The wealthy Sterling family of Sea City held a birthday banquet for their eldest son, Adrian Sterling. At the banquet, a piano competition was held to select Adrian's fiancée. Because Adrian once said his wife must play the piano beautifully. In my past life, I was the one who shone at the banquet. The Sterling and Quinn families formally united, and I married into the Sterling family. Meanwhile, the girl he loved, Luna Moon, fell ill and died of depression. After he became the CEO of Sterling Enterprises, he placed Luna's memorial tablet in the main hall of the Sterling house and made me kneel before it for three days and three nights. "If you hadn't injured Luna's hand before the banquet, my parents would have surely liked her. It's you who separated us by life and death." "The position of Mrs. Sterling should have been hers." The first thing he did after taking office was to maliciously acquire the Quinn Group, bankrupting my family's company. My father died of a heart attack from rage, and my mother passed away from grief a year later. The Quinn family fell into ruin. In this life, at the Sterling family's birthday banquet, I injured my own wrist and withdrew from the fight these socialites were dying for. He wants to be with Luna Moon for a lifetime? I'll grant their wish. Chapter 1 "The winner of this piano performance, with the most votes, is: Miss Luna Moon of the Moon family." At the birthday banquet, Adrian's aunt loudly announced the winner's name. Everyone whispered: "She actually got first place." "I heard Scarlett Quinn sprained her wrist and couldn't play. Luna Moon is really lucky." "Isn't the daughter-in-law the Sterling family prefers Scarlett Quinn?" "But it was agreed that the winner would be Adrian's fiancée. It was a rule Adrian set himself." Adrian looked delighted and joyful, tightly holding Luna's hand as they walked forward: "Dad, Mom, this is the fiancée your son has chosen." Adrian's eyes were full of tenderness. Luna looked shy, her face blushing as if about to bleed, but she never let go of Adrian's hand. Everyone looked sympathetically at me, my wrist still wrapped in gauze, watching the drama unfold. Mrs. Sterling looked at me, hesitating to speak. After all, she had revealed that she wanted to choose me as her daughter-in-law, and had even specially ventilated this to my parents, fearing they would arrange blind dates for me with other young masters. Now, a mishap suddenly occurred. Mrs. Sterling hesitated for a moment and asked Adrian: "Do you have any other girls you like? Your father is happy today. Maybe if you say it, your dad will cancel today's performance results, and you can consider carefully again." She glanced at me, hinting for him to reconsider. But Mrs. Sterling was wrong, because I was unwilling to marry Adrian again. In my past life, Adrian said I broke Luna's hand, causing her inability to play. But that was something I disdained to do. If he calmly thought about my usual conduct, he would know that wasn't something I would do. But seeing Luna with her head down and red eyes, he felt heartache long ago. Luna broke free from his hand and said: "I know Miss Quinn doesn't like me, but I just want a fair chance to fight for being with you. Why can't she give it to me? Just because her father is the president of the Quinn Group? Because the Moon family's status is inferior to hers now?" Her one sentence planted the seed for Adrian's malicious acquisition of the Quinn Group after he succeeded. Later I learned that the long-lost piano piece I played in my past life was so good that even the chief pianist of the National Orchestra nodded in satisfaction. Seeing she couldn't win against me, Luna deliberately cut her own hand with a small knife, losing the competition on purpose. Chapter 2 In this life, I won't give her the chance. I'd rather accidentally injure my wrist at yesterday's spring banquet, causing me to be unable to participate in the contest today, than give them another handle against me. They want to be together? In this life, I'll fulfill their wish. I will definitely stay far away from them. Hearing his mother's question, Adrian said loudly: "Mom, Luna is the only woman I love. Since she got the most votes for her performance, she is first place. According to the rules I set originally, I must marry her." "In this life, I will only love Luna alone." Mrs. Sterling sighed helplessly: "I have no objection if you want to marry her. But the union of two families is not a small matter. I hope you consider carefully. Besides economic strength, the upbringing of future generations of the Sterling family must also be considered." She looked at Luna. Luna only had Adrian in her eyes. Perhaps love gives people infinite courage. She stepped forward and said with a trembling voice: "Mrs. Sterling, after marrying Adrian, I will definitely give birth to a son for him, teach the children at home, and raise the next generation of the Sterling family well. But Adrian said he won't marry another woman." "Every woman wants to be with her beloved for a lifetime, just the two of them. Mrs. Sterling should be the same, right? Please agree to fulfill our marriage." As soon as her voice fell, the expressions of the ladies in the hall varied, especially those whose daughters had hopes of becoming Adrian's wife, their faces turned black. "Miss Moon is really formidable, starting to manage Adrian before even entering the door." "Which successful man doesn't have a few women behind him? Besides, Adrian is Mrs. Sterling's only son. What is she trying to do? If she can't give birth to a son, is she prepared to let the Sterling family line end?" "It seems Luna Moon wants to monopolize Adrian's favor." Hearing Luna say this, although Adrian knew it was inappropriate, he still defended her: "Mom, I hope you agree to let me marry Luna." Mrs. Sterling closed her eyes and waved her hand wearily: "Since your mind is made up, I can't control you. In three days, people will be sent to the Moon family to propose." Everyone filed out. Before I walked out of the Sterling house, I was stopped: "Miss Quinn." It was Luna. Servants behind her held the jewelry Adrian gave her. She walked up smiling: "I'm sorry, Miss Quinn. I didn't expect you not to participate in the performance today. I thought you would win." I smiled faintly: "Congratulations, Miss Moon, your wish has come true." Her eyes reddened: "Will you blame me? I know Mrs. Sterling likes you more, but I really love Adrian, and he also said he would marry me. For him, I can only disregard sisterly affection. Don't blame me." "This diamond necklace was given by Adrian. I'm giving it to you, as a token of sisterhood. I wish Miss Quinn finds her beloved soon and gives birth to a son early." I took the necklace. Before I could speak, the diamond necklace in my hand was snatched by a man's hand: "I gave this to you, why give it to someone else? This is my good intention wishing for us to have a son early after marriage, why are you so careless?" Luna looked at Adrian shyly: "Adrian, Miss Quinn is unhappy about losing the selection. I wanted to coax her. Don't be so stingy." Chapter 3 Adrian looked at me mockingly: "Unhappy? Scarlett, it's my mom who likes you, not me. I hope you understand. My mom probably values your father's support, but once I get the approval of all shareholders, I will be the next heir of Sterling Enterprises. Everyone will have to listen to me, don't you think?" "I won't rely on a woman's skirts to develop my career, and I never said I wanted to marry you." "In the past, I could talk to you, thinking you were generous and interesting in conversation, but I didn't expect you to have such great ambition to become Mrs. Sterling." Watching the two of them singing in harmony, I was impatient to talk further. I took a step back: "Mr. Sterling, I came to the Sterling house for the birthday banquet because of your mother's invitation. What relying on women to develop a career, what wanting to marry you, stop talking such nonsense, lest Miss Moon overthinks." "If she overthinks and assumes Mr. Sterling is saying her maiden family is incapable, how will Miss Moon conduct herself in the Sterling family?" After speaking, I turned and left. Luna was naturally suspicious and petty. The Moon family had long declined. Among the prominent families in Sea City, her family didn't rank at all. Compared to my family background, hers was truly not worth mentioning. Three days later, the Sterling family sent people to propose to the Moon family. Once the marriage was settled, Luna immediately held a banquet, inviting the young ladies of Sea City. Looking at Adrian's face, who dared not go? At the banquet, Luna was dressed in jewels, wearing all the jewelry sent by Adrian and Mrs. Sterling. Not yet Mrs. Sterling, but putting on the full airs of Mrs. Sterling. I thought of my past life, where she was loved by Adrian for being elegant and plain, disliking luxurious jewelry, saying he preferred her freshness and refinement. I wonder if Adrian in this life would still praise her for being fresh and untainted by the mortal world upon seeing her like this. Luna held my hand tightly in front of everyone: "Miss Quinn, when I get married, can you be my bridesmaid? Accompany me on my wedding day. With a few good sisters accompanying me, I won't be so scared." There was pleading on her face, but a triumphant smile in her eyes. In her mind, she was already a winner in life. This was to embarrass me in public. "You are Mrs. Sterling. If you choose someone as a bridesmaid, who can refuse? Presumably, no one in Sea City wouldn't give me, Adrian Sterling, this face. Scarlett, don't you think so?" The speaker was Adrian, who was walking in. Adrian rushed to support Luna at the banquet she held; he truly doted on her. Everyone looked at me, seeing how I would respond. If I agreed, it would be submitting to the status of Mrs. Sterling. If I didn't agree, it would be rejecting Adrian's face. Adrian was full of confidence, Luna was triumphant. But they forgot, my father is the president of the Quinn Group. In Sea City, except for respected elders, I don't need to look at anyone's face. I shook off Luna's hand: "Sorry, I may not be able to attend your wedding. My dad sent someone to pick me up and go home. The booked flight is exactly on your wedding day." Luna looked at me, her eyes full of mist: "Is Miss Quinn angry and blaming me? Otherwise, how could it be so coincidental that Chairman Quinn sent someone to pick you up?" Chapter 4 My female companion beside me answered for me: "The person Chairman Quinn sent to pick up Scarlett arrived last night. He said a marriage has been arranged for Scarlett. Scarlett has been in Sea City for half a year, it's time to go home and prepare for marriage." As soon as the words fell, Adrian's face changed drastically: "You're going back to Los Angeles? Didn't your dad send you to Sea City to find a young master from a prominent family to marry?" "I know you're uncomfortable that I chose Luna as my wife. If I promise you, I marry her, but I can still be with you?" Luna's face changed. Before she could speak, I smiled and said: "What joke is Mr. Sterling telling? Didn't Mr. Sterling just tell Mrs. Sterling at the Sterling house that he would be with Miss Moon for a lifetime, just the two of you?" "Moreover, how would a daughter of the Quinn family be a mistress?" Adrian gritted his teeth: "Scarlett, must you be Mrs. Sterling? Do you care so much about this empty title?" I looked at him inexplicably: "Adrian, I never said I wanted to be your wife. I've just been in Sea City long enough, my family misses me, and I have no relatives here. It's right to go home. Is there any reason not to let someone go home?" Adrian's face grew darker and darker: "What if I don't agree, and I won't let you go?" "Mr. Sterling is afraid to be disappointed. Miss Quinn and I are already engaged. Is President Sterling trying to snatch my wife?" I turned around. Walking in was Julian Thorne, whom I grew up with. He was in a formal suit, still dusty from travel. It seemed he rushed to Sea City. He walked in, stood beside me, and invisibly protected me. Adrian stared at him dead on: "Julian Thorne, you aren't in Los Angeles, what are you doing in Sea City?" Julian smiled: "I'm negotiating a deal for Uncle Quinn and responsible for taking Scarlett back to Los Angeles." After speaking, he looked at me. There was no one else in his eyes but me: "Scarlett, this kind of banquet is boring to death. I heard there's a fireworks show in Sea City tonight. Want me to take you to see it?" I smiled and stood up, bidding farewell to Adrian and Luna: "I'll take my leave now. I'm afraid I'll have long left when you two get married. Wishing you two a hundred years of harmony in advance." After speaking, I walked towards Julian and followed him out of the Moon residence. Adrian chased out: "Scarlett, is being with me not comparable to being Julian's fiancée?" "When I become the heir of Sterling Enterprises, I promise you, let you have a child for me, okay?" Julian walked to the sports car outside the door, opened the door, and seated me in the car. I smiled and sat in, closing the door. He drove the car, speeding out of the city, leaving Adrian's words and person behind. Adrian's marriage was a big event for the Sterling family. On the morning of the wedding, the car I was leaving in was also packed and ready to go. Unexpectedly, our car met the wedding procession on the street. I deliberately chose a street their wedding procession wouldn't pass through. I didn't expect Adrian to choose this road. He blocked the car in his groom's suit: "Scarlett, are you really leaving?"
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