After Pretending to be Mute for Eight Years, My Boyfriend Left MeChapter 1
Venice's boyfriend, Kevin, was the proud heir of the McAuliffe family in Los Angeles.
She, on the other hand, was just the mute owner of a small café—at least, that's what everyone thought.
When the McAuliffe family fell into chaos, it was Venice who saved him, who stayed by his side through the darkest three years of his life.
Later, the McAuliffe family sent twelve Maybachs and a hundred bodyguards to escort Kevin back to the McAuliffe estate. Overnight, he became the long-lost heir of the McAuliffe empire.
At his inauguration, a reporter asked, "And the mute young lady beside you—who is she?"
Kevin looked straight at the camera and replied coldly, "Just a caretaker. A mute like her isn't worthy of the McAuliffe family name."
Venice smiled. She had never been mute—and she certainly wasn't some small café owner.
That was all an act.
In truth, she was the only daughter of the world's richest man.
Picking up her phone, she made a single call.
"Tell him I've agreed. The wedding will be in seven days."
Her groom? Adam McAuliffe, Kevin's younger uncle.
But seven days later — Kevin fell to his knees, eyes red, begging Venice to come back.
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Venice was nothing more than the quiet owner of a small, nameless café. Yet she was also the one who had saved Kevin's life.
When assassins came for him, she had thrown herself in front of him, taking the blade meant for his heart. For three years, she stayed beside him through ruin and exile.
Later, the McAuliffe family sent twelve Maybachs and a hundred bodyguards to escort Kevin back to the McAuliffe estate. Overnight, he became the long-lost heir of the McAuliffe empire.
Before leaving, he had cupped her face and whispered, "Venice, trust me. Once I've cleared every obstacle and officially become the McAuliffe heir, I'll marry you."
Because of that promise, she kept waiting.
From the age of twenty to twenty-five, she belonged to him. For five long years, she gave him everything—her time, her love, her body. The used Durexs alone could circle her coffee shop ten times.
On her twenty-fifth birthday, Kevin told her mysteriously, "I have a special surprise for you tonight."
Venice's heart fluttered. She spent the entire day preparing—carefully curling her hair, putting on soft makeup, and slipping into a delicate cocktail dress.