Anne, a shy and introvert woman, was in love with Denis for ten years. But Denis had someone in his heart. When his girlfriend left him to pursue her career, he finally noticed Anne and asked her to be his girlfriend. 
Anne stayed devoted to him for three years, but Denis cheated on her with his first love. Worse, his scheming ex-girlfriend killed her. 
Fate gave her another chance. Anne was reborn. This time, she vowed to take revenge on everyone who had hurt her. 
Augustine, the CEO of the Sphere Group of industries, was powerful and wealthy. But he died from his family’s conspiracy. 
Reborn, he was determined to punish those who had schemed against him. 
In his past life, he had failed to protect Anne, his savior. This time, he vowed to love her and keep her safe with his life. 
But Anne no longer believed in love. 
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“Will you marry me?” Augustine’s eyes sparkled with anticipation and nervousness. 
However, Anne was calm. “Yes,” she replied blankly. “I’ll marry you. But don’t expect anything from me. Love is the last thing I can give you.” 
He smirked and took a step closer to her. “Miss Clair,” he pinched her chin, “are you sure you won’t fall for me? Can you resist my charm?” 
Anne’s breathing hitched, her stomach fluttering. The challenge in his eyes and his husky voice threaten to shatter her resolve to never fall in love again. 
“Let me promise you one thing: in this life, I’ll love you, cherish you always. All I want is your faith.”

As the car glided down the quiet street, Anne let out a slow breath, finally allowing herself to relax. She turned to Augustine, gratitude flickering in her eyes.


"Thanks for helping me again," she said softly, "and for coming to pick me up."


Augustine's lips curled into a playful smirk, his eyes glinting with amusement. "You're my wife, remember?" he teased. "Of course, I'll come pick you up. And if I ever can't, I'll send the driver."


Although Anne told herself that this marriage was nothing but a convenient, she still felt warmth at his words. His sincerity had touched her heart.


Before she could dwell on the thought, Augustine's voice broke through her silence. "I don't like the idea of you working for Denis. But since you insist on serving the notice period, I won't object. Just know that if you want out, I can make that happen."


Anne hesitated for a moment. She did want to walk away from Denis and never look back. But she had other plans.


Chapter 22 - I want to serve the notice period.