Claimed by a Ruthless Man After Divorce

"The woman Sir Darson brought to the mansion is beautiful and kind. I really admire her! Madam Celeste, on the other hand, even after five years in the mansion, is still difficult to approach. She always wants to be greeted and respected. But with Madam Chiarra, we became close right away!""Be careful with what you say, Tami. They might think you're taking the mistress's side. Even if Madam Chiarra is kind, we shouldn't support what's wrong.""Hmp! Why not? I feel like Sir Darson is going to leave Madam Celeste sooner than later. He's not happy with her anymore. But if you look at him now, his happiness has returned with Madam Chiarra! I guess that's just how it is. When a woman lacks something, the man will look for another woman to fill that void.""For me, Madam Celeste doesn't lack anything. It's just that she can't give birth to a child for Sir Darson. What kind of wife would deny her husband the chance to have a child, right? Honestly, in this day and age, they can use technolo

Celeste looked up at the enormous mansion before her. It was brilliantly lit, with lights and decor gleaming in gold. Even though she came from a wealthy family and was married to a billionaire, their home wasn’t nearly as grand as this. It was as if the entire family’s fortune had been poured into this mansion.She couldn’t believe that the man who was just in critical condition earlier lived here. She couldn’t help but wonder why he was dying in that remote place where Darson had left her. She was also curious about the commotion among the battalion of guards she now saw milling about.“Sorry for the confusion, Miss,” a man said as he approached her, where she stood near the doorway.“Are you Diego?” she asked, her voice filled with curiosity.The man nodded, his expression serious, his sharp eyes assessing her as if trying to gauge her entire being. Celeste blinked and looked away, feeling self-conscious. She knew she looked like a mess. Her face was swollen from crying earlier, th

Celeste often heard conversations about Primo Semion Lombardi whenever she attended events.He was always the hot topic among her female friends, which she couldn’t quite join in on because she was already tied to Darson.Aside from coming from a very wealthy family, Semion had a charm that could captivate any woman.So, it was well-known that he had different women with him every night, but no one had seen him with a steady partner. He seemed to be a playboy, treating women like mere toys.When she heard this from her friend Loren, who had some experience with Semion, she immediately lost interest. To her, men should show respect to women.She had only interacted with him in passing—simple greetings and casual smiles as etiquette at gatherings—but nothing more. So she was only vaguely familiar with the Lombardi family and had almost forgotten about the man now in front of her.“Hey, look at me.”Celeste’s gaze dropped to her lap as she sat in front of Semion in the dimly lit living r

"How dare you come back here?!" Darson shouted angrily at Celeste.Celeste remained on the cold, dirty cement, trembling with intense fear. Before she could even speak or beg to return, this was the reception she faced."You've got some nerve!" Priscilla snapped, emerging from the gate. "Don't you have any shame, Celeste? What made you think of coming back here after hurting Chiarra?!""I already told you, Celeste, never to show your face in front of me again! Do you have no self-respect? We’re separated! Do you want me to announce it to the world and humiliate you?!"Her long nails dug into her palms. Her eyes were red, but no tears fell. She struggled to get up from where she had fallen.Memories of the Allegra family, especially Priscilla, treating her well played in her mind. Priscilla had cared for her like a second mother. From the age of thirteen, she was spoiled and showered with sweet words. The Allegra family became her second home.Darson was always by her side back then, a

"Anna, I'm sorry... please forgive me, Anna..." Celeste's cries filled the dark and filthy room. "I-I take the blame for everything. If only I had listened to you from the beginning... please forgive me... don't abandon me, Anna... I can't handle this alone... please don't go... I can't bear it! Aaahh!!"Hours passed, and Celeste couldn't bring herself to approach the body of her loyal maid, the one who had been her confidante and source of solace.She was the last lifeline Celeste clung to. The last hope of having someone by her side as they parted ways with the Allegra family.But instead, she found a cold, lifeless body. Despite her denial, she knew deep down that it was Anna."Anna!! Why are you doing this to me?! I-I'm begging you... why do people always leave me?! E-Everyone... what did I do wrong... w-why me... Anna!" Her hands shook, unable to touch Anna's motionless form, overwhelmed by fear, vulnerability, and anguish.She collapsed, her entire body slumping against her arms