Semua Bab You Cheated, so Goodbye: Bab 1 - Bab 9

I, Marcus Knight, was not someone who held grudges.When I got into my wife Pamela Thompson's passenger seat and had just pulled out my pack of cigarettes, she snatched it from me and threw it out the window with a disgusted look."How many times have I told you not to smoke in my car?" she shouted.For a moment, I gave a bitter smile and put away my lighter.When I saw ash in her car, I knew she wasn't some clean freak—she just made exceptions.Clearly, I wasn't someone she'd bend her rules for.In our three years of marriage, Pamela had gone from an inexperienced office worker to a workplace elite.Everyone who knew her regarded her with respect.As for me, I was just the freeloader she was supporting.No one knew that I'd started the business with her.She had drunk herself into a miscarriage while trying to close a deal with a client. I had told her to rest at home, but she had refused.I couldn't bear to push her, so I resigned and focused on supporting her from behind.

I used to think our family had maybe ten to twenty million dollars at most, but I just found out that we had ten times more than that, or even more.At that moment, I nodded and turned to greet my dad's former partners.My dad hosted a dinner for them, stating he was returning to the business world and that he would hand everything over to me.Upon hearing that, they immediately brightened as they patted me on the back. "Marcus, your dad finally came around. Back then, he quit when he was at his peak, saying he wanted to enjoy his retirement with his grandkids. I didn't think he'd return to the business world just for you!"I felt a little guilty. "It's all for me. I can't just lie around at home doing nothing at my age. Might as well get out and make something happen.""That's more like it. Come to my company and get some experience first!" offered Henry Smith, who watched me grow up."Come work with me for a while and see how it goes. There's no pressure, and you can treat it l

Back when we first got married, things had been pretty sweet. But after Pamela had a miscarriage and I stepped back from the spotlight, she got a taste of the luxury of high society and saw all the successful people around her.With so many temptations out there, Pamela changed.She became cold and distant. We had fewer and fewer things to talk about. My disappointment in her grew day by day, until now.I didn't say much and just waited patiently.Sure enough, three days later, Pamela contacted me and asked to meet at the civil affairs office.When we got there, she didn't show the slightest sign of regret.She just looked at me and said, "Marcus, you've got some nerve. You convinced my sister to help you. You want a divorce? Fine, I'll give it to you, and I'll give you the money. But from now on, you and your family better not come near us again!"She actually made me laugh. "Don't worry. I can say the same thing to you. Once we're divorced, don't bother me again. Don't make me

"Why should I? It's not as if you own this place! You have no right to kick me out!" Pamela questioned."He may not have the right, but I do."At that moment, the crowd parted. Ethan and his wife, Aurelia Windsor, stepped out. Her expression was icy as she looked at Pamela."I organized this gala. No one has ever dared to bring a side piece here and act so outrageously. Pamela? Guards! Get them out of here!" Aurelia instructed. Pamela's face instantly darkened. I let out a soft scoff. I couldn't tell if she was just that brazen or pretending to be clueless.Aurelia and Ethan were famously loving in the circle. Everyone knew they were a power couple.Bringing a side piece to their event was basically a slap in their face.I had made a scene on purpose just to let them know that stupidity was contagious.Without me paving the way for her in secret, Pamela wouldn't even be qualified to be here.Pamela opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something more, but Aurelia didn't bo

Pamela dragged me to get the certificate, and I breathed a sigh of relief.When we were registered for divorce the other day, William had come along. Now that we got divorced officially, he didn't show up. Was he trying to avoid suspicion?I didn't overthink it. Half an hour later, I had the divorce certificate in hand, and I felt completely relieved.Pamela gave me a vicious glare. "Just you wait!"I waved at her and turned to leave. Lauren was waiting for me in the car.Seeing Pamela gnashing her teeth put me in an excellent mood.Now, it was time to strike. Pamela had staked everything on the 900-million-dollar investment. She had even applied for a bank loan.She probably still didn't realize this was a long-term development project that required massive funding.Given their family's current state, they couldn't possibly handle it. My family used to cover for her, and my dad even filled in the gaps quietly.That was why she thought she was so capable.But now that our fam