After swapping bodies, I became a domineering CEO in a melodramatic novel.

She took a deep breath, turned to face the crowd, her gaze resolute, surging from the depths of her heart. She wanted everyone on the dance floor to know she was there. It was as if the whole world lay at her feet, and only this moment was her stage.

"It's truly unfortunate that her husband was forced to marry such a strong woman!" Laughter rose and fell among many, but she stung them, making them feel a sense of unease. Even with the magic of the atmosphere, she knew that if she wanted to truly gain everyone's attention, she couldn't stop there.

"That's why I was able to choose you. We really are a good match!" She smiled easily, though she couldn't hide her discomfort. Every word she spoke felt like she was going through a battle.

At this moment, Qin Reng slowly walked to her side, his aloof aura mixed with a hint of disdain, making him seem utterly alone. His eyes gleamed under the light, as if concealing an emotion that made one want to explore it. "I don't want to get involved. You decide for yourself," he said softly, with a touch of languor, but she could hear the subtle concern in his voice.

Yu Yuetong felt a warmth in her heart. Although she knew Qin Reng's attitude seemed somewhat dissatisfied, this gentle care was like a flame gradually rekindling within her. She seized this subtle opportunity and continued to exert her efforts, striving to take control of the situation in the coming moments.

"She's just an illegitimate child. I had no idea you were putting on such a glamorous act." She gave Ji Momo a provocative smile, then mustered her courage to continue.

“I’m waiting for you,” Ji Momo’s expression tightened, her hands stretched out as if trying to pierce through any barrier. “You’re just treating me as background noise? Don’t disappoint me!”

As she spoke, her voice grew clearer. This seemed to push the situation further out of control, and the surrounding audience grew excited, as if provoked, their anger burning.

Thinking that the chances of winning such a battle were slim, on the other hand, her heart was becoming increasingly uncontrollable in the extreme conflict of emotions. Her counterattack continued, and at this moment, she secretly hoped that no matter how the world changed, she had to win this psychological battle.

"Prepare to face the truth. I am your opponent, and even more so, your hatred." She gave a slightly forced smile, a firmness she had never felt before welling up in her heart.

She knew the truly difficult test had just begun, and the impending battle might exceed her expectations. Just as she and Ji Momo locked eyes in a tense standoff, suddenly—

Qin Reng leaned forward slightly, as if trying to probe the escalating emotions. The atmosphere suddenly became tense, and the dangerous signals were like a powder keg ready to explode at any moment.

Just then, a storm of public opinion was about to break...

Yu Yuetong stood in the center of the dance floor, surrounded by a surging wave of laughter, as if every gaze was focused on her. She took a deep breath, and the uneasy flames within her were gradually ignited by the courage she had awakened. She slightly raised her chin, her gaze fixed firmly on Ji Momo, and the fearless spirit of her counterattack filled her with a strange excitement.

"So what if I'm an illegitimate child? I'm so lucky. At least I wasn't abandoned." Yu Yuetong responded stubbornly, her tone carrying a hint of provocative mockery, completely unconcerned about the strange looks she received from those around her.

"Are you mocking me?" Ji Momo's face showed a hint of disdain, and a cold smile appeared on her lips. "I'm afraid I don't need such a lowly status as yours to prove myself."

“The darkness is the source of my power,” Yu Yuetong said softly, a sharp glint in her eyes. She refused to be overshadowed by Ji Momo’s indifference. Her confidence soared like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.

The atmosphere between the two grew increasingly tense, and the surrounding audience held their breath, anticipating a fiery confrontation. Just then, Qin Reng slowly stepped forward, his cold and hard aura instantly drawing everyone's attention.

“Enough,” his voice, firm as iron, broke the tension between the two. “I don’t want to see this kind of argument.” His gaze swept over Yu Yuetong and Ji Momo, and he spoke in a tone that carried no murderous intent but contained a warning.

"So what if you don't want to see it?" Yu Yuetong was taken aback. She felt indignant, but she couldn't hide the spark in her heart. As if she had encountered cold water, she suppressed the anger that was about to erupt.

“Yes, I don’t want to see such an ugly sight.” Qin Reng’s lips curled into a mocking smile, a hint of disdain flashing in his deep eyes. “I don’t want to be buried with your farce.”

Upon hearing this, everyone was speechless, secretly thinking that the domineering CEO was not only cold on the surface, but actually cared so much about Yue Tong.

"I knew you'd stand in my way." Yu Yuetong felt a mix of emotions. Although Qin Reng was as cold and hard as iron, his concern at this moment was like a ray of warm sunshine, giving her a sense of comfort. She didn't refuse aloud, nor could she raise her eyebrows, but a feeling of resentment welled up in her heart.

Ji Momo's face grew increasingly furious, her hands clenched into fists as if she were about to pounce on Yu Yuetong. "Don't be so smug, I won't let you live too comfortably!" Her anger flared, her tone filled with threat and disdain, "You're nothing but a pawn I'm playing with."

Yu Yuetong could sense the subtle change in Qin Reng's aura behind her. She thought to herself that she was going to turn the tables this time, so she turned her head slightly and smiled at him, pretending to be relaxed, and said, "Of course, I am a pawn, but I also have the opportunity to become a player."

The surrounding audience remained completely silent, watching as if it were a play, anticipating an even more intense confrontation. Qin Reng's lips curled into a slight smile, secretly admiring Yu Yuetong's tenacity and resistance, "I hope you can hold onto this position as a chess player, instead of being crushed by others."

"It's not my fault if you can't protect me." She planned to take this opportunity to vent all her emotions, and the flames she had been trying to suppress finally burst forth.

Just as the atmosphere was becoming increasingly tense, as if it was about to explode, Qin Yu walked in, his sinister gaze sweeping over everyone, a cold smile on his face seemingly carrying a hint of calculation, "What, two women are vying for favor? I'm here to pick up the bargain."

Yu Yuetong was furious and wanted to retaliate, but Qin Reng reached out and pulled her back, leaving her increasingly at a loss. Meanwhile, the surrounding crowd was in an uproar, as if a war without gunpowder was slowly brewing.

"Who dares to stop me?" Yu Yuetong clenched her fists, the feeling of resentment gradually spreading throughout her body. She was determined to fight these so-called "nobles" to the end.

Just as everyone was anticipating the impending storm, amidst the commotion, no one noticed that Ji Momo's calm lips subtly curled into a smile, her gaze fixed on Yu Yuetong with a hidden, sharp intensity, seemingly hinting at a deeper conspiracy brewing.

"Prepare for an even fiercer storm; the real story is just beginning." Her eyes flashed with a dark glint of anticipation, and in the next instant, an unpredictable shift was brewing on the dance floor…