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Chapter 4

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It was hard to tell if it was a coincidence or deliberate, but Mia's seat ended up right next to James.

With a cheeky grin and her popcorn in hand, she chirped, "Perfect! After the movie, we can grab dinner together."

I kept my eyes fixed vaguely ahead. I had no interest in joining their conversation.

This movie must’ve been the kind they all liked. By the second half, James and the others were huddled together, whispering enthusiastically.

Me? I was so bored I couldn’t stop yawning.

Seeing them chatting away happily, I decided to take a quick nap. Who would’ve thought that by the time I woke up, even the credits had finished rolling?

As we left the theater, Mia was eagerly discussing the movie’s plot with James.

The two of them grew more engrossed in their conversation, gradually drifting farther ahead of the group.

That left me trailing behind with James’ buddies.

Maybe my silence made everyone think I was upset because they started trying to cheer me up.

One guy cracked jokes, while another went off to buy me a smoothie and snacks.

"Don’t mind Mia. She’s known James forever. They’ve got all these shared interests and always get carried away talking. We’ve learned to just stay out of it."

I smiled warmly, trying to be understanding. "I get it. They’re best friends. It’s normal for them to have a lot to talk about."

It took James thirty minutes to realize he’d left me behind with his entourage. By the time he came jogging back, he looked genuinely apologetic.

“Ames, I’m so sorry, I—”

I raised my hand dramatically, cutting him off mid-sentence.

“It’s fine, it’s fine. You and Mia haven’t caught up in a while, right? A little extra chatting is no big deal. I’m not that petty.”

Handing off the smoothie and snacks to his friends, I looped my arm through James’ with a sudden burst of affection.

“James, I’m starving! Let’s go eat!”

I swear, I had never used such a sugary tone since I was a kid. However, it worked like a charm!

James’ face went beet red, and his friends were instantly fired up, hooting and hollering in delight.

The only one who wasn’t amused was Mia. She stood frozen, fists clenched at her sides, her eyes suspiciously shiny.

Gone was her bubbly, talkative demeanor from earlier.

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    My name is James Jonas. Thanks to my strikingly good looks, I was voted the campus heartthrob of our department. However, for some inexplicable reason, no girls ever wanted to approach me. It frustrated me to no end. How could a guy as handsome as me, the epitome of charm, fail to attract any admirers? Eventually, I resigned myself to hanging out with my buddies all the time. I convinced myself that my brilliance intimidated girls into thinking they weren't good enough. That was until I saw her. A girl from a neighboring department, with a bright smile and an even brighter personality. In that instant, I understood everything. If girls wouldn’t come to me, I’d just have to chase one down myself. My circle of friends, including my best friend Mia, fully supported my decision. In fact, Mia was the one who gave me the best advice. However, after I started dating Amy, Mia began acting strange, always looking at me like she wanted to say something but never did

  • No Mercy for the Unfaithful   Chapter 18

    My parents returned after finishing their world tour. “Oh my goodness! You always told us you were just busy learning how to manage the company these past years. How on earth did you manage to get married, divorced, and even reclaim what your grandfather left me?” Mom pulled me into a warm hug and kissed me on the cheek. “My precious girl, don’t shoulder everything yourself next time, okay? Your father and I aren’t as useless as you think.” By the time she finished, tears were streaming down her face. Dad, who had finally pieced together the entire story, stood there looking like a fool. Realization hit him like a ton of bricks, and he pulled my mom into a tight embrace. “I didn’t know he treated you like that back then. I should’ve been there for you both. I didn’t do enough. I’m sorry. I’m so sorry!” He then started crying, too. It ended up being me who had to comfort both of them. “It’s okay, it’s okay. I’ve already handled everything. Don’t worry about

  • No Mercy for the Unfaithful   Chapter 17

    Mia’s child had just turned one month old. By then, my battle with Joe had reached its peak. In the middle of the chaos, I found time to finalize my divorce with James. Then, I filed an official report accusing Joe of embezzling company funds and using the corporation to cover up illegal overseas transactions. Joe was arrested. As for Mia, she finally got what she wanted—marrying James. Their child had already started preschool by the time news of their struggles spread. The two lived a miserable life. Neither worked, as Mia claimed she was too busy taking care of their child, and James said he was too ashamed to face the outside world. Every day, they argued over trivial matters.

  • No Mercy for the Unfaithful   Chapter 16

    The wedding didn’t happen in the end. James outright refused to acknowledge Mia’s baby, which sent her into a fit of hysterics. By the time blood started pooling on the floor, James finally snapped out of it and rushed Mia to the hospital. Joe, watching my outwardly sorrowful expression, stood in silence for a long time. “This was your plan all along, wasn’t it?” I bowed my head, not saying a word. My silence was enough. “Amy, you look beautiful in that wedding dress.” He looked sadly at me as he said this. The unexpected compliment left me momentarily stunned. Before I could respond, Joe turned and walked away. He must have finally realized the extent of my plans and was rushing back to the company to make an emergency move. However, I was prepared. Joe had hidden a portion of the Jonases’ shares in the shadows, hoping to use them as leverage against me. Fortunately, I had anticipated this long ago. Over the past months, I’d been quietly purchasing share

  • No Mercy for the Unfaithful   Chapter 15

    A month and a half passed in the blink of an eye. On the day of the wedding, the whole city’s eyes were on the union of the Moores and Jonases. The grand ceremony was like a dream brought to life. Jewels were glinting under the light, and champagne flowed like rivers. “Joe, congratulations! This marriage is a power move, no doubt!” Various influential guests approached Joe to offer their well-wishes. As for my parents? Well, their island-hopping trip had left them conveniently stranded on some remote beach. They couldn’t have made it back even if they tried. The ceremony progressed smoothly. The priest guided James and me through our vows. We were just about to exchange rings when— “Stop! I object!” The shout came from a heavily pregnant woman bursting through the doors, clutching a megaphone and shouting at the top of her lungs. Her dramatic entrance froze the entire venue. “Who… who is she?” whispered a curious guest. “I think she’s that woman who was

  • No Mercy for the Unfaithful   Chapter 14

    Joe wasted no time. Within a month, he had drawn up a transfer agreement. The condition was clear: if James acted against the marriage in any way, the contract would activate. James, of course, didn’t want to marry me. However, now he was trapped. If he refused, he’d lose his position as the Jonas heir. Mia, on the other hand, had vanished. No one knew where she had gone. James suspected his father had hidden her away, but he didn’t dare confront Joe about it. Meanwhile, my family’s company hit a rough patch, and by the time I sorted it out, half a year had flown by. With my parents off traveling the world, they entrusted me fully with the company. In the midst of it all, Joe chose an auspicious day, and James and I quietly registered our marriage. The wedding ceremony was set for a month and a half later. Joe explained that the custom-made wedding gown he’d ordered for me from abroad would take precisely that long to finish. James, meanwhile, was a

  • No Mercy for the Unfaithful   Chapter 13

    “What are you talking about?” Joe said, reaching over to wipe my tears. Through the watery blur, I caught a glimpse of something unsettling in his eyes—an unhealthy obsession, a madness barely concealed. My hands clenched tightly behind me. How disgusting! Was he trying to replace my mother with me in his twisted mind? I quickly turned my head, taking a step back. “James loves Mia more than he loves me. If I marry him, how can I guarantee my children would have a father’s undivided love?” Joe’s gaze lingered on my pale neck without shame, his voice unnervingly gentle as he said, “Then tell me, Amy, what will it take for you to agree to marry James?” “I don’t want to marry James! I don’t love him anymore!” “That’s not it.” His tone grew even softer. “Have you forgotten how deeply you love him, Amy? You’re just upset right now. You love him, so you must marry him!” Tears streamed down my face. “I won’t do it! Marrying him will only end in divorce. That’s wor

  • No Mercy for the Unfaithful   Chapter 12

    Just as I expected, James and Mia became even more entangled in their affair. Eventually, they ended up in bed together. That night, I brought Joe to the hotel where they were staying. Inside, we heard the faint rustling of clothes being hurriedly put on. By the time we walked in, the bed was empty except for James, who was fumbling to button up his pants. Tsk. He’d been sneaking around with Mia so often that it was no surprise. The once vibrant face I’d known was now pale and gaunt. I couldn’t bear to look at him.“Slap!”The sharp sound of Joe’s hand meeting James’s cheek echoed through the room. “Thud!”James crumpled to the floor from the sheer force of it. “Hasn’t Amy been good to you? You’re about to marry her, and you’re sneaking around with another woman!” “Dad, I…” James tried to defend himself, but it was too late. “Slap!”Another blow landed. Joe was livid, his fury radiating through the room. It seemed like he was about to grab a chair an

  • No Mercy for the Unfaithful   Chapter 11

    Chris handed me a stack of photos. “Miss Moore, this guy catches a whiff of temptation and forgets he’s a taken man. Honestly, you still want someone like him?” I flipped through the photos nonchalantly, leaning against the armrest of the sofa with one hand propping up my chin. Smirking, I glanced at him. “Sounds like you’ve got some strong opinions about him?” Chris adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses with a feigned air of indifference before replying calmly, “Not at all. I’m just raising an objective, unbiased concern.” Watching him deliver this nonsense with such a serious expression, I couldn’t hold back a laugh. When I first hired him four years ago, I knew he had talent. Who knew he had such a witty personality under the surface all this time?

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