Her Love, His Ladder

Melanie Green was born into one of the city’s most powerful families—a fortune she chose to hide. For love, she became invisible, living quietly and sacrificing her status to stand behind Joseph Watson, supporting him in silence and protecting his pride. But when opportunity knocked, Joseph ended their relationship to pursue another wealthy heiress who could elevate his career. Heartbroken and humiliated, Melanie lashed out in anger, speaking words she couldn’t take back—her outburst exposed Joseph’s deepest insecurities and left him publicly shamed. He never forgot that moment. Then came the truth: the girl who had loved him in secret was the daughter of the Greens, the very dynasty he now sought to join. With ambition burning in his eyes and vengeance in his heart, Joseph made a decision—he wouldn’t just rise to power, he would take everything she had and make her watch.