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Semua Bab The Pen That Ended My Marriage: Bab 1 - Bab 8

8 Bab

Chapter 1

"You're being unreasonable, Alex!"Chelsea Sloane's eyes were red with anger, her voice trembling. "I know you're controlling, and that's why I've bent over backward for you all these years since we got married. But now, you're divorcing me over a pen?"Our two-year-old son, Nathan Larsson, started crying loudly, clutching at her clothes. She hugged him tightly, swallowing back a sob. "It's okay, darling. You're fine."She turned to me, her eyes full of hurt and accusation. "If you have any conscience at all, you should comfort our son."I ignored her, my face blank, and stood up. "You'll receive the divorce papers tomorrow. Sign them as soon as you can."The guests exchanged glances, whispering among themselves."All this over a fountain pen? Has Alex lost his mind?""They were supposed to be a model couple in the industry. What went wrong?""Do you have to ask? Obviously, there's someone else…"I didn't care about their gossip. I grabbed my coat and walked out. Panic crossed

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Chapter 2

"Chelsea cooked for you, climbed mountains in the rain to pray for you, and risked her life giving birth to your child! She's never wronged you a single time!" Joseph shouted, shaking with anger."Mom and Dad treated you like their own! Without the Sloanes, you wouldn't even be here today, you ingrate! When your parents ended up in a coma from that accident, it was Chelsea who nursed them for a whole year."If your parents knew what you're doing now, they wouldn't ever forgive an ungrateful son like you!"I slapped Joseph across the face. The sound was sharp and clear. "How dare you speak of my parents?""What did you hit him for?" Chelsea screamed, rushing forward.She cupped Joseph's swollen face, tears falling. "Why can't he bring them up? I was the one who cared for your parents through the end! Where were you? What right do you have to hit Joseph?"I clenched my fists, my eyes cold and unrepentant, even itching to strike again. Arthur trembled with anger, his voice low and b

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Chapter 3

I stayed indifferent, nudging the divorce papers toward Chelsea. She went pale, trembling, and could hardly speak. "Honey… are you really leaving Nathan and me?"She cried so pitifully that even the other parents couldn't help but feel sorry for her."Just admit there's another woman!" Joseph seethed.I only shot him a glance. "So what if there is?"A few of the fathers nearby had had enough and rolled up their sleeves, ready to step in. I, however, fixed my eyes on the pen in Chelsea's pocket and changed my tone."If you won't sign, fine. Just give me the pen."Her expression froze, and she instinctively clutched it tighter.Joseph suddenly kicked me to the ground, his eyes dripped with an intent to kill. "You control freak. She's given so much for you! You said you didn't like the sound of the piano, so she quit playing the one instrument she's loved for 20 years."You said you disliked spicy food, so she gave up her favorite dishes to eat bland meals with you. And now, you w

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Chapter 4

"Damn. That's him? The Sloane family is truly unlucky to have a son-in-law like him.""He's talentless and relies solely on his in-laws' generosity. Does he seriously think he's some hotshot, humiliating their daughter like this? He's shameless to the core.""Something's probably not right in his head. Just because his parents died early, he thinks he's entitled to everyone else's kindness."Chelsea was holding onto Joseph's arm, their heads dipped close as they whispered to each other, looking intimate. The moment she saw me, she froze like a startled kitten and hurried over to my side."Honey, you're here."I stepped aside, avoiding her hand as it tugged at my sleeve. Her submissive, downcast posture only made the people around us burn with even more resentment toward me.The live stream chat was buzzing."Die, trash!""I heard Ms. Sloane was the one who took care of his parents until they passed, while he barely even showed up once!""My child goes to the same preschool as

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Chapter 5

The giant screen on stage suddenly changed, and everyone fell silent. The footage showed Chelsea in a night robe, her long hair loose around her shoulders, as she held the pen.Her expression was dazed, and her cheeks flushed an unnatural red. Her parted lips were wrapped around the tip of the pen cap, while her tongue occasionally flicked around it.As she moved, a thin strand of saliva caught the light, stretching into a faint silver thread before breaking. The audience was stunned, and the hall plunged into silence.Chelsea's face was pale, and she stood frozen in place. I cast her a look of disdain and asked, "Ms. Sloane, what can you say about your peculiar obsession with a pen?"The murmurs around us exploded instantly."What the hell did I just watch?""Ew… Is that really how she's like in private?"Joseph was the first to react. He pointed at me, his voice shaking with rage. "You're a shameless piece of shit, Alex Larsson! Have some respect! Chelsea deserves better than

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Chapter 6

The live stream chat exploded. Comments flooded the screen at a dizzying speed."What the hell… Is this what the rich people's world is like?""Incest… Wow. Just wow.""I knew it. I live near her kid's school. I always thought the way she looked at her brother was off. Way too intimate.""So much for the perfect wife image. What a bitch.""Now I pity Alex. How long has he been cheated on?"I walked toward Chelsea step by step. She had collapsed into her seat.Quietly, I said, "Chelsea, I knew you used me as cover to screw your brother a long time ago. Did you really think I didn't know? You played the gentle, virtuous wife in public. But at home?"Who was the one throwing tantrums? Who flipped the table just because dinner didn't suit your taste? And that piano—you smashed it yourself. Because every time you saw it, it reminded you of what you were hiding."And the sudden change in diet? From loving strong flavors to eating bland food every day?"I let out a short laugh, my g

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Chapter 7

Joseph pointed at me, his voice booming. "The evidence is clear—you fabricated videos, smeared Chelsea's reputation, and tried to ruin the Sloane family! What else do you have to defend yourself with?"I looked at his smug, self-satisfied face and suddenly laughed."Defend myself?" I said slowly, my gaze sweeping over Chelsea's aggrieved face. "Did you forget that the love token of a pen is still with me?"I reached into the inner pocket of my suit jacket, but it was empty. My face shifted, and I quickly checked my outer and pants pockets—nothing."What are you looking for?"Chelsea's voice rang out at just the right moment, choked with tears. She looked at me with tears in her eyes. "Alex, after everything, you're still putting on that goddamn act and scrambling for excuses. I was wrong about you!"Her performance immediately drew a wave of sympathy from everyone around. I furrowed my brow, still not finding the pen. Suddenly, a tiny, childish voice rang out. "Pen! It's here!"

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Chapter 8

By then, everyone's curiosity was through the roof. What power did that innocent-looking fountain pen hold?Under Joseph's horrified gaze, I pressed my thumb and twisted the pen just slightly. Before anyone could react, I grabbed Chelsea's wrist. Her eyes widened in shock, tears and anger still streaking her cheeks."What are you doing—"I didn't give her a chance to struggle. I seized her hand and gripped the pen firmly.Joseph's body tensed up, and a weird, untimely moan slipped out of his throat. Watching the stunned expressions around the hall, I tightened my hold on the pen a little more.Joseph's legs gave out, and he collapsed to the ground. Soon, a metallic smell spread through the room. Guests went pale, frozen in shock at the scene unfolding before them."It's a sensory-link prototype! I heard this is Sloane Group's latest product!""No wonder she was kissing and licking that pen. It connects to his manhood!""Testing it themselves before it even goes public… That's i

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