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You Cheated, so Goodbye
You Cheated, so Goodbye
Author: Little Hedgehog

Chapter 1

Author: Little Hedgehog
I, Marcus Knight, was not someone who held grudges.

When I got into my wife Pamela Thompson's passenger seat and had just pulled out my pack of cigarettes, she snatched it from me and threw it out the window with a disgusted look.

"How many times have I told you not to smoke in my car?" she shouted.

For a moment, I gave a bitter smile and put away my lighter.

When I saw ash in her car, I knew she wasn't some clean freak—she just made exceptions.

Clearly, I wasn't someone she'd bend her rules for.

In our three years of marriage, Pamela had gone from an inexperienced office worker to a workplace elite.

Everyone who knew her regarded her with respect.

As for me, I was just the freeloader she was supporting.

No one knew that I'd started the business with her.

She had drunk herself into a miscarriage while trying to close a deal with a client. I had told her to rest at home, but she had refused.

I couldn't bear to push her, so I resigned and focused on supporting her from behind.

It seemed she had forgotten I used to be a standout in the business world.

I stepped down because I cared for her. But in her eyes now, I was living off her.

When we got to the company, I handed her the divorce papers.

Pamela froze. "What do you mean by this? Marcus, are you seeing someone else?"

I smiled bitterly. "Don't you already know whether I am or not?"

She took a deep breath. "Is this about us not having kids after three years of marriage? I've already said that I don't want kids! Can you guys stop pressuring me?"

She meant my parents.

Last time, during a major festival, we had gone home for dinner, and my mom had hinted about children.

Pamela got upset, as she hated being pressured about having kids.

At first, she said it was because of her health. But after I stepped down from my position and spent every day cooking for her to nurse her back, she'd long since recovered.

"It's not about that," I said to clarify.

I pulled out my cigarette pack and was just about to light up when Pamela slapped it out of my hand.

"I told you not to smoke when I'm around!" she warned.

I froze, staring at the red mark she'd left on the back of my hand.

Suddenly, rage consumed me.

"So, other people can smoke around you and in your car, but I can't. Is that it? You're only a clean freak when it comes to me! And you ask why I want to divorce?" I fumed.

It was the first time I'd ever yelled at her. Pamela stood there, stunned. She then snapped out of it, but she didn't know what to say.

"Sign the papers. Let's end things on good terms," I said.

Realizing I was serious, Pamela got angry.

"He's a new hire, and he has resources. Do you think I'd tolerate him otherwise? Marcus, I wouldn't be this exhausted if you weren't being such a hands-off husband," she complained.

She probably didn't realize that when she complained about me, the look in her eyes was pure disdain. It wasn't resentment, just pure contempt.

I couldn't help but scoff. "If I'm such a burden to you, then just divorce me. Sign it."

Even though I was set on divorce, Pamela refused to sign. She kicked me out instead, screaming all the while.

When I walked out, the whole office was dead silent.

Right away, I saw that young man. He gave me a fake smile.

"It's you. Ms. Thompson's just been under a lot of stress lately. Don't take it personally," the young man advised.

I glanced at his employee badge—Executive Assistant. So, he was the one smoking in her car.

No wonder. With a boy toy like that by her side, it was no surprise that she'd look down on me.

Ignoring him, I turned to leave, but he followed me out.

"Marcus, I'd leave sooner if I were you. Being a freeloader isn't as easy as it looks. Besides, you're useless now. What could you possibly do for her?" the young man said.

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  • You Cheated, so Goodbye   Chapter 9

    Pamela dragged me to get the certificate, and I breathed a sigh of relief.When we were registered for divorce the other day, William had come along. Now that we got divorced officially, he didn't show up. Was he trying to avoid suspicion?I didn't overthink it. Half an hour later, I had the divorce certificate in hand, and I felt completely relieved.Pamela gave me a vicious glare. "Just you wait!"I waved at her and turned to leave. Lauren was waiting for me in the car.Seeing Pamela gnashing her teeth put me in an excellent mood.Now, it was time to strike. Pamela had staked everything on the 900-million-dollar investment. She had even applied for a bank loan.She probably still didn't realize this was a long-term development project that required massive funding.Given their family's current state, they couldn't possibly handle it. My family used to cover for her, and my dad even filled in the gaps quietly.That was why she thought she was so capable.But now that our fam

  • You Cheated, so Goodbye   Chapter 8

    "Mr. Knight, Pamela is getting way too arrogant. We've just confirmed that we're renewing the contract, and she's already demanding we lower the price by three percent!""Mr. Knight, we only agreed before because you guaranteed things on your end. That's the only reason we gave them that price. Now that they've gained a bit of power, they want to kick us to the curb!"They were all suppliers. Back then, they had only given Pamela any leeway out of respect for my dad.But now, Pamela was trying to lower the price again. The cost had already been squeezed to the limit, and she wanted it even cheaper. Naturally, the suppliers had had enough."Pamela and I are divorced. I'm now working at Mr. Smith's company. If you're interested, come find me," I uttered.Our former partners started coming to me one after another.Somehow, Pamela found out I was at Henry's company, and she immediately called me."Marcus, you're doing this on purpose! How dare you steal my clients!" she barked. I

  • You Cheated, so Goodbye   Chapter 7

    "Why should I? It's not as if you own this place! You have no right to kick me out!" Pamela questioned."He may not have the right, but I do."At that moment, the crowd parted. Ethan and his wife, Aurelia Windsor, stepped out. Her expression was icy as she looked at Pamela."I organized this gala. No one has ever dared to bring a side piece here and act so outrageously. Pamela? Guards! Get them out of here!" Aurelia instructed. Pamela's face instantly darkened. I let out a soft scoff. I couldn't tell if she was just that brazen or pretending to be clueless.Aurelia and Ethan were famously loving in the circle. Everyone knew they were a power couple.Bringing a side piece to their event was basically a slap in their face.I had made a scene on purpose just to let them know that stupidity was contagious.Without me paving the way for her in secret, Pamela wouldn't even be qualified to be here.Pamela opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something more, but Aurelia didn't bo

  • You Cheated, so Goodbye   Chapter 6

    I didn't expect to run into Pamela, and she wasn't trying to keep a low profile at all. William was right beside her.They were wearing matching outfits, openly flaunting their relationship.When William saw me, he immediately laughed and walked over. "Well, if it isn't my woman's ex-husband. So, who's the rich woman you're leeching off now?"He sized up Lauren from head to toe, clearly not recognizing her.When he noticed what Lauren was wearing—nothing from any luxury brands—his face showed obvious contempt."Marcus is just a freeloader. The moment he left Pamela, his true colors came out. He demanded three million dollars, yet he can't buy you a proper outfit," William taunted. Lauren gave him a once-over and said coldly, "You're wearing an old LH piece from five seasons ago. If I remember correctly, that's from five years back. It's impressive that you have it because you can't even find it on secondhand sites anymore."I was surprised that Lauren knew that much about brand

  • You Cheated, so Goodbye   Chapter 5

    Back when we first got married, things had been pretty sweet. But after Pamela had a miscarriage and I stepped back from the spotlight, she got a taste of the luxury of high society and saw all the successful people around her.With so many temptations out there, Pamela changed.She became cold and distant. We had fewer and fewer things to talk about. My disappointment in her grew day by day, until now.I didn't say much and just waited patiently.Sure enough, three days later, Pamela contacted me and asked to meet at the civil affairs office.When we got there, she didn't show the slightest sign of regret.She just looked at me and said, "Marcus, you've got some nerve. You convinced my sister to help you. You want a divorce? Fine, I'll give it to you, and I'll give you the money. But from now on, you and your family better not come near us again!"She actually made me laugh. "Don't worry. I can say the same thing to you. Once we're divorced, don't bother me again. Don't make me

  • You Cheated, so Goodbye   Chapter 4

    I jolted awake in shock. Why were they here?My parents were also woken up by the commotion and went to open the door, letting them in.It was Pamela's older sister, Lilian Thompson, their family's leech. She did nothing but eat, drink, and have fun.Her husband, Jayce Taylor, was with her. Both of them stood in the living room, looking furious.The moment Lilian saw me, she snorted. "Mr. and Mrs. Knight, what a great job you've done raising a son like Marcus. This is truly eye-opening.""Thank you. We know," my mom replied coolly as she sat on the couch with her legs crossed, looking at them.Lilian was stunned. In the past, while things weren't overly friendly, they'd at least maintained some basic politeness. Now, she didn't even know what to say.Jayce spoke up instead. "I have to say that you guys are truly something. After three years of living off a woman, he suddenly wants a divorce. Pamela called us and said Marcus brought up divorce and even demanded three million doll

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