Chapter 1

My family was once very wealthy, and I was determined to get anything I desired. Thus, I ardently pursued Alexander Hodges.

However, after my family went bankrupt, he was merciless towards me, and later I made him regret it...

The Dickens family was well-known and affluent in Hampshire, owning numerous chain companies.

Relying on my family's favorable conditions and my parents' doting, I'd lived a life akin to a princess since childhood.

In my first year of university, I fell for Alexander and pursued him relentlessly.

Unexpectedly, in my graduation year, a scandal erupted revealing our company's tax evasion and deadly products, causing our stocks to plummet.

Suddenly, the Dickens family went bankrupt.

My parents committed suicide.

My younger sister, Wendy Dickens, had been frail and autistic from a young age. Before their suicide, my parents implored me to take good care of her.

Now having nothing, I was even more determined to protect my sister.

Over the past two years, the Hodges family had thrived and had become a powerful family in the capital.

On the day our mansion was sealed, amidst heavy rain, I grabbed my sister's hand and our cumbersome luggage, and we clumsily exited the mansion gate.

Previously, I had been reckless and offended many. Now, these young ladies and gentlemen came to revel in my misfortune.

"Look, isn't that Jessica Dickens? How come she doesn't even have a car to leave?"

"Jessica always liked to wear exquisite makeup. Why is she bare-faced now?"

"Where are you headed now? Surely not to see Alexander?"

"What a pity. Today, Alexander and Fiona are getting engaged, and he has no time for you, you poor thing."

I panicked.

Years ago, when Fiona Kerr went abroad to study, everyone thought I was behind it. Unexpectedly, less than a month after my family's bankruptcy, she returned.

Like others, Alexander believed I was the reason Fiona had to flee abroad and had always been displeased with me.

But back then, his family was dependent on mine, and they had no choice but to tolerate my spoiled and irresponsible ways.

"Look! Who has arrived?"

I looked up.

A black sedan approached.

The car window rolled down, revealing half of Alexander's handsome face.