Rain poured down steadily, causing the water level of the small creek next to the villa to rise.In the piano room, Natalie was playing the instrument, her music harmonizing with the creek’s gentle flow. With her satin-like long hair, the sight of her sitting behind the piano was captivating.Standing outside the door, Cedric couldn't help but exclaim at the sight.The piano abruptly fell silent.Natalie noticed him and gently asked, "When did you come back?""Ten minutes ago," the man replied as he stepped inside. He hadn't changed his shoes, and had been wearing the same clothes for a few days. It was evident that he had been with Isabella over the past few days. At this moment, his deep and piercing eyes appeared somewhat weary as he stood next to Natalie."Did you see what was sent to me in the lobby downstairs?" Natalie asked calmly, without a hint of emotion in her eyes."Why didn't you let someone deal with it?" Cedric questioned.Natalie didn't directly answer Cedric'
Just as Cedric was about to explode, a knock at the door interrupted him. It was the butler, who announced, "Sir, Mr. Lewis is here.""Have him wait in the study," Cedric instructed.Natalie's face turned even colder upon hearing that Stefan had arrived.Stefan Lewis was Cedric's best friend. He owned a private detective agency, and there was nothing he couldn't uncover if one was willing to pay. Many wealthy women had sought him out to find evidence of their husbands' infidelity.And Natalie... knew all too well what Stefan had brought for Cedric today. It was the evidence that would push her husband’s feelings for her to the brink."If you ever dare to mention divorce again, I won't let you off,” said Cedric, each word dripping with venom, before he turned and left.Watching his retreating figure, Natalie eventually closed her eyes.But as Cedric was about to step out the door, she couldn't help but call out, "Wait.""What else do you want to say?""How much trust do you h
The edge of the papers brushed against Natalie's cheek, cutting her skin and leaving a fine scratch on her fair face. She closed her eyes, enduring the pain.Seeing that, Cedric tensed up and instinctively moved forward. But in the next moment, his gaze turned icy. He stopped in his tracks, staring at her with a look of disappointment."You've truly disappointed me," he said.Opening her eyes and studying the disappointment in her husband’s eyes, Natalie's lips curled into a smile. Her silent smile pierced Cedric's heart."Why?" he asked.Little did he know that Natalie was equally disappointed in him when he asked this question.She turned and looked out the window, listening to the sound of the rain hitting the leaves, as well as the sound of the running creek. She used to love everything here, and had always thought this would be her home till the end of her days.But she had been wrong. Not too long ago, he had just professed his belief in her. But within half an hour, he
Natalie's head snapped to the side from the blow to her face! There were bloodstains at the corners of her mouth, and she looked disheveled. However, her gaze was sharp, sending shivers down the spine of anyone who looked at her. Those who did so wouldn’t be able to help taking a step back.Although briefly stunned, Rebecca quickly regained her composure and yelled, "How dare you look at me like that?! Look at yourself now! What have you turned the Johnson family into?"Natalie remained silent."You dare to mention divorce again? What qualifications do you have to ask for a divorce? Our family is the one that doesn't want you."Seething with anger, Rebecca’s words were harsh and her eyes were filled with disdain.Christina stepped forward to comfort Rebecca. "Mom, don't get too upset. Getting angry isn't good for your health."The furious Rebecca didn't care about maintaining her composure. She glared at Natalie intensely."How much?"Money? Things were at this point, and n
Natalie assumed that Cedric wouldn't be back for a few days. To her surprise, he returned reeking of alcohol after ten at night.While drying her hair with a towel, she came out of the bathroom and spotted Cedric, who was still wearing the same clothes he had gone out in earlier.Dressed in a bathrobe, a hint of coldness flickered in her eyes, and even her legs were tense. She turned and walked away without sparing him a glance. Evidently, she was heading to another room because even sharing the same space with him right now felt suffocating."Stop!"She had only taken a couple of steps when she heard him call out in a chilling tone from behind her. That presence felt like it could tear her apart.In her previous life, she had been heartbroken when she heard him speak to her in such a tone. But now, Natalie was calm, even in regards to his affair with Isabella.However, she had her pride, especially regarding the matter of divorce.In the past, whenever she caused a scene, she w
At first, the spoon in Natalie's trembling hand shook at the man's words. But soon, she looked at Cedric, finding it somewhat amusing.Before she could speak, Cedric continued, "Withdraw the divorce lawsuit. Once we have a child, they will inherit everything."So, he was in a bad mood this early in the morning because he had received news that she hadn't withdrawn the divorce lawsuit?! And he was proposing such a tempting condition, assuring her that she wouldn't need to worry about other women anymore?Once upon a time, Natalie had found it amusing how high-society marriages were only woven together by a tapestry of money. And now, that was exactly what her marriage was like.She took a sip from the glass of milk before her and looked at the man across from her. His complexion had turned somewhat ashen. No matter how stunning his looks were, they couldn't withstand the ravages of alcohol."Your concessions amuse me," she said.The two locked eyes in a tense standoff.Cedric loo
Currently, public opinion in Verde City was escalating rapidly. Having experienced it once before, Natalie naturally knew what lay ahead for her, with everything echoing her past life. As long as she remained married to Cedric, those people would never find peace.Her only way out now was to distance herself...She suspected that Isabella's legs and eyes were perfectly fine. Those people were currently trying to drive her insane, believing that Cedric would also demand a divorce. They would never consider that she, who relied solely on Cedric, would leave of her own volition. So, temporarily leaving Verde City was also a counterattack against them."Shall I come to see you off?""No need. You have your own things to do. And..." Natalie thought momentarily and continued, "If Cedric threatens you because of the divorce, don't resist it. I have a plan.""I'm not afraid of him!" declared Bianca in a noticeably firmer tone.Natalie rubbed her temples and closed her eyes. "I know y
Natalie left!She left behind a document that shook the entire Verde City, overturning all the previous public opinions. Verde City Entertainment News acted swiftly. Within two hours of Natalie boarding the plane, a headline reading 'The Johnson Family's Young Madam Has Already Filed for Divorce' went viral on news sites in Verde City.The attached images included Natalie's signed divorce agreement, the court receipt for her divorce filing, and a handwriting timestamp analysis, which showed that this had occurred before Isabella was kidnapped.As a result, the public who had previously condemned Natalie were now asking all kinds of questions.How could a woman who had already filed for divorce be responsible for kidnapping her husband’s mistress or suing her husband for his unfaithfulness? Every step Natalie had taken seemed perfectly reasonable for a woman trying to protect her interests. Why would a person like that commit such an extreme act?This caused people to start quest