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 . From my balcony , I could see the coy reluctance on the heroine's face and the mole on the tip of Hans's nose with crystal clarity . " Hey , System , " I mused , " how can a guy with a personality like Hans's be such a simp for the heroine ? " It was a question that had always baffled me . The System didn't know either . " Maybe ... because she's the heroine ? " That was as logical an explanation as any . As the female lead , every important man was contractually obligated to fall for her , no questions asked . I watched for a bit before heading back inside . I was about to crawl into bed for a glorious nap when a text from Hans came through . Hans : " Open the door . " I shot up in bed like I'd been electrocuted . Had he seen me earlier ? 4/5 09:08 Chapter 1 09.08 I peeked out from the balcony again . The yard next door was empty . I leaned over the railing , a position that gave me a clear view of the street below my building . The moment I did , my eyes locked with a pair of intense , dark ones . He was looking up at me , the afternoon sun casting a golden halo around him , making him look even more devastatingly handsome . " Diana Vance . Come down and open the door . " I slipped on my slides and went downstairs to let him in . He got straight to the point . " You used my card to buy a condo here ? " " Didn't you say I could spend it on whatever I wanted ? " I shot back , completely unrepentant . Hans's gaze swept across the first floor before settling on my face . " Why here ? " I paused for a few seconds , then asked him seriously , " Do you want the honest truth , or the real truth ? " Since it was his money , I figured I should at least pretend to care about the feelings of my sugar daddy . Hans didn't hesitate . " The real truth . " " To get a front - row seat to watch you simp for another woman , of course . " C 09:08 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 8 I had finally managed to piss Hans off . His face was terrifyingly dark . He looked like he was torn between strangling me and exercising every ounce of his self - control . I could get away with this for one reason : my father . 09.08 Years ago , my dad had saved Hans's life , and he'd been a crucial supporter as Hans built his empire . It was the only reason I'd secured the position of his fiancée in the first place . " Diana , don't you have anything better to do ? " Hans finally managed to bite out , reining in his temper . I nodded . " I'm a trust - fund baby with all the time and money in the world . What do you think ? " Besides , I used to be a simp myself . And because I knew what it was like to stand in the rain , I was determined to tear his umbrella to shreds . I needed to see what the man I could never have looked like while chasing someone he could never have . Hans was powerless against me . Suddenly , he grabbed my wrist , his gaze traveling up my arm until it landed on a small mole on my bicep . He was starting to suspect I wasn't the same person . It made sense . The shift from a meek , gentle flower to my true , give - no - fucks self was jarring . " If you like living here , then fine , " Hans said , releasing me . " But I'm going to be very busy for a while , Diana . I need you to behave . " " Sure , " I said with a dismissive wave . He gave me another long , searching look . Just as he turned to leave , his phone rang . " Hey , Hans , " I called out . He turned back , his expression still annoyed . " What now ? " I beamed at him . " Could you take out the trash on your way out ? " 9 I was woken up by a cacophony of clanging and chanting . I checked the time . Only nine in the morning . 1 shuffled downstairs in my slippers and opened the door to find a group of people in robes swarming my yard . The one in the lead was ringing a bell . When he saw me , he circled me several times , the bell ringing furiously . " What the hell are you doing ? " I demanded . No one answered . " Host , I think ... they might be performing an exorcism , " the System offered . " Exorcise my ass ! " I slammed the door and stormed back inside , immediately calling Hans . The second he picked up , I unleashed a torrent of rage . " Hans Thorne , are you out of your goddamn mind ?! " My own father didn't even know I'd bought this place . The only possible culprit was Hans . " It seems it's not working , " came his infuriatingly calm reply . " Of course it's not working ! Hans , get these weirdos out of my yard , now ! " His tone remained unhurried . " Don't worry . They'll leave once the ritual is complete . " I took two deep breaths , but the noise outside was still driving me crazy . I tried a different tactic . " Aren't you worried they'll disturb Erica ? " 1/0 09:08 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!