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Chapter 13

Author: Soap Eater
Ten years later, I had carved out a place of my own among the crowded high-rises of Harbor City.

I invested the hard-earned money I made by selling my ability into the robotics industry, which was booming at the time.

To my surprise, I rode the wave and took my business to unprecedented heights, earning myself a place on Harbor City’s rich list.

By then, I possessed everything I wanted and had become the wife of a wealthy Harbor City heir.

His name was Henry Cook. He came from an old-money famil
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  • I Took Her Misfortune, but He Gave Me His Betrayal   Chapter 13

    Ten years later, I had carved out a place of my own among the crowded high-rises of Harbor City.I invested the hard-earned money I made by selling my ability into the robotics industry, which was booming at the time.To my surprise, I rode the wave and took my business to unprecedented heights, earning myself a place on Harbor City’s rich list.By then, I possessed everything I wanted and had become the wife of a wealthy Harbor City heir.His name was Henry Cook. He came from an old-money family and needed someone like me, a newly wealthy businesswoman, to help keep the family going.I also needed a wealthy heir like him to enhance my public image.Our marriage remained peaceful and uneventful. After we married, we adopted two daughters.One day, the company suddenly received a new order.When my assistant approached me with a strange expression, I assumed it was an ordinary order and told them to handle it themselves.But my assistant spoke hesitantly.“Miss Shaw, you should take a

  • I Took Her Misfortune, but He Gave Me His Betrayal   Chapter 12

    Before Morgan could say anything else, the doorbell rang.I opened the door and saw Jason standing outside with a bouquet of roses.The moment Jason saw Morgan inside, his expression changed.He hurled the roses to the ground, sending petals scattering everywhere.Jason grabbed Morgan by the arm.“Who allowed you to come here and harass Lia?! Didn’t you promise me you would never stand in my way?! I’ve told you a hundred times that I can never love you!”Morgan was already sobbing uncontrollably, but her tone remained ingratiating.“I’m sorry, Jason. This was all my fault…”I could not bear to watch any longer and interrupted them.“That’s enough! Morgan didn’t come here to harass me. She only came to catch up.”Only then did Jason reluctantly rein in his anger. He turned around, took out a property deed, and placed it before me.“Lia, this is the house I promised you long ago.”I looked over Jason’s shoulder and saw the envy in Morgan’s eyes.Her gaze pierced my heart.I shook my head

  • I Took Her Misfortune, but He Gave Me His Betrayal   Chapter 11

    From that day on, Jason waited downstairs outside my building every day and refused to leave.Whenever I opened the curtains, I could see him from upstairs, clutching bouquets of colorful flowers and waiting miserably below.I ignored him, but he seemed determined to reconcile with me and refused to go.I called the property management office, and several security guards had to work together to drag Jason away.At that moment, I even felt sorry for Morgan.The man she fought so hard to win over had no feelings for her at all.I did not understand why Morgan had fought me for Jason.I did not know what she would think if she learned the truth.But I found out soon enough.One morning, I thought a delivery driver was knocking on my door.When I opened it, I saw who was standing outside.It was Morgan.Morgan looked much more haggard. She held her comically enormous belly and smiled awkwardly.“Lia, it’s me.”I saw how much effort it took for her to move. After hesitating briefly, I inv

  • I Took Her Misfortune, but He Gave Me His Betrayal   Chapter 10

    After I was admitted to the hospital countless times, the doctor treating me finally grew suspicious.He suspected I was suffering from domestic abuse and firmly refused to let me leave.I secretly slipped away, never expecting it to cause me trouble.My medical card was linked to the same system.I had once listed Jason as my emergency contact.The doctor feared Jason was threatening me, so he called the police on my behalf.Unexpectedly, the police contacted Jason by chance.I was still rubbing the sleep from my eyes when the doorbell rang.I went to open the door and saw the person I least wanted to see.The moment Jason saw me, his eyes instantly reddened.“Lia, I finally found you.”Six months had passed, and Jason looked much more haggard.His eyes were ringed with dark circles, and his beard was unkempt.I tried to close the door, but Jason pushed his way inside first.When he saw the large bruises covering my body, he grabbed my wrist, his eyes filled with concern.“You’ve been

  • I Took Her Misfortune, but He Gave Me His Betrayal   Chapter 9

    My mother looked much more haggard.The moment she saw me, extreme embarrassment spread across her face.“Lia? Why did you suddenly come here?”I explained awkwardly, “Mom, I called you, but you didn’t answer…”Suddenly, a childish voice came from behind my mother.“Mommy, who’s this lady outside?”I looked past her and saw a strange man carrying a little girl as he walked out of the house.My mother looked panicked. She hurriedly pushed me outside and turned back to explain, “She’s a relative from my hometown!”At that moment, I understood everything.It turned out that I had nowhere to belong, no matter where I went.I gave a bitter laugh and turned to leave.When I was almost at the entrance of the complex, I saw my mother hurriedly chasing after me.She pressed a thick stack of money into my hand, her eyes red.“I’m sorry, Lia. I owe you so much. They don’t know you exist. I’ll explain everything when I get the chance. Please don’t resent me, all right?”After saying that, my mothe

  • I Took Her Misfortune, but He Gave Me His Betrayal   Chapter 8

    I leaned against the airplane window and drifted into a hazy dream.In the dream, Morgan, Jason, and I chose a completely different path.I dreamed that my child was born safely—a beautiful boy.Jason held my hand while I carried our child, and the three of us attended Morgan’s wedding together.Morgan had paid off all her debts. She wore a white wedding dress and was about to marry the man she loved.She became my child’s godmother, and the friendship between the three of us lasted for the rest of our lives.The next second, waves of stabbing pain shot through my lower abdomen.I opened my eyes abruptly.Only then did I realize that the happy life that had flashed before me like a montage had been nothing but a dream.The plane had already landed and was taxiing along the endless runway.I took out my phone, inserted a new SIM card, and called my mother.The call went unanswered and was automatically redirected to voicemail. My voice sounded slightly hoarse.“Mom, I’m back.”Morgan an

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