Chapter 2

I didn't hesitate for even a second as I took in Lindsey's wicked face, raising my hand and slapping her so hard that she crumpled to the ground.

"Lindsey!" Adam exclaimed in shock, shoving me aside and helping Lindsey to her feet with a heartbroken expression.

"Listen up, Robin. Lindsey is my wife now. Don't blame me for doing something drastic if you raise your hand against her again!"

"Your wife?" I repeated with a scoff, shaking my head. "Do I need to refresh your memory, Adam? Although I was imprisoned three years ago, we're still not divorced yet!"

But Adam didn't look embarrassed at all even after hearing what I said. Instead, he just sneered and waved his hand, prompting his assistant to hand two certificates to him.

He threw both marriage certificates in my face and exclaimed, "Open your damned eyes and take a good look, Robin. These are fake."

He then carefully accepted another set of marriage certificates Lindsey offered to him, treating them like precious treasures. He brandished them in my face and said, "Here, you can take a look at what a real one looks like so that you don't get tricked by someone else in the future.

"You should have given it more thought. Why would someone like me, the best lawyer in the country and the heir of the Herring family, marry a commoner like you?

"I was with you because you had a pretty face, and I wanted to fool around with you. But you're old now. My attraction to you has completely faded. In fact, I get beyond annoyed every time I look at your face."

Adam wrapped an arm around Lindsey's waist. The way they leaned against each other made me feel as if my eyes were being stung by needles.

Meanwhile, Lindsey wrapped an arm around Adam's shoulder and said, "Truth be told, my relationship with Adam wouldn't have blossomed if it hadn't been for you. He wouldn't have realized his feelings for me if you didn't hurt me three years ago.

"Still, I've always been a fair and just person. Since I've stolen your so-called husband, I'll compensate you with another one."

She handed a name card to me before continuing, "There are plenty of fish in the sea. Every single one of them is outstanding in their own right. I can guarantee you'll be satisfied. You can choose whoever you want. I'll give that man to you as your new husband."

A vein pulsed in my forehead as I slapped Lindsey hard across her face. "You shameless beasts…"

My overwhelming hatred made it impossible for me to keep my emotions in check any longer. I lunged forward, wanting to tear Adam and Lindsey to shreds.

Unfortunately for me, I was still in the Herring family's territory. The bodyguards swiftly flanked me and twisted my arms behind my back.

My eyes flashed red as I screamed at Adam. "She was the one who drugged you three years ago. I was the one who saved you, and yet, this is how you repay me?"

Adam chuckled lightly before helping Lindsey to her feet and kissing the flecks of blood that stained the corner of her lips. He then held her hand before looking at me.

"Who said that she was the one who drugged me?" he asked. "Both of us consented to what happened three years ago. We just never expected you would walk in on us. Not only that, but you also beat Lindsey to a pulp like a lunatic. I couldn't drag you away no matter how hard I tried."

I felt as if someone was ruthlessly squeezing my heart. All the air in my lungs had been stolen away. I could still clearly remember the pained expression on Adam's face when I found him being restrained by Lindsey three years ago.

"But you were clearly begging me for help at the time," I said. "You looked like you were in so much pain. It was obvious that you hadn't been a willing party."

Adam let out a crazed cackle. "You really are a fool, Robin. Don't you know anything about spicing things up?"

All the strength in my body seemed to flee me at that moment. My limbs immediately turned to jelly, and I would have crumpled to the ground if I hadn't been leaning against the table behind me.

However, Adam wasn't done humiliating me just yet.

"Did you think of yourself as a great woman for protecting your lover?" he sneered. "You must have been so pleased with yourself."