In a messy room, a man’s body was intimately intertwined with another woman’s. When Theodoric Lasker woke up, he found himself face to face with a woman whose delicate features were partially hidden by her bangs. She rested her head on his muscular arm, still peacefully lost in sleep. The petite woman stirred, emitting a soft and tender moan before unconsciously nuzzling into his embrace. Theodoric’s head throbbed painfully as he realized that the woman in his arms was completely naked. Her skin glowed under the dazzling light, causing him to squint slightly. Furrowing his eyebrows, he instinctively surveyed his surroundings. Memories of the previous night surged into his mind all at once. Having indulged in quite a bit of alcohol at the company’s anniversary celebration, he fell asleep the moment he returned to the hotel room. In his blurry memory, he recalled the woman wrapping her arms around his waist. Everything escalated the moment their skin touched. And so, amidst the daze, everything that should and shouldn’t have happened unfolded at once. It turned out that the reckless night wasn’t a mere figment of his dream but a striking reality. A grim look flitted across Theodoric’s eyes. Jumping out of bed, he hastily wore his clothes. As his piercing gaze swept the room, he froze at a particular sight. A scarlet stain on the crumpled bedsheets captured his gaze. It was her first time! He felt an inexplicable desire to see what the woman, who had lost her virginity to him, looked like. Just when he was about to brush aside the hair concealing her delicate features, he paused momentarily. It was just a one-night stand. There was no need for him to dwell on it. After all, women who climbed into his bed were always lured by money and status. He reached for his suit on the bed instead and quickly left the room. Unknown to him, a necklace that had fallen off the woman’s neck accidentally snagged upon the inner lining of his suit. As such, it accompanied him out. Ten minutes later, a black Rolls-Royce Cullinan sped through the bustling streets. Ballard Goldberg, the CEO’s secretary, was updating Theodoric about work. As Theodoric sat in the back seat of the car, his cold and arrogant gaze flickered as his thoughts started to wander. He faintly recalled catching a whiff of a fragrance the night before, which made him question if it had been a mere figment of his imagination. After all, since the accident three years ago, he had lost his sense of smell. “Mr. Lasker, there’s a stubborn resident at Youth Road who refuses to move. The demolition company is unable to handle the situation.” “Why?” asked Theodoric, who was always a man with few words. “That household runs a gambling den. However, the owner is a compulsive gambler and got himself into huge debt. He claims that the compensation we offered is too low and is now demanding an exorbitant amount. If we don’t clear the land soon, it will impact the upcoming bidding process.” Theodoric narrowed his eyes and decisively instructed, “Turn around and head to Youth Road.” Ballard revealed a look of surprise, but he quickly understood Theodoric’s intentions. It seems like Mr. Lasker is taking matters into his own hands. Without delay, the driver swiftly made a sharp turn and sped toward Youth Road. At that moment, a slight vibration came from the suit draped over Theodoric’s arm. His fingers instinctively reached for his pocket, searching for his phone. Unexpectedly, a necklace with a pendant attached to it fell onto the mat. The golden pendant, adorned with cloud patterns and the words “Health and Joy” at its center, caught Theodoric’s attention. He bent down and picked it up. When he looked at the shiny pendant, he abruptly widened his eyes. Is this pendant from that woman? I can’t believe it’s her! Could the person I’ve been searching desperately for over a decade be the woman I had a one-night stand with yesterday? Ballard looked at Theodoric with a look of confusion. “Mr. Lasker, what is it?” Theodoric held the long-life lock tenderly in his palm, a subtle smile gracing his lips. “Investigate this person.” “Who?” “A woman.” Ballard widened his eyes in shock. “A… A woman?” What’s going on? Mr. Lasker wants to investigate a woman? That is downright astonishing. No one could blame Ballard for being so surprised. After all, Theodoric was a legendary figure in Jadeborough. It was always the convention for the heir of a wealthy family to take over the family business without exception. However, Theodoric, an illegitimate child, shattered that tradition. Within a mere three years of assuming leadership, he transformed Lasker Group, Jadeborough’s top corporation, into a global business powerhouse. The corporation had a strong presence in various industries. Not only did it dominate the real estate market, but its perfume company was renowned worldwide, captivating countless women with its new products. Yet, despite his remarkable success, he remained unmarried at the age of twenty-eight. Speculations arose, suggesting that he did not like women. Ballard took a moment to gather himself before asking, “Mr. Lasker, can you give me a scope?” “Starling Hotel, Room 1205. Between eleven last night and ten this morning.” Starling Hotel? Did Mr. Lasker sleep with that woman? Ballard tried to compose himself, his arm trembling as he reached for his phone to contact the person in charge of Starling Hotel. As Theodoric leaned back in his seat, his gaze remained fixed on the necklace in his hand. His stern expression softened and was replaced by a look of tenderness. Memories flooded his mind, transporting him back to a snowy day fifteen years ago. A young girl, cradling bread in her hands, had become his savior in the midst of a snowstorm. He was thirteen years old back then, still an illegitimate child who was abandoned by the Laskers and forced to leave with his mother in a poverty-stricken village. That day, if it weren’t for the young girl who extended a helping hand to them, he and his mother might have died from hunger. Now, he was the ruler of the entire city, wielding boundless power and influence. Yet, the only thing that he missed dearly was that little girl. Often, he would recall her innocent voice saying, “Theo, will you come and marry me when you grow up? This is my pendant. If you remember what it looks like, you’ll be able to find me in the future!” Hence, he must find her and fulfill his promise of marrying her.