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Genius in the Village: I Walk Away and Win
Genius in the Village: I Walk Away and Win
作者: Perfect Timing

Chapter 1

作者: Perfect Timing
I returned home in a daze, only to hear cheerful laughter coming from inside.

Jared Hunt saw me and immediately wiped the smile from his face, giving me a cold, indifferent look. "Since you're back, get dinner ready. Everyone's waiting."

He didn't ask why I was late, nor did he mention the travel list I had handed in.

When Jared first came to the countryside, he fell for me at first sight. He always stammered and fumbled his words whenever we spoke. I hadn't planned on getting involved with anyone, but Jared kept blushing and following after me. Over time, I let my guard down and agreed to be with him.

When we first got married, Jared promised that one day, he would take me back to Belmont and show me the city where he grew up.

Somewhere along the way, I fell more deeply in love, but Jared began to pull away.

Sabrina Hayes stepped out of Jared's room, dressed in the very wedding dress I had cherished for years.

Her smiling eyes curved into crescents, carrying the effortless beauty of youth. The red bodice of the dress made her cheeks look even more rosy.

In contrast, years beneath the sun and wind had already left fine lines at the corners of my eyes.

Sabrina saw me and covered her mouth, gasping softly. "Kylie, you're back! My dress got wet earlier, so Jared found me something else to change into. I hope you don't mind."

Her words sounded apologetic, but the pride in her eyes nearly overflowed.

I bit back my anger and said stiffly, "He told you to change, and you went along with it. Can't you see this is a wedding dress? Do you really think it's appropriate to change clothes in the house of another woman's husband?"

Sabrina froze, and tears slowly welled up in her eyes. "I didn't know. I'm sorry..."

Jared suddenly slammed his hand on the table and shouted at me, "Enough! I was the one who gave Sabrina the clothes. Why are you taking it out on her? Her dress got wet. Do you expect her to keep wearing it? Can you stop being so selfish?"

I bit my lip, unable to believe that Jared was actually shouting at me.

Even my son, Jackson Hunt, put down his book with a frown.

"Mommy, it's just a dress. You scared Sabrina—you're being way too petty."

His words chilled me to the bone, making me feel as if I were the one to blame.

Jared gently brushed away Sabrina's tears, then gave me an icy stare.

"Stop making a scene. Get dinner ready. Sabrina's eating here tonight, and don't add chili pepper. She can't handle it."

Before I could respond, he left without looking back.
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  • Genius in the Village: I Walk Away and Win   Chapter 10

    A week later, the press conference was held as scheduled. I stood on the stage, facing the reporters below and Jared, who looked like a petty villain finally tasting success. I spoke calmly, "Everything that Mr. Hunt accused me of is true."My admission sent shockwaves through the room.The reporters swarmed like hawks on prey, snapping photos as if there were no limit to their film."But…" I continued, and the next second, Jared's smug smile froze on his face."While these things are true, the person who committed the violence was not me—it was Jared who did it to me," I said.I held up the Belmont accompanying family list he had submitted, along with timestamps showing when Owen filed my application and purchased my ticket. Anyone looking closely could see that he had filed his list well before my ticket purchase, back when we were still married, and had swapped my name for Sabrina's.In a rage, Jared made a dash for the stage, but the security I had stationed there in advanc

  • Genius in the Village: I Walk Away and Win   Chapter 9

    My words left Jared frozen on the spot. He could no longer keep up the polite facade, and rage immediately took over. "Kylie! Have I been too lenient with you? How dare you talk about divorcing me!"Jared grabbed my collar and raised his hand to strike me.I was no longer the weak Kylie who had once been powerless to resist. I didn't know where the strength came from, but I kicked him hard and grabbed the display stand nearby, smashing it down on his head.Jared released my collar and clutched his forehead, screaming in pain as blood slowly seeped through his fingers. "You bitch! Kylie, how dare you hit me…"The instant I saw blood, fear rushed over me. I worried I had seriously hurt him and would be forced to take care of him for the rest of my life. Then, he started cursing at full volume, and I knew he was fine.Owen had been looking for me for a long time. He had only turned away to chat with someone, and I was gone. When he found us, he saw Jared clutching his head and stag

  • Genius in the Village: I Walk Away and Win   Chapter 8

    I could only feel embarrassed for Jared and turned to walk away.Sabrina couldn't stand it either. She ran over and grabbed him. "Jared, Kylie's already gone. She doesn't care about you at all. Otherwise, why wouldn't she have told you she's Professor Summer? It's not like she wanted to hide it."For the first time, Jared lost his patience with her and snapped, "Step aside! She's my wife. How could she not care about me?"He stared at me as I walked away. "Kylie, I know it was my mistake not putting your name on the Belmont guest list, but that was all Sabrina's idea! She said you're used to the countryside and might not adjust well to life in Belmont. I weighed everything and decided not to bring you. "But look—you came anyway. The three of us can be together again. Jackson has been missing you so much. He keeps writing you letters."Jared was trying to guilt me with family ties, shifting all the blame onto Sabrina. Clearly, Sabrina wasn't someone easy to push around if she coul

  • Genius in the Village: I Walk Away and Win   Chapter 7

    My laugh drew an immediate scowl from Jared. He frowned and barked, "What are you laughing at? Are you mocking Professor Summer? You're not even in her league!"Sabrina immediately joined the scolding, speaking loudly as though the entire room needed to hear. "How dare you disrespect Professor Summer! She's a leading authority in our industry and an inspiration to the nation!"Their scolding immediately drew the attention of nearby attendees, most of whom had no idea what was going on. Whispers of disapproval spread quickly, and a few even suggested I be removed.I didn't flinch.Just as Jared lunged toward me, a symposium staffer came sprinting over, shouting, "Professor Summer! Why are you still here? The symposium is about to begin, and everyone is waiting for your opening speech!"Jared froze mid-grab. His eyes widened in shock, and he staggered back a few steps."Professor Summer?"He laughed awkwardly, shaking his head. "No, that's impossible. You must have the wrong perso

  • Genius in the Village: I Walk Away and Win   Chapter 6

    At the same time, my status was rising along with my achievements, and the research community was starting to accept me again. At a high-tech symposium attended by many leading figures in the field, I was invited as the youngest female professor at the Science Academy to deliver the opening report.I had never been fond of heavy makeup, so I kept it light and dressed simply. The long hours in the lab, shielded from hard physical labor and the sun, had smoothed out some of the fine lines on my face, making me look noticeably younger.When I arrived at the venue, the symposium hadn't started yet, so I went straight to the refreshment area. To my surprise, I ran into Jared and Sabrina. Dressed in their finest and linking arms, they looked as though they had stepped straight out of a gala rather than a symposium.Sabrina was only mildly surprised, but Jared's reaction was a shock. The moment he saw me, his face went pale. I tried to turn away to avoid trouble, but he called out urgent

  • Genius in the Village: I Walk Away and Win   Chapter 5

    Jared blinked, thinking his eyes were deceiving him when he saw me at the train station. He knew me well enough to expect a scene the moment he learned he was buying tickets to Belmont.When the woman who looked like me stepped onto the train without a single glance back, he realized it wasn't me. I would never be that cold.With the tickets secured, he was ready to leave the dull, lifeless village with Sabrina and Jackson, finally free of me and my suffocating country bumpkin charm. Still, the idea of leaving me behind made him hesitate more than he expected.Even so, he felt I had gone too far this time and was compelled to teach me a lesson. At the same time, he kept telling himself that I acted that way out of love. My jealousy and irrationality stemmed from my desire to stay by his side.Jared decided it would be best to be a little kinder to me before he left. After all, we had been married for years. On top of that, I had given him a child and done everything I could for the

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