Dream lover
Chapter 1
My father arranged my marriage to a man
named Jackson. I fell for him the moment I
laid eyes on him.
For years, I used our engagement to flirt and
tease him relentlessly, yet he never showed a
flicker of desire.
He was always controlled and composed,
unfazed, except when it came to Jessica. His
composure would crack around her.
“Jackson, you’re quite something. Engaged to
your sister–in–law, but still pining after your
sister. But honestly, Scarlett is a real
firecracker, how do you resist her?”
“I’m not interested in her.”
“If it weren’t for the recent unrest in the city,
I’d be worried about jeopardizing Jessica’s
safety. This engagement wouldn’t have landed
on her Once things settle down. I’ll break it.
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Jackson’s voice was icy, sending a chill down
my spine.
“But I heard the Song family is marrying your
sweetheart off to that blind guy from the
Hayes family…”
“Don’t worry, I’ve already spoken to old man
Song. We’ll change the bride.”
He said it so casually.
He didn’t know that the bride being
reassigned to the Hayes family was me.
“Dad, about the Hayes marriage… let me
go…
My father, Richard, looked up from his desk,
surrounded by photos of various women.
“What?”
He adjusted his glasses, his eyes narrowing
suspiciously.
“You know Jackson likes Jessica?”
Seeing my silence, Richard laughed.
“Good. Jackson told me the engagement was
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just a smokescreen. Once he handles
everything in the city, he’ll break it off and
marry Jessica…..”
“You volunteering to marry into the Hayes
family is convenient. Even though the Hayes
boy is blind, he still has money. It’s better
than you ending up as Jackson’s ex–fiancée
and marrying some nobody.”
“Scarlett, you’re finally being sensible. I’m
relieved…”
I watched his hypocritical display of concern
and coldly interrupted him.
“But I have two conditions…”
“First, move Jessica’s mother’s ashes away
from my mother’s grave.”
Richard, enraged by my bringing up the past,
slammed his fist on the desk, making the
room tremble.
“Jessica’s mother was a legitimate member
of the Song family. Burying her in our family
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plot is perfectly reasonable. Don’t be
unreasonable!”
“A mistress doesn’t get to claim legitimacy!
She made my mother’s life a living hell, and I
won’t let her disturb her peace!”
“Think carefully. Do you really want to make a
point and let the Hayes family slip away, or…
Richard claimed he truly loved Jessica’s
mother, but when money was involved, he
quickly caved.
“Fine, fine, I agree.”
“My second condition… before I leave, the
Hayes marriage must be kept completely
secret…”
Compared to my first demand, this one
seemed simple.
Richard scrutinized me, wary of missing any
expression, but ultimately didn’t think too
deeply.
As long as it didn’t affect the Song family’s
wealth and status, he didn’t care about my
feelings.
Besides, he favored Jessica, and his beloved
daughter was about to get a perfect
marriage. And I, his disobedient daughter,
was willing to marry the blind Hayes heir to
solidify his position in the business world.
Perfect.
Leaving the house, Jackson’s Bentley waited
at the entrance.
The window rolled down, revealing Jackson’s
breathtaking profile. His usually calm eyes
were filled with urgency.
“Hurry, we’re late for the party.”
Seeing my leisurely pace, he urged me,
unusually opening the back door for me.
In the past, I would have been thrilled,
secretly rejoicing at a crack in his icy exterior.
But now, I just smiled politely and sat in the
passenger seat.
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He was used to being the center of attention,
and usually only made a token appearance at
even the most extravagant parties.
His urgency had only one explanation: Jessica
would be at the party.
Jackson looked at me, surprised. He sensed
something unusual about me.
But the thought vanished as his mind filled
with excitement at seeing Jessica.
Jackson, don’t worry, everything will go your
way.
As soon as we got out of the car, Jackson’s
eyes locked onto Jessica, his steps
instinctively moving towards her.
Jessica, hearing the commotion, turned,
embracing his arm without hesitation.
“Jackson, long time no see, I missed you so
much…”
Seeing my impassive expression, she added a
few words with a forced smile.
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“…and my sister.”
Jackson was amused by her playful antics,
gently stroking her hair, even more
affectionate than he was with me, his fiancée.
He pulled out an elegant velvet box. “A little
gift, I hope you like it.”
Jessica dramatically opened it, excitedly
putting on a necklace.
My heart ached.
At the recent auction, I’d fallen in love with a
ten–carat flawless pink diamond necklace,
reminiscent of one my mother had worn.
I’d politely asked Jackson to bid for it, but
he’d been hesitant and silent.
Later, an anonymous buyer bought it, and I
didn’t push it.
But the necklace I’d longed for was now a
“little gift” around Jessica’s neck.
