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I was speechless.Cordelia went on, "That scumbag kept swearing that nothing was going on between him and Julianne. But before you've even gotten the divorce certificate, he's already rushing to get a hotel room with her. How shameless of him! "Since you two aren't officially divorced yet, doesn't this count as being in an extramarital affair? Fight for it and leave him with nothing to his name after you divorce him!"I chuckled after hearing Cordelia's rant. I could understand why she was so fired up about seeing the news of Irvin and Julianne going to a hotel. However, forcing him to leave with nothing to his name was nearly impossible, so I didn't bother entertaining the thought.After hearing that it would be difficult to strip Irvin of his assets, Cordelia snorted in disdain. We chatted about a few other things before ending the call.The moment we hung up, I leaned against the headboard and opened a news site. I cocked an eyebrow upon seeing the headlines plastered with sto
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To Irvin's horror, I truly seemed to not care about this at all.I used to feel so hurt and agonized whenever I saw him get a little closer to Julianne.How could I be like this now? How could I treat him this way and not care?Just as I was about to tell Irvin to leave if he had nothing else to say, a thought crossed my mind.I said, "I saw online news claiming that you cheated during our marriage. It's probably a move by your competitors. You should handle the PR immediately, or the damage could be severe."While I was glad he and Julianne were together, I didn't want to suffer financial losses because of their affair. Irvin was a married man. So, his being caught publicly with another woman in a hotel could cause the company's stock to plummet. Tens of billions of dollars could easily vanish with a poof just like that.Tens of billions!Scientific research required a lot of funds, so I needed to safeguard the assets I was entitled to.After thinking for a moment, I added,
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And then there was that last time when I'd told Irvin that I'd truly forgotten some things.That moment felt like a glimmer of hope to him. He took a large step forward and firmly grasped my shoulders again. "Emi, you lost your memory, didn't you?"Irvin gathered that I must have lost my memory. That was why I'd forgotten him, my husband whom I'd loved the most. That would explain why I was so determined to divorce him. That was why I didn't care about him and Julianne getting a room together—the only thing I was concerned with was clearing his name.I frowned, unsure why he was suddenly asking this question. He'd previously refused to believe me when I said I had amnesia. But then, he now seemed to desperately hope I would confirm it.I didn't want to know either. I only wanted our divorce proceedings to go as smoothly as possible.So, I said to him, "I didn't lose my memory. I just wanted to cause a scene to see if you'd care about me more previously. The answer I got was that y
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But why would Irvin not want to get involved with Julianne?He adored her so much and showered her with unbridled affection. He'd chosen her over me every single time, and he was even willing to sacrifice my life for hers. He gave her everything and did things only lovers would do for her.If that didn't count as love or a desire to be together, then what did?As I struggled to make sense of it all, I received a report from an investigation agency abroad. It detailed Julianne's colorful life over the years.When I saw what she'd done in the earlier years, my eyes widened in shock. What came into view was simply too outrageous!After reading the report, I finally understood why Irvin could pamper and love Julianne so much yet refuse to touch her. Why, despite everyone wishing them well, he could never truly be with her.It also explained why Julianne would forever be Irvin's unattainable first love. This was the textbook definition of being deeply in love with someone but unable t
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Travis felt sorry for Julianne as he watched her lose her composure. Unable to hold back, he stepped forward to comfort her. "Ms. Lianne, please be careful not to hurt yourself. If it didn't work out this time, there will be another chance."It would have been better if he hadn't said that. Because the moment he did, Julianne's rage surged even more.She spat, "Another chance? Do you really think I'll ever have another chance? Do you?"Since he was a chid, Irvin had been the type of person who never allowed himself to make the same mistake twice. She knew she'd never again have the opportunity to take advantage of his drunken state to force something to happen between them.Without crossing that line and without something tangible happening between them, how could she ever take their relationship to the next level?Even though he treated her exceptionally well by spoiling and indulging her, Julianne knew that wasn't enough. Even after she'd made such a mess with her impulsive plan
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Once I felt ready and confident enough, I finally gathered my courage and asked Shaun to accompany me to see Mr. Holland. The whole way there, I couldn't stop fidgeting. I kept taking deep breaths, trying to calm myself. Shaun, ever the composed and sharp-witted professor, glanced at me with amusement. He asked, "Why are you so nervous? You're Mr. Holland's favorite student, you know." I remained silent.The truth was, the more someone cared about a person, the harder it was to face them when one had let them down. Back then, Mr. Holland had put so much faith in me, yet I ended up disappointing him. If I hadn't overheard at that coffee shop that he still wanted me back in the lab, I would've never dared to show up in front of him again. Shaun noticed I was still tense. He gently patted my shoulder and said, "Don't stress about it. If Mr. Holland says it's not too late for you to return, he means it. He's not going to stay mad." I nodded and gave him a small, grateful
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Irvin opened his mouth like he wanted to say something, but before he could, Julianne clutched her stomach with a pained expression. "Irvin… my stomach hurts so bad…" Her dramatic display immediately erased everything else from his mind. He scooped her up in his arms without hesitation. As he turned to leave, he suddenly glanced back at me. "Emilia, if you want to get the divorce certificate smoothly, you'd better keep your distance from him." He shot me a hard look. "I'll deal with you when I get back." And with that, he rushed off, carrying Julianne like some helpless damsel. I couldn't stop myself from rolling my eyes so hard it hurt. What a joke. Deal with me? Please. I used to be so blind. I mean, how did I ever put up with that? Shaun, watching Irvin's antics, said thoughtfully, "It's ironic, really. He demands you keep your distance from other men, but he doesn't even think twice about parading another woman in front of his own wife." He looked at me and
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"If you don't want to fail your class, go study like you're supposed to instead of trying to bribe your way through!" Shaun and I exchanged a surprised glance. We couldn't believe someone had actually tried to bribe Mr. Holland. He was infamous across campus for being cold and unyielding—there wasn't a single person who could "work connections" with him, let alone think they'd get away with it. Who would even have the audacity to try? Was it one of the new students who enrolled while Mr. Holland was on his teaching hiatus? Mr. Peter Holland, who Hurley University's dean had recently convinced to come out of retirement and return to teaching, didn't tolerate nonsense. Anyone smart enough to enroll here would know better than to try something so stupid. Curious, I wondered who the poor soul was. When the young woman turned around, I froze. Oh. Wow. It was Lily, Jeremy's girlfriend. Well, that explained why I'd just run into her mom outside. The moment Lily spotted
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Irvin still had more to say. But then he realized anything he said now would be pointless. Thus, in the end, he just gazed profoundly at me before silently leaving.I went to the restroom after Irvin left. And when I exited a stall to wash my hands, I looked at myself in the mirror. Seeing the unmistakable disappointment in my reflection, I couldn't help but laugh bitterly. I truly was pathetic.After splashing cold water on my face to wake myself up, I redid my simple makeup and headed back to the private dining room.As I was leaving the restroom, Grace happened to walk in. When she saw me, she smiled. "Hello, Ms. Quill."Since we were alone, I didn't feel like playing along. I kept walking, ignoring her completely.Seeing this, Grace stepped forward and blocked my path."I know my past behavior has hurt our relationship, Ms. Quill," she said. "But rest assured, it won't happen again," she said.Grace wouldn't bother me again because, truthfully, I wasn't even worth the trou
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Irvin lowered his gaze.After a pensive moment, he replied, "Okay. I'll verify her true identity and send her to prison!"Irvin might have taken a moment to respond, but I still felt his reply was too decisive, which wasn't like him at all.I had known Irvin for a long time, so I knew he valued loyalty and kindness. That was why he still helped Julianne during her criminal trial even after learning the whole truth.Now, Julianne had distanced herself from our lives and even had a new identity. If Irvin could no longer associate with her, he could accept this and do it. However, he shouldn't have been able to agree so readily when it came to destroying Julianne's current life and sending her to prison.Thus, I studied him dubiously. And when he met my gaze, he instinctively looked away. I couldn't help but scoff at this."You know William has use for Julianne and that I don't actually want you to send her to prison, don't you?" I grilled him. "That's why you agreed so easily, is
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During dinner, I excused myself to use the restroom. As I passed a private room, I was suddenly forcefully yanked inside. I was about to cry out, but then I met Irvin's worried gaze."I just got news you were in an accident and hospitalized yesterday. What happened, babe?" he asked.Irvin suspected Julianne wasn't the only reason I had been prevented from attending the academic exchange conference. Hence, he had someone look into why I was delayed from entering the hall. That was how he discovered I had fallen into the river and subsequently spent a night in the hospital.Upon learning this, he had immediately sent me an anxious text asking what had happened. However, I hadn't been checking my phone. So, naturally, I hadn't responded to his message.Irvin had figured I was probably too engrossed in exchanging knowledge with the professors and hadn't had the time to look at my phone. And since I had shown up without any apparent injuries, he had also assumed I was physically fine.
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These prominent scholars might be able to speak eloquently during academic discussions, but they weren't fond of socializing. Hence, when invited to dinner, their first instinct was to decline.It wasn't until Professor Weiss explained that we would simply be continuing the day's discussion while eating—rather than it being a formal meal—that the scholars finally agreed to join us later that evening.Hungry for more knowledge, my attention was fully focused on these professors. All I could think about was what questions I could ask them over dinner. I was so focused that I didn't even notice Irvin repeatedly glancing at me as we left.We took a shuttle back to the official conference hotel. Then, after saying temporary goodbyes, we headed to our respective rooms to change.Once inside the room, Emma couldn't hold it in any longer."Oh my god!" she exclaimed. "I thought I was pretty smart because I had a high IQ. I had always been a top student and managed to get into one of the to
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While I couldn't completely let go of Irvin, I was no longer the person I once was.Back then, I had placed love above all else, so loving Irvin had been the most important thing to me. I'd devoted myself to him and treated him like he was my entire world. He had been the source of all my emotions—from happiness to anger, and from sorrow to joy.Now, my top priority was my studies and research. I would never again give up the academic path I loved so deeply for anyone.…Julianne watched as Mitchell apologized to Professor Weiss and tried to curry favor with him. Then, she saw the way Professor Weiss treated me with warmth and respect. Hatred simmered behind her eyes. She felt life was so unfair. She had to work hard for everything she wanted, and yet those very things seemed to fall effortlessly into my lap. She didn't want to take any more risks. But despite this, she was so furious that she couldn't resist the urge to. She wanted to destroy me once and for all.Grace obse
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Mitchell felt humiliated from having to apologize to me so publicly, so he was already in a bad mood. And when he heard the tone Julienne used with him, his expression soured even more."Who told you Ms. Quill is an academic fraud, Ms. Calder?" he shot back.Julianne clearly hadn't expected that. She was caught off guard by the question. Then, as though sensing someone's gaze on her, she turned her head. And when she spotted Irvin, she froze.Julianne had kept tabs on Irvin, but they hadn't seen each other face-to-face ever since she faked her death. So, their sudden encounter shook her.I lowered my gaze when I saw Julianne and Irvin lock eyes.I had recognized Julianne the moment I saw her. My family had too. Thus, I believed it would be the same for Irvin as well.Our relationship problems started because of Julianne, so they should end with her too.Having grown up together with Irvin, she knew she couldn't hide who she really was from him. Regardless, she couldn't admit she
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"Ms. Quill, you—" Grace sputtered.From her expression, I could tell she wanted to say, "You really will say anything to save your pride. How will you get in if you won't follow us?"Just then, a few people walked out of the hall. At the lead was an elderly man with white hair.Upon seeing me, the elderly man's stern expression morphed into a smile. "Emilia! You're here!"I returned the smile and walked up to greet him, "Hello, Professor Weiss."I had met several influential figures during the Global Technology Forum in Lestoria. Among them, I had gotten along best with this man, Professor Richard Weiss.After exchanging pleasantries, Professor Weiss turned to Mitchell and asked, "Who is this man? What gives him the right to bar you from attending the conference and call you an academic fraud?"Professor Weiss was the biggest name in the physics field. He was someone everyone respected and dared not offend.Hearing this, Mitchell quickly explained, "It was a misunderstanding! I
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"Of course!" Grace said.Moving to my side, she linked her arm with mine in a friendly gesture. It was as though we were on very good terms.She continued, "Not only is she an incredibly skilled researcher, but she's also my sister-in-law—which means she's also a member of the Hardwell family. So, Mr. Slate, any accusations of her being an academic fraud must be a misunderstanding!"Upon hearing how solemn Grace was, Mitchell couldn't help but look at me."If you aren't an academic fraud, then why would Ms. Calder say that about you?" he asked.I coolly returned his gaze. "That's a question for Ms. Calder, not me."Mitchell frowned and looked displeased. He clearly hadn't expected that answer.Grace turned to me and said, "Alright, Emi. Let's go inside together!"Her expression read, "Come on. I'll bring you in."Irvin didn't understand why I hadn't been allowed in despite having an invitation. He also didn't know why I had been mistaken for an academic fraud and was being bar
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I looked down at my phone and was zooming in on the image of the data. But before I could even take a good look at it, Emma squeezed my arm."Holy crap! Emilia. Isn't that your ex-husband's brother!" she exclaimed.I instinctively looked up—just in time to see Irvin opening the car door and courteously helping Grace get down.Grace flashed a gentle smile at Irvin, then linked arms with him. To onlookers, that intimate gesture made them look like a loving married couple.I thought back to how Irvin had been near tears when we had met on the first snowfall of the season. Yet now, he was holding another woman's arm and playing the role of her devoted husband.I couldn't even describe how I felt at that moment.Then, I recalled how much Irvin had despised Grace before. Yet, in just a month, he managed to make it look like they were happily married. I feared it wouldn't be long before he began to feel sympathy for her. And then, per Grace's scheme, Irvin would eventually truly becom
