Chapter 1

I spent eight years winning over Callie, a girl who couldn't even walk. I succeeded.

I actually fell for her, so I chose to stay in this world. I even traded all my system points to heal her legs.

Once she could walk again, she started her own company. In just two years, she became the most successful female entrepreneur in Riverport.

I thought we were heading toward a happily ever after.

But then I overheard her talking to her friends. "Seeing Harrison just reminds me of how pathetic I used to be," she said.

"He took care of me back then, but now? I'm out of his league."

In that moment, she was out of mine, too.

I turned to the system and made a request. "Take back Callie's healthy legs."

1.

"Miss Callie has chartered this entire yacht for her birthday. No outsiders allowed."

The bodyguard blocked my path.

"I'm her boyfriend," I said. "Does that make me an outsider?"

Just then, Callie's assistant, Tiana, walked out and saw me.

"Harrison… what are you doing here?"

Her smile was forced and awkward.

Callie had been away on a business trip for a month. She hadn't come home once.

Today was her birthday. I had asked dozens of people to find out where she was, hoping to surprise her.

Now, a bad feeling settled in my gut.

"Am I not allowed to be here?" I asked.

"No… it's not that. I'm just surprised."

"Callie is in the middle of a meeting with a client. Why don't I take you to the car to wait?"

"The guard just told me she's having a private birthday party," I countered.

Tiana went pale and couldn't find her words.

I pushed past the guard and walked inside.

She was too terrified to stop me.

Down on the deck, I saw people singing and dancing on a stage.

In the center of a massive pool, Callie was wearing a sexy bikini. She was wrapped around a young man with a perfect six-pack.

I froze. So this was her "business trip."

No wonder Tiana didn't want me coming in.

"Happy thirtieth birthday, Callie!" someone shouted, raising a glass.

"You're a big-shot boss now. Since it's your birthday, what kind of perks did you bring for the girls?"

Callie smirked. "I brought dozens of male models. Take your pick."

The crowd erupted in cheers.

Then, someone asked a risky question. "Callie, I heard you and Harrison are getting close to the big day. Are you going to give us some engagement favors today?"

Callie's expression instantly turned icy.

The room went silent.

The person who asked quickly backtracked. "Callie, I was just joking!"