A Tenth of His Love

"You're getting a divorce?"Peter patted his chest, taking a moment to collect himself."Stella, this is Edward's fault. I'll deal with him. Don't worry—I will never allow a child of lowly blood to become Abend Group's heir." Then, he ordered, "Someone, go get Edward!"Not long after, Edward stormed in, his face dark with anger. He glared at me and shouted, "Didn't I tell you to keep this a secret? Why did you tell Dad? So the divorce was just an excuse—you just don't want to raise the child.""Insolent fool! Watch your tongue!" Peter's face turned red with fury as he pointed at Edward and scolded, "I turned a blind eye to your affair with Daisy, but that doesn't mean I'll indulge your every whim. Stella is your rightful wife, and only your children with her have the right to inherit the company.""Dad! Stella still hasn't gotten pregnant. She's probably infertile! Daisy may come from humble origins, but she has a pure heart and a noble character—something Stella could never c

I moved into the most secluded room in the estate, where I could no longer hear Edward and Daisy's laughter. It was peaceful. Arthur would visit me from time to time, trying to cheer me up.There were only two days left until Austin arrived—I just had to endure a little longer.A voice came from outside the door as I daydreamed about my future freedom and happiness."Stella."I opened the door to find Daisy standing there.She was wearing a dazzlingly elegant gown embellished with pearls and a jewel-encrusted necklace. The softness and timidity in her eyes were gone, replaced by sharp, unyielding arrogance."What do you want? If it's not important, please leave," I said, unwilling to engage with her. I just wanted some peace."Aren't you going to invite your guest in for tea? Is this the kind of hospitality the Oskar family teaches?"Since Daisy had abandoned all pretense of respect, I saw no need to be polite either. I struck her where it hurt. "You used to be Edward's nanny

I finally returned to the Oskar estate, and Austin was as happy as a child."Stella, you're finally back home!" he said, his excitement barely contained.I was speechless. "Is my divorce from Edward really something to celebrate this much?""Of course! Now, I don't have to worry about an heir. You're going to be the next president of Oskar Group.""What? Don't you plan on finding a partner?"Austin was ten years older than me, yet he had never pursued a relationship. I always thought he was just too picky."I'm not interested in women."The revelation took me by surprise, but I respected his choice. After all, one's happiness was the most important thing in life.From then on, I followed Austin's lead and learned how to manage the company. My days were packed, and I barely thought about Edward.One day, Austin handed me a document. "Stella, your ex-husband is coming."I took the papers and read through them carefully.Although my marriage to Edward was over, our families' bu

Arthur's eyes widened in shock at my response.He said, "We just danced together not long ago.""No. It was much earlier than that—years ago, I think." A fleeting image flashed through my mind, but I couldn't grasp the memory no matter how hard I tried. Frustrated, I scratched my head."Don't change the subject. What’s your answer?""Alright."If I faked a marriage with Arthur, other companies would stop proposing marriage alliances with their families, and dissolving the arrangement later would be simple.For a brief moment, Arthur trembled with excitement. Tears welled up in his eyes as he grabbed me and spun me around several times.I quickly added, "But this is just for show. You understand, right?""Yes, I know!" He was still overwhelmed with joy.…The wedding preparations didn't take long. The flowers, the dress, and the rings engraved with our names were all ready—almost as if Austin had been anticipating my marriage to Arthur all along.But Arthur was just an ordina

My pupils contracted sharply, and my heart pounded wildly.It all made sense now. I suddenly recalled my first meeting with Arthur. It was when he had asked Austin for my hand in marriage. Back then, I had been infatuated with Edward and had barely spared Arthur a glance before rejecting him.Everything clicked into place. No wonder Austin had pushed so hard for me to be with Arthur. No wonder Arthur treated me so well. It had all been part of a plan.Daisy stood against the light, her face obscured by shadows like a merciless judge delivering a final verdict."I used to believe Edward truly loved me. I hesitated, wondering if I should let go of my revenge. But that fool… He's as idiotic as ever. He has no one to blame but himself for my ruthlessness. So? Is this secret worth five million?"I could barely think and simply responded, "It's worth it."Daisy let out a triumphant cheer. "I did it! I got my revenge. My child is now rich. I'm the winner!"Arthur had already heard abou