Chapter 6

An hour later, Cheng walked into Richard’s study, knowing it was the only place he could be found at that moment. He hesitated briefly at the door before stepping in fully.

He found Richard engrossed in files and important documents. The room was dimly lit, casting long shadows across the walls.

“Any news?” Richard asked without looking up from his paperwork.

Cheng’s heart ached as he prepared to recount the story of Jenny’s maltreatment. He took a deep breath, searching for the right words to describe the horrors she had endured.

“Sir, I’m sorry to have to tell you this, but your wife Jenny has been suffering a lot of maltreatment at the hands of her family. They’ve been pressuring her to marry someone they believe would mistreat her and turn her life into a living hell. They thought that you—with your cruel and harsh reputation—would be the perfect candidate for that role. Unfortunately, their plan seems to have worked. You’ve started showing your true nature toward her by coming home late, which caused her to catch a cold.”

Cheng paused, his voice breaking with emotion. He couldn’t imagine the pain Jenny must have gone through.

“The maltreatment she experienced includes emotional and psychological abuse, as well as financial manipulation. Her family has been controlling her finances, limiting her access to money and resources, and even threatening to cut her off completely if she doesn’t comply with their demands. They’ve also been emotionally abusive, constantly putting her down and making her feel worthless.”

Richard listened in horror, his eyes wide with disbelief. He couldn’t fathom how anyone could treat another human being so cruelly.

“Jenny married you because she saw you as her only hope of escaping this nightmare. She thought that by marrying you, she could finally break free from her family’s control and start a new life filled with love and happiness. Though she was manipulated into the marriage by her stepmother, she still believed it was better to die at the hands of her in-laws than to continue living in her family’s house. I’m sorry to say that her family’s actions have caused her immense pain and suffering. I hope you can help her through this difficult time. Her father, however, was never made aware of everything she’s been through.”

Richard sat in silence for a moment, processing everything Cheng had told him. His heart ached for Jenny. For the first time, he truly felt sorry for her. He realized she needed to be treated like a fragile egg—a priceless treasure. He would definitely make Emma and Anna regret their actions toward her. He would make them realize they shouldn’t believe every rumor they hear, because some could be completely false.

He reached out and took Cheng’s hand, squeezing it firmly in a handshake.

“Thanks, man,” Richard said.

Cheng smiled because the Richard he once knew was finally back—all thanks to Jenny.

“Order the best clothes, shoes, bags, makeup, and everything a woman needs to look beautiful,” Richard instructed with a smirk. “Some people are about to die of jealousy.”

Cheng nodded. He would help his wife get revenge, but in the most elegant and cruel way possible—without involving her father.

Cheng walked out of the study with a smile on his face. He was the Managing Director of LTM Automobile Industry, while Richard was the CEO. They had started the company together, but Cheng had chosen to keep a low profile by pretending to be a mere assistant. Richard had been his friend since childhood, and only Cheng knew the reason why Richard had changed overnight into such a cold, ruthless man. He would never forget the words Richard spoke that fateful night:  

“Villains aren’t born… they are made.”

Now, Richard had become the kind of villain who would destroy the world to save his lover, rather than a hero who would save the world and sacrifice his love.

Cheng pulled out his phone to make a call when he suddenly bumped into Nanny Emmanuel.

“Maa,” he greeted warmly, pecking her on both cheeks.

“Where is that friend of yours?” she asked angrily.

“RICHARD! MAA IS LOOKING FOR YOU!” Cheng screamed at the top of his lungs.

Richard groaned from inside the study. *So much for having a stupid friend.*

“He’ll be here soon,” Cheng said with a cute smile, showing off his dimples.

“That’s not a reason for you to make me deaf, idiot!” she yelled, hitting him with her walking stick.

Cheng ran out of the house laughing.

“Granny,” Richard called as he appeared, finally gaining her attention.

“I told you not to keep me waiting. What’s your problem, boy?” she questioned.

Knowing he could never win an argument against her, Richard quietly came downstairs. Granny immediately pulled his ear while hitting him lightly with her walking stick.

“Sorry, Granny. I promise to be a good boy from today,” he said, faking a cry while trying to pull away. But it was impossible.

The scene was too cute to ignore. A sweet giggle echoed from upstairs—an angelic voice. Both of them looked up to see Jenny standing there, giggling at their childish behavior.

She had actually woken up when Cheng screamed earlier, but no one had noticed her until now.

Granny let go of Richard’s ear forcefully, causing him to wince in pain.

“Come join us, dear,” she said sweetly to Jenny, smiling warmly.

Richard’s demeanor changed instantly, like a chameleon. One moment he was smiling, wincing, and acting like a child. The next, his expression turned dark and intimidating.