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On our wedding anniversary, my CEO husband, Michael Grant, invited me to watch the ocean with him. Tragically, a typhoon hit. I stood there in the raging wind and rain for over two hours, and he never showed up. In the end, all I got was a text that he was suddenly going on a business trip and couldn’t make it. Right after that, his intern, Nora Blake, posted a video on her social feed. It showed my usually pampered husband barefoot while helping fishermen haul crates of seafood. Her caption read: "Our hardworking CEO loves to get his hands dirty!" I laughed and commented: "Diligent and enduring—a true role model for us all." The company Slack channel instantly exploded. Everyone was betting on whether I’d finally blow up this time. Michael called me, his voice tight with fury, "Lauren West! What the heck did you mean by posting that comment? Are you trying to humiliate Nora in public? "It was a typhoon. I helped her family move some fish. What’s the big deal? You’re such a pampered little princess who has no idea how hard life really is. Delete that comment now. I’ll take you to the coast another day." Disgust churned in me. I replied, "Let a man who’s already rolled in the mud take me to the ocean? Forget it." Yes. Michael was now tainted, and I didn’t want him anymore.
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Tainted Vows Chapter 8
Michael panicked, scooping Nora into his arms. "Lauren, once Nora’s safe, I’ll deal with you!"I laughed. Although I hadn’t gone after him, he was eager to settle scores with me. I brushed it aside. Their drama wasn’t worth my energy.The very next morning, both Michael and Nora posted photos of their newborn on social media. It was a wrinkled, squinting infant with its eyes still shut and its features impossible to make out.Nevertheless, the comments from sycophants poured in."What a beautiful baby! Looks just like the parents!""Oh my, you can tell the baby’s so smart already. Bound to be Ivy League material someday!"Nora replied to each one with giddy delight, announcing she’d host a proper wedding ceremony soon and invite everyone.Basking in his newfound fatherhood, Michael never came looking for me.For two whole months, I enjoyed peace.Fate had a sense of humor. My birthday celebration and Michael and Nora’s wedding banquet fell on the same day, in the same hotel.
Tainted Vows Chapter 7
His face flushed with heat.I quickly cut him off, "Ian, we’re best friends. I don’t ever want to marry again. From now on, I just want to do the things I actually love."Ian didn’t press the subject. Instead, he shifted the conversation to our childhood memories.I’d always been outgoing, talkative, and full of energy. I used to dream of starting a livestream company, being a streamer selling products, and doing something fun. However, for Michael's sake, I’d stayed stuck in that office, helping manage his business.I thought Ian would back off after that.I meant what I said. Once I decided, I acted fast. I poached top operations managers, streamers, production directors, camera crew… and launched my own startup.Ian came by the office often. Our conversations were all about process optimization, company structure, and management. His advice was invaluable.Meanwhile, I decided to appear on-camera myself. Two months passed, and yet my streams barely had an audience. I was offi
Tainted Vows Chapter 6
The moment the video played, every eye in the room shifted to become sharp and suspicious.Mr. Grant’s face went chalk white. His hand clutched his chest.I looked straight at Mrs. Grant, frowning as I sized her up. "Mrs. Grant, look at yourself. How do you compare with the woman in that video? She’s younger, prettier, and probably has more tricks than you, too."You’re hunched over, with rolls of fat around your stomach. Tell me, what man would want that? You couldn’t even keep your own husband, and you still have the nerve to lecture me?"Her face flushed red, then purple, her whole body trembling. Suddenly, she screamed, "I’ll kill you!"She snatched up her purse and began pounding it against Mr. Grant.He shoved her off, furious. "Enough! Stop this! First, let’s settle the division of assets from Michael’s divorce!"Mrs. Grant forced herself to calm down. "Michael has been running the company all along. Lauren’s been freeloading for three years. The fact that we’re not askin
Tainted Vows Chapter 5
"Look closely. Michael and Nora are the ones fooling around!"Everyone froze and turned to the TV.Michael moved fast, yanking the power cord from the outlet. The video flickered and died.Seeing that, Nora let out a wail and stared at me with bitter grievance. "Lauren, I’ve never had a problem with you, so why would you slander me like this? Is it because I’m a country bumpkin who's easy to bully?"She swept her gaze around the room with her teeth clenched. "Michael and I are innocent. If you want to attack me, don’t drag him into it."With that, she ran to the balcony and pretended she was going to jump. "If I jump from here, that proves I wasn’t lying, doesn’t it?!"Michael rushed over and grabbed her.The more Nora struggled, the tighter they clung to each other.After he soothed her, Michael turned on me. His voice was cold and scathing. "Lauren, you’re a woman too. How can you be so vicious, spreading obscene rumors about a young girl?! Will you only be satisfied if you d
Tainted Vows Chapter 4
The door swung open, and a glass slammed straight into my forehead."Well, well!" Michael's mother, Mrs. Eleanor Grant, snarled with her teeth clenched. "You shameless witch. You called us here today just so we could watch you sleep around with other men?"Pain blinded me for a moment as hot blood
Tainted Vows Chapter 3
My chest heaved, every breath sharp, as my heart twisted in painful spasms.Michael knew I had a heart condition and that heatstroke could threaten my life, yet he still locked me in a sweltering warehouse where the temperature hit over a hundred degrees.My clothes were soaked through, sweat pour
Tainted Vows Chapter 2
"Lauren! Don’t push your luck!" Michael’s voice thundered in warning."Push my luck?" I shot back, my voice trembling. Whether from the searing pain in my leg or the chill sinking into my heart, hot tears streamed down my face.The moment he saw me cry, his expression softened. "Forget it. We’ll t
Tainted Vows Chapter 1
"Lauren West, are you crazy? I’ve explained a hundred times already. Can you stop making a scene?""There’s no need to explain. Let’s get divorced." I closed my eyes, my voice flat, almost detached."You’re jealous over nothing! I told you, Nora and I are just colleagues. A typhoon hit. What was I
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