At the prestigious charity dinner hosted by M Corporation, Asher arrived with Sloan on his arm—the power couple that once set the business world abuzz with their perfect union of talent and grace. Envied by many for their match made in heaven, their breakup three years ago was a subject of much regret. Their joint reappearance after such a separation drew the eager lenses of the media. A topic this juicy was sure to capture widespread attention. Eager to catch the latest scoop, some reporters risked being ejected by security as they pushed to the front, microphones at the ready. They cut to the chase, asking pointedly, "Mr. Jiang, as everyone knows, after your split with Ms. Su, you married your current wife. Now, appearing with Ms. Su so publicly, are you confirming the rumors of maritaldiscord?" Rumors? The spectrum of rumors surrounding Asher was vast, with some fresh piece of gossip about him emerging every fortnight. The most well-known of these centered around his tangled love-hate relationship with his current wife, Iyla, and his ex-girlfriend, Sloan. After marrying Iyla, Asher was anything but reformed—his public escapades grew even wilder, regularly showcasing a new lady on the trending news.