Semua Bab Cast Out by My Wife, Welcomed by Success: Bab 1 - Bab 8

I froze on the spot.How had something that was perfectly normal between a married couple turned into "forcing" her in Jennifer's eyes?Thus, even though she was now putting on an alluring show, I only felt a bone-chilling cold and had zero interest.To her, a baby was nothing more than a bargaining chip for her own benefit.When she first begged me to invest in the project, to help her secure government subsidies, and to push her to be the project director, she had also sworn up and down that she wanted to have a baby with me.But she secretly took birth control pills. Then, she would accuse me of having fertility issues, saying I couldn't father a child.Once, by chance, I overheard her chatting with Maurice about who their future child would look like.Jennifer had said with utter certainty, "He'll look like you, of course. Why, you're the most handsome man in the world."Thinking of this, I couldn't hold back a cold, sarcastic laugh."Even if we did have a baby, I'm afraid

I chose to give Jennifer the silent treatment, but the retaliation came sooner than expected.Maurice started posting on Instagram at an alarmingly high frequency. The content was all the same—snapshots of him and Jennifer at Mount Pratt.They wore matching hoodies as they hiked through the bamboo forest. Sometimes they walked side by side, pointing and discussing plans. Other times, they leaned down together to look at blueprints.The most gut-wrenching photo was taken late at night at the campsite. The two of them were huddled under a single blanket, heads touching and beaming at the camera.Maurice's captions were even more suggestive."The most important thing about accompanying the boss on an inspection is being on the same wavelength.""Keeping the project director in a good mood is the key to moving the project forward smoothly.""Some people always know how to ruin the fun—why indulge them? From now on, I'll be the one keeping Jennifer company."A cold smirk appeared at

"Jennifer, you and Maurice really have quite the chemistry. I guess you've had plenty of opportunities to 'discuss business' on a deeper level."Since I had decided to burn the bridge, I didn't mind pulling down the last veil of pretense with my own hands."By the way, do you need me to help you promote those intimate photos of you two at the Mount Pratt campsite within the industry? Quite a few of my friends have already been asking if you're planning to pivot into romance-themed bed and breakfasts."Jennifer's face turned red with rage. "Archie, what nonsense are you talking about? Do you still consider me your wife?""Wife?" I let out a derisive laugh. "Why don't you ask yourself if you've ever fulfilled the duties of a wife?""...Of course I have!"Maurice quickly stepped forward, his face already twisted into that trademark look of false grievance."Archie, how can you slander Jennifer like this without any proof? She and I have a purely professional relationship. Everythin

A few more days passed, and I took the initiative to go to the project site.The place was already in shambles. Work had stopped entirely, with only a handful of employees packing up their belongings.I found Jennifer in what used to be my office. She looked completely worn out. Her eyes were red and swollen, her hair disheveled. Not a trace of her former radiance remained.She looked up, her eyes hollow and filled with hatred. "What are you doing here? Did you come here to laugh at me?""I've come to take over what's mine," I said, glancing around the familiar office. "And to show you something."I held my phone out to her. On the screen was a photo of Maurice in an airport VIP lounge, timestamped from the day before. Next to him was an older woman, and their body language was intimate."Looks like your boy toy has found himself a better prospect," I said flatly. "I heard he took the last emergency fund from the project accounts and bought a plane ticket south to hook up with th