author: Older
category: Romance
status: Completed
Mu Qingcheng, the seemingly demure, timid girl newly returned to the powerful Mu family, is a fragile pawn in their eyes. Orphaned and \"adopted,\" they believe her to be easily manipulated, a group pet to indulge. But beneath her innocent facade and oversized glasses lurks the 'Shadow Empress,' a legendary mastermind with unparalleled skills across every domain – from tech genius to master strategist, even an elite assassin. Her return isn't for comfort, but for vengeance. Each display of \"accidental\" talent, every bond she forms, is a calculated step to dismantle the Mu empire from within. Her meticulous plan, however, faces an unexpected variable: a cold, ruthless CEO, the very man whose secrets she briefly touched during a midnight operation. He’s now fixated on the \"weak\" girl, threatening to unravel her intricate web of deception long before her final, satisfying revenge can be served.