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Chapter 1

The moment I saw the photo, I felt the blood in my veins run cold. It hit me then that the unlucky childhood friend who'd been pitied by hundreds of thousands of people online was actually me.And the person who posted that response was, without a doubt, my best friend since childhood, Mason Hartley."So what if you all keep cursing me out? All you can do is talk shit online. In real life, I'm still driving a Bentley, living in a mansion, sleeping with someone else's gorgeous wife. I'm living the dream!"Facing condemnation in the comments section, Mason not only showed no concern whatsoever, but also shamelessly taunted them."Since it's anonymous and no one can figure out who I am anyway, might as well show you guys something even better."He posted another photo.A woman dressed as a bunny sat with her back to him at a vanity table, her provocative figure enough to drive any man wild. On one side of her shoulder was a small flower-shaped birthmark."Holy shit, so you weren't

Chapter 2

"You can't fool me, okay? I've already given you a son and a daughter. I really don't want any more kids."If you truly love me, you need to go through with this. And you need the doctor to provide proof that you'll never be able to have children again!" Iris demanded.I didn't need to listen closely to know what was happening on the other end. The fire in my chest surged upward, and I opened my mouth to confront her. But the words caught in my throat, and I forced them back down.Now wasn't the time to show my hand. They'd planned this too carefully, and confronting them directly would only hurt me.I clenched my jaw and forced down the rage burning inside me. "It's done. You don't need to worry."Iris' voice immediately brightened with excitement, her tone dripping with joy. "I knew you loved me the most, honey! When you get home, I'll make it worth your while."With that, she hurriedly hung up. I swallowed the fire in my chest and drove home.The moment I pushed open the do

Chapter 3

"Honey, I had someone specially bring you supplements from overseas. They're perfect for your condition right now. They'll help you recover faster," Iris explained.I glanced down at the box. The packaging looked expensive, covered in foreign text I couldn't read.The seal showed obvious signs of tampering. Someone had clearly opened it before. I remained indifferent, neither taking it nor saying a word.Iris's patience gradually wore thin. The smile faded from her face, and her tone took on an edge of irritation. "Honey, I know you had the surgery for me, but you can't treat me like this."I went through all this trouble getting you supplements and preparing a surprise, and this is how you act? If you don't want to see me, fine. I'll just leave."With that, she put on a show of being hurt, pulled on her bathrobe, and hurried out of the bedroom toward the guest room.I pulled out my phone, opened the browser, and typed in the foreign text from the box. But no matter how much I se

Chapter 4

Iris said this on purpose to make herself look like a virtuous, devoted wife who bent over backward for me. At the same time, she painted me as an ungrateful bastard who didn't know what was good for him.Too tired to deal with the fake flattery in the group chat, I exited and shut off my phone, tossing it aside.I didn't sleep all night. The next day, I attended Dad's birthday banquet.The celebration was grand. Plenty of friends and family showed up, along with many of the company's business partners.The moment I walked into the hall, I spotted Mason. He wore a tailored suit and stood beside Dad, deep in conversation. Dad sang his praises, gripping his hand with the kind of affection you'd reserve for your own son.When Mason saw me come in, he smiled and waved. I ignored him and walked straight past.Iris was there too, chatting with guests while keeping an eye on the two kids. The moment the children spotted Mason, they yanked free from Iris and ran to him, flanking him on b

Chapter 5

The room went dead silent. A second later, Dad slammed his hand on the table in fury."Remi! What the hell are you talking about? How dare you say something so outrageous in front of all our friends and family? You've humiliated the entire Emerson name!"Mason recovered first. He set down his wine glass and put on a pained expression."Sir, please don't get angry. Don't let it affect your health."Remi just had his vasectomy. He's probably bottling up some frustration and said this without thinking."Iris immediately covered her face, her voice breaking as she said, "Remi, I know something's bothering you, but how can you be so cruel?"The children are so young and innocent. How could you use a word like that to hurt them?"The guests frowned and shot me disapproving looks, like I'd lost my mind. I ignored their attacks and pulled out my phone, casting it to the large screen in the living room.The screenshots I'd backed up from the online post appeared, enlarged for everyone t

Chapter 6

"Now you're worried about hurting the children? When you and Iris were doing all that behind my back, did you think about them then?"If you've got nothing to hide, if the kids really are Emersons, then why won't you do the paternity test? The more you refuse, the more it proves you're guilty!" I snapped.They looked even more panicked. Mason tried to say something, but Iris broke down crying harder."Remi, you've truly disappointed me! I'd rather hear you say crazy things than have you humiliate the children and me with a paternity test!"With that, she grabbed the kids and tried to leave. But after only a few steps, several relatives sitting nearby blocked their path."You want to leave? Clear this up first!""Since Remi's asking for a paternity test, just do it. Prove you're innocent. Otherwise, who knows what you're really hiding!""We need answers today. We can't just let this go without getting to the bottom of it!"I knew they weren't trying to help me. They only wanted

Chapter 7

Mason had even secretly transferred several of the company's best projects to shell companies under his own name, profiting enormously while the company suffered massive losses.Even the gifts he bought for Dad had reimbursement receipts showing amounts several times higher than the actual prices. He'd pocketed the difference.What looked like flawless accounting was, to me, full of holes.…Three days later, someone from the testing center delivered the report.The results were in black and white. The two children shared a biological relationship with Mason but had no blood connection to me whatsoever.The moment I saw the results, I wasn't surprised at all. Every suspicion and guess I'd had was now confirmed. Their little fantasy was about to shatter.I took the paternity report and headed straight to the hospital. The night before, Dad's blood pressure had spiked, landing him in the emergency room.Mason and Iris naturally couldn't miss the chance to win back Dad's trust.

Chapter 8

Mason immediately chimed in, pointing at me and screaming, "That's right! You definitely faked it!"You scumbag! Using such dirty tricks just to steal the company? Aren't you afraid of what's coming to you?"I watched their pathetic performance coldly and spoke calmly."That testing center is the most reputable in the city. Family members supervised the whole thing. It was recorded, and the report is legally binding.""You want to kill yourself? Go ahead. No one's stopping you. But before you do, explain how you and Mason embezzled company funds."Iris's crying stopped abruptly. She froze, mouth hanging open.I pulled out the financial evidence I'd compiled and spread it across the cabinet beside his bed. "Dad, this is the fake project contract Mason created using your trust."He inflated expenses and funneled company funds into his personal accounts. He also transferred several profitable projects to shell companies he owns, spending the Emerson family's money like it was his o

Chapter 9

Looking at Iris' pathetic display, I felt nothing but disgust. I shook off her hand and pulled out the divorce papers, throwing them in front of her."You betrayed our marriage and conspired with outsiders against the Emersons. You don't get to talk about what we had!"Sign these divorce papers. You're leaving with nothing. There's no room for negotiation."Iris picked up the agreement. As she read through the terms, her expression darkened."I won't sign it! Remi, you're heartless! I gave you years of my life. I gave you children. And now you want me to walk away with nothing? Go to hell!"I had no interest in arguing with her. I called in the lawyer. "Keep handling the divorce, and stick to the plan. She gets nothing."Then I turned to my assistant. "Notify all the board members. Call an emergency meeting immediately. "Strip Mason of everything. Form an investigation team and track down every penny he stole. I want full legal prosecution."Once I'd handled everything, the ho

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