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Chapter 1

During dinner, Jen Walter avoided the food I served her for the third time.Her rejection turned me off.We had been married for two years, but she never accepted the food I offered her. She even insisted on using separate utensils.She glanced at me when she noticed I was distracted. "Hmm? What did you just say?"I looked at her calmly and said, "Let's get a divorce."Her smile vanished, replaced by a look of disdain. "Stop joking around. I had a tiring day. I've told you Wesley is just a colleague of mine."I slammed my bowl and retorted, "What kind of colleagues share the same bowl of soup? Are there not enough bowls or something?"She stood up and glared at me as she shouted, "Stop being ridiculous, Ryan Wagner! We're married indeed, but you have no right to interfere with what I do."I know you regret marrying me. You're impatient and frustrated because you want a divorce. The Wagners aren't as glorious as they used to be, huh? What a joke."She crossed her arms and added

Chapter 2

For two years of marriage, we felt more like strangers living under the same roof.Jen got a punishment for losing a game at the team building event. She had to kiss the man sitting to her left for one minute.That man was Wesley.Without the slightest hesitation, she leaned in and kissed him.I turned off my phone in frustration.Jen was not being anti-social. She was just avoiding me.She did not come home that night. By morning, her mother stormed into my house, yelling the moment she walked in."Where's Jen? Why isn't she answering my calls? Can't you get anything done? You don't even have a job anymore. You're just a freeloader—"Bang!I slammed my glass down on the table to cut her off."You want me to get things done? Fine. Start by giving me 1.5 million dollars. I'll need money for favors and connections. Since you've made it clear I'm living off your daughter, I obviously don't have any myself."Her face twisted with anger as she scowled, "You can't come up with tha

Chapter 3

"Your mom's been a gentle soul her whole life, but she was so fierce earlier," my dad remarked.I could not help but laugh, but as I did, my eyes stung a little."I'm sorry, Mom, Dad," I said, feeling the weight of everything I put them through.Back at the office, I terminated the partnership with Jen's company. The project was practically a cash gift to her—something she had taken for granted.That evening, for once, she got home before me.The moment I stepped in, she confronted me."Why did you terminate the partnership? Just because Wesley and I shared a bowl of soup? Come on, Ryan. Don't take things too far." She thought I was just throwing a tantrum.I laid the divorce agreement in front of her.She turned red with anger and shouted, "Are you serious, Ryan? You want a divorce over such a small problem?"I leaned back on the couch, closed my eyes and replied calmly, "Yeah, such a small problem.""I told you, Wesley and I are just colleagues. There's nothing going on.

Chapter 4

"What did you record? Were you stalking me? I knew you're just threatening me with this divorce. Don't push it too far, or I really will divorce you. If you behave and hand the project back, maybe I'll even consider—" I ignored Jen's drunken antics and went back to drinking with my friends. The other senior members of Jen's company started putting pressure on her because of the partnership termination. She was so used to being pampered that she took everything for granted.They were criticizing her for being immature, saying that she should not divorce me. However, Jen felt humiliated by me and declared that their company could thrive without my help.She refused to show up at the Civil Affairs Bureau and even started avoiding me. Her father, Henry Walter, who usually stayed out of everything, eventually came looking for me. His son, Gary Walter, had gotten into trouble recently, and I was not there to bail him out like before.The stress had turned his hair even grayer.

Chapter 5

The obsequious smile he had earlier was completely gone. That pretty boy really thought he was something special.I gave Wesley a friendly warning. "You'd better pick a better partner and find someone else quickly. Jen won't last much longer." He mistook my words for jealousy. "Don't worry about it, Mr. Wagner. Just remember what you said today." With that, he stormed off. The third time Jen showed up in my life, I increased the pressure on her family's company. Only then did she start realizing I was not bluffing. There was a prime project up for bidding, exactly the kind Jen's company would typically win. It was a low cost and great proposal, and prior collaboration experience made them the most suitable choice on paper. At the bidding meeting, I saw Jen from afar, looking absolutely confident.The next moment, her face fell instantly when the winning company was announced. She thought she covered every angle flawlessly, but she forgot I was her biggest obstacl

Chapter 6

Eric slapped her across the face without hesitation. She glared at him angrily, but she had to swallow her pride and do nothing. Her humiliation deepened as she turned around and saw me.After the dinner, I found Jen waiting by my car. The arrogance she once carried had been stripped away by harsh reality, leaving behind someone I could hardly stand to look at.Even her tone was softer than I remembered. "Ryan, what are you trying to do? We're divorced, so stop humiliating me, will you?"I let out a cold laugh and replied, "You must be joking, Ms. Walter. When have I ever humiliated you? Don't blame me for your problems. I supposed Mr. Foster is still waiting for you."Where's your loyal secretary, Wesley? Why wasn't he by your side to shield you from the drinks tonight?" She clenched her teeth, biting back any retort. I scoffed lightly and brushed past her. Not long after, her brother, Gary, was released from jail thanks to the Walters' efforts. The Walters had s

Chapter 7

Ever since Jen realized she had a shot at making a comeback, her pride had returned in full force. When we crossed paths again, she was just as stubborn as before, clinging to her defiance despite the crumbling foundation of her company."Don't think too highly of yourself, Ryan. The Walters don't need you to survive," she said sharply. I smiled faintly, leaning in just enough to lower my voice. "How's your mom and Gary doing these days? Haven't seen them around." A flicker of discomfort flashed across her face, but she quickly recovered. "Don't worry about them. After all, we were husband and wife once. I didn't think you'd be this heartless." I chuckled softly and walked away. She had done far worse to me in the past. The project she was vying for drew competitors from all corners, including Harry. He sat beside me, alongside Wesley. Wesley had changed significantly. He was no longer the cocky man I once knew, replaced instead by someone subdued and obedient. The b

Chapter 8

Eric removed his hand from Jen's chest.At the bidding announcement, the winner turned out to be that small company.Jen lost it instantly as she stood up and splashed her drink on Eric's face."You knew I wouldn't win today, didn't you? Why?!"She then turned to Wesley and I. You all set me up! You watched me get duped, didn't you?"She stormed over to me furiously. "Ryan, do you have to do this to me just because I cheated? We were married for two years! How could you do this to me? It's all your fault!"She then spun around and rushed at Wesley. "Even you betrayed me? You're all scum!"My assistant called the police while Harry's staff restrained her. She was still shouting obscenities as they dragged her out.The incident was caught on camera and quickly spread online. The Walters, already struggling, took a major hit. Jen had gambled everything on that one shot, and it was over. Her company collapsed. I had no idea how she could still have the resources and connections

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