LOGINMichelle glared at Teddy, her eyes burning with hatred."This is all your fault, you bastard. You killed my parents, and now you've left me broke and drowning in debt. Why don't you just die! I'll kill you myself!"Teddy didn't back down either."They deserved it. They're the ones who got lost like idiots."And so what if I was your side piece? Spending your husband's money—that's the least I deserve!"Michelle pulled out a knife from somewhere, furious enough to kill Teddy on the spot.But she was stopped. She struggled with everything she had, but it was no use. Finally, she collapsed to the ground, completely spent.Watching this, I couldn't help but find it laughable.Not long ago, they were all over each other. Now they wanted each other dead.When Michelle walked out of the courthouse, a crowd was already waiting.Camera flashes blinded her."Miss Reid, what do you have to say about the man you were supporting?""Miss Reid, when you got Mr. Magnus's call, what were yo
Michelle's voice was almost pleading, but I wasn't moved at all.She wasn't sorry—she was scared.The videos of her being cornered by debt collectors? As someone always online, I definitely wouldn't miss those.The formerly elegant Reid heiress, once surrounded by admirers, now trapped in an alley by creditors. That lost and panicked look—it was truly satisfying to watch."Can't handle even this? I haven't even put your crimes on blast yet."Every time I think about you using my money to bankroll that little loser, it makes me sick."You want me back? Then go die."My tone was contemptuous.She shook her head frantically, forcing out a few tears, trying to soften my heart."Grant..."In the past, I might have seen this scene and rushed to embrace her. But now, I only felt nauseated.Just as I turned to leave, Michelle lunged at me like glue, her pale chest pressing blatantly against my arm.Before I could even react, the figure beside me kicked her straight to the ground.
I didn't wait for her answer. I just turned and walked away.We were divorced now. And that meant it was time to take back everything Michelle had taken from me.…Back at the office, I felt like a new man. Even my assistant noticed.I was sitting at my desk reviewing reports when I caught him staring at me for the tenth time."Something on my face?"He flinched and dropped his gaze immediately."Mr. Magnus... please, stop funding the Reid family's company. It's a bottomless pit. They'll bleed you dry."The words came out in a rush, and then his head sank even lower.But instead of snapping at him, I just chuckled."Fine. Pull together a list of every penny they've siphoned from us over the years. I want it all back—every last cent."My assistant nodded frantically, like he was afraid I'd change my mind.He was halfway out the door when I called him back. He turned stiffly."And get me a lawyer. I want to hit them so hard they'll be too embarrassed to show their faces in c
Michelle stared blankly ahead, muttering to herself."H-How...? That's impossible. They texted me just two hours ago. There's no way they're dead! This can't be right. You—Grant! You got two cops to come here and lie to me!"Before she could fully lose it, one of the officers found something on Teddy."Captain Holt, I found an extra phone on the suspect."The officer standing beside Michelle walked over, examined it carefully, and delivered the words that made the truth undeniable."Confirmed. This is the victim's missing phone."I looked up, stunned. No wonder Michelle refused to believe her parents were dead.Teddy had gotten there first. He'd already taken the phone before anyone else could find it.Of course. If Teddy so much as asked, Michelle would hand over the whole world. Let alone covering something up—if Teddy sold her out, she'd probably count the cash for him.The officer held the phone up to Michelle's face."Believe us now? The man standing right next to you is
After all, they were Michelle's parents' ashes—they needed to go back to her.I picked up the ashes, threw them in whatever bottle I had on hand, and handed it over."Here. Mom's remains."Michelle snatched it from me with a scoff."We're about to be divorced. Don't act like we're still family. I don't have parents that stupid."She spat right into the ashes.Teddy grabbed the cremation certificate before I could stop him, let his dog pee all over it, and stomped on it a few times for good measure.I'd just gotten off the phone with the police when I saw Teddy exhale in relief.He shot me a smug look. He thought that by destroying the name on the certificate, I wouldn't be able to prove who the bodies belonged to—let alone get the police to arrest him.Too bad for him.I stared back without flinching.Michelle noticed his strange behavior and gave him a confused look.Teddy started stammering."I—I was just taking the dog out to do his business. I was going to clean it up
After Michelle and Teddy left, I looked back at the scavengers and decided to shoo them off. I loaded the bodies into the car and drove straight to the crematorium. Consider it my final act as the Reids' son-in-law.Out of some lingering pity, I figured I'd buy them a decent urn.That's when I ran into Michelle and Teddy—cozying up like a pair of lovesick teenagers."Well, well. Look who's adjusted fast," Teddy said, all fake sympathy, pulling Michelle's arm a little higher against his. "Parents just died, and you're already out shopping?"I almost laughed.Shopping? Did he see a mall anywhere nearby?We were surrounded by funeral homes and the police station.But then a thought hit me—something I'd never considered before.My in-laws had always treated me like garbage. We weren't close, but I knew them well enough from all the years they'd bossed me around. They hated hot weather. They'd never go to a desert unless...I tested the waters."Actually, I was heading to the poli







