All Chapters of The Philanthropist's Wife Takes A Stand: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

"Jessica Wheeler! Don't test everyone's patience with your ignorance!"You can throw your tantrums any other time, but not now! The fundraiser starts in twenty minutes. Are you really willing to let ten million dollars go down the drain? Could you possibly take that kind of responsibility?"My husband, Aaron McKinzie, jabbed a finger toward my face as he shouted.The crystal chandeliers overhead were blinding. In an instant, the warm, elegant atmosphere of the charity gala froze into icy condemnation."How could Mrs. McKinzie be so childish? Picking a moment like this to make a scene?""Mr. McKinzie is working to change the fate of countless children. How can she stand in his way?""What marital issue can't be dealt with in private? Even if she won't support her husband's work, she shouldn't use other children's lives as leverage!"The whispers pierced me like needles, cementing my reputation as a woman causing trouble for no reason.But I ignored them all. Nothing was left in

Chapter 2

Aaron's face contorted with rage."Jessica, be honest with yourself—have I ever wronged you? We met in college. And over time, we became what everyone called the perfect couple."You come from a family with a history of hereditary illness. Our daughter was born with a genetic cancer, but I have never once blamed you for it."To save our daughter, I built this foundation. I worked three hundred days straight, sleeping maybe three hours a night, pulling together the best doctors and resources to save her—and thousands of other children just like her."We're one step away. Why would you do something so insane? If you really want a divorce, fine—but does it have to be today?"His earnest, pained words brought tears to the eyes of nearly everyone in the room. Chloe and several of his female colleagues discreetly wiped their eyes, murmuring, "Mr. McKinzie has been through so much… our team pulled all-nighters for weeks…"My stomach turned, but I met Aaron's gaze with icy resolve."Why

Chapter 3

"Give it back!"I threw myself at the remote with everything I had, only to be seized and held back by two large security guards.My eyes darted to the wall clock. Seeing the position of the minute hand, a faint, knowing smile touched my lips.My desperate cries were swallowed by the din of the fundraiser.Aaron's mouth curved into the triumphant smile of a conqueror. "You'll answer for this once the event is over."The crowd, thinking the commotion had finally ended, collectively sighed in relief. Yet the glances they cast my way were still heavy with scorn.Aaron raised a commanding hand. "Everyone, back to your positions! We have ten minutes. All teams, final checks—I want zero errors!"Instantly, the hall hummed back to life. Guests resumed their polite conversations, staff moved with brisk efficiency, and soft background music swelled once more.Then, a panicked shout pierced the air."We've got a problem! A major malfunction!"A technician leapt up from his station, fac

Chapter 4

Aaron was completely stunned by the slap. He pressed a hand to his cheek, staring at his mother with a deep frown, his voice trembling."Mom, what is this? Do you have any idea what you're doing? You're my mother—why are you taking her side?"He had assumed his parents were his unwavering allies. He never imagined his own mother would stand against him.She felt like a stranger. He couldn't comprehend her motives.His mother met his gaze squarely. "I may be old, but my mind is clear. This marriage ends today. Now sign the papers."The spectators were utterly bewildered, struggling to process the sudden turn."The family's split right down the middle… the mother-in-law is backing the wife against her own son?""This reversal is too sudden. Did we miss a crucial detail?""Did Jessica buy her off? Or does she have some dirt on her mother-in-law?"Whispers swirled through the crowd, but no one could piece together the truth.Aaron wheeled on me. "Jessica, what did you do to my mo

Chapter 5

My mother-in-law burst into tears, pounding her fists against Aaron's back in a frenzy.As my face darkened to a deep purple, the onlookers finally realized Aaron wasn't bluffing. Fearing the worst, several men rushed forward and dragged him off me.I collapsed to the floor, coughing violently, my face flushed and strained.I had survived."Mr. McKinzie, the tech team is working on the problem. We need to refocus now."Chloe's timely update brought a flicker of triumph to Aaron's face.He quickly straightened his suit, regaining his composure as he loomed over me with that familiar, arrogant disdain."You really thought your amateur hacking could derail my plans? You overestimate yourself and insult my team. But listen carefully, Jessica. I'm divorcing you. Right now."Aaron's voice was sharp and venomous. "From this moment on, your life or death is none of my concern! And you will pay for this—I won't spend another cent on your daughter's treatment. We go our separate ways, co

Chapter 6

The hall erupted into chaos."Mr. McKinzie, a workaholic who still finds time for affairs? Who would believe that?""No wonder Jessica wants a divorce… but a single woman with a sick child—how is she supposed to survive after this?""Exactly. She's being foolish. Use a man while he's useful, fine—but don't just hand him over to someone else!""Men really have no self-control. To do something like that right in front of his own daughter… it's utterly disrespectful."Aaron's face flushed with anger and humiliation."That's a complete fabrication! Chloe and I are strictly professional! How dare you spread such lies?!"His voice thundered, momentarily drowning out the noise.Even his father jumped in. "Jessica, you're quite the storyteller… clearly you're just—"Chloe cleared her throat sharply, cutting him off. She stepped forward, her posture perfectly composed. "Mr. McKinzie, family matters can be settled privately. The foundation's launch ceremony is ready to begin—the stage i

Chapter 7

The entire hall fell into stunned silence. No one could fathom how a meticulously planned event, months in the making, could unravel so completely after such a dramatic buildup.At that moment, I revealed my true identity: the ultimate controlling shareholder of the Mia Group.When my father was alive, he had funneled millions into the company through a trust, securing 95% of its shares.His will contained a critical clause: as long as my marriage to Aaron remained intact, he could continue to run the company with full executive authority.But if we divorced, complete control would revert to me, and Aaron would be left with nothing.The moment he signed the papers, I had contacted my lawyer. That was how I, as the majority stakeholder, was able to issue the order to terminate the foundation at the critical moment.I had never wanted to seize power this way.But if I hadn't, my daughter would never have received the proper care.The massive screen flickered back to life, now dis

Chapter 8

The reason my daughter's treatment was delayed for so long boiled down to one thing: money.Especially once Mia Group began preparing for its IPO.Aaron insisted that all finances be handled by a "professional" assistant—including our household expenses. Not a single penny could be spent without oversight.In other words, every dollar our family used had to be approved by Chloe.To "properly manage" our household, she imposed what she called a corporate-style system on Mia and me.Our living allowance was treated like a "paycheck," split into three parts: base pay, performance pay, and bonuses.She even designed a custom KPI system for us, with monthly evaluations.If we failed to meet the targets, not only would our "performance pay" be cut—sometimes even our base allowance was withheld.Mia was fragile, but Chloe insisted she was just pretending to be weak to manipulate Aaron's sympathy.To "improve" Mia's health, she created a so-called "exercise prescription," demanding Mi

Chapter 9

People rushed forward to intervene, but someone was faster."Freeze!"A police officer's command cut through the chaos. He charged toward Aaron, and everyone nearby instinctively raised their hands.That's right—the moment I announced the termination of the Mia Hope Foundation, I had already called the police.My voice hoarse, I shouted to the officer, "That man is not my husband! He's a murderer!"The crowd froze. A wave of shock rolled through the hall, but no one dared speak too loudly in the presence of the police. A tense murmur filled the air."That's not Mr. McKinzie? Then who is he?""But he looks exactly like Aaron! What game is Jessica playing?""Maybe she's the one who's lost her mind. Poor Mr. McKinzie—married to a woman like this."Even now, they were still defending him.It was understandable. Their interests were deeply entangled with his. If Aaron fell, they stood to lose as well.The officers separated Aaron and me, then turned to me. "Do you have any eviden

Chapter 10

The imposter's face shifted through a spectrum of emotions, and for a long moment, he was struck speechless.I turned to my father-in-law. "Your carefully constructed scheme ends right here."My mother-in-law stepped to my side and took my hand firmly. "Did you really think you could plan the perfect crime? That is not my son! How could I not know my own son?!"Just then, an assistant wheeled my daughter into the hall. My mother-in-law and I lifted her gently into our arms."My daddy knows I'm allergic to strawberries," Mia said clearly, pointing a small finger at the man. "That man is not my father."It was only after I rushed her to the hospital that day that I learned the full truth from her.The strawberry that had caused her violent reaction was in the yogurt he had bought for her.Panic seized him. "No! I didn't know! I didn't see there were strawberries in it! I swear I didn't know!"I let out a cold, derisive laugh. "If he were my husband, he would have read the label

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