"Kane, are you really going to go on a date through that silly app your mom found? Your mom is so weird, looking for a daughter-in-law like this. You're not lacking in love, are you?"
"Do you know how many beautiful girls are pursuing you out there? Models, famous actresses, and even hot and sexy hotgirls. Why do you have to resort to such an unreliable dating app to find a wife? Is your brain broken?"
Roger looked at the person sitting calmly, drinking wine beside him, the dim light of the bar casting a glow on Kane's sharp and handsome face, the top buttons of his shirt unbuttoned to reveal his alluring charm. Kane smiled, shook the wine glass lightly, then raised his head, finishing the glass in one gulp.
"Those models are all because they know my identity, even when they flirt with me, it's for my wealth or status. In general, it's all because of my billionaire status, if not, they wouldn't bother paying attention to me, right?"
"Besides, I just need a wife who is gentle, doesn't cause trouble, and doesn't resort to cheap tricks to seduce me. I only need a marriage certificate to show in front of my dad and mom, so they won't interfere in my life anymore."
Roger listened to Kane's explanation, his eyes sparkling with interest, tapping lightly on the tabletop.
"Oh, so you're pretending to be a fake poor guy to experience the life of an ordinary person? No wonder the information on the dating app only says you're an ordinary office worker. I even thought you filled it out wrong. Quite clever."
"I wish you find a beautiful and understanding wife soon, so you won't have to listen to your parents nagging about you being single anymore."
Kane poured himself another glass of wine and emptied it with Roger, his lips curving into a faint smile.
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The next morning.
Lani twirled around in front of the mirror, reasonably satisfied with the outfit Aurora had chosen for her date today. A light yellow sundress adorned with small, cute flower patterns is both gentle and beautiful. Moreover, it fits perfectly, revealing her delicate collarbone and alluring green clavicles, paired with light red lipstick, making her look incredibly beautiful.
"How do you feel? You look like a fairy right now."
Aurora clipped a rose-shaped hairpin onto Lani's soft hair and admired it with approval. Lani nodded repeatedly and then thought of something, asking again.
"But can we trust that dating app of yours? There aren't even pictures of the men I'm meeting today, just names, ages, and professions."
Aurora nodded confidently and handed Lani her purse.
"This is a newly launched dating app on the market, so its features are not fully developed yet, but it's very reliable. I found out about it through a friend."
"Moreover, no matter what, you're a famous actress, so wouldn't it be troublesome if it's revealed that you're using a dating app? That's why this app is perfect for you. Plus, not many people use it, so no one will know about this."
"Moreover, I've arranged for you to meet three men in a row, so you're sure to find the most suitable one."
Lani found this explanation reasonable and didn't ask any further questions. She and Aurora then took a taxi to a luxurious café in the city center. The place had private rooms to ensure privacy, and Aurora was generous enough to rent them for Lani and accompany her for support.
The first man who appeared was a young and handsome guy, working as a five-star restaurant manager with a good background. However, he was quite arrogant. He told Lani that after marriage, she wouldn't need to work and just need to stay home, take care of household chores, and have a child for him.
"Do you think my friend here is an unpaid nanny? You arrogant man, get lost!"
Without waiting for Lani to react, Aurora shouted at him and drove him away.
The second man was even worse. He was middle-aged but lied about his age, and he had been divorced before. His gaze was fixated on Lani's collarbone and beautiful face, and he couldn't stop licking his lips with a lewd expression. Aurora hastily asked him to go out as well.
By the time both of them were feeling a bit disheartened, the third man arrived.
"Hello, I'm Kane."
The man was wearing an ordinary suit with golden-rimmed glasses on his face. He looked both educated and handsome, and his voice was especially pleasing, like the sound of a resonant guitar string.
Aurora, sitting beside Lani, gently nudged her hand under the table, signaling her approval.
"Could you introduce yourself a bit?" Aurora took the initiative to ask about everything.
"Okay, I'm Kane, 28 years old this year, just an ordinary office worker with an average salary. It's enough to support myself, so I won't be able to buy you expensive bags or clothes. Moreover, you also need to keep working for a stable life for us."
"I'm not that young anymore, so my parents are urging me to get married. I want to find a gentle girlfriend who understands me and doesn't ask for much."
Lani tilted her head and looked at Kane, a man with a handsome face even more attractive than the actors she had worked with before. His voice was pleasant to hear, and his attitude was polite and gentle. Everything seemed remarkably suitable at this moment, so she smiled in response.
"All right, I understand your situation. My requirements may be a bit demanding, so if you can't accept them, you're free to decline and leave."
Kane took a sip of his coffee, slightly furrowing his brows, not expecting that Lani would be okay with a normal and somewhat financially challenged guy like him. After all, Lani was wearing a dress that he recognized as a famous brand's spring collection this year, which wasn't cheap.
"I'm Lani, 25 years old, and I'm an actress, so I earn a pretty good income each month and have some savings. You don't have to worry about the financial burden. However, I'm looking for a husband who can help me with cooking and housekeeping because I'm not used to having strangers in my house. Moreover, my previous maid leaked my personal address and caused a lot of trouble, so I don't want to hire a maid anymore."
"Also, due to the nature of my job, we can't publicly reveal our relationship, and I often have to stay in different cities for a few months for filming. We won't be able to meet regularly. I won't have much time to be with you, and I won't be able to help you take care of your parents or relatives, or even meet your friends."
After Lani finished speaking, she took a sip of water and looked at Kane to gauge his reaction. It would be understandable if Kane declined, but she couldn't help feeling a bit regretful. After all, it wasn't easy to find such a handsome and polite man as him.
"I agree. When can we go register our marriage?" Kane responded.
Kane's calm reaction not only stunned Lani but also left Aurora wide-eyed in disbelief that everything had gone so smoothly.
"What, what about today?" Lani asked hesitantly, her face looking somewhat bewildered as she gazed at Kane. Kane nodded, and with that, their relationship had been established quickly.
Seeing the marriage registration papers in her hand, Lani suddenly felt like everything was just a dream, and she stared in astonishment. Aurora, beside her, noticed Lani's dazed state and gently tapped her forehead as a reminder.
"What are you thinking? Aren't you going to talk to your husband? Quickly nurture your relationship. I won't disturb you two anymore; I'll head back first. Haha!"
Before Lani could react, Aurora hastily ran off, leaving her and Kane looking somewhat awkward as they exchanged glances.
"Do you want to go shopping with me? Even though we had a flash marriage, we still need to buy rings to have a sense of formality, right? Besides, I also want to buy you some new clothes as a meeting gift."Kane was so handsome that he deserved to wear expensive and elegant custom-made suits, not just an ordinary suit like this, Lani thought to herself."Why would I let you buy them? If we buy, it's my money, and I can't let you pay like that."Kane chuckled at Lani's words and gently patted her head. Then both of them felt a little awkward."Why not? I've said it before: I have a lot of money, and I will take care of all the expenses for our future lives. You don't need to worry. You just need to keep the house clean and cook delicious meals every day."Without letting Kane hesitate any further, Lani took him directly to a nearby large shopping center. Both of them were already wearing masks to ensure that no one recognized them, so Lani comfortably told the staff that she wanted to
After Kane left Lani's house, he drove back to his mansion in the city center. Familiar with the route, he parked his car in the garage, entered his house, and collapsed onto the sofa, closing his eyes to rest.Everything had happened so quickly today that Kane couldn't believe he had a wife in the blink of an eye. In his daze, the sound of his phone ringing slowly filled the room."Mom, what's up?"Kane glanced at the flashing name on the screen and sighed before answering. A gentle female voice quickly reached his ear, filled with excitement."How did the date go, Kane? The dating app worked out well, didn't it? Did you like the actress?"Maris had been urging Kane to get married for years, and now that he seemed happy going on a date, she was overjoyed. She had even prepared dates with beautiful actresses and models of the right age for Kane, ready to set them up in case he wasn't satisfied with today's girl."Mom, I and she got married."Kane poured himself a glass of water, swirl
"Do you want some apples and strawberries? Let me get them for you."Halfway through watching the movie, Kane quietly asked, and Lani nodded slowly. He left for a moment and returned with a plate of fruit, each piece neatly cut into small portions, which he offered to Lani.Once again, they sat close to each other, engrossed in watching the movie. Lani took a bite of a strawberry and fixed her gaze on the screen without blinking. Whenever she was focused on something, she tended to become so absorbed that she paid no attention to her surroundings, and this time was no exception.The fruit plate was eventually emptied by Kane alone, and he chuckled helplessly before using a fork to pick up a strawberry and holding it to Lani's lips."Have a bit more; the strawberries are really sweet today."Lani didn't pay much attention, obediently accepting the fruit, her lips slightly puckering as she savored the sweet strawberry. Kane watched her and felt a touch of embarrassment. He absentmindedl
Lani, with both her feet and hand injured, had to move more gently. She obediently leaned on the sofa, watching a popular game show that had recently aired. Kane was still busy in the kitchen preparing breakfast, occasionally bringing Lani some snacks."Kane, that's the male actor who co-starred with me in the movie we watched yesterday," Lani said excitedly, pointing at the introduction on the screen. Kane only responded with a cold snort and no further reaction. This actor had kissed Lani in the movie, a scene that Kane undoubtedly remembered.Lani didn't understand the hostility in Kane's eyes but shrugged it off and continued munching on her snacks. Once breakfast was ready, Kane carefully carried Lani and placed her in her seat. The proximity between them was so close that Lani only needed to lean forward slightly to kiss Kane on the cheek.Lani knew this and felt a bit embarrassed. Kane helped her sit down at the breakfast table, and they ate in relative silence, with a calm atm
After the sweet afternoon kiss, the two of them had grown closer. At least in the evening, Lani could lean on Kane to watch TV and enjoy some fruit snacks. They continued to watch the TV series they had started the day before, their eyes fixed on the large screen.Lani's phone rang, shattering the harmony around them. She glanced at the caller ID and felt a wave of weariness. These days, she had been constantly bothered by Hebe, Amory, and Derek, and it was giving her a major headache.Lani icily silenced her phone, but Hebe, apparently with a lot of free time on her hands, kept calling, so Lani reluctantly answered. Kane sat beside her, pausing the movie to allow Lani to hear the conversation clearly."What's the matter, my dear sister? Haven't seen you for a few days, and you don't even want to answer my calls?" Hebe's voice was dripping with sarcasm.Since Lani couldn't use her injured leg comfortably, she sat next to Kane and raised an eyebrow. She had grown tired of Hebe, and aft
After a night of bliss, Lani awoke in the comforting embrace of Kane, feeling a level of contentment she had never experienced before. Perhaps it was the early bedtime, or Kane held her all night, but she slept soundly and woke up incredibly refreshed.Yawning, Lani stretched and lazily adjusted herself, finding Kane beside her, already awake. His gaze was gentle yet carried a hint of a smile as he carefully helped Lani tidy her slightly tousled hair."Awake, huh? Hungry yet? I'll whip up some breakfast for you."Still, in a half-asleep state, Lani dreamily nodded, prompting Kane to laugh gently before heading to the bathroom to brush his teeth and then gracefully descending the stairs.Lani took a moment to stretch herself before slowly getting up, absentmindedly brushing her teeth, and making her way downstairs.In the kitchen, Kane stood, his broad back confidently engaged in preparing food. He was busy assembling sandwiches and smoothly placing them in the oven, his movements seam
He watched the curved corners of Lani's mouth and the sparkling eyes as she entered a nearby jewelry store. The words "Or should we go back and store the things first?" were silently withdrawn.As for Lani, once inside the jewelry store, she quickly succumbed to the allure of the dazzling pieces, her eyes gleaming with excitement. She swiftly selected a beautiful swan-shaped necklace from a renowned local brand. Just as she was about to ask the staff for assistance with the payment, her attention was captivated by a nearby bracelet.It was a delicate bracelet adorned with a few small round stones in a light blue hue. Under the warm light in the store, it emitted a sparkling glow, surpassing all the other bracelets placed around it. Lani didn't know what gemstones those light blue stones were made of, but based on their exquisite craftsmanship and perfect color, she could tell they were so expensive."Can I try on that light blue bracelet?" she asked.The salesgirl, a young and enthusi
Director Lee stands at the pinnacle of the entertainment industry today, with each of his films garnering prestigious awards, both nationally and internationally. Consequently, the actors featured in his projects are top-tier celebrities nationwide."The Wind Whispers Beside Us, You Come to Me" is Director Lee's most ambitious undertaking this year, boasting substantial investments in both its script and the director's cinematic prowess. Casting sessions have been ongoing since the beginning of the year. However, she knew that many famous female actors in the country did not pass the casting round, so the film crew continued to search for the female lead.Lani, a relatively unknown actress, never dared to dream of landing a role as the lead in such a film and opted not to participate in the casting process.Unexpectedly, the film crew contacts Aurora directly to offer her an opportunity."What's up, Lani? Are you on cloud nine now, haha? The path to becoming the top actress seems wide