to be your mistress for it to count." Familiar voices reached my ears, all close friends of Lucas. Not long ago, they were warmly calling me "sister-in-law." Behind my back, they treated me as fodder for a bet. 2 I knew these rich kids played games with life and didn't take feelings seriously. Now I experienced it firsthand. In high society, being a mistress is the most shameful thing. Not to mention my father was a business partner of theirs. If I became Lucas's mistress, not only I but my father and the entire Lin family would be looked down upon. Trying to push a woman into the abyss by exploiting her sincerity is despicable. Lucas gently peeled a chocolate for Chloe, his tone indifferent: "Harper Lin is afraid of heights and the dark, yet she went bungee jumping and did escape rooms with me. I've won this bet for sure." Another person laughed and added, "Who asked her to steal Chloe's thunder? The daughter of a nouveau riche should stay in her lane. The title of No. 1 Socialite isn't something she can covet." "Everyone knows the Crown Prince of the Capital, Sebastian Shao, is choosing a wife. Chloe has liked him for so many years, hoping to become the No. 1 Socialite to catch his eye." Lucas's eyes darkened. "Whatever Chloe wants, I'll get it for her." Hearing this, I couldn't help but sneer. I thought Lucas and Chloe were in love, and he played me to vent anger for her. I didn't expect Chloe liked someone else. Through the crack in the door, I saw Chloe leaning shyly on Lucas's shoulder. Lucas claimed to treat Chloe only as a sister, but his eyes were filled with tenderness. "Lucas, where's Harper Lin? I really want blueberry cake." I looked down at the blueberry cake in my hand and couldn't help but smile sarcastically. My phone vibrated: [Didn't you say you'd be here soon? Are you here yet?] Six hours ago, Lucas specifically asked for blueberry cake from City A. I rushed back with the cake, only to hear this. Indeed, an ungrateful wolf can't be tamed, no matter how much effort you put in. I threw the cake into the trash can. The thud attracted the attention of the people inside. Lucas instinctively pushed Chloe away and walked towards me with a smile: "Why didn't you say anything when you arrived?" He glanced at the cake in the trash, showing no guilt, only accusation: "Chloe just felt unwell and leaned on me. Why be angry? Do you doubt me?" Lucas turned the tables, frowning, "I made Chloe sick for you, and she just recovered. Do you really want me to break ties with all my friends for you?" Lucas used this rhetoric to make me feel guilty. 3 But this time, I didn't apologize immediately as before. Instead, I said calmly: "It's your freedom to be friends with anyone." Hearing this, Lucas felt uncomfortable, but seeing my calm expression, he didn't think much of it. He raised his chin arrogantly as usual. "It's right for you to think this way. Have you thought about what I told you before?" In the six months I was with Lucas, I was obedient to him and never said no. Now, Lucas thought I would compromise again. Before I could speak, Lucas frowned again, "Tomorrow my mom arranged a blind date, all marriage alliances between wealthy families. You won't make a scene, right?" As soon as Lucas said this, the others looked over expectantly. Chloe gloated, "Women outside are naturally different from those arranged by the Gu family. Sister Harper isn't unreasonable; she wouldn't make a scene embarrassingly." I didn't speak, just looked at Lucas expressionlessly. Not getting my assurance, Lucas looked impatient. He said coldly: "As long as you're good, I'll give you everything you should have, cars, houses, jewelry." Actually, Lucas didn't need to give me anything. From the moment he said those words, I had completely given up on him. Just as I was about to refuse, Lucas suddenly threatened, "If you still harbor thoughts of marrying into the Gu family, don't blame me for being ruthless. Your dad invested a lot in that project, right? If you don't want him to jump off a building due to bankruptcy, behave yourself." I looked at Lucas in disbelief, not expecting him to say such things. During our six months together, even if he was arrogant, he never used power to oppress others. This was the first time he showed his dark side. It was also the only chance I gave him. I lowered my eyes. "I won't marry you." Lucas raised an eyebrow in surprise. Chloe and the others looked at each other, not expecting me to be so agreeable. In their imagination, I should be hugging Lucas's leg crying to marry him right now. Lucas clenched his fists unconsciously. Whether in family background or appearance, he was top-tier. How could I not want to marry him? Suddenly thinking of something, Lucas chuckled: "Harper, are you playing hard to get?" 4 I frowned in confusion, but Lucas smiled and stepped forward. "Whether you're playing hard to get or something else, don't come to my blind date with the Princess of the Capital tomorrow. Otherwise, I will break up with you completely and never see you again." His tone hid a threat, eyes full of frost. Some time ago, Lucas and I argued, and he threatened to break ties and never see me again. At that time, I hadn't gotten tired of playing with this young master of the Gu family, so naturally, I coaxed him to reconcile. But now, I didn't want to coax him anymore. I took a step back, tone icy: "I won't ruin your blind date with anyone. I'll move out of the villa tonight, rest assured." Lucas's friends whistled and jeered: "This canary is tamed. Watching you go on a blind date without crying or making a fuss." "Tsk tsk tsk, sounds nice as a canary, sounds bad as a mistress. In ancient times, it was called a kept woman, hahaha~" I didn't know how these people's brains worked, mistaking my words for willingness to be a mistress. Just as I turned to leave, Lucas suddenly frowned and scolded coldly: "Shut up! Who allowed you to discuss Harper?" Everyone froze, and Chloe's smile stiffened. She smiled bitterly and tugged at Lucas's sleeve. "The other brothers just misspoke. Why be angry?" Lucas didn't spoil Chloe as before, his voice slightly cold. "Discussing others to their face, embarrassing them, is this your upbringing?" As soon as these words came out, Chloe couldn't smile anymore. Lucas was practically slapping her face, almost throwing the word "uncultured" at her. Chloe glared at me jealously, turned to act coquettish to Lucas, but he dodged sideways. Lucas softened his tone to me, "I've scolded them. Don't take those words to heart. I'll come see you after handling the blind date tomorrow." He took out a crudely made ring from somewhere. "I made this myself. You must wear it at all times." Lucas also had an identical male ring on his hand; obviously, these were couple rings. But I wasn't moved. A slap followed by a sweet date was his usual tactic. How could I not see through it? Moreover, Lucas defended me just now because he classified me as his property. These people mocking me was slapping Lucas's face.
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