Chapter 1

My stepfather was drawn to my mother's beauty, ignoring her marriage vows and forcefully claiming her as his own, and I was compelled to call him my father.

Everyone whispered that I was a bastard, except for my young uncle, who treated me like a treasure.

He loved to hold me close, wipe away my tears, and gently reassure me:

"Our Nora is Uncle's precious."

Gradually, I began to develop feelings for him.

The night my uncle took over the company, he was drunk and pinned me beneath him, taking what he desired.

Yet, he called out my mother's name.

It became clear that Lucien was simply seeking my mother's reflection in me.

I refused to be anyone's replacement and shut my heart off.

He kept me in his mansion, entangling me every night, but all he received was my icy indifference.

Frustrated, Lucien found another woman to shower with affection and attention.

This woman, emboldened by his favor, barged into my residence with a group of people while Lucien was away on a business trip.

"I want to see which vixen is keeping Lucien captivated every day!"

Seeing my face, she flew into a rage. She tore my dress, scratched my face, and threw me to a group of thugs to be humiliated.

"Lucien, this b*tch dared to impersonate me. I've dealt with her according to your rules!"