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Chapter 1

The moment I stepped out of the taxi, I saw it from a distance—a wedding portrait set up at the hotel entrance to welcome guests.The bride in the photo was smiling sweetly, radiant and full of life. There was no mistaking her. It was my newlywed wife, Portia Reymus.I strode forward and kicked the display over without hesitation.The crash immediately drew the attention of the hotel security, who rushed over."Where the hell did this punk come from? How dare you vandalize Ms. Reymus and Mr. Wynham's wedding photo!"I was about to speak when a vaguely familiar male voice sounded from behind me."The wedding cars are almost here. What's all the noise about? If anyone dares to ruin my wedding with Portia today, I'll make sure they're thrown out of Garthem City immediately."The security guard instantly put on a fawning expression and hurried over."Mr. Wynham, this guy kicked over your wedding portrait. I'll have him removed right away!"Then he turned to me, pointing as he bark

Chapter 2

"Wow… she really looks exactly like today's bride. Could it actually be the same person?""What the hell is going on? One woman marrying two men?""So who's Ms. Reymus's real husband?"As the murmurs spread through the crowd, Lucas's expression darkened instantly. He suddenly snatched my phone and smashed it hard against the ground."You sick bastard! You actually Photoshopped pictures of me and my wife to fantasize over? I'll beat you to death!"Before I could react, his fist slammed into me, knocking me to the ground."My wife is with me every single day—we eat together, sleep together, go to work together. The only people in her contacts are me and her coworkers. There's no other man in her life! How dare you spread filthy rumors about her?"At that moment, one of Lucas's groomsmen stepped forward."That's right! Portia and Lucas grew up together—they're childhood sweethearts, inseparable. There's no way she'd have another man!""I say this bastard came here today just to c

Chapter 3

After saying that, she turned to me, her eyes filled with warning."Jordan, leave now. Whatever it is, we'll talk after today.""'Nobody important'? 'After today'?" My voice rose sharply. "Portia… you've really outdone yourself. I'll give you one last chance. Tell everyone here—right now—who your husband really is. As for JP Group… if I can give it to you, I can take it back just as easily."The words she had been about to blurt out died in her throat the moment she heard that. She glared at me, teeth clenched."Jordan… are you threatening me?"I shook my head, my tone calm, almost indifferent."It's not a threat. I just want to hear you say it yourself."Her expression darkened, yet she said nothing.The tension thickened instantly, and the crowd began to stir again."Ms. Reymus won't say anything… could she really be playing both sides?""Then Lucas's the real victim here—finding out on his wedding day that he's the third wheel."Both Portia and Lucas looked increasingly g

Chapter 4

As Lucas's groomsman spoke, he tapped open a video and shoved it in front of my face.In the footage, Portia and Lucas stood beneath the solemn national emblem, holding up their marriage certificates as they leaned in for a sweet kiss."Open your damn eyes and look carefully," he sneered. "Forget Lucas—even I feel like beating the hell out of you now."With that, he stood and drove a hard kick into me.A muffled groan escaped my throat, but my mind was elsewhere—fixed on the marriage certificate Portia and I had received.That day at the courthouse, right when the staff member was about to stamp our documents, Portia suddenly said she'd left her phone in the car and insisted I go back to get it.By the time I returned, she was already holding two marriage certificates.I hadn't thought much of it then.Now, it was painfully clear—she had been lying to me from the very beginning.I forced my head up and looked toward her, speaking one word at a time."Portia… so everything fro

Chapter 5

"In your house? You expect us to go back with you?" the lead officer scoffed. "And once we get there, are you going to claim it's somewhere else? What, you think we're monkeys here for your amusement?"I'm warning you—if you don't want to spend New Year's in detention for spreading rumors, you'd better stop causing trouble."The police didn't give me another chance to speak. They turned and walked away.Seeing even the officers dismiss me as a liar, the onlookers no longer had any doubts. The way they looked at me was filled with contempt."If even the police don't believe him, he's obviously lying.""Ms. Reymus is really unlucky to be harassed by a freak like this. Mr. Wynham, you've got to teach him a lesson and help her vent her anger!"I was forced back onto my knees in front of Portia and Lucas. They pressed my head hard against the ground."You filthy bastard, start begging for forgiveness!""One hundred times. Not one less. Otherwise, don't even think about leaving here

Chapter 6

The roar of the helicopters was deafening, yet every single person present heard the announcement over the loudspeaker loud and clear. They stared at one another, shock written all over their faces."The Parker family? Do they mean that Parker family—the most influential family in the country?""The announcement said one of us is the heir of the Parker family… how is that even possible?""Didn't Ms. Reymus just call this guy Jordan Parker? Don't tell me he's the one they're talking about!"Hearing the murmurs, disbelief filled Portia's eyes as well."They're here for you?"Before I could answer, she shook her head, rejecting the idea outright."How could you possibly be the Parker family's heir? That's ridiculous! You told me yourself your parents were just ordinary people."Lucas forced a calm smile."Portia, baby, don't scare yourself. This has to be a coincidence. Look at the way he's dressed—so shabby. How could he be the Parker family's heir?"The moment he finished spea

Chapter 7

Back when we got married, Portia had said she only wanted a wedding that belonged to the two of us alone. So we hadn't invited a single guest to our wedding.Naturally, my parents hadn't attended either.In fact, today I had originally planned to bring her to meet my parents over New Year's Eve dinner—and finally tell her everything about my family.Now, all I felt was relief. Relief that I hadn't brought a woman like her in front of my parents to stain their eyes.So I simply said three words, my voice flat, "You're not worthy."Portia, a marriage certificate is an official government document. Forging one is a criminal offense. And under the pretense of marriage and a relationship, you induced me to invest heavily into JP Group—that constitutes fraud. I will pursue both matters to the very end."I stared at her, enunciating every word with icy clarity.Her face turned deathly pale as she shook her head frantically."No… I didn't! You did it willingly! You were the one who pro

Chapter 8

I had been the one pouring money into JP Group, over and over again.I never intended for Portia to find out.But during the annual audit, she discovered it anyway.She didn't ask where the money came from. She only said to treat it as my wedding gift to her. And once JP Group was on the right track, she would marry me.Because of that one sentence, I gave even more of myself—holding nothing back as I helped her.And what did I get in return? A fake marriage certificate.At the thought, I turned directly to the bodyguards stationed outside the door."I don't know that crazy woman. Have the hospital security throw her out. And don't let her come within a step of this hospital again. Otherwise, the hospital director can find someone else to take his place."Unable to see me—and with the court refusing to unfreeze her company's funds—Portia's situation spiraled.Employees, unpaid, had already begun to strike.Left with no choice, she started selling her cars and properties.But

Chapter 9

Lucas shoved Portia hard, sending her sprawling to the ground."Portia, I let that slap go because you still had some value. Don't push your luck. What I just suggested isn't only for me—it's for your own good too. You don't want JP Group to go under just like that, do you? And if Jordan really takes a liking to you, shouldn't you be happier than anyone?"And just like that, Portia actually took his advice and came looking for me again.The day I was discharged from the hospital, she dressed up and waited at the entrance.But no matter how thick her makeup was, it couldn't hide the dark circles under her eyes or the exhaustion in her face.It was obvious she hadn't been doing well these past few days.The moment she saw me, her dull eyes lit up instantly.Ignoring the bodyguards trying to stop her, she stumbled forward, reaching out as if to grab my hand."Jordan… honey… I finally get to see you. I've missed you so much these past few days! I was wrong. I'm so sorry. Honey, ple

Chapter 10

I never expected that, in order to force me to yield, Portia would stoop to spreading lies online.She posted a story claiming that I had abandoned the wife who had worked alongside her all these years, just to marry a wealthy, well-connected heiress.Then she hired a swarm of influencers and online trolls to stir up trouble in the comments.The internet, already full of anti-rich sentiment, reacted immediately. People blindly read her post and began flooding Parker Group's official accounts with malicious insults.In no time, the company's stock took a significant hit.As I scrolled through the comment section, my phone rang. I glanced at it—a number I didn't recognize. But instinct told me who it was.Sure enough, when I answered, Portia's smug voice came through."Jordan, you've seen my post, haven't you? I hear Parker Group's stock dropped quite a bit today because of it. I could clear things up online for you, of course, but only if you agree to my terms."I already knew t

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