All Chapters of I Became the Other Woman: Chapter 1 - Chapter 8

8 Chapters

Chapter 1

After using my husband's credit card, I was anonymously reported for fraud. I showed them our marriage certificate to prove my innocence, only to be told that my marital status was still single.Looking at the marriage certificate in my hands, I felt dizzy under the harsh interrogation room lights.I clearly remembered that on the day Vivian Clarke threatened suicide, Lucas Richardson absolutely refused to go and comfort her, insisting on going through with our wedding ceremony.I still remember his ice-cold tone at the time. "If she dies, she dies. What is she to me? Does she think she's worth abandoning you for?"No matter how many people came to persuade him, he would not budge. It was only when I said I did not want someone dying on our wedding day that he reluctantly agreed to go.Lucas was gone for three days, and I actually believed he was dealing with the suicide attempt. Now, the glaring family photo of three on the computer screen showed me just how foolish I had been.

Chapter 2

I wandered out of the Richardson family residence like a walking corpse.After my mother's death, Lucas stayed with me day and night in the funeral hall, gradually helping me emerge from the grief of losing her. When I said I did not want children, he did not even blink before getting a vasectomy.Despite all this, it seemed that our six years of marriage had been nothing but an elaborate charade that left me completely fooled! What exactly did he take me for?The successive mental blows made my vision blur, and I could barely see the road ahead. Sharp braking sounds pierced the air, and I suddenly caught a glimpse of a familiar license plate. I struggled to see clearly, but ultimately could not fight off the drowsiness and lost consciousness....When I opened my eyes again, Lucas’ haggard face filled my vision. Seeing that I was awake, his eyes lit up with relief and joy. He held me tightly in his arms, murmuring in a muffled voice, "I almost lost you."My shoulder felt d

Chapter 3

As soon as I got home, I started packing my luggage. The wedding ring, jewelry and clothes Lucas had given me were all listed on secondhand platforms for sale.On Saturday, I attended the city's charity gala. As the host read the opening remarks, I spotted Lucas, who had not come home the night before. He was now holding Vivian close, and the expensive watch on his wrist had been replaced with a bracelet she had made him.I had once lovingly knitted a watch band for Lucas, only to have him reject it for being "childish" and "too girly". However, he was now proudly showing off that crooked woven piece to others, his face radiating pride. Vivian was nestled contentedly in his arms, carrying herself like the lady of the house.Someone nearby remarked, "Mrs. Richardson's haute couture dress is stunning. I couldn't get an appointment even a month in advance. He must have traveled to several countries to get that for her."My friend glanced at me strangely. "Netty, isn't that your husb

Chapter 4

Lucas' cold stare pierced me like a knife, but I looked up at him with indifference."Even if I said no, would you believe me?"He took my response as an excuse, looking at me with complete disappointment. "Nanette, when did you become so vicious?"His fist slammed heavily into the wall behind me as he gritted his teeth. "If anything happens to her, I won't let you off easily!"With that, he shoved me away harshly and left without looking back. I fell to the ground, my head hitting a stone pillar, nearly losing consciousness. Blood seeped from my forehead.As I was struggling to get up from the ground, a baseball bat suddenly came swinging towards me. A sharp pain assaulted my head and I instantly lost consciousness.When I opened my eyes again, I found myself stuffed inside a burlap sack with my mouth sealed tight. As I was about to struggle, I suddenly heard the voice of Lucas' bodyguard nearby."Mr. Richardson, this is the person your wife hired to assault Ms. Clarke."I i

Chapter 5

Third Person Point-of-ViewLucas stumbled into the emergency room in a daze, wanting to see Nanette one last time, but the same doctor reached out to stop him."Sir, Ms. Newman's body has already been cremated. Her ashes were taken by her secretary. You can contact her."Lucas' ears were filled with a roaring sound, but the first thing he felt was, strangely, calmness. With trembling hands, he took out his phone."Lucas, what's wrong?"Just as Lucas was about to dial Anna's number, Vivian sweetly pressed herself against him. "The doctor said I was just frightened. Thank goodness it didn't scare our baby."Lucas looked at Vivian nestling against him, but his thoughts were elsewhere. Thinking of Nanette's tearful eyes yesterday and her disappointed gaze, he felt inexplicably irritated.He had indeed loved Nanette once, but apart from work, she had always devoted her time to research, never willing to spare him a single glance. He had always thought that Nanette did not care about

Chapter 6

Lucas’ body swayed, barely able to stand. He clenched his fists and asked in a trembling voice, "Did she leave any messages?"Kylie thought for a moment. "Mrs. Richardson told us to clear out the rooms within the month.""What?"Seeing Lucas lose control of his emotions, Kylie's expression became even more surprised. "Don't you know? Mrs. Richardson has already listed the house with a real estate agent."This was the home they had decorated together when they got married. Every design detail in the rooms had been decided by both of them during their late-night discussions. This villa was a witness to their relationship, yet she was going to sell it?Lucas looked down despondently at the clothes in Kylie's hands that Nanette had not had time to take with her and suddenly reached out to take them. He buried his face in the clothing, trying to capture even the faintest trace of her lingering scent, but he only smelled a faint musty odor.Kylie watched him and hesitantly reminded h

Chapter 7

Nanette's phone was still unreachable. Unable to contact her directly, Lucas had people stationed at her hometown and workplace, but the reports that came back were still fruitless.After receiving a call from his subordinates, Lucas coldly ordered, "Keep searching."She had promised to stay with him until they were old and gray. Even if he had to turn the entire earth upside down, he would find her and bring her back.It was another sleepless night since Nanette had left. Lucas didn't turn on any lights. In the dark living room, only the glow from his phone screen illuminated his haggard face.Suddenly, the sound of a key turning came from the courtyard. Lucas was startled, but his first thought was that Nanette had come home.He immediately got up to open the door. All of his nervous excitement from when they first dated came rushing back. In the dim light, Lucas did not even see the person's face clearly before rushing over to embrace the woman entering."Nanette, I knew it! Y

Chapter 8

Nanette's Point-of-ViewThe evening news was on.Vivian had been severely beaten by Lucas in what used to be my villa. When police arrived at the scene, there was not a single patch of uninjured skin on her body.What awaited her next would be massive medical bills, as well as Lucas' pursuit to reclaim his assets.As for Lucas, he was arrested on the spot for assault. Before being sent to prison, he committed suicide by taking poison in public.Until his final second, as he foamed at the mouth and was about to die, he was still mumbling, "Nanette, I'm... coming... to... join you..."I was lying in my new boyfriend's arms when I watched the news of their tragic end.Actually, when I first moved to this new city, I never expected to run into Christopher Calcraft here.He had been my childhood friend, someone I had grown up with. Everyone thought we would end up together, but after my sophomore year of college, he quietly disappeared without a trace. Friends and family said he had

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