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On the Divorce Reality Show
On the Divorce Reality Show
작가: Lychee Soda

Chapter 1

작가: Lychee Soda
My agent’s call about the divorce reality show took me by surprise.

"Hector agreed to this?"

"Of course." She sounded almost amused by my question.

"Your last few live-stream sales didn’t perform well, and divorce scandals involving actresses are trending right now.

“Mr. Sinclair even cleared his schedule for ten days to join the show with you.

"Take advantage of this opportunity and capitalize on the buzz—at least show some appreciation for everything he’s done for you."

I stayed silent.

Appreciation.

What an interesting choice of word.

My relationship with Hector Sinclair felt more like a boss and employee, a mentor and student, or business partners—anything but husband and wife.

"Sign it."

She tossed the contract in front of me.

I didn’t move. My eyes stayed fixed on the thin stack of papers.

She glanced at me, lips curling into a half-smile. "Relax, it’s not like you’re getting a real divorce.”

"I’ll go over the show’s details first. I’ll sign once I’ve reviewed everything."

I slowly picked up the contract, gripping it in my hands.

She frowned, clearly displeased. "Mr. Sinclair already approved it."

As I stood up to leave, her voice drifted lazily from behind me.

"Why make this so complicated? You’re going to sign it anyway."

That night, Hector called.

When his deep, steady voice came through the line, it felt almost unfamiliar.

With his company launching a new project, we hadn’t seen each other in two months.

His phone was usually in the hands of his assistant, Anne Lane, and anyone trying to reach him had to go through her first.

She decided whether or not a call was worth his time.

So, I rarely bothered.

"Suzy."

Soft music played in the background on his end.

"I heard you threw a tantrum today?"

I paused. "Heard? From whom?"

His tone grew slightly impatient.

"I’ve been busy lately. I don’t have the time or energy to guide you, but you need to grow up. Work is work. Be professional. Stop acting like a child."

I let out a quiet "Oh."

"You mean the reality show? News sure travels fast. Looks like my agent ran straight to Anne. And just because I wanted to read the contract before signing means I was throwing a tantrum?"

The line went silent for two seconds before he finally spoke again, his voice laced with exhaustion.

"You didn’t even graduate college. What do you think you’ll understand from reading a contract?

"Everything has already been arranged for you. All you need to do is sign. Everyone’s tired. Why can’t you be considerate instead of making things harder for the team?

"Suzy, when will you finally grow up…?"

That tone again.

Over the years, every time I didn’t follow his expectations and showed even the slightest bit of independent thought, I was met with this same response.

A mild reprimand, tinged with disappointment and quiet frustration.
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  • On the Divorce Reality Show   Chapter 19

    That time on the mountain in the rain, when he couldn’t find Suzy, he felt true fear and panic for the first time in his life. And in that moment, he finally understood his own heart with absolute clarity.When Suzy chose divorce for the last time, the hope he had been holding onto completely shattered, yet, deep down, he already saw it coming. After the show ended, he made up his mind. Whether through persuasion or force, he would do whatever it took to stop Suzy from going through with the divorce. He went home but things quickly spiraled out of his control. He hadn’t expected public opinion to explode the way it did. In the end, it felt as if he was forced by the world itself to divorce Suzy. … Anne was fired. She fell to her knees, sobbing, saying her reputation was ruined, and she had nowhere else to go, begging him to take her back. But in that moment, he couldn’t hear a word she was saying. All he could see was the image of Suzy kneeling before him, pleading.

  • On the Divorce Reality Show   Chapter 18

    At that time, he and Suzy were still in a secret marriage. The young director openly expressed his admiration and appreciation for Suzy right in front of him, without any attempt to hide it. Hector furrowed his brows, hesitating. He knew with absolute clarity that if Suzy took on the role, her career would soar to new heights, completely different from where she stood now. But if that happened, would she still stay by his side? That day, when he got home, he found Suzy glued to the TV, watching an interview with that same young director.The admiration in her eyes was identical to what he saw in the director sitting in his office earlier that day. He turned down the offer without Suzy ever knowing. He found himself unable to face her openly, yet he refused to acknowledge the darker side of himself. So, he resorted to something both laughable and foolish. He began to suppress and criticize her. He started comparing her to Anne, the one she minded the most. He watched

  • On the Divorce Reality Show   Chapter 17

    But he could never bring himself to face her, nor could he find the courage to say a single word.The thought that his voice caused such a reaction in her body filled him with despair, as if he were trapped in the deepest depths of hell. All he could do was silently watch her from afar, keeping his distance. In the quiet of the night, from a car on the street to the audience seats at the recording studio… After Suzy left him, her career skyrocketed. The divorce earned her a huge following of devoted fans, women who empathized with her and treated her preciously. They supported her, offering advice for her future and ensuring her protection. Her smile returned—bright, warm, and full of strength. She began taking roles in women’s empowerment films, participating in various women-focused programs, and even became a host. As he watched her speak confidently and gracefully on screen, he felt a mixture of unfamiliarity and familiarity. There were so many times he publicly cr

  • On the Divorce Reality Show   Chapter 16

    His eyelashes fluttered slightly as he forced a bitter smile. "Not even willing to call me by my name anymore?"For a while, you refused to see me or take my calls. We've been married. Are you really going to be this resolute?"This divorce is a result of circumstances, Suzy. Just give me some time, okay? I’ll win you back—" He stopped mid-sentence, his gaze widening in surprise. I was suddenly removing my gloves and rolling up my sleeves. First, my down jacket, then my sweater, until my bare arm was exposed. He stood there, frozen and confused. I extended my arm in front of him. "Look, I’m getting red spots on my skin." He glanced at me, puzzled, not understanding what I meant. I spoke calmly, my tone even. "Every time you speak, these red spots appear on my skin. I went to the doctor. He said it’s an allergy, and the best way to manage it is to eliminate the trigger."So, Mr. Sinclair, please don’t say things like that anymore. I can’t accept them, not physically

  • On the Divorce Reality Show   Chapter 15

    At this crucial moment, the female participant from the show went live.With a tone that hinted at secrecy, she said, "Suzy once confided in me during a late-night conversation that their marriage was too tightly bound, and she regretted not having done a proper separation of assets before getting married..."The sharp-eyed internet users quickly connected the dots."So, it’s not that she doesn’t want a divorce, it’s that she can’t! If she divorces, she’ll have nothing left!""Suzy may not be the lead actress, but she’s been in plenty of films and shows over the years. She can’t possibly have no personal assets, right?""So, what if she does? Can she outplay a pure businessman? A few moves and those personal assets could easily become company assets.""Oh my God! She’s not just losing her man, she’s losing her money, and possibly her future!""She must get a divorce! If not, I’ll block every single business under the Sinclair Group!"What began as a reality show on divorce snowballed i

  • On the Divorce Reality Show   Chapter 14

    Then a video clip surfaced online.It was of Anne and me falling into the water, and him choosing to save her.The moment it went live, the internet erupted."What’s going on here? This is like something out of a novel—he saves the assistant, not his wife?""I’m so mad! That woman pushed Suzy into the water! And instead of kicking her out of the way, he goes and saves her?!""This divorce has to happen! If it doesn’t, the viewers will never forgive him!""I know I’m being blunt, but I have to say it, I’m losing my mind over this.""And this is all happening in front of people—who knows what else Suzy’s been through behind the scenes!"The online debate quickly became polarized.As soon as my vulnerable position was revealed, coupled with the outrage over this "husband saving the mistress" scenario, the internet immediately rallied behind me.Some even compared my debut on a reality show eight years ago to this recent one.Back then, I was just nineteen, quick-witted and always smiling.

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