Chapter 1

After my male neighbor Lucas found out I'm a female CEO, he sent me nineteen messages late at night:

"You bought another Hermès bag?"

"Don't think being able to make money makes you special. Gentle girls are what men like."

"Why are you dressed so sexy today? Trying to seduce someone? Dress more conservatively from now on."

"And who was that man who drove you home today?"

......

Completely baffled, I immediately fired back:

"What's your problem?! My life has nothing to do with you!"

Lucas exploded:

"How does it have nothing to do with me? You're going to be my wife! Every dollar you waste now is one less dollar for me!"

My jaw dropped. Since when was I supposed to be his wife?

Before I could even reply, another message came through:

"By the way, I expect you to have two children in the future—a boy and a girl!"

Reading his message, I was absolutely furious. I blocked him on the spot.

But I never expected him to be so persistent. He showed up at my company the very next day as a project manager to discuss a collaboration.

Watching him spray saliva everywhere as he talked, I interrupted impatiently:

"Let's end this collaboration right here!"

The moment those words left my mouth, the atmosphere in the office plummeted to freezing.

Lucas, who had been so confident just moments ago, had his smile freeze on his face.

The team leader who came with him smiled apologetically and asked cautiously,

"Ms. Wilson, we've been coordinating this project smoothly all along."

"Why suddenly call off the collaboration?"

He rubbed his hands nervously. "There must be a reason, otherwise..."

"We won't be able to explain this back at the office!"

I smirked and casually pointed at Lucas beside him. "The reason is simple. Because of him..."

"Madison! Enough already!"

Lucas suddenly stood up and slammed his palm on the conference table with a loud thud.

His face flushed with anger as he glared at me. "There are so many people here today! I won't say anything too harsh!"

"If you want to throw a tantrum with me at home, fine!"

"But today we're here on business. Rein in that attitude of yours!"

Then he threw the contract documents on the table. "I'm making the decisions on this collaboration! It's final!"

The client who came with him looked at him with admiration, then hurriedly pushed the contract toward me.

The managers sitting beside me looked utterly confused.

One of them started to speak, but I stopped him.

I pressed my lips together:

"Lucas, who exactly are you to me? What gives you the right to make decisions for me? Are we even close?"

Lucas's eyes flickered with embarrassment, but he still stubbornly softened his tone:

"Alright, Madison, stop being mad at me! I'm still your man! Can't you give me some face in public?"

At his words, everyone gasped.

The client with him immediately seized the opportunity:

"Ms. Wilson, we all understand couples having arguments. But this is work hours. We need to focus on work and not let emotions get in the way!"

Just as he finished speaking, someone knocked on the door. Six security guards stood outside in perfect formation.

My secretary standing behind me made a gesture for them to leave:

"I'm sorry, but Ms. Wilson has made it clear—this collaboration ends here!"

"Will you leave on your own, or shall we have security escort you out!"

The client froze, then nudged Lucas with his elbow and whispered,

"Hurry up and smooth things over with your girlfriend. If this deal falls through, you know what the consequences will be!"

Lucas grabbed my arm even more irritably:

"Madison, that's enough! I never said anything about your reckless spending! Are you really going to push your luck today?"

Unable to take it anymore, I shoved him away.

"Lucas, are you insane?"

"We barely know each other, yet you're claiming to be my boyfriend. Don't you think that's ridiculous?"

The team leader next to Lucas's eyes widened:

"Ms. Wilson, what did Mr. Hayes do to make you so angry? Please calm down!"

I found it laughable:

"Either you have hearing problems, or I'm not being clear enough. Lucas and I have no relationship whatsoever! He's been delusional, and now he even wants to be my boyfriend!"

"Madison!"

Lucas roared, glaring at me with fury. "Don't push it too far!"

"Or I'll break up with you!"

Seeing that he was still completely lost in his own fantasy, and not wanting to waste any more time with him, I said, "Please escort them out."

As he was leaving, Lucas still swaggered arrogantly. "Damn bitch! Looks like you need a good beating, huh?"

"How dare you disrespect me like this! When we get home, I'll make you regret it!"

The team leader seemed to pick up on something, his face darkening as he remained silent.

After finally getting rid of that pest, my secretary—who's also my best friend—came over. "Madison, who is that guy?"

"Is he crazy? Why is he claiming to be your boyfriend?"