I stared at the words, "This is just the beginning; behind the doors of the wealthy, darkness has only just begun to unveil," feeling a chill surge from my feet to the top of my head.
The light from my phone screen illuminated my face, casting a pale glow.
I tightened my grip on the phone, my knuckles turning white. This marriage, this grand banquet of the elite—was it my rebirth or a larger trap?
I suddenly stood up, pacing back and forth in the study, my anxiety growing like wild grass.
I couldn't sit idly by; I had to take the initiative.
Early the next morning, I gathered a few acquaintances I had met in the Racing Circle, who had always remained on the fringes of elite power.
Rather than friends, they were more like small sponsors dissatisfied with the rules of high society but powerless to resist.
Using the funds at my disposal, I made some "investments" in them, which was essentially a way to win them over.
My business acumen was as sharp as my precise control on the race track.
At first, they were hesitant, but soon their greedy faces emerged under the lure of money.
I was like a shrewd hunter, setting traps and waiting for my prey to take the bait.
And then there was Su Yu; she was like a venomous snake, lurking in the shadows and watching everything.
On the surface, she was gentle and considerate, managing my affairs down to the smallest detail. Yet in her enchanting eyes lay an unsettling glint of calculation.
One evening, she entered the study wearing a lace nightgown, her alluring figure barely concealed. With a glass of red wine in hand, she looked at me with sultry eyes.
"Hao Ran Brother, you've been busy for so long, it's time to take a break."
Her voice was as soft as a feather, brushing against my eardrum with a hint of flirtation.
I set down the documents in my hands and looked at her coldly. I knew she wouldn't approach me without a reason.
She moved closer, leaning gently against me, and the softness of her touch made me feel uneasy.
"Hao Ran Brother, I've found out some things for you," she whispered, her tone laced with intentional mystery.
I frowned; she always did this, using ambiguous words to keep me guessing.
"What is it?" I asked.
She leaned in closer, her warm breath grazing my neck. "It's about Su Yan, and some... secrets you didn't know before."
My heart sank. Sure enough, she was starting her emotional manipulation game again.
She was trying to use Su Yan to provoke my feelings and gain control over me.
Meanwhile, on the racetrack, Deng Yufeng had also begun his little schemes.
As an active professional racer with a solid background and skills, he started to "hint" at the judges and organizers during the races.
In a recent competition, my car suddenly malfunctioned, nearly causing a disaster.
I knew this was no accident.
Deng Yufeng sped past me in his car, sunglasses shielding his face, exuding an air of flamboyance.
A smirk curled at the corner of his mouth, as if to say, "This is just the beginning."
His driving skills were indeed impressive, but what was more terrifying was his ability to manipulate the events behind the scenes.
In every race, he managed to employ some underhanded tactics that left me at a disadvantage.
My instincts told me that behind these little maneuvers lay the shadow of Sun Kai.
That tall, handsome man always donned a suit, with a model of an antique car displayed on his desk.
He exhibited a strong hostility towards my rise, a blatant and somewhat twisted possessiveness.
The way he looked at me was as if I were merely a toy belonging to him, yet now I had developed my own sense of independence.
One late night, I received an anonymous message: "Beware of Sun Kai; he wants to ruin you."
As I stared at the message, alarm bells rang in my mind. I had already experienced Sun Kai's cunning and ruthlessness.
He was adept at manipulating people's hearts, using money and power to entice others. What he sought to destroy was not just my career but also my emotions.
He was intent on obliterating everything I held dear, aiming to control it all in this game.
At a recent high-society party, I navigated through the crowd with a glass in hand. On the surface, it appeared as though drinks were flowing freely, but internally, I was plotting my next move.
I subtly hinted with money, threatening those seemingly neutral powerful families.
I said to them, "Standing by my side now will lead to rewards you cannot even imagine."
I remained calm and decisive, meticulously planning each step.
Some people showed hesitation, but many others were already intoxicated by the lure of money.
I watched their greedy expressions and couldn't help but smirk inwardly.
Indeed, in the face of money and power, the so-called dignity of the wealthy was nothing more than a fragile mask.
Just when I thought everything was under control, Su Yu suddenly appeared before me, her enchanting eyes glimmering with an unusual light.
"Hao Ran Brother, I've uncovered a secret about you," she said softly, her voice striking me like a thunderclap in my ears.
My heart sank; what did she know?
I looked at her, feigning calmness. "What secret?"
Instead of answering directly, she slightly parted her crimson lips and leaned closer to my ear, whispering a sentence that froze my blood.
"About that ring of yours... the one that isn't your first."
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