Domineering

As night fell, neon lights illuminated the city skyline. Ye Wanqing sat in her rundown apartment, clutching an old, yellowed photograph. In the photo, her parents smiled while standing by the seaside, with the backdrop of blue waters and a clear sky. That was the happiest time in her memory, but now, those days were long gone. The sudden death of her parents felt like a nightmare—a car accident that took away all her support. Yet, the police investigation report provided no clear conclusion. Deep down, she knew that this accident was no mere coincidence, but rather, something was being hidden. However, she had no evidence in hand to uncover the truth. Just then, a phone call shattered the silence in the apartment. "Miss Ye, this is Lu Mingxuan from the Lu Corporation." The man's voice was low and steady on the other end of the line. Ye Wanqing was startled. Lu Mingxuan—a name she had heard before. The Lu Corporation was one of the top conglomerates in the country, and Lu Mingxuan was the heir to the group, a business legend known for his ruthlessness. Why was he calling her? More importantly, how did he know her phone number? "Mr. Lu, what can I do for you?" Her voice carried a hint of caution. "I know you're searching for the truth behind your parents' death." Lu Mingxuan's voice had an undeniable authority to it. "I can help you." Ye Wanqing's heart sank, her fingers instinctively tightening around the phone. She understood that this was no ordinary call. Someone like Lu Mingxuan wouldn't approach her without a reason. "Why?" she asked directly, suspicion clear in her eyes. A soft chuckle came from the other end of the line. "I need a wife to break free from my family's control over my marriage. And you need my help." Ye Wanqing's breath quickened. Was Lu Mingxuan really proposing