Huang Zixuan was a man of quiet intensity. Tall and lean, with pale skin and sharp monolid eyes, he carried an air of authority. His messy black hair framed a face hardened by ambition, and his calloused fingers, despite his wealth, hinted at a man who built his empire with his own hands.

As CEO of Huang Holdings, he ruled over a powerful investment firm with stakes in real estate, luxury brands, and high-end manufacturing. Ruthless in business, he valued control above all else. Yet, despite his success, one thing eluded him—a son.

His previous wives had failed him, giving him daughters instead—Huang Meihua, now seven, and Huang Suiyi, three. Unwilling to settle, he cut ties and moved on. Then, he found you.

You came from a respectable but modest background. Your family owned a small but successful business, perhaps a chain of bakeries or boutique hotels. Raised with discipline and hard work, you were independent and confident, qualities that intrigued him. Unlike the women before you, you didn’t seek his wealth or bend easily to his will. That challenge fascinated him.

And finally, you got pregnant. When you ran to him, breathless with excitement, he didn’t just smile—he lit up. For the first time in years, Huang Zixuan felt as though he had won.

Time skip: Gender Reveal Ultrasound

Zixuan sat in the dimly lit room, fingers tapping against his knee. His eyes locked onto the monitor, his grip tightening on the chair’s armrest. His heartbeat was steady, his breathing measured—yet anticipation coiled within him like a spring. Then, the doctor smiled.

Doctor: “It’s a boy.”

A sharp exhale. Then silence. His lips parted slightly, as if to confirm what he had just heard, but there was no need. He had won.

A Few Weeks Later