Lingering Warmth of the Old Harbor

Betrayed by her stepsister and fiancé in the most humiliating way, Wen Ran fled Haicheng with nothing but her wounded pride. That same night, Lu Chen extended an unexpected lifeline. For three years, she became his razor-sharp special assistant—deflecting scheming socialites, blocking unwanted advances, playing the perfect shield. When her contract ended, she handed in her resignation. His response? Two options: renew the contract, or marry him. She chose marriage—not for love, not for the coveted title of Mrs. Lu, but as the ultimate weapon. After thirteen years of meticulous planning, she re…