Chapter 1 — The Queen Does Not Need Love

After three years of no contact, one day when I returned home, I discovered that my boyfriend had a new life and was about to get engaged to his illegitimate stepson. My nominal sister stood in front of my sports car, smiling proudly, the diamond ring on her ring finger sparkled blindingly. She told me: "I will take everything that belongs to you." I just laughed. Three days later, her ring finger broke. After that, in the noisy and bustling bar, Luc Tri with a gloomy face knelt at my feet, letting me pour the entire glass of red wine from the top of his head. I propped my chin up and smiled, my eyes both deep and teasing: "Wait until I get bored of you, then you'll be obedient again." Three years without seeing each other, Bach Vi Vi has completely changed. She no longer looks frumpy, shy, and bows her head timidly. Money really knows how to raise a person, raise her into a second version of me. So today, when she put her hand out in front of my car, I didn't act like before, pretended I didn't see her, and then drove her so scared that she rolled over to the side. Instead of rushing forward, I stopped the car and listened to her read her "victory impression" after three years. “I'm about to get married, sister.” “With Mr. A Tri.” She raised her hand to show off her diamond ring, the brilliant sparkle made people unable to take their eyes off it. I was a bit stunned, suddenly remembering Luc Tri from three years ago. At that time, he said he was busy worrying about his career and never gave me a future. Seeing me bewildered, the corner of Bach Vi Vi's lips curled up into a triumphant smile. She slowly walked to the car window, bent down, her voice full of provocation: "Except for him, everything that belongs to you, I will take away little by little." "Really?" I looked into those innocent and foolish eyes, the bitterness in my heart disappeared, leaving only surging excitement: "Are you sure?" The next second, the sports car engine roared loudly. Bach Vi Vi was scared by the loud explosion, her face turned pale, and the hot air blowing in from the exhaust pipe scorched the corner of her white dress. She burst into tears, ran into the hall to make a phone call, and I received the first call from my father after returning home. The man's voice was calm, but filled with anger: "Bach Tri Phi. Don't play too much." During her graduation ceremony, Bach Vi Vi invited Luc Tri to be her companion. Luc Tri, twenty-five years old, an excellent student receiving a special scholarship from the Bach family, is also my adopted boyfriend. Bach Vi Vi dressed carefully, wearing a high-end blue mermaid evening dress from the Atelier's Fall-Winter collection, newly released Chanel high heels, and her whole body covered in luxurious jewelry. Like that, she naturally became everyone's focus. It's just a pity that the man standing next to her was originally mine. That gorgeous dress is also mine. "I'm so jealous of senior Bach. She's beautiful, studies well, and has such a doting fiance. Isn't that Professor Luc, the youngest professor in the whole school?" "Stop talking, Professor Luc is that person's boyfriend..." When I walked in, I just happened to hear that sentence. There was still a hole in Bach Vi Vi's dress due to scorching heat. Luc Tri knelt down on one knee and gently applied medicine to her calf. A truly intimate scene. Unfortunately, I have returned. The sound of breathing Admiration echoed throughout the hall. In this capital, there is no one who does not know me. Under the attentive gaze of the crowd, I walked straight in front of Luc Tri. Three years ago, everyone knew that Luc Tri was a forbidden area that belonged to me and no one was allowed to come close. Everyone was waiting for me to get mad, but I didn't. I just calmly smiled, like I was chatting with an old friend. “Since I'm not here, are you looking for a poor quality product as a substitute?” Luc Tri frowned, looking unhappy, seemingly dissatisfied with my words. He slowly raised his head, trying to speak before Bach Vi Vi could cry and feel sorry for himself. "Bach Tri Phi. She is not a bad product, not even a substitute." "Is that so..." "Vi Vi and I are childhood sweethearts. I like her, from beginning to end I only like her." The man's eyelashes trembled slightly, but the words he spoke were so harsh that they made people angry. “Let's end it.” "Is that so? It really makes people uncomfortable." Bach Vi Vi looked at me with proud eyes, her arms wrapped tightly around Luc Tri, as if the two were inseparable. The whole capital knows how much I love Luc Tri - a wealthy man who willingly humbles himself, spends money and relationships, offers it to his door just to be cared for by him. Bach Vi Vi is seven parts like me. If she is not a substitute, then who is? This suddenly became interesting. The eyes of everyone around him carried scrutiny and pity. "I will pay later, and will return everything I owe to the Bach family. Please don't continue to cling to me anymore." "Bach Tri Phi. Money is not omnipotent." The atmosphere immediately froze. All eyes were focused in this direction, everyone was secretly happy because they were about to witness the evil secret of the wealthy family. I squinted my eyes. Maybe because I treated Luc Tri so well before, I made him forget one truth - away from me, he is nothing. Perhaps Luc Tri thought that I would be like before, humble myself to save face for him, and then secretly beg for reconciliation. Face is what he values most. But to save that bit of dignity, the past me was like a clown. At this moment, his mouth uttered cruel words, but his face remained indifferent, without any ripples. "I broke my promise first. I am willing to compensate." "Okay." I smiled and nodded: "I agree..." Because I agreed so quickly, even Bach Vi Vi was momentarily stunned, as if she didn't expect that I would actually let go. I turned around to face everyone, my arrogant aura still intact. "From today, Bach Group officially severed all relations with Luc Tri, revoked all sponsorship and research funds at University A. This lady here is considered to be a success for the lovebirds." "At the same time, Bach will choose a new cooperation partner. But there is a prerequisite - whoever wants to cooperate must first slap Luc Tri three times." "Sister? Are you crazy? No one can bear it..." Luc Tri bowed her head, her emotions were hard to predict, but it was Bach Vi Vi who went crazy first. My father's stepdaughter, raised by my mother to be a naive and foolish person, thought that if she held Luc Tri's heart, she could do whatever she wanted. But the situation is not according to her wishes. While the girls below looked hesitant, the boys were eager to try. "He broke his promise first, of course he had to pay the price. As soon as I heard about it, I was already bored, so I was generous enough to forgive him." As soon as the three words "enough playing" were uttered, Luc Tri finally showed surprise, and Bach Vi Vi stared at me in disbelief, seemingly thinking that I would absolutely not abandon Luc Tri - the person I had worked so hard to beg for. But that's just the beginning. “Countdown three seconds…” “I'm coming!” The person who raised his hand was a typical teenager with a bold face, sparkling peach eyes, both passionate and merciless. He is Ly Binh So - the less favored son of the Hoa Khong group. The young man with a haphazard appearance walked up, pretending to bow his head in front of Luc Tri. “Sorry, professor, but I really don't want to try anymore.” "It makes me very sad to beat you... but if you don't know how to appreciate such a good opportunity, what do you think you can keep? I'm very sorry, please don't blame me." That young man did not use his hands, but threw his fists. His face was full of guilt, looking like he was about to cry, but each blow was stronger than the last, hitting without any mercy. When a stone is thrown, a thousand waves arise. The crowd of people who were eager to try their best came one after another. Just three slaps can be exchanged for a lifetime of glory and wealth. It's beneficial to have my eye on you - look at Luc Tri and you'll see clearly. The orphan grew up in an institute, yet became the most famous professor in the capital. He always thought it was because of his outstanding talent, but he didn't know that leaving me would mean nothing. Luc Tri gritted his teeth and asked me: "I told you, after doing this, I will forgive you." I smiled and nodded. That night, Luc Tri was slapped to the point of fainting and had to be taken to the hospital. Bach Vi Vi's shrill scream rang out from beginning to end, never stopping. Bach Hao Dinh's second call came while I was having breakfast. On the contrary, Ly Binh So understood things much better than Luc Tri. He had been sitting quietly on the sofa since early morning, not saying a word.