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Chapter 1

Adam Graham cheated.Standing outside a club's dimly lit private room, Renee Whitley watched her husband, who was supposed to be out of town on a business trip, lose himself in the arms of a stunning woman.Her mind went numb; everything went blank.It was summer, but she felt as though she were standing in a freezer. She was chilled to the bone and her fingers trembled uncontrollably.Suddenly, a voice next to her whispered, "I didn't know women liked watching these things live."Renee turned her head slightly. In the dim light, she could only see the man's sharp jawline and short, slightly wavy hair. He wore sunglasses and had a cigarette dangling from his lips, giving off a carefree and rebellious vibe.She let her eyes linger on the man for just a second before looking away, not in the mood to pay him any attention.The man spoke again: "Is it good?""He's not exactly impressive, size-wise," Renee replied coolly.He chuckled softly and teased, "You can see that? You've got

Chapter 2

After years in the business world, Renee had become skilled at keeping her emotions hidden. She always carried herself with a calm, distant air, like nothing could touch her.She calmly nodded. "Got it.""Come on, let's go home," Adam said with a warm smile. He looked handsome and gentle, like someone out of a dream. "I was called away for work on our anniversary yesterday. To make it up to you, I'll cook dinner myself tonight."Adam thoughtfully took her bag in one hand and held her hand gently with the other. Without giving her a chance to pull away, he led her out of the office. Unable to stand the thought of being close to him anymore, Renee tried to free her hand, but his grip was too tight.As they walked away, a wave of gasps and whispers followed."Gosh, I'm so jealous! Mr. Graham treats his wife so well!""They're really a match made in heaven!""Mr. Graham is seriously handsome.""Ms. Whitley is so lucky!""I'd die happy if I had a boyfriend like that.""Ugh, now I

Chapter 3

Back then, Adam had cut ties with the Graham family just to be with Renee.She couldn't bear to see him lose his mother, so no matter how badly the cruel Irene treated her, she put up with it all just so Adam could be happy. Looking back now, every bit of suffering had been the price of loving too blindly. "You—"Irene was so angry she could barely speak.But before she could finish her sentence, Renee calmly interrupted: "I'm planning to divorce Adam. But I want three billion in compensation."For a second, Irene's eyes lit up with excitement. But when she heard the amount, she shot up from the couch in outrage. "Three billion? Even if you were made of solid gold, you wouldn't be worth that much! Who do you think you are?!"Renee stayed seated, her voice cool and even as she said, "Fine. Then, we don't have to get divorced. Sooner or later, Adam's going to find out I can't have children anyway."That shut Irene up. She knew exactly how much her son adored Renee. If he ever fou

Chapter 4

When Renee woke up the next morning, she was at Metro General Hospital. Feeling groggy and disoriented, she opened her eyes to a sea of white, the sterile scent of disinfectant filling the air. Immediately, she knew she was at a hospital."Are you awake?" a nurse asked as she walked over with an IV bag. "Perfect timing. I was just about to hook this up."Renee blinked slowly. The pain in her stomach was gone, probably thanks to last night's IV. But now, her head felt heavy.Shifting slightly on the bed, she asked, "Do you know who brought me here yesterday?"The nurse adjusted the drip and smiled. "I think it was your husband. He's very handsome, by the way. And very considerate too. He stayed with you through the whole IV. Only left after taking a phone call.""My… husband?" Renee smiled, more bitter than amused.That was impossible. Adam was the last person who would show up.The nurse finished setting up the IV and left the room. With Renee's phone having been in her car, she

Chapter 5

"If Adam's mom loves you that much, why don't you just marry her? Forget about being her daughter-in-law. Wouldn't it be better to be her wife instead?" Renee said coolly.Her tone was calm, her words smooth and unhurried. But somehow, every syllable hit like a slap.Kayla's face flashed through a mix of emotions—from shock to anger. She hadn't expected Renee to be so sharp-tongued."Y-you're just jealous!" Kayla snapped. "You know Adam loves me, that's why you won't divorce him. You're just trying to get under my skin!"Renee didn't even flinch. Instead, she pulled out her phone and sent a message to her assistant, asking for a change of clothes.Then, she looked up, gave Kayla a mock thumbs-up, and spoke in a sugary tone like she was talking to a clueless toddler: "Wow, Princess Kayla is so smart. Good job.""You… you witch!"Kayla was fuming. But no matter how angry she got, she couldn't win. Not against Renee. Frustrated and furious, Kayla stormed out of the room.A few min

Chapter 6

"Your nose okay?" Jasper asked, sounding genuinely concerned.Renee rubbed her nose and gave a playful smile. "It's the real deal, so it's nothing too serious."He let out a quiet chuckle, his smile easy and warm. "Good. Glad to hear it."Interesting woman, he thought as he walked past her and stepped out of the elevator.Once he was gone, Renee pressed the button for her floor. She leaned against the wall, head bowed slightly, still rubbing her sore nose.She let out a deep breath and muttered, "Ugh… that hurt like hell. What is that guy's chest made of, steel?"Maybe because she was looking down, the tears that had been welling up finally slipped free, falling straight down. She had no idea Jasper was still standing just outside the elevator, watching the whole thing.As the doors slowly closed, blocking his view, a small smile tugged at his lips. "Stubborn little thing."Just then, his phone buzzed. Jasper glanced at the screen. The caller ID lit up with a familiar name—Alis

Chapter 7

Every word out of Kayla's mouth dripped with smugness. Everyone in the company knew Adam had taken only his new personal assistant along on his latest business trip. This wasn't a friendly greeting. It was a deliberate taunt.Renee smirked. "Personal assistant? You mean the kind who strips down and climbs right into bed?"Her tone stayed calm and her face unreadable, as if none of it concerned her, adding, "Yeah. Sounds like a perfect fit for you."Kayla's smile froze. Her eyes darkened as she hissed, "You—"But she quickly recovered, sneering as she leaned in closer, her voice dripping with fake sweetness: "Stop pretending you don't care. If you really didn't care about Adam, you wouldn't have that little injury on your forehead. What was it, a pathetic attempt to look pitiful and win his sympathy?"She took a step closer, lowering her voice to a near whisper by Renee's ear: "But you know what? Adam doesn't love you. This whole week, I was with him on that trip. You should've see

Chapter 8

If Renee was serious about divorcing Adam, then she had to cut all ties. There couldn't be any lingering attachments or second chances.She wasn't sure if it was guilt or something else, but Adam came home that night.Renee was curled up in the oversized chair on the balcony, lost in her book, when she heard the door to the bedroom open. A moment later, Adam's voice rang out."Renee?"She didn't answer.He spotted her outside and walked over quickly. "Ta-da…! Look what I've got," he said, adding his own playful sound effects as he knelt beside her. He opened a small wooden box, his face lighting up with pride. "I made this for you."Inside was a silver hairpin topped with a pink peony. Three delicate chains of varying lengths dangled from it, each catching the light softly.The peony was carved from a soft pink gemstone, and the leaves were inlaid with green stones. The design was simple but elegant, delicate without being flashy. Under the balcony lights, the gems sparkled li

Chapter 9

The sky was clear and blue the next day, the kind of perfect spring morning with a gentle breeze.After breakfast, Renee headed to the study to start sorting through her books. She planned to move everything to Platinum Heights little by little.After packing up two big boxes filled with paintings, books, and important certificates, she got in her car and drove over.Since she would be staying here for a while, Renee registered her face with the building's security system. Then, she carried one heavy box into the lobby."Okay, I'll be there soon," she heard someone say nearby.When Renee stepped into the elevator lobby, she saw a handsome man in a dark gray shirt, with broad shoulders and a narrow waist, talking on the phone.She stood beside him, waiting for the elevator, and couldn't help but glance over.He had sharp features and a strong jawline, and he looked like a model from a fashion magazine. He also had the kind of presence that made it clear he was either wealthy or p

Chapter 10

Renee dug into her bag and pulled out a folding fan. Then, she spotted a large white candy wrapped inside.She unwrapped it and held it out to Jasper. "Here, have a piece of candy. Sugar helps with anxiety and stress."The man struggling to catch his breath lifted his eyelids slightly. His sharp, captivating eyes flicked over her, then down to the candy in her hand. "Are you…trying to suffocate me?""Uh…" Renee thought about it. He had a point.His breathing was rapid now. If she stuck a candy in his mouth and it got stuck in his throat, she would really be responsible for killing him.So instead, she popped the candy in her own mouth."Your mind's clear, so you're doing okay," she said, chewing the candy and fanning him at the same time. "It's okay, don't be nervous. I… I'll tell you a story."Even though they were stuck in the elevator and she was worried, there was a distressed man beside her. How could she focus on herself right now?With no other choice, she started tell

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