Chapter 1

She fell in love with her father's friend, a man who was twelve years older than her. The first time she saw him, he was wearing a suit and tie, broad-shouldered and narrow-waisted, the most dazzling presence in the crowd. He smiled and patted her head, giving her a beautiful princess dress. When she was twenty, he was drugged at a party, and she put on that princess dress and became his antidote. The next day, they were both half-dressed when Nadine, his childhood sweetheart, walked in on them. She was struck like lightning, her eyes red as she rushed out, but unfortunately collided with an out-of-control truck and died on the spot. From then on, Alyssa felt like Enzo had changed into a different person. He calmly handled Nadine's funeral, calmly married her, calmly slept with her every night, and then calmly said he didn't want children yet, taking her to get abortions again and again. On the eighteenth abortion, Alyssa hemorrhaged and lay on the operating table near death, listening to the doctor call him. And he remained calm: 'Is she dead? Wait until she's dead before you notify me.' At that moment, Alyssa finally understood that he hated her. He hated that she willingly became his antidote, and he hated that she accidentally killed Nadine. The moment Alyssa died on the operating table, regret consumed her. When she opened her eyes again, she found herself reborn, reborn on the day Enzo was drugged... Looking at the man who was usually cold and dignified, untouchable, but now lying in bed like a aloof flower dragged down from its divine pedestal, Alyssa felt complex. In her previous life, she was bewitched by such an Enzo, so she desired him, regardless of the fact that he was her father's friend, regardless of the fact that he was twelve years older than her, and regardless of everything, she became his antidote. But later, she found out that Enzo and Nadine had been in love for a long time, but before they could confess their feelings, she had beaten them to it. Perhaps heaven pitied her, allowing her to be reborn again on the day that would decide her future! In this life, Alyssa only wanted to do one thing, to help Enzo and Nadine. Without hesitation, she quickly took out her phone from her bag and dialed Nadine's number. Ten minutes later, Nadine hurriedly arrived. Alyssa quickly grabbed her hand: 'I know he likes you, and you like him too, but there has never been a suitable opportunity to break the ice. Now that he is drugged and needs you, it is the best time to reveal your feelings to each other.' Nadine was already skeptical when she received the call, and now hearing Alyssa say this, her expression became even more complicated, fearing some kind of trap. 'Alyssa, what are you up to? Don't you like Enzo? Now that he is drugged, instead of taking advantage of the situation, you called me over and want to help us?' Hearing this, Alyssa gave a self-deprecating smile. At this moment, she was indeed chasing after Enzo with all her might, known throughout the city. Before, she thought that as long as she tried hard, she could overcome the obstacles of identity and age, but now she realized that as long as he didn't love her, no matter how much she paid, her remaining days would be filled with bitterness. In her previous life, she made a huge mistake. She shook her head, 'I don't like him anymore, I will never like him again.' As soon as she finished speaking, a muffled groan came from the room. 'He can't hold on much longer, if you don't go in now, it will be too late.' Nadine followed her gaze into the room, her eyes flashing with hesitation. Finally, Nadine bit her lip, seemingly convinced: 'Then why are you still here? Listening to their live show?' Alyssa's body stiffened slightly, then turned to let the woman in front of her enter. The moment Nadine's hand touched Enzo's face, Alyssa decisively closed the door. One sentence after another sounded like a heavy hammer, shattering Alyssa's heart into pieces, leaving it bloody and raw. She felt like she had lost all her strength, sliding to the ground. Tears streamed uncontrollably from her eyes, but Alyssa felt strangely relieved. She could finally escape the fate of her previous life. Alyssa frantically wiped away the tears on her face, stumbling towards her own room. That night, the two people in the next room indulged themselves. Alyssa didn't sleep at all. When dawn broke, her father's call came. 'Liss, do you want to come abroad to live with dad?' A few years ago, the Camden Group planned to enter the foreign market, and her father went abroad alone. Worried that he wouldn't have time to take care of his daughter, he entrusted Alyssa to the care of his friend transcending age gaps, Enzo. This care lasted for several years. Later, Alyssa fell in love with Enzo, so even though the Camden Group's business abroad had stabilized, her father repeatedly proposed to bring her back, but she refused every time. Now that Enzo and Nadine had finally broken through their feelings and were together, she should leave and start her own life. Thinking about this, Alyssa took a deep breath. 'Dad, I'm willing to go abroad.' Seemingly not expecting his daughter to suddenly agree, her father's voice on the other end of the phone became unusually excited. 'Sweetheart, you've finally come to your senses. Dad has told you many times that Enzo is not suitable for you. You're too persistent, it won't lead to anything good! Wanting to fall in love is fine, but you need to find the right person. Dad has found you a fianc茅, the same age as you. When you come abroad, spend more time with him, try other people, it's always right.' Her father's words filled Alyssa's already swollen eyes with tears once again. In her previous life, her father also advised her like this, but she insisted on not listening, wasting her entire life. She pinched her palm and forced a smile. 'Dad, I'll listen to you, I'll go handle the immigration procedures right away.'