All Chapters of The Life of Freedom I Long For: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1 The Price of Freedom

For ten years with Felix, I had lived without dignity. He was infamous for being a player, and because I kept forgiving him without limits, I became the laughingstock of everyone around us.On the day he officially became the heir to his family's fortune, he dumped me. But when I looked at the hundred million dollars sitting in my bank account, I couldn't help but smile.My mother had fully recovered, and I had the money in hand—so I readily agreed to the breakup.Everyone was stunned when they watched me leave without a second thought."No way. Did she really just leave?""She didn't even hesitate. Something's off.""Right? She used to love Felix so much—she'd have died for him!"All eyes turned to Felix, whose expression had turned beyond grim. He let out a cold snort and mocked loudly, "Kathy, stop playing hard to get. You've loved me for so many years, you think I'll believe you can let go just like that?"His childhood sweetheart, Eleanor, echoed, "I guarantee you'll regre

Chapter 2 Five Years Later

Later, I heard from my friend Ally that Felix had gone into a frenzy after failing to reach me for so long. When I disappeared without a trace, he sent people everywhere to look for me.But since no one could find me, his temper grew worse by the day. He lashed out at everyone around him, cursing anyone who crossed his path. People became so terrified of upsetting him that they tiptoed around, too afraid to even mention my name.When I heard all this, I felt nothing at all. It was as if the person he was desperately searching for wasn't me.With the money his mother had given me, I settled down in Provenelle. I rented a small house and found a job in fashion design. It wasn't what I had studied, but I loved creating beautiful clothes. In this new place, no one could cage my imagination or freedom again. Even though I had to start from scratch, I was filled with energy and life.…Time flew by. In the blink of an eye, five years passed. My designs began to headline major fashion we

Chapter 3 Old Faces, Old Scorn

I frowned, realizing these people hadn't changed one bit. Even with money in their pockets, they still reeked of that same old pretentiousness.The room buzzed again with gossip."Wait a second, the necklace she's wearing—it looks like Chanel's latest design from this year, worth tens of millions!""It really is!""She can't possibly afford that!""She can't, but a man could.""Exactly. With her kind of background, no man would ever want to marry her. He's probably just having some fun with her.""Kathy, there are a lot of scammers these days. Don't get fooled—be careful not to give both your heart and body to him.""Yeah! You used to be the top student in our class. If you're doing this badly now, it's really embarrassing for all of us."I said nothing and quietly enjoyed my food. After a full day of flying, I was tired and starving, with no time to eat earlier.While Felix's eyes burned with anger and resentment at seeing me staying silent, Eleanor scoffed as she stepped to

Chapter 4 False Pity

My eyes flashed with annoyance. What was there to regret?Just as I was about to speak, the door swung open from the outside. Felix's assistant walked in respectfully. "Sir, we weren't able to invite Miss Farah."Eleanor's eyes widened in shock. "That's impossible! I checked—she was supposed to be on today's flight."The assistant lowered his head and replied quietly, "Our people waited outside the whole day, but no one knew what she looked like, so they couldn't tell who she was."Eleanor's expression faltered in disappointment.I suddenly remembered seeing someone holding a sign for Farah at the airport earlier. I hadn't paid it any attention then, but now it all made sense—they were her people.The atmosphere in the room turned awkward, and Eleanor quickly forced a smile. "It's fine. I'll go meet her myself tomorrow. I'll make sure she agrees to the collaboration."The crowd immediately chimed in with encouragement."Eleanor, you're incredible. You'll definitely make it happ

Chapter 5 The Truth Revealed

Felix sighed, trying to reason with me, defending her. "Kathy, stop being so stubborn. If you're struggling, then let go of that useless pride."After a pause, he added, "If you don't like those jobs, then just come back and serve me. I'll pay you generously."I drew in a deep breath, forcing down my irritation. I truly couldn't understand why they all assumed I was miserable. In their eyes, I was someone undeserving of a good life.When I caught the contempt and disdain in their gazes, my patience snapped. "I'm doing just fine, thank you—and I already have a job. If you all can't understand plain words, maybe you need to go back to school!"With that, I strode out the door. As it swung open, I nearly bumped into a familiar face. Davis' expression lit up with surprise and delight. "Kathy! I can't believe you're really here!"As he spoke, he spread his arms for a hug. Being Findellian, Davis was naturally warm and affectionate with people close to him. This was simply his way of gr

Chapter 6 The Tables Turned

The air froze in an instant. Everyone stared at me in shock and disbelief, their eyes wide with astonishment. Even Eleanor's expression shifted from surprise to worry.When some of the bodyguards saw that no one was backing down, they started reaching out to grab people. Felix's expression darkened in displeasure, and he barked, "Stop!"The bodyguards he brought immediately surrounded Davis' men. The tension in the room thickened as both sides stood locked in a standoff.Sensing that things were about to spiral out of control, I raised my voice to defuse the situation. "That's enough! We all know each other—there's no need to make a scene."I shook my head at Davis, signaling him to stand down. I knew he was only trying to defend me, but I didn't want this to escalate any further. After all, we were in his restaurant, and if the bodyguards started fighting, innocent people could easily get hurt.Getting my hint, Davis reluctantly waved his hand. "Stand down."His men obeyed immed

Chapter 7 A Love Long Gone

Eleanor had finally recovered from the blow. Her face still carried traces of anger and resentment as she lifted her chin arrogantly. "Kathy, even if you're the chief designer now, I'll catch up to you soon enough—and take your place."A faint, mocking smile curved across my lips. "Sure. I'll be waiting for the day you do."Feeling drained, I stifled a yawn and turned to Davis. "Let's go. The air here's suffocating."He nodded, and together we walked out.…After dinner, Davis and I went our separate ways, and I returned to the hotel. The moment I opened my door, a figure darted in beside me, pulled me into the room, and pinned me against the wall.I almost shouted in alarm, but the familiar scent made me pause. When I looked up and saw Felix, my voice died in my throat. I stared at him silently, my gaze cool and distant.Under my cold eyes, he grew uneasy, almost unable to meet my gaze. "Why did you leave back then?" he asked quietly.I gave a lazy shrug. "Didn't you tell me t

Chapter 8 The Spotlight and the Proposal

Felix looked utterly stunned, his expression darkening with growing frustration. "That's impossible!"Seeing how hurt he looked, I couldn't help but feel puzzled. Wasn't he the one who didn't love me? Was this sudden display of affection supposed to be an act?I let out a bitter laugh and tore through his pretense. "Felix, the only reason you've ever liked women is because they're new to you. You never truly loved me."He shook his head in a panic. "No, you've got it wrong."I didn't give him a chance to finish. "Enough. The past is over. No matter what we say now, it won't change what's already happened. Don't make me hate you more than I already do."His eyes widened sharply as if he couldn't believe his ears. "You… hate me?"I met his gaze without flinching. "Yes, I do."He froze, his face sinking into silence. I pointed at the door. "Go."Stiffly, he turned and walked out. As the door closed behind him, I heard his muffled voice. "Wait for me. I'll prove my sincerity."I p

Chapter 9 Shattered Illusions

Eleanor, overwhelmed and humiliated, stormed onto the stage, shouting without restraint. "Felix, what are you doing? Where does this leave me?"Felix glanced at her helplessly, his voice unusually tinged with guilt. "I'm sorry. I can't forget Kathy. The one I love has always been her."Fury flared across Eleanor's face. She snatched the bouquet from his hands and hurled it onto the floor, her usual gentleness nowhere to be seen. "You're lying! I'm the one you love! I'm the one you're supposed to marry!"Felix's expression hardened, his tone heavy. "Eleanor, I don't love you. What I feel for you is nothing more than the affection of a sibling. We grew up together, and what exists between us is family, not love."His words struck her like a thunderbolt. Unable to accept them, she broke down screaming, her voice raw with disbelief. The reporters, sensing a spectacle, swarmed forward, snapping photo after photo.I frowned and shook my head at the scene. "Felix, stop this nonsense. Go

Chapter 10 Goodbye, Once and for All

He froze, utterly at a loss for words.I spoke calmly, my voice steady and composed. "I've always been a rational person. When I'm hurt, I know when to walk away. I spent ten years of my youth standing by your side through everything—ten years of wounds and heartbreak. Don't you think I earned it?"Without waiting for his answer, I stepped off the stage and left. Let people say what they wanted—because in my eyes, a woman's youth deserved an equal exchange.Felix stood there in a daze, hollow-eyed, as if his soul had left him. When Eleanor reached out to comfort him, he jerked away violently and barked, "Don't touch me!"Startled, Eleanor burst into tears, trembling all over, too afraid to try again.It didn't take long for the story to spread online. The public turned on me, calling me greedy, accusing me of using love as a way to chase money. They dug into my past, tearing apart my life piece by piece, but I didn't care. The moment I accepted that money, I'd built a heart of

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