CHAPTER 3: RIVALS AND OBSESSION
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The city buzzed with rumors the next morning.
No one dared speak Lora’s name aloud, but everyone in Xinyang’s elite circles whispered about the mysterious woman who had walked into the Dragon Gala like a queen, fought through a bloody attack, and walked out untouched.
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At her private penthouse overlooking the city, Lora stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, her silhouette illuminated by the rising sun.
She was flawless — silk robe slipping over her shoulders, skin pale as porcelain, dark hair cascading like midnight waves. Her beauty was the kind that made men go silent and women envious.
Chen, her right-hand man, entered quietly:
“Boss, Tian Group’s new tech hub is launching today. The entire media will be there.”
Lora’s lips curved into a cruel smile.
“Good. Let’s send them a message they’ll never forget.”
By nightfall, news broke that Tian Group’s tech hub had mysteriously caught fire, leaving millions in damages. No one was killed — but the humiliation was devastating.
Across town, Li Tian stood in his office, his perfect features carved in ice.
He was devastatingly handsome — sharp jawline, dark eyes, every inch of him radiating power and lethal grace. His staff stood frozen, too terrified to speak.
“Hei Nu thinks she can play games with me?”
His voice was dangerously calm, which was worse than rage.
“Fine. Let’s see how she enjoys a taste of her own medicine.”
That night, Lora received an invitation — an exclusive gala at Tian Group’s private island resort. It was too perfect, too obvious.
Mei Lin frowned as she handed her the gold-edged card.
“Boss, this is clearly a trap.”
Lora’s crimson lips formed a slow, dangerous smile.
“Exactly. And I intend to walk right into it.”
When Lora arrived at the island, the air shifted.
Every man turned to stare at her — the vision of power and beauty, dressed in a backless black gown, diamonds glittering against her skin. But she saw only one man in the room.
Li Tian.
Standing by the balcony, bathed in moonlight, impossibly beautiful and lethal.
Their eyes locked like drawn swords.
Li Tian (with a cold smile) said
“You’re brave to come here alone.”
Lora (approaching slowly) said elegantly
“Or maybe you’re foolish to think I’m afraid.”
He stepped closer, stopping just inches from her. The tension between them crackled like a storm.
“You burned my project. I could destroy everything you own tonight” Li Tian said
Lora (whispering, her eyes daring him):
“Then do it. Show me how far you’re willing to go.”
For a moment, silence hung — heavy, intoxicating.
And then, instead of striking, Li Tian laughed — low and dark.
“Careful, Hei Nu. You’re starting to intrigue me.” Li Tian Coldly
Lora smirked, turning to leave.
“Good. Because this game has only just begun.”
From the shadows of the resort, Sarah watched with a glass of wine in her hand.
Sarah (softly, with a cruel smile):
“Fight each other all you want. I’ll take everything from you both when you’re too distracted to notice.”
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