All Chapters of My Sentence for Her Crime: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

"You went to prison for Lilian. Three years of your life. And now you want to work for me, just like that?"Sierra Summers's voice was edged with disbelief."If I recall correctly," she continued, "she promised you a manager position upon your release. You're really willing to walk away from that?"I spun the single dollar bill between my fingers. A dry, humorless laugh tore from my throat."Yeah," I said. "I'm walking away."The words had barely left my lips when Lilian materialized in front of me. Her eyes narrowed, suspicion glinting in their depths."Walking away from what?"My thumb moved, ending the call without a second thought. I met her stare, unblinking."The manager position."For a fraction of a second, something shifted in her expression—a flicker of pure, unadulterated relief."Perfect," she said, her voice cool and efficient. "I was going to give that to Nathan anyway. You can start as a junior clerk."My blood ran cold.Three years. I'd carved them out of my

Chapter 2

To honor the concealed marriage agreement, Lilian moved out of our bedroom and into the guest room.She laid down the law with cold clarity: no riding to work together, no speaking at the office unless I addressed her as "Boss," and whatever was going on with Nathan was just for show—I wasn't to read into it.After drawing that line in the sand, she vanished for three days.It wasn't until I called in sick, burning up with fever, that she finally bothered to call."Taking a sick day after just a few days on the job? Don't be dramatic. You'll have to get yourself to the hospital. I'm on a business trip—I don't have time to babysit you."Exactly what I'd expected.Half-delirious, I managed a weak, "Yeah."Then, a man's voice—unmistakably Nathan's—cut through the receiver, clear and intimate. "Lilian, come help me with my tie!"The line went dead before I could speak, but not before I heard the quick scuff of her footsteps, hurrying to him.I opened Instagram. Nathan's new profil

Chapter 3

Nathan lounged beside Lilian, his arm slung over her shoulder as if he owned the space. When he noticed me, he let out an exaggerated sigh."The boss is such a mother hen. It's just a little cold, but she's banned me from drinking and even wanted me to skip work. I had to beg her just to get an invite to this dinner."Lilian responded with a doting smile, tapping the tip of his nose. "Then don't you dare complain when it's time for your medicine later."They looked like a perfect couple—effortless, intimate, natural.The divorce papers in my hand suddenly felt weightless. For the first time, I felt a strange, hollow sense of freedom.At the restaurant, after Lilian exchanged pleasantries with the business partners, she turned to introduce us."This is Nathan Ramsey, my department manager," she said, her voice brimming with pride.When her gaze landed on me, the client's boss frowned in recognition."Ah, I remember this young man. Didn't he do time for fraud? Ms. Parson, it's ad

Chapter 4

The moment Nathan spoke, the room erupted into chaos. Everyone started tearing the place apart, looking for his missing watch.As they searched, he kept up a steady, loud mutter. "Lilian gave me that for my birthday. It's worth over three million. I can't lose it!"I didn't know what game he was playing, but I wanted out. I was almost at the door when Nathan stepped in front of me."Sonny," he said, his voice slick with false concern. "Why don't you just let me check your bag? It would clear the air. Otherwise, this looks... suspicious."I knew I had nothing to hide. "I'm not playing your game, Nathan. Look for it yourself."But when I tried to push past him, he grabbed my bag. We struggled, and everything inside spilled onto the floor.And there, gleaming among my keys and wallet, was his watch.The air left my lungs in a rush. I looked up and met his eyes—they were mocking, triumphant. This was a setup."You planted this," I said, my voice low and tight.When I turned, I was

Chapter 5

I sent every one of Lilian's calls to voicemail. Soon, her messages flooded my screen:[Sonny, what is this? I never agreed to a divorce!][If you're going to accuse me of something with Nathan, then fine, maybe I'll just do it!]My reply was a single word: [Okay.]Then I powered down my phone and joined the boarding queue.Sinking into my airplane seat, I let out a long, weary breath.Three years in prison, all of this… it felt like a fever dream. I couldn't believe I had ever been so foolish, taking the fall for Lilian. Even after all that sacrifice, the future I was promised never materialized.I remembered what Sierra, Lilian's rival, had told me before I went inside. "You're wasting your loyalty on that woman. Your talents would be far better appreciated with me."But I had been blind. Three years, my youth, my reputation—all gone.When the plane landed, I turned my phone back on in the taxi. A new video was blowing up the company group chat.There, in the middle of a da

Chapter 6

On the other end of the line, Lilian fell silent. Then, a note of panic sharpened her voice. "Sierra? What have you done to him? If you have a problem, you deal with me!"Sierra caught my eye and raised an eyebrow, a silent "can-you-believe-this?" smirk on her face. The performance was almost impressive in its falseness.I sighed, took the phone back, and said, my voice flat, "I came to Sierra on my own."A beat of stunned silence. "You're insane," Lilian finally hissed, her voice rising. "You went to my biggest rival? What will people think? What about my reputation?"Even now, it was all about her image. My dignity, the years I'd lost—they were just collateral damage.A dry, mirthless sound escaped me. "Since you couldn't offer me a fair position, I found one for myself."I was about to end the call when her voice rushed back, sharp and desperate. "This is about Nathan, isn't it? You saw that video last night, didn't you? Why didn't you get angry? Why didn't you say anything?"

Chapter 7

When I looked up, I froze. Lilian was standing there.Before I could say a word, she handed her card to the cashier. "Put it on this," she instructed, her tone leaving no room for argument.Once the payment was processed, she turned to me, her eyes scanning my face with a familiar, disapproving frown."You know you can't hold your liquor. What were you thinking, going out drinking like this? Who's going to look after you if you make yourself sick?"As she spoke, she reached out a hand as if to touch my arm.I instinctively recoiled, putting several feet between us in one swift motion. My guard was up. "I don't need looking after."She let out a sigh that was meant to sound concerned. "You're clearly drunk. I can't just leave you here. I'm taking you home."The hypocrisy was almost breathtaking. Just days ago, she was ordering me to drink on Nathan's behalf. Now she was playing the part of the worried partner? I had no idea which version of her was real anymore.When she stepped

Chapter 8

Lilian waited for a response, but I offered none.The silence stretched, and when it finally settled, I realized she was gone.My head pounded from the hangover, but I forced myself to call my new colleagues to apologize for my late start.Sierra was the one who picked up. "Let me guess. Lilian." Her tone was blunt, unsurprised. "Next time she corners you, let me handle it."I let out a weary chuckle. "Don't bother. She's stubborn as hell and won't quit until she's run into a brick wall. I'll deal with her myself. No need for you to get involved."I meant it as a casual remark, but Sierra's voice turned firm. "I'm not afraid of her."Rubbing my temples, I mumbled a non-committal response and ended the call.On my first official day, Sierra insisted on a welcome lunch and pressed a thick envelope into my hand.When I tried to refuse, she cut me off. "You moved in a hurry. This is for setup costs. Take it."The gesture was kind, but it stung—a stark contrast to the single, insul

Chapter 9

The first post came directly from Nathan's account. Within hours, it had dragged both me and Sierra's company into the eye of a public hurricane.Emboldened by the chaos, Nathan showed up at my apartment, smugness rolling off him in waves."Sonny," he jeered, "do you honestly think any reputable partner will sign with a convicted felon?"I let out a low, humorless laugh."You know I went to prison, Nathan. But you have no idea why, do you?"Confusion flickered across his face. He was in the dark.A cold satisfaction settled in my chest. "I never wanted to play this card, but you left me no choice."I pulled a folder from my desk and tossed it on the table between us—the signed confession where I took the fall for Lilian.As Nathan's eyes scanned the document, the color drained from his face. He understood instantly: if this went public, Lilian's empire would crumble, and he would be buried in the rubble. There was no scenario where he won."This... this is a lie..." he stammer

Chapter 10

Go back to how we used to be?She made it sound so simple, as if the past years were a minor detour. But I was no longer the man who would burn his future for a flicker of love. And she was no longer the woman I thought I knew.I had seen the way she looked at Nathan—the softness in her eyes, the unthinking favoritism. Every glance, every private smile, had been a chisel, slowly carving away my place in her life until nothing was left.A dry, mirthless smile touched my lips. "It's too late for that. I am happy without you."I turned to leave, but she threw her arms around me from behind, holding on with a desperate, crushing strength."I was wrong!" she sobbed, her voice breaking. "Sonny, I was a fool—I lost my mind!"I tried to pry her arms loose. "Let me go!"In the next moment, Sierra was there, firmly pulling Lilian away from me."He told you to let go," Sierra said, her voice cold and clear. "Do you need a translation?"The moment Lilian saw her, her face twisted with rag

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