Year 2003
Tang Corporation was one of China's top cosmetics companies, and within five years, it had expanded globally.
At the peak of his career, CEO Tang indulged in pleasure, neglecting Mrs. Tang—a Hong Kong beauty pregnant with their first child.
She always believed CEO Tang was a model husband, judging by how he loved and treated her at home.
Little did she know that the husband she trusted had been cuckolding her, a betrayal as vast as the distance from China to Korea.
And so, the deception lasted for 17 years.
Year 2020
Tang Mengna, the sole heir of Tang Corporation.
With the true beauty of a Hong Kong belle and exceptional intellect, she was already a sophomore in college at 17.
The Tang family had always sheltered her, wanting her to be a pampered young lady, always living in a wholesome environment.
Perhaps this very mindset had caused her to lose the life skills needed to navigate the dark and harsh outside world.
….
That March, on her husband’s birthday, Mrs. Tang had gone out in the afternoon to prepare for the party. She got ready, and then in the late afternoon, called CEO Tang, telling him there was an urgent matter at home and he needed to return immediately, as she wouldn't be there.
CEO Tang returned home, and unexpectedly, he brought a beautiful woman with him.
The house was pitch black. He himself switched on the lights, and he himself brought his mistress home to meet his wife.
The candlelight flickered out, and the welcoming calls for his return faded.
He said nothing, only coldly:
"Next year, we will divorce. File the papers, write down whatever you want."
"Don't let Na Na know, or I'll kill you."
The two turned and left, leaving her amidst shock and disappointment.
After so many years as Mrs. Tang of the Tang family, her husband's infidelity had somehow remained a secret, with no rumors.
She immediately called someone:
"I need a bodyguard."
In October, Tang Mengna became an exchange student, traveling from Beijing to Guangzhou for two months. Completely unaware of her family's turmoil, she happily called her mother and father every day.
With one last week left in Guangzhou, she said:
"Mom, when my exchange program ends, you and Dad should come here! I'll treat you both to a meal!!!"
"Yes, alright!"
But afterward, her father, once again shameless, brought another girl home and caressed her in front of Mrs. Tang.
She was so shocked she fainted.
With one hand, she sent her daughter abroad, using Christmas and New Year's as an excuse.
With the other, she planned to secure her daughter's future, knowing CEO Tang had an illegitimate child.
Tang Mengna returned, noticed the strange family situation, and immediately asked about it during dinner.
Mrs. Tang continued to make excuses, saying it was just a small disagreement.
One night, coincidentally, it rained heavily.
Mengna was in her room, getting ready for bed, when she heard a very loud noise.
She rushed to where the sound came from.
The servants, the butler—everyone was horrified.
Next was her.
Her gentle mother had stained her hands with blood, plunging a knife into her husband's chest.
"Mom...!Mom...?"
She tremblingly stepped towards her mother. Her mother wept piteously but immediately took the fingerprint of the dying man on the floor and pressed it firmly onto a piece of paper.
"Butler Chen, please help me ensure Na Na's safety."
The butler took the paper, still unable to grasp the current situation or his mistress's next move.
Mrs. Tang turned back and said to her husband:
"I've tolerated you enough."
The knife in his body was stemming the flow of blood. She directly pulled it out, then stabbed herself right in front of her daughter and the servants.
Everyone was even more horrified.
Tang Mengna stood frozen at the doorway, not knowing what to do.
What had Mom just done? What did her words mean? Dad loved her so much, why did Mom say it would affect her?
She kept muttering to herself.
The ambulance quickly arrived and took them away, with Butler Trần following close behind.
Mộng Na stayed behind with the maids.
They only dared to stand beside her, carrying out their mistress's orders.
"What was that paper just now? Why did Mom do that?"
Đường Mộng Na threw on a coat, then immediately got into a car and sped off, despite the maids' attempts to stop her.
At the hospital, the emergency room light glowed red. Butler Trần sighed, taking out the paper to read it.
He seemed very sympathetic to his mistress's actions.
The doctor came out, shaking his head as he spoke to the butler:
"The Madam likely had a plan. Both of them took anticoagulants and ate foods high in potassium."
"What does that mean? How are they?"
The butler grew anxious.
Đường Mộng Na also rushed to the emergency room.
"Mr. Đường had stopped breathing when we received him, and Mrs. Đường is in a deep coma. Her condition will be vegetative...!"
"What did you say? My parents were just injured, and you couldn't save them?"
"Miss?!"
"WHAT ARE YOU DOING STANDING HERE?? HURRY AND CURE MY PARENTS!"
She screamed, her mind unable to accept this truth yet.
After all, she was only 17 years old.
How could she bear such a shock!
"Miss! You should grow up now..."
Butler Trần's words made Mộng Na freeze. She let her hands drop, bowed her head, and asked in a low voice:
"Is there no hope left?"
"Miss Đường, you should prepare yourself. For now, we will try to save your mother's life."
Butler Trần bid the doctor farewell, then went to comfort his young mistress. He looked as if he loved her like his own grandchild!
The Đường and Trịnh families arrived to see their children. Both sides were stunned and very sternly inquired about the situation.
Butler Trần quickly recounted the situation, then proposed a plan to stage a scenario where the couple was assassinated. This made Đường Mộng Na's maternal grandmother collapse to her knees, sobbing uncontrollably.
The Đường family felt awkward, not daring to look at the Trịnh family.
Both families decided to ensure Đường Mộng Na's safety, so that in two years, she could take over Đường Corporation and manage the Trịnh family's affairs.
The assassination of the Đường couple immediately captivated all of China. Everyone was very curious about the situation.
The main family decided that since the spear had been thrown, they must follow through. They sent a trusted confidant to take the blame for Mrs. Đường and convened a shareholders' meeting.
Upon hearing "assassination," the shareholders turned pale with fear. They immediately wanted to withdraw from the board but still didn't dare.
As arranged, Đường Mộng Na delivered a lengthy speech to win over the shareholders, successfully becoming the company's interim CEO.
Once the shareholders' hearts had softened and they awaited the future CEO's performance, just like in a Korean drama, a new obstacle appeared to block the protagonist's path.
It was none other than the late Mr. Đường's illegitimate child and his former mistress.
She was extremely confident, declaring loudly:
"Đường Mộng Na has no right to run Đường Corporation!"
Mộng Na was also surprised, watching the middle-aged woman, who was her mother's age, causing a scene.
"Her own mother stabbed Mr. Đường to death, and now you're letting her manage Đường Corporation?"
The bigwigs were confused.
"Wasn't it an assassination?"
"What's going on?!"
Things were spiraling out of control.
"The one who deserves to be here is Đường Hiểu Âu, Đường Mộng Na's paternal half-brother."
This sounded like a confession of her relationship with Mr. Đường. However, at this moment, all the shareholders were focused on the young man behind her.
Regardless of the past, more and more people chose Đường Hiểu Âu as the future chairman.
Butler Trần appeared, with a group of bodyguards behind him.
He calmly stood beside Mộng Na and said:
“Duong Hieu Au is not legally recognized as the son of the late CEO Duong. If he inherits the chairman position, wouldn’t that be very dangerous?”
“I suggest we split the two into two different management departments and decide after a fixed period, what do you say, gentlemen?”
He continued, and his suggestion greatly pleased the shareholders, who then agreed.
“So, both of you will take on the next two projects and complete them! Let’s go home!”
Only a few people remained in the large room.
“Killing someone and then snatching their position, how truly despicable.”
“The mistress has no shame, truly no self-respect left.”
Mong Na retorted sharply.
Duong Hieu Au remained silent from beginning to end. He truly is a formidable character.
“Alright, Young Miss, let’s go home too!”
The Duong family, hearing news of the grandson’s appearance, immediately changed their tune and wanted to change the heir.
But they didn’t dare act recklessly, because 25% of the shares belonged to the Trinh family.
The news that Madam Duong killed CEO Duong was leaked. Butler Tran immediately investigated the spy, and a maid was subsequently disfigured and crippled for life.
Duong Mong Na, after learning about Duong Hieu Au, was greatly disadvantaged.
She often disappeared for the entire day, then slept in her room at night, not eating, not drinking, and not wanting to do anything.
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