Semua Bab Husband and Sister’s Betrayal: Bab 1 - Bab 10

On my wedding day, my arranged fiancé abandoned me and chose my sister Emily instead.In that devastating moment when I became everyone's laughingstock, my business partner James Crawford shocked everyone by publicly proposing to me in a grand romantic gesture.After marriage, because of his sweet words and gentle persuasion about "good wife’s role," I gradually stepped back from the spotlight, handing over my core resources and connections piece by piece for him to manage. Using excuses like "I want to protect you" and "I want to give you stability," he gradually transformed me into a kept woman dependent on him. Meanwhile, his company soared from an unknown startup to a rising star in the capital markets, built on the foundation I had provided.When I became pregnant, he protected me even more carefully, treating me like fragile porcelain. I thought my hardships were finally over.That day, feeling the baby's first clear movement in my womb, an indescribable joy overwhelmed me. I c

"Sarah!" James caught up, slightly out of breath, his face showing perfect concern. "Why did you come out alone? Does your stomach still hurt? I was just about to come find you."I stopped and turned around, meeting his "worried" gaze. My face had already returned to its previous calm, even carrying a faint, flawless smile:"I'm fine now. I probably just walked too fast earlier. I feel better after resting. I made an appointment for prenatal classes tomorrow afternoon. I want to go familiarize myself with the environment beforehand.""Tomorrow?" James's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly, his eyes flashing with doubt. "What classes? I haven't heard you mention this before. You're not feeling well—why don't you postpone it? Or I could go with you?""Just ordinary prenatal education classes." My tone was relaxed, deliberately adding a touch of anticipation. "What? Do you have time tomorrow to come with me? I heard couples learning together is more effective."James's expression clearly s

Robert's face turned an alarming shade of red. "You mean to tell me that while you were married to my daughter, you were... with my other daughter?""It's not what you think—" Emily started."Isn't it?" I interrupted. "Tell them about the inheritance document, Emily. Tell them how you threatened to expose the affair unless James promised to make your child his primary heir."Patricia sank into the remaining chair, her perfect composure finally cracking. "Emily... how could you?"But Robert's rage wasn't directed at Emily. It was focused entirely on me."Even if this is true," he said, his voice shaking with fury, "that doesn't excuse what you've done. You've destroyed this family. You've ruined everything we've worked to build."He pointed a trembling finger at me. "From this moment forward, you are no longer a daughter of this family. The Mitchell name is dead to you."He grabbed Patricia's arm, hauling her to her feet. "Come. We have nothing more to say to this ungrateful stranger."

"Sarah—" Victoria started."Please," I interrupted. "I need this. I need to take back my power, my dignity, everything they stole from me. But I need to do it myself."Alexander and Victoria exchanged glances. They saw the determination in my eyes, the steel beneath the surface."What do you need?" Alexander asked finally.I smiled. "Your support. Your love. And maybe... a little financial backing when the time comes.""You have it," Victoria said immediately. "Whatever you need.""And Sarah?" Alexander added. "You're a Sterling now. That name carries weight. Use it."The gears of revenge officially began turning.My first target was naturally the Mitchell family. They were the architects of all my suffering, keeping me separated from my real parents for over twenty-five years.I wanted them to fall from their pedestal into the mud.The perfect opportunity came sooner than expected.Emily had given birth. Her in-laws, the Thornton family, were hosting a grand celebration banquet, invit

Just then, James, who had been silent throughout the chaos, walked over with a complex, ever-changing expression. His face was pale, his hands trembling slightly as he clearly realized the gravity of the situation.He looked at me, his voice barely above a whisper."Sarah... I never imagined it would be like this."His eyes darted around the room, taking in the shocked faces of the guests, the Thorntons' barely contained rage, and Emily's complete breakdown."I always thought..." He paused, running a shaking hand through his hair. "I thought you were using your abilities to suppress Emily everywhere. That your parents favored you, so I felt sorry for her."His voice gained strength as he continued, as if convincing himself."I didn't know things were actually like this. I had no idea about the kidnapping, about Patricia's lies. You have to believe me, Sarah. I was deceived too."His words sounded like regret, as if he knew nothing about Emily's actions. But to my ears, it was just anot