I edited the footage of Luna's pregnancy and her affair into a viral video, then leaked the evidence to her college. Leona bought the front-page headline. And since Brandon had some reputation in Harbor City, the scandal spread like wildfire. Luna was expelled from school for her moral misconduct, and countless people came forward online to criticize her. She had a history of stealing other girls' boyfriends since high school, forming exclusive cliques, and specifically targeting girls from less fortunate backgrounds.Without Brandon's support, she had absolutely no resources or abilities of her own. Internet users quickly discovered her home address, and even her parents disowned her. She was afraid to go outside because people would insult her and throw rotten eggs at her wherever she went.Brandon couldn't help Luna because he was struggling to manage his own problems. He sold half of his company shares for 20 million dollars in cash. When news of our divorce became public, bo
Not long after, Brandon arrived carrying a leather suitcase. Luna and I were forced to the edge of the deck with the endless ocean behind us. I had always suffered from thalassophobia—a fear of deep water—and my heart raced with anxiety. When Luna saw Brandon, her eyes instantly lit up. She sobbed, "Bran, save me! They've been hurting me!"Her upper body was nearly naked, and her face was badly swollen, truly looking miserable."Here's the three million dollars you asked for. Release them now!" Brandon demanded.I was a bit surprised by this amount, as it was exactly half of Brandon's 40% share of our assets. I had to admit, he was being quite generous. The kidnapper pushed Luna and me another step backward toward the edge of the deck. One more step—four more inches—and we would fall into the deep sea. "Three million is the price for one person. Choose one," the kidnapper said. "Or have your men bring another three million."Brandon was furious. "You said before you'd release
Leona still needed some time to settle everyone. Due to Harbor City's special circumstances, I didn't have to worry about transferring assets abroad, as these matters were left to my lawyers and advisors.The company was handed over to professional managers, and I would step back from management to become a pure dividend-receiving shareholder. I finally allowed myself to relax completely.Later, I bought a lot of cat food. Behind Grandma's old house lived several chubby stray cats. Before she passed away, she fed them several times a week, and eventually, the cats brought their families and settled behind the old house. After her death, I continued to feed them weekly. The cats were usually aloof with me, but today they surprisingly gathered around my legs, affectionately rubbing their heads against me. It was as if they knew I was leaving. I petted each cat on the head, saying, "Ravioli, I'm entrusting you all to a friend. Keep being good and eating properly, and take care of yo
While Brandon was handling the Luna situation, I had already been discharged and returned home. The bitterness in my heart wasn't easy to dissolve quickly, but it was time to leave.After ten years together, during which we experienced joy, hardship, and even humiliation, we were finally going to part ways. The divorce papers I had previously drafted were delivered, giving me 60% of all assets. Although it was only a 10% increase, it translated to millions of dollars. I signed the agreement without hesitation. As I finished the final stroke, the weight I had carried for years suddenly lifted, and I felt lighter.I wanted to move to Skoishland. But before leaving, I had many loose ends to tie up. My loyal crew needed a new home, and I didn't trust leaving them with Brandon.Hence, I contacted Leona. She had been with me for many years, and although her main profession was a doctor, I had entrusted her with many of my business affairs, and my crew trusted her completely.Leona and
Brandon went to Luna's hospital room and slapped her awake with one blow.Luna covered her face as tears immediately fell, her expression full of grievance. "Bran, that hurts! My neck is in so much pain—Cami was too cruel."Brandon was terrified inside, knowing that Carmelia might never forgive him. He grabbed Luna's collar and roughly yanked her up from the bed. "Who gave you the guts to find her? What did you say to her just now? She never shows her emotions that easily!"Brandon's hands were shaking; he was almost crazy with fear. Meanwhile, Luna didn't dare meet Brandon's eyes, her guilty gaze darting everywhere.She mumbled, "She came after me first. She wanted to harm our baby, and she said… She said you were lying to me, that you don't really love me, that I'm just someone you use to vent your desires." Brandon laughed bitterly. "Aren't you exactly that? Haven't you figured out what you are yet? You're just a toy! If she killed you, I'd only help her bury your body."Luna
Leona sighed, "Brandon arrived just in time. Her neck is bruised purple, along with some minor external injuries."I thought it was such a shame and should have squeezed harder."Leona, I'd like to be alone for a while," I said. Once I calmed down, I wasn't angry anymore. There was only a dead silence in my heart.The first time I discovered Brandon's affair was three years ago. I found a strand of long black hair on his shirt. I had cut my hair short by then, and he had no female subordinates.I calmly twisted the hair around my finger and asked with a smile, "Bran, do you prefer my hair long?"His eyes immediately lit up. "Cami, are you thinking of growing it out again? Though I love you no matter what."When we first met, I had long, smooth, thick black hair that reached my waist. But in our line of work, people judged appearances, and my position couldn't afford the image of a delicate girl, so I had cut it short. That night, I ordered my people to investigate the women aro