3 Hans caught up with me after I finished watching a movie . He practically threw me into his car , his face a grim mask . " What have you been doing all day ? " I flashed the new diamond ring and bracelet on my hand . " Didn't you get the text alerts ? I've been shopping . " " Right . Diana Vance , you've got some nerve ! " he seethed , his face darkening even further . I nodded in agreement . I certainly did . It takes nerve to burn through a million dollars in a single afternoon . And damn , did it feel better than completing some stupid mission . I held the black card out to him . " Here . " He didn't take it . I waved it again . " Just so you know , I plan on doing this every day for the foreseeable future . " The unspoken threat was clear : take it back , or prepare for an avalanche of transaction alerts . But Hans remained motionless . " I'll have the alerts turned off . " That wasn't really the point , was it ? Well , if he wasn't taking it back , I was more than happy to keep using it . Spending someone else's money is a uniquely thrilling experience . Hans just kept staring at me , his dark eyes cold and intense . I straightened my spine , ready for a fight . Putting aside his personality , Hans Thorne was undeniably gorgeous , easily on par with the novel's hero . But to me , he was just an impossible test paper . And who falls in love with a test you can never , ever pass ? He was silent for so long my eyes started to burn from the staring contest . " What are you looking at ? Did you suddenly realize how devastatingly beautiful I am and fall head over heels ? " A muscle in Hans's jaw twitched . " Are you possessed ? " " Possessed my ass ! " I shot back , then spotted a lively street food market nearby . " Stop the car ! " 2/5 09:08 Chapter 1 09.08 Hans got out with me . I picked a bustling barbecue joint and was about to sit when I noticed Hans's gaze lock onto something , his eyes turning to ice . 4 The world really isn't fair . A short distance away , the hero , Leo , had his arm wrapped around the heroine , Erica . They looked like a picture - perfect couple , basking in the glow of their love . Then I looked at the villain beside me . His face was a thunderous mask of rage , looking like he was about to burn the whole world down . I shrugged , casually twisting the knife in his heart . " Tsk , tsk . They look so perfect together , don't they ? A match made in heaven . " Hans shot me a look that screamed , Shut your mouth . I pressed on , relentless . " You know , Mr. Thorne , at this point , if you try to interfere , you're not the other man . You're the other woman . " " Diana , would it kill you to be quiet ? " Hans's voice was laced with venom . I smiled sweetly . " Hans , would it kill you to not be in love with Erica Meadows ? " A complex emotion flickered across his face . He stared at me but said nothing more . I ignored him , happily devouring a massive amount of barbecue before we got back in the car . Just as I was about to close the door , a soft voice called out from behind us . " Hans ? Can we talk ? " 5 It was the heroine , Erica . She looked as gentle and lovely as ever , her eyes holding a heartbreaking vulnerability . I waved a hand dismissively and stepped aside , making myself scarce . I bought a boba tea and squatted under a streetlight , waiting . The System piped up , disgusted by my lack of ambition . " Host , you can't just give up ! We have to get back in the game ! " " Oh , System , just let it go , " I sighed . " The sky is gonna rain , my mom's gonna get married , and the villain is hopelessly in love with the heroine . What can I do ? " A shadow fell over me . I looked up . Hans was standing there , his tall frame silhouetted against the light , his handsome features cast in sharp , unforgiving lines . " You two done ? " I asked , slowly getting to my feet . My legs had gone numb . Hans grunted a soft , " Yeah . " Seeing him like that , I knew . Another rejection . For the Nth time . A rare wave of pity washed over me . I patted his shoulder . " You know , sometimes in life , you just have to learn to let go . It makes sense she didn't choose you . I mean , who would choose a guy who's blind ? " Hans's mouth twitched . He roughly pulled me into the car . " Who are you calling blind ? " I rolled my eyes . " You , obviously . You have a woman this beautiful , this graceful , this perfect , and you don't even see her . If that's not blind , what is ? " Systern : " Ping ! Villain's affection level has increased by 5. " Me : " ... " Son of a bitch . He really is a masochist . 6 Hans really must have gone blind . 3/5 09:08 Chapter 1 09.08 He was scrutinizing me , his gaze intense , as if trying to see straight through to my soul . I paid him no mind . As soon as we got back to the mansion , I started packing . The System was practically vibrating with excitement . " Host , I get it now ! This is reverse psychology ! You're pulling back to draw him in ! " Reverse psychology my ass . I was genuinely done . To solidify my new , checked - out lifestyle , I moved out of Hans's mansion . A million dollars doesn't last forever , but it's more than enough to buy a nice condo . Once I was settled in my fabulous new home , I sent a text to my best partner - in - crime in this world . " Got any cute boy toys ? Send a few my way . " Her reply came instantly : " Diana , are you possessed ? " " Possessed my ass . I've turned over a new leaf . Can't a girl start fresh ?" She was ecstatic . " Yes ! Yes , you can ! Welcome to the bad girls ' club! " She was fast . Within minutes , she'd sent me profiles for three different guys . I added them all . With my lightning - fast texting skills , juggling three conversations at once was a piece of cake . That evening , Hans finally noticed I was gone . His call came through . " Where are you ? " His voice on the other end was as clipped and cold as ever . I was in the middle of a DIY manicure , one hand elegantly poised . " I moved out , " I replied cheerfully . There was a two - second pause . " Diana , what the hell are you playing at ? " I smiled . " I already told you . We go our separate ways . " " Fine . Do whatever you want . " He hung up . I admired my freshly painted nails and blew on them gently . To be honest , even though Hans eventually became the ultimate villain who destr- oyed the hero and took over half the corporate world , he had never treated me, his fiancée , poorly . Maybe it was guilt , maybe something else . The next day , Hans showed up at Erica's place , a pink gift box in hand . And how did I know this with such certainty ? Because the condo I'd just bought was right next door to the heroine's . 7 I found the perfect vantage point . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!