Chapter 1: Chapter 1

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<html><head></head><body>My best friend suggested testing my boyfriend with a fake account. After I agreed, I created a secondary account and told her it was my boyfriend’s. She added it and immediately started slandering me, claiming I was dating multiple people and had been used by everyone. She spammed the chat with revealing photos—low-cut tops, exposed legs, pouty poses in skimpy outfits. "Hey there, wanna hang out?" "I’m very obedient. You can play with me any way you like." I replied, "I don’t believe you. Unless you…" The next day, during a company meeting, she was rushed away by an ambulance after a foreign object inside her began vibrating intensely. After my boyfriend proposed, my best friend Mia Lowell seemed upset. Was she worried I might get hurt? But my boyfriend isn’t just tall and handsome—he’s well-educated, comes from a good family, and is completely devoted to me. There’s really no flaw to find.  Or was she concerned that after marriage, I’d have less time for her? I even tried to reassure her. "Liam does love traveling the world with me, but don’t worry—I’ll bring you back souvenirs from every place we visit." Unexpectedly, that seemed to make her even angrier. No matter how I tried to smooth things over, it didn’t work. Growing impatient, I asked her what was really going on. Mia has been my closest friend since elementary school. She’s been there for almost every important moment of my life. I didn’t want her to have any unspoken reservations about my marriage or my fiancé.  Mia fidgeted, hesitating before she finally spoke. "Olivia, I’m still a little unsure about Liam. Don’t you think deciding to marry him is a bit rushed?" My heart sank. Had Liam done something to hurt me? Seeing my reaction, she quickly backtracked. "It’s just a reasonable doubt, you know? Think about it—what man can resist temptation? Especially someone like Liam, who’s so attractive. He’s always had girls chasing after him. Why would he be so devoted to you? You’re… decent, I guess." I frowned. What was she implying? That I wasn’t good enough for my boyfriend? Mia hurriedly added, "What I mean is, marriage is a lifelong commitment. It’s better to be absolutely sure about someone’s character before making a decision." "What if he shows his true colors after marriage—cheating, domestic violence? Your whole life could be ruined."  Hesitantly, I asked, "So what do you suggest?" Her eyes lit up. She took my hand and said, "Give me your boyfriend’s contact info. I’ll create a fake account and test him. If he can resist temptation, then his character is solid. Only then will I feel comfortable entrusting you to him." I immediately felt uneasy about this. It clearly showed a lack of trust in Liam, and it wasn’t how I operated. But Mia kept insisting. I finally told her I needed time to think about it and would give her an answer later. Back home, I thought it over and decided to be honest with Liam. Marriage should be built on transparency. Instead of secretly testing him, it was better to address any concerns directly. If there were issues, we could deal with them early. No big deal. I nervously explained the situation, expecting Liam to be angry. Instead, he laughed and ruffled my hair.  "Are you sure she’s your best friend? Sounds more like a frenemy trying to steal your man. Her intentions are so obvious—what a schemer." I pushed his hand away, annoyed. "How can you say that? We’ve been friends for over a decade. You think she’d betray me over a guy?" Liam seemed to hold back his words, then suggested, "Here’s an idea. Create a fake account yourself. Give it to her and tell her it’s mine. Then see how she ‘tests’ me." Just then, Mia texted me again, pressing for Liam’s contact info. I decided to go along with it. I created the fake account and sent it to her. A second later, I received a friend request. "Hi there, handsome." Thinking about how Liam would respond, I replied, "Who is this?" She answered instantly, "Who I am doesn’t matter. What matters is whether you know your girlfriend is cheating on you with multiple guys and making you the fallback option."  </body></html>