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Lahat ng Kabanata ng Tortured Husband, Vengeful Wife: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 9

9 Kabanata

Chapter 1

I grew up with Ella Milstein—we were childhood sweethearts. She'd suffered from hereditary migraines since she was young. For her sake, I gave up my family's business and chose to study medicine without hesitation.At last, in the third year of our marriage, I developed a specialized drug.When I got home, I could barely contain my excitement. I cooked, preparing a loving lunch to bring to my wife, planning to tell her the good news in person.Carrying the lunchbox, I made my way into the Milstein Group building without a hitch.Just as I was about to push open the door to my wife's office, a suave, well-dressed man stepped in front of me."What are you here for?" he asked coldly, his gaze sweeping over me with open hostility.I lifted the lunchbox for him to see. "I'm here to bring food to Ella Milstein."In front of others, I didn't like calling her my wife.He let out a breath, his tone turning faintly mocking. "So, a food delivery guy, huh? I'm Ms. Milstein's chief secretar

Chapter 2

Relief flooded through me—I thought I'd been saved.But Chris let out a cold laugh and opened the door without hesitation."This guy was trying to seduce Ms. Milstein," he said calmly. "I'm teaching him a lesson."The secretaries at the door looked at me with open disdain."Ms. Milstein is just too outstanding. That's why trash like this keeps lining up to seduce her. But don't worry, Chris—you've been by her side for five years. You're the only one in her heart."Chris snorted. "Naturally."Then he shot me a hostile glance as I lay sprawled on the floor and sneered, "Some people just don't know when they're humiliating themselves."My hands trembled as I pulled out my phone, trying to call my wife.Suddenly, Chris's gaze sharpened, locking onto the device.The next second, he snatched it away.A strange gleam flashed in his eyes as he stared at the back of my phone. "You've got some nerve—using a matching couple's phone case with Ms. Milstein."He hurled it to the ground. I

Chapter 3

The air fell silent for a moment.What met me wasn't rescue, but another sharp slap from Chris."You're Ms. Milstein's husband? Then what does that make me? I've been by her side for five years. I've known her for ten. I've never once heard that she's married. You think you can lie to me?"I spat out a mouthful of blood and forced myself to speak. "We grew up together. I really am her husband."At the mention of Ella's name, a few of the secretaries hesitated, concern flickering across their faces as if they wanted to stop him.But Chris waved them off, utterly unconcerned."Relax. I know Ms. Milstein better than anyone."He looked me up and down with open disdain.My torn clothes lay discarded to the side like rags. I wore no expensive watch, not even a single piece of trendy clothing. The lunch I'd brought was in nothing more than a cheap, common eco bag.Chris let out a scornful laugh. "Just look at this pathetic man—there's not a single brand-name item on him. How could he

Chapter 4

At those words, Chris's brows knit together. A trace of concern entered his voice."Ms. Milstein, the sun is so harsh today. What if the heat gets to you? I'll have Daisy deliver it to you instead.""It's fine. I'll be passing by the company anyway.""Understood, Ms. Milstein. Then I'll have Daisy bring it down to the underground parking garage.""Alright."Despair swallowed me whole.Around me, the others continued praising Chris, calling him attentive, saying he never let Ms. Milstein suffer even the slightest inconvenience.Wearing the air of a man who considered himself her husband, Chris said smugly, "Of course. Real love means caring for her in every way."Then his gaze snapped to me, and his voice turned vicious. "But anyone who dares covet my woman will be completely crushed."My face was swollen, my body stripped bare, large patches of skin exposed to the cold air.Staring at the medicine in Chris's hand, I understood—I wasn't getting out of this today.But as long

Chapter 5

"This is the lunchbox that man brought—cheap, just like him. Ms. Milstein, you have no idea. You can get this kind of container free with certain purchases from any supermarket. The front desk is getting careless—letting just anyone wander into the company."Chris kept rambling, completely oblivious to the way Ella's expression was darkening."Chris, you're just a secretary. Company matters aren't yours to decide."Those words lingered, and after Ella left, his mood worsened. He blamed everything on me."You worthless thing! Because of you, Ms. Milstein spoke harshly to me."A strange light flickered in his eyes. He glanced at the medicine in his palm, then at my face, the corner of his lips curling upward."Tell me, if you take this pill and go into heat in front of everyone, do you think Ms. Milstein would still want you?"I forced myself upright, staring at him in terror, almost pleading."You can do whatever you want to me—but please, don't touch my medicine…"Before I cou

Chapter 6

I had no strength left. I lay on the ground like a dead fish, waiting to be carved apart.The crowd pressed in, a dark mass like reapers—each one taking a turn with the blade.Chris made them all accomplices, and I was cast into absolute hell. At first, I screamed and struggled with everything I had. Now, I couldn't even move a finger.He watched me suffer with a smile, utterly satisfied.But even that wasn't enough.Looking at the crowd, he said, "I find those eyes of his particularly annoying. Whoever destroys them for me, your bonus next quarter will double."At that, several pairs of eyes lit up.The tall male employee from before stepped forward, trembling. "I'll do it."Holding a small utility knife, he advanced toward me step by step.Then, another person stepped forward."A knife is too easy on him. Chris, give me a chance."It was the same man who had spoken up for me earlier.When his back was turned to Chris, I caught the guilt in his eyes—and the words he mouthe

Chapter 7

"Why is his face so swollen?"Seeing that Ella showed no immediate reaction upon looking at me, Chris relaxed and continued spinning his lies.What he didn't know was that she hadn't recognized me because my eyes were swollen shut, my face smeared with blood. I had never looked so wretched, so broken.So broken that even Ella—my childhood sweetheart—failed to recognize me at first glance.A trace of unease flashed across her face before she stood up."That's enough. I don't want this happening again. Replace the entire front desk staff and fire the security downstairs."At the CEO's command, the room fell silent.Once everything was arranged, Ella turned to leave again.But something tugged at her. She looked down—it was me, clutching tightly at the hem of her pants."Bubbles…"At that single word, her entire body trembled.Because Bubbles was her childhood nickname—a name only the two of us knew.Chris rushed forward, jealousy flaring, trying to pull us apart. "Ms. Milstei

Chapter 8

Ella stared at me in disbelief, her face twisting."Medicine? I actually had a chance to be free from the headaches?"She stood there in a daze for several seconds, then suddenly clutched her head, fury erupting as she staggered backward.The next instant, she drove a kick straight into Chris's chest."I'm going to kill you!"Enraged, she lunged at him, straddling him as her fists rained down on his head in a relentless barrage.Chris had no strength to fight back."Ms. Milstein, I've followed you for five years. We've known each other for ten! I've already been punished. Isn't that enough? And you never said you were married! All those men who harassed you before—I handled them perfectly…"But the only response he received was blow after blow, each heavier than the last.His mouth was beaten out of shape. The floor was littered with his blood and shattered teeth.Just before he was beaten to death, a doctor rushed in, warning that the noise would disturb my rest. Only then d

Chapter 9

I sent everyone except Chris to court. Their sentences weren't severe—after all, they weren't the masterminds. They would only need to endure three years in prison before they could walk free and start over.They all felt fortunate.I sat in the plaintiff's seat, silent.What they didn't know was that I had already spent money—within legal bounds—to arrange "friendly" cell bosses for them.Every single day of those three years would be a nightmare.…As for Chris… nothing happened to him. Not only was he unharmed, Ella even took him to the best hospital for treatment.Confused, he asked why.Ella gently stroked his head. "Because you're my most capable assistant. And Grayson can no longer have children. But the McAlister family needs an heir."Chris's eyes lit up, believing that his long wait had finally paid off.Her voice turned coaxing, almost seductive. "So you need to recover quickly."'Then face our final judgment.'…Chris sank deeper and deeper into the dream I h

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