engagement

As an unpopular romance novel writer, one day I suddenly came into my romance novel. And to top it off, I become the villain who commits all sort of misdeeds and meets a tragic end! To avoid this fate, I must break up with the male lead!

Elena and Charles had a childhood engagement. When Charles visit Elena. He bumped into Elena. As a result, Charles mistakenly identified Chloe as his fiancée. Charles wants to cancel the engagement because of Chloe's behavior. However, Elena's identity gradually emerges. Will Charles recognize Elena and discover that Chloe is not his real fiancée?

Betrayed by the unfaithful Henry during his engagement, Alina, in a drunken stupor, mistakenly took the CEO Roderick for a male model. After a wild night together, she unexpectedly decided to keep him in her life. At the engagement celebration, Henry tried to coerce her into being his lover by offering company shares, while Debby relentlessly pressured her. It was then that the enigmatic Roderick, whose true identity remained hidden, came to help her resolve her problems. Thus began an intense struggle between vengeance, redemption, and forbidden love.

A miracle doctor received an order from his mentor to fulfill his engagement, only to have it abruptly called off. He was determined to win back the heart of his beloved woman, navigating through the myriad challenges that awaited him in the city.

After her fiancé's betrayal, Rita faced public ridicule. To break the engagement, she kidnapped the handsome Kody for help. He aided her masterfully, revealing himself as the Crown Prince who vowed to marry no one but her.

Luther, upon receiving instructions from his master, ventures down the mountain to engage in a battle of wits with his senior martial sister.

Leah and Charles engaged in a bitter cycle of retaliation throughout their marriage. When Leah faced a life-threatening assault, Charles ignored her call for help due to his involvement with his former lover Natalie, resulting in Leah's death. Moved by her devotion, Death promised her a chance to return to life if Charles sincerely confessed his love within five years. However, Charles brought Natalie home and openly declared he never loved Leah, extinguishing her last hope. After Leah departed forever, Charles uncovered Natalie's manipulations and recognized his own love for Leah. But it was too late, leaving him with eternal regret.

Under her mother's pressure, Olivia lived under the identity of her sister Thea. On the night before her engagement, she indulged herself and met Davin. He had loved Olivia for years, and after their encounter, he began to slowly ensnare her. Through Davin's careful guidance, Olivia finally saw her fiancé's true nature and fell in love with Davin, who always supported her. Ultimately, she summoned her courage to stand up against her mother, used every means to break off her engagement, and freed herself, finding both liberation and love.

After being deceived multiple times by his first love, Vera, CEO Cristian unexpectedly swapped souls with Esme on the eve of his engagement. Forced to keep up appearances, they maintained each other's identities while secretly working together. Along the way, they uncovered the true saboteur undermining the company from within and helped Esme reconnect with her long-lost father, bringing closure to her family's story. In the end, they exposed Vera's true colours, and Cristian was willing to risk everything to be with Esme, no matter the consequences.

After her fiancé's betrayal, Rita faced public ridicule. To break the engagement, she kidnapped the handsome Kody for help. He aided her masterfully, revealing himself as the Crown Prince who vowed to marry no one but her.

After a one-night stand, she shockingly learns it was with her unseen fiancé of five years, who then wants to end their engagement. She moves on, but fate brings them together again. He is unaware that she is his former fiancée, and she can’t reveal the truth due to a misunderstanding. Can he win back her heart? Can they mend their broken relationship and start anew?

After being betrayed by her unfaithful husband, Rhonda's life took an unexpected turn. Seeking revenge against her ex-husband, she entered into a contract engagement with Gerald. Both Rhonda and Gerald had decided to just put on a show, but an undeniable chemistry between them began to emerge between them. While pursuing her retaliation, Rhonda accidentally stumbled upon her true parents and unraveled a secret about her identity.

Naomi had fallen for Wyatt for a long time, but her family had arranged a marriage between her and Wyatt's nephew, David. Determined to be with Wyatt, Naomi tried everything she could to break the engagement.

As the disciplined and aloof head of a powerful family, Samuel had long been engaged to Kaylee, yet no one connected them, and Kaylee herself never gave it thought. With Samuel mostly abroad, they rarely met, and when they did, Kaylee avoided him. She never expected that after marrying him, he would cherish her beyond measure.

With exceptional business acumen, Norah married her childhood friend Jake to secure control of the company. However, he had secretly engaged in an affair with Bella, a student she had funded. To take the company public, Norah endured a sham marriage with Jake. During this time, she unexpectedly met Nicolas, the head of the Robertson Group, who was captivated by her charm. Willing to hide his identity and lower himself for her, he treated her with care and attention. In his presence, Norah rediscovered the warmth and excitement she had long missed.

As the CEO of the Fowler Group, Frank's secret lover, Dina, had been with him for five years. However, on the day of his engagement, he cruelly dumped her. At the same time, the doctor informed her that she was in the late stages of heart failure and had no more than three months to live. Dina's life spiraled into deep depression, and she lost all will to carry on. Amidst this turmoil, three different types of men began pursuing her. Would Dina find a way to break free from this new storm, or would it consume her entirely?

After being dumped by Adrian, Allison was reborn. Casting aside her former weakness, she embraced her true identity as the heiress and exacted revenge on Adrian and the imposter Elena with cunning strategy and medical expertise. She severed her engagement, unveiled their conspiracies, and allied with the cursed Roman. Together, they made every betrayer pay dearly. Allison aided Roman in quelling court unrest and ascending to supreme power, ultimately forging a peaceful reign at his side.

The man's mother had been gravely ill and urgently needed approximately $31,000. He sought help everywhere but was met with disdain. In desperation, he turned to his ex-fiancée, hoping to retrieve the engagement gifts. Instead, he faced repeated insults and refusals. To make matters worse, her new partner was his wealthy classmate from a prominent family. Pressed by his dire need for money, he reluctantly endured the humiliation of borrowing from his classmate. He eventually secured the loan, but the terms were harsh, with double the interest and his house as collateral.

Ryan's girlfriend came from a wealthy family, but in their seven years together, she never bought him a single gift. She accepted his marriage proposal, only to return the engagement ring he bought her and refused to officially register their marriage because she thought the fees were too high. Instead, she married her childhood friend and booked the finest hotel for their wedding. Just after Ryan's sister had a heart transplant surgery, she fell critically ill again. Ryan knelt and begged his ex-girlfriend to return the savings he'd given her over the years for his sister's medical treatment. But she said she wasn't running a charity, then had her bodyguards throw Ryan out.

Arrogant heir Vincent announced he would marry Adeline at his brother's engagement, though he had only hired her to pose as his wife. He used her to manage family pressure, and she needed the income. Yet day by day, feelings grew. Their contract was revised repeatedly, each change hiding deepening affection. From partners, they became true lovers.

In her past life, Bella was betrayed by her fiancé and stepsister. She lost her engagement, was violated by a lowlife, and was systematically stripped of her college entrance exam scores and her future. Her life ended when she orchestrated a medical accident that took them all out together. When she opened her eyes again, she was back to her first days in the city, before she had ever met Trevor. This time, she chose to marry the man fourteen years her senior, and used her new position to drive her former fiancé out of the household.

Nina Shaw and Winston Harris, a couple who get married under false pretences to escape their engagements. At the very beginning, they hide their identities from each other, and their lives and work are constantly in turmoil. After joining the Harris Group, they encounter a variety of problems, including difficulties with colleagues and theft of designs. As the story unfolds, misunderstandings are gradually resolved and their relationship heats up in the midst of all the trials and tribulations.

Three years ago, Dina witnessed her father being killed by the heiress Suzanne in a car accident and her mother being murdered. Now, three years later, Suzanne was engaged to billionaire Derek but had fallen in love with a thug. Seizing the opportunity, Dina decided to take Suzanne's place, marrying Derek and setting in motion a plan for vengeance against Suzanne and her family for their past wrongs.

In her past life, Bella was betrayed by her fiancé and stepsister. She lost her engagement, was violated by a lowlife, and was systematically stripped of her college entrance exam scores and her future. Her life ended when she orchestrated a medical accident that took them all out together. When she opened her eyes again, she was back to her first days in the city, before she had ever met Trevor. This time, she chose to marry the man fourteen years her senior, and used her new position to drive her former fiancé out of the household.

Jocelyn Webb hid her identity as a wealthy heiress and worked as a model. She secretly dated Shane Bryant, the CEO of Bryant Group, for three years. Wanting to marry him, she was rejected as rumors spread about his upcoming engagement to another woman. Devastated, Jocelyn quit and walked away. Shane only realized his true feelings after her departure. Determined, he set out to reclaim her affections, clearing up all misunderstandings and rekindling their relationship.

Maverick was originally the real son of the Miller family, but he was swapped at birth, abandoned in a small village. Growing up, Nigel was blackmailed by the local bully, accumulating huge debts. His fiancée broke off their engagement. Coming to his dead end, a mysterious woman discovered him and had him impersonate the heir of the Miller Group to complete a task. Eventually, Nigel succeeded in his mission and revenged on his bullies. He reclaimed his rightful identity as the Miller family's heir and reunited with his family.

Seven years after their split, Brady returned to buy Adeline's bar, and they met again. Mysteries soon surrounded them. Her father's dying words, Brady's engagement to Test Subject No. 7, his grandmother's experiments, and a pact between Test Subjects No. 0 and No. 7. What would happen next?

Leilani got pregnant while suffering from a terminal illness. She initially wished to spend her last days with her husband, Tristan, but he was deceived by another woman and intended to extract bone marrow from Leilani. In response, Leilani came up with a plan and proposed to Tristan that they sincerely engage in a 30-day relationship in order to win back his heart.

After losing his memories, he endured the torment of bullying and humiliation, unaware of his true identity as the heir to a powerful family. Upon regaining his memory, he chose to conceal his lineage while engaging in battles against formidable forces. He was determined to protect his loved ones at all costs..

After transmigrating as the disfavored daughter of a duke, she just wanted to live a low-key and peaceful life. When the crown prince insisted on breaking off their engagement, she calmly agreed and made sure he left fuming with rage. When her scheming sister tried to set her up? She turned the tables, leaving the girl utterly humiliated. And when the crown prince came crawling back? She waved him off without a second thought. But just as she was savoring her victory, someone suddenly swept her off her feet! "Hey! Who are you?" she yelped.

Emma had been Michael's secret lover for five years. Despite her obedience and compliance during that time, she couldn't make him take her seriously. When Michael got engaged, he abandoned her. Adding to the turmoil, her doctor informed her that she had late-stage heart failure with only three months left to live. Although she wished to quietly live out the remaining days of her life, it became difficult due to four people's entanglement, including Michael's fiancée, Ashton who desired her, Mr. X who protected her, and her ex-boyfriend.

After 18 years, Dorothy returned to the Gordon family only to be framed and looked down upon. Little did they know she was secretly a violin virtuoso, a top jewelry designer, and a brilliant doctor. After Shawn broke off their engagement but continued to pursue her privately, her many identities were suddenly exposed, revealing that their relationship was destined to be.

Paula came from a prestigious family and was known as a model lady, but she secretly dated Erik, the heir to a scientific family. After three months in college, she broke up with him. Three years later, facing her family's decline, Paula was forced to become engaged to a playboy. One rainy night, while driving her fiancé and his mistress to a hotel, she got into an accident and crashed into a luxury car. To her shock, the man inside turned out to be Erik, her ex-boyfriend, who was also her fiancé's uncle.

Isabelle and Derek were young lovers. After Derek witnessed Isabella being abused by her adoptive father, he stabbed the man severely in a fit of rage and was sent to prison. On the very day he was imprisoned, Isabelle broke up with him. Five years later, Derek returned from abroad to attend his brother's engagement party, only to find that his brother's gentle, smiling fiancée was Isabelle—the woman he had buried deep in his heart, a tangled mix of love and resentment.

On her wedding day, Sara, the bride, was left standing alone without her groom Kayden, who sent a divorce agreement instead of himself, leaving her to face a hall of guests by herself. Three years on, Sara has evolved into a gifted attorney, coinciding with Kayden's return from a prosperous business venture overseas, still bent on pursuing the divorce. As soon as he was back, Kayden was in a hurry to engage a prominent lawyer to handle his divorce, only to discover later that this lawyer was his wife, whom he had never met in person. Through their initial miscommunications, Kayden became increasingly captivated by Sara's intellect and strength, and Sara found her feelings for Kayden rekindled by his allure. Will they find their way back to each other?

Rosie built a business empire and entrusted it to Gwyneth, her closest friend from the orphanage. Soon after becoming engaged to Jason, she received news of Gwyneth's murder. Consumed by grief, Rosie underwent plastic surgery to assume Gwyneth's appearance and returned to reclaim the company, determined to exact revenge. Convinced Jason was the killer, she stabbed him. Gwyneth then reappeared, seemingly resurrected, and began manipulating Rosie to eliminate Jason. Rosie grew suspicious, and during a tense confrontation, Gwyneth's true nature was revealed. Rosie and Jason united to expose the conspiracy between Gwyneth and Frank. In the ensuing struggle, Frank killed the unrepentant Gwyneth, who only saw the truth in her final moments. Heartbroken, Rosie visited Gwyneth's grave with Jason. For a fleeting instant, she thought she glimpsed a familiar figure in the distance, and a deep sigh of sorrow escaped her.

Seven years ago, Dayna, the daughter of a celestial being, travelled to the mortal world and fell in love with Kaden, a man burdened by misfortune. They became husband and wife. Throughout those seven years, Dayna tirelessly managed their household, cared for his elderly mother, engaged in business to supply her husband with military necessities, and transferred her good luck to him, helping him rise to become a national hero. However, upon Kaden's triumphant return, he heartlessly turned his back on her and married Princess Vera. After shedding three tears of severance, Dayna finally broke the Bonding Charm and resolutely left, returning to the heavens.

The daughter of a Prime Minister traveled through time and became the abandoned child of a once-wealthy family, sent away by her stepmother. Two years later, Cathy was summoned back by her family, who had ulterior motives for arranging a marriage. Now a world-renowned artisan in the ancient craft of embroidery, she decided to conceal her identity and return to her family. She planned to use the engagement as a stepping stone to strategically reclaim her family's legacy. However, as she navigated her way toward restoring her family fortune, Cathy discovered that her plan to break off the engagement had taken an unexpected turn. Her fiancé, Stefan, had shown her genuine affection, which moved her deeply. In the end, Cathy not only achieved her ambitions but also found a beautiful love in this new era.

Dorothy, a genius physician from the 21st century, found herself transported back in time, becoming a woman deemed unattractive. After being doubly betrayed by her scummy fiancé, Crown Prince Carl, and her scheming sister, Kristine, she boldly broke off the engagement on the spot. She publicly confronted the deceitful pair and then turned to marry the powerful Ninth Prince, Ethan. The couple joined forces, and ultimately, Ethan ascended the throne as Emperor with Dorothy as his Empress. They remained devoted solely to each other for life.

Seven years ago, Dayna, the daughter of a celestial being, travelled to the mortal world and fell in love with Kaden, a man burdened by misfortune. They became husband and wife. Throughout those seven years, Dayna tirelessly managed their household, cared for his elderly mother, engaged in business to supply her husband with military necessities, and transferred her good luck to him, helping him rise to become a national hero. However, upon Kaden's triumphant return, he heartlessly turned his back on her and married Princess Vera. After shedding three tears of severance, Dayna finally broke the Bonding Charm and resolutely left, returning to the heavens.

Emma had been Michael's secret lover for five years. Despite her obedience and compliance during that time, she couldn't make him take her seriously. When Michael got engaged, he abandoned her. Adding to the turmoil, her doctor informed her that she had late-stage heart failure with only three months left to live. Although she wished to quietly live out the remaining days of her life, it became difficult due to four people's entanglement, including Michael's fiancée, Ashton who desired her, Mr. X who protected her, and her ex-boyfriend.

Louis hired the best international bounty hunter Nigel to torment Rita, because he thought Rita abandoned his son Henry and caused him to slip into coma. Louis wanted to make Rita feel the heartbreak as well. But in fact, Rita never accepted Henry who had pursued her like crazy. To make Henry leave Rita alone, Rita's friend Eva lied to him claiming Rita was already engaged. Hearing Eva's words left Henry heartbroken, and he was struck by a car while crossing the street, remaining unconscious in the hospital ever since. Though Rita wasn't directly responsible for the accident, Henry wouldn't have been in this had it not been for her. A man in possession of strength must be in want of a lady. The man thought he's preying, yet the best hunters often disguise themselves as prey... Who would win in the end?

Mia suffered under her aunt Amelia since childhood. At ten, she saw her mother Olivia die in an asylum and learned Amelia had schemed to marry Logan in Olivia's place. Burned to death, Mia returned ten years earlier. At Amelia and Logan's engagement, she revealed the truth and used prophecies to win Logan's trust. He discovered Amelia had tried to cause Olivia's miscarriage and brought Olivia home. The adopted daughter Aria caused constant trouble, but Mia's prophecies foiled each plot. Aria kidnapped and framed Mia, ending in prison. Mia helped Logan's firm go global, then vanished at Olivia and Logan's wedding.

Heiress Grace was betrayed by her three fiancé candidates and a servant's daughter, Madison, who stole her fortune and caused her death. Reborn at twenty‑two, she plotted revenge. She ruined Julian's design career, shattered Carter's social standing, and exposed Matthew's asset scheme. She became engaged to Leo, the heir who secretly loved her, and together they fought their foes. Leo feigned disability while investigating his parents' accident. At their engagement, Grace shamed the three men and unveiled Madison's lies. They were jailed, Madison sent to a casino to pay debts, and Grace and Leo faced the future united.

Emma, pregnant and involved in a car accident, desperately sought help from her fiancé, Nathan. However, influenced by his first love for another woman, Nathan fled the scene when he saw that Emma couldn't bear the sight of blood. After losing the child, Emma faced further career sabotage as Nathan showed favoritism towards Ella. He even forced Emma to give up her room out of pity for Ella. Nathan's indifference was a wake-up call for Emma; she resolutely decided to leave him and accepted Dean's marriage proposal, a man with whom she had an arranged childhood engagement. Meanwhile, at the wedding venue, Nathan, confident in his hold over Emma, was stunned to discover she was missing. As he instructed his subordinates to find her, he witnessed Emma marrying Dean. He couldn't believe she would truly leave him, which set off his frantic efforts to rekindle their relationship.

On her wedding day, Sara, the bride, was left standing alone without her groom Kayden, who sent a divorce agreement instead of himself, leaving her to face a hall of guests by herself. Three years on, Sara has evolved into a gifted attorney, coinciding with Kayden's return from a prosperous business venture overseas, still bent on pursuing the divorce. As soon as he was back, Kayden was in a hurry to engage a prominent lawyer to handle his divorce, only to discover later that this lawyer was his wife, whom he had never met in person. Through their initial miscommunications, Kayden became increasingly captivated by Sara's intellect and strength, and Sara found her feelings for Kayden rekindled by his allure. Will they find their way back to each other?

Kathleen, the daughter of a marquis, was drugged by her half-sister, Lucinda, who had an affair with her fiancé, Prince Albin. Kathleen escaped and ended up having an intimate night with Gavin, the Emperor who was considered infertile, without knowing his identity. Prince Albin, however, expected his child with Lucinda could become the heir to the throne, and forced Kathleen to break off the engagement. Banished by her snobbish father from home, Kathleen found herself pregnant three months later. And Gavin, who fell for her at first sight, found her and protected her. But Prince Albin was not ready to accept defeat.

On the day of her grandmother's funeral, Abby was cast out of the Fletcher family home. The youngest daughter of the prestigious Fletchers from the capital, she had been living away for years. Upon her return, she clashed with her adoptive sister, Eliza, and was pressured into an arranged marriage with the Owen family. As Abby spent time with Dylan, the two developed feelings for each other, unaware that they were each other's intended fiancée. Both stubbornly insisted on breaking off their engagements. In the end, Abby exposed Eliza's schemes, earning back her parents and five brothers' love and support while Eliza was sent to prison. Just when everyone believed Abby and Dylan could never be together, Dylan arrived with a marriage proposal.

To fund her father's medical treatment, Piper became the contractual companion of Edward, the heir who had long admired her, for three years. Misreading her as materialistic, he loved yet resented her, while she slowly fell in love. Just before their agreement ended, she learned she was pregnant, only to discover his impending engagement. Threatened by his grandmother and fiancée, and misled by his protective secrecy, she left with their unborn child. Nine years later, they reunited through their son. Edward, believing she had married, found out she had stayed single. He uncovered the past's truths, mending every rift between them, then proposed. They married, embarking on a joyful life with their son.

The man willingly consumed a lethal potion for the sake of Mysterious Martial Arts and sealed himself away for three years. When he returned, he found that all five of his brothers had died, leaving their wives widowed. During the funeral, his fiancée was about to cancel their engagement. Just then, his brothers' wives came to his aid and proposed to him. Later on, another man opposed him and caused him serious trouble, even using a powerful sword in an attempt to kill him. However, the man managed to evade the attack with his power. He believed he could escape the sword because he possessed a powerful ring; however, it turned out that the man who tried to harm him was the traitor. At that moment, someone attacked him and humiliated his brothers' five wives. The man protected them, fought against the evil forces, and eventually became king, living happily with the wives of his fallen brothers.

Born into poverty, Julian fell into a trap and was rescued by billionaire Gabriel, losing his birth parents. Twenty years later, he returned as a wealthy heir to oversee a resort in his hometown. His parents' conflict with the village chief drew him back, leading to their reunion. Mistaken for a nobody, he was mocked and his engagement broken. To protect his parents, he revealed his powerful identity, confronting his detractors. He had long since become the man his parents had dreamed he would be.

Emma, pregnant and involved in a car accident, desperately sought help from her fiancé, Nathan. However, influenced by his first love for another woman, Nathan fled the scene when he saw that Emma couldn't bear the sight of blood. After losing the child, Emma faced further career sabotage as Nathan showed favoritism towards Ella. He even forced Emma to give up her room out of pity for Ella. Nathan's indifference was a wake-up call for Emma; she resolutely decided to leave him and accepted Dean's marriage proposal, a man with whom she had an arranged childhood engagement. Meanwhile, at the wedding venue, Nathan, confident in his hold over Emma, was stunned to discover she was missing. As he instructed his subordinates to find her, he witnessed Emma marrying Dean. He couldn't believe she would truly leave him, which set off his frantic efforts to rekindle their relationship.

Seraphina, the Alpha King's daughter, spent seven years disguised as a human secretary, suppressing her White Wolf aura to win a bet that her fiancé, Dante, loved her for her soul. Her world shatters when Dante publicly announces his engagement to Lola, calling Seraphina a "tool" incapable of breeding. Lola further humiliates Seraphina by slapping her and destroying her silver locket, which had been suppressing her true Alpha power. With the seal broken, Seraphina unleashes her White Wolf identity, revealing herself as the Royal Princess. Her father, Don Salvatore Vitiello, arrives with the Royal Guard, swiftly dismantling Dante's empire. Dante is stripped of his rank, imprisoned in the agonizing Silver Prison, and eventually dies by suicide. Lola is banished to the dangerous Waste. Seraphina, now fully embracing her power and rejecting the notion of love or a mate, annexes the Moretti territory and ruthlessly consolidates her rule as the formidable Alpha Queen of the city.

Emma, pregnant and involved in a car accident, desperately sought help from her fiancé, Nathan. However, influenced by his first love for another woman, Nathan fled the scene when he saw that Emma couldn't bear the sight of blood. After losing the child, Emma faced further career sabotage as Nathan showed favoritism towards Ella. He even forced Emma to give up her room out of pity for Ella. Nathan's indifference was a wake-up call for Emma; she resolutely decided to leave him and accepted Dean's marriage proposal, a man with whom she had an arranged childhood engagement. Meanwhile, at the wedding venue, Nathan, confident in his hold over Emma, was stunned to discover she was missing. As he instructed his subordinates to find her, he witnessed Emma marrying Dean. He couldn't believe she would truly leave him, which set off his frantic efforts to rekindle their relationship.

Princess Ashley found herself in peril after offending powerful figures in a political intrigue, resulting in betrayal by palace insiders. As she teetered on the brink of danger, the mystical heirloom pendant she wore around her neck suddenly emitted a mysterious flash of light, transporting her to the modern world and landing her in Caden's bathtub while he was bathing. In this new world, Ashley befriended Jayme, a bartender who cunningly exploited her to pay off debts and even seized Ashley's identity by taking her mystical pendant, pretending to be engaged to Caden. As Ashley and Caden spent more time together, their feelings deepened, igniting Jayme's resentment and driving her to become determined to kill Ashley.

The story revolved around Alicia, a jewelry designer who had been deceived and hurt by her boyfriend, Ryan. After enduring eight years of emotional blackmail and psychological manipulation, she found the strength to break free with the help of Leland Morris, the CEO of the Morris Group. This journey led her to regain her confidence, return to society, and rediscover herself. In this tumultuous relationship, Alicia had been trapped in the false "emotional obligation" set by Ryan. She constantly compromised for love, distancing herself from society and suppressing her true feelings, ultimately losing her autonomy and becoming a pawn in others' games. Ryan further exploited her as a "tool." However, after meeting Leland, Alicia gradually realized that her previous understanding was narrow and flawed. She learned that a healthy relationship should be based on mutual understanding and growth, rather than deriving satisfaction and success through the oppression of the other. With Leland's decisive intervention, Alicia experienced continuous growth. She re-engaged with society, resumed her work, and reignited her passion for her career. Throughout her efforts, she upheld professional ethics, actively combated intellectual theft and imitation, and ultimately gained recognition from her colleagues and clients. Her hard work earned her a place in society, where she established her own standing.