The Ten-Million-Dollar Lullaby Chapter 1

My childhood sweetheart went bankrupt and sold me to the city's notorious "Crown Prince" billionaire to clear his debt.

Later, we met again at a business gala.

My ex, trying to sound considerate, told the Prince that I was aloof and proud, asking him to "bear with me."

The Prince scoffed coldly.

"Bear with her? If I don't speak, she doesn't dare say a word."

Everyone praised the Prince for having me so well-trained.

The next moment, I pushed open the door.

I sat down; he wiped the chair for me. I licked my lips; he handed me tea. I frowned; he draped his jacket over my shoulders. ...

Everyone: "???"

Indeed, I didn't have to say a single word!

The Prince glanced proudly at my ex, whose face had turned black.

"Rookie. If you can't handle a woman, just say so."

* * *

I never expected to run into Liam again at the TV station.

Three years had passed, and he was now a rising star in the business world. The desperate, broken man from back then was gone.

After the interview, he stopped me.

"Sarah, long time no see."

Liam's hand at his side clenched involuntarily.

His voice was hoarse. "Does... does he treat you well?"

I paused while organizing my script, not answering.

Seeing I didn't want to talk about it, Liam hurriedly changed the subject.

"Sarah, I haven't congratulated you on becoming a famous anchor."

His gaze lingered on me with a hint of nostalgia.

"When we were young, the future we dreamed of was exactly like today..."

I looked up, my cool gaze silencing him.

Just as he was about to say something else in frustration, my assistant rushed over.

"Sarah, are you ready? Mr. Vance is here to pick you up."

"He doesn't look very happy."

I froze for a second, immediately putting down my things.

"I'm coming."

Before I could take two steps, Liam instinctively grabbed my arm.

"Sarah, if you're unhappy, I can find a way to get you out. I..."

I cut him off before he could finish.

"And then what? Sell me again like you did back then?"

I looked at Liam with pure mockery in my eyes.

"You were the one who personally delivered me to him, remember?"