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[1] The Ultimatum

ELENA“There are only two choices, Elena. We either get divorced… or you sleep with another man and give me an heir.”Edward didn’t even look at me when he said it. His eyes remained fixed on the documents in his hands, as though he were discussing an ordinary business meeting instead of destroying his wife’s dignity piece by piece.My breath caught in my throat.“W-What?”“You heard me clearly, Elena.” Edward’s voice was far too calm for a man who had just shattered his own wife. “I want an heir. And only you can give me one.”My fingers curled tightly against my lap.“Edward… does it really have to be this way?”For the first time that night, he finally lifted his head and looked straight at me.“You know I’m infertile.” His jaw tightened. “And the Ashford family needs a successor.”“There has to be another way—”“I’m not using another man’s sperm,” he cut in coldly. “My pride hasn’t sunk that low.”A bitter laugh almost escaped me.“And what about my dignity, Edward?” I asked quietl

[2] Before Tonight

ELENAI didn’t sleep at all that night.After leaving Edward’s study, I sat motionless at the edge of the bed. It was already two in the morning, yet his words still echoed relentlessly inside my head.Divorce me… or sleep with another man to give me an heir.I squeezed my eyes shut.The cruel part was that I still remembered marrying Edward Ashford with relief and hope blooming in my chest. The Ashfords had paid off my family’s debts, covered my mother’s medical expenses, and welcomed me warmly into their lives.At least until they grew tired of waiting for me to get pregnant. Even after being humiliated like that, I still couldn’t leave Edward. Because without the Ashford family, I would never be able to afford my mother’s treatment.I didn’t know how long I cried before exhaustion finally drained every bit of strength from my body. My head felt heavy, my eyes burned painfully, and at some point, I drifted off curled up on the bed.I had no idea how long I’d been asleep when my phone

[3] Riverside Hotel

ELENAIt was already six in the evening when I finally returned from the hospital.The moment I stepped into the bedroom, the first thing I saw was that dress. I picked it up slowly. The fabric was thin and light, revealing far more skin than I was ever comfortable showing.Edward hadn’t only given me a dress. There were shoes too. And a black mask that covered only part of my face. My fingers tightened around it before I carried everything into the bathroom. After showering, I changed into the outfit and stared at my reflection in the mirror. But the woman staring back at me no longer felt like someone I recognized.After drying my hair and brushing a little lipstick across my lips, I slipped on the black mask, letting it hide part of my face. Then I grabbed a coat hanging near the door to cover my bare shoulders. The thick fabric wrapped around me instantly, offering the illusion of protection that didn’t truly exist.I tightened the belt around my waist. Then slowly, I walked out of

[4] Two Lines

ELENAI wasn’t sure if I had truly woken up or if part of me was still trapped in the night I desperately wanted to forget.All I knew was that my body felt unfamiliar the moment I opened my eyes. When I turned my head, Cedric was sleeping soundly beside me. For a few seconds, I could only stare at him, trying to convince myself this was real. My hand immediately rose to my face. The mask was still there. Still in place, exactly the way I remembered.I climbed out of bed and quietly put my clothes back on one piece at a time. My hands trembled at several points, but I forced them to keep moving. Without looking back again, I walked out of the room.I did it on purpose. Because if I looked at Cedric one more time, the memories of last night would only come rushing back into my head again. And the moment I opened the door, Edward was already standing there.“I guess I don’t even need to ask to know you succeeded, El.”I lowered my head further as I walked beside him.“That room was suppo

[5] A Familiar Feeling

ELENAThe next morning, the Ashford mansion felt far livelier than usual.Several maids moved back and forth through the dining room, placing dishes one after another onto the long table. The rich aroma of food filled the air, yet somehow it only made my stomach turn again.I took a slow breath before finally sitting down with the others.“So, you two finally made it,” Erika Ashford greeted warmly, her gaze shifting between Edward and me. As always, she looked perfectly elegant, wearing the kind of polished smile that always seemed pleasant on the surface. “Sit down. We’ve been waiting for you.”I gave a small nod.“Sorry for making everyone wait.”My eyes instinctively found Cedric sitting at the far end of the table.He wore a simple black shirt with the sleeves rolled neatly to his elbows. Compared to Edward and Brian Ashford—who already looked as though they were attending an important board meeting even during a family breakfast—Cedric appeared far more relaxed.But the second our

[6] The Butterfly Hair Clip

ELENAThe question made my entire body tense instantly. I swallowed hard as I looked at Cedric. His gaze stayed fixed on me, as if he were trying to read every tiny change in my expression.“Elena?” he called again when I stayed silent for too long. “Why do you look so shocked?”“No.” The answer came out far too quickly. I immediately shook my head. “I mean… I’ve never been there.”Cedric kept staring at me for a few more seconds. For some reason, that look only made the back of my neck feel colder.“Really?” he asked softly.I forced a small smile. “Why would I go to a hotel like that?”“Hm.”Cedric leaned against the hallway wall, his eyes still locked on me.“About a month ago, I went there with Edward. He was the one who invited me,” he said casually. Too casually. And somehow, that only made me more uneasy. “We had drinks at the hotel lounge.”My heart started pounding again. I tried to keep my expression calm. “And then?”“I got pretty drunk that night.” Cedric rubbed the back of

[7] Too Many Coincidences

CEDRICThe corridor fell silent again after Edward led Elena away, but I still hadn’t moved from where I stood. My feet refused to take a single step, as if my mind wasn’t finished here yet.I slowly turned the butterfly hair clip over in my hand. The tiny thing felt cold—strangely heavier than before, as though it carried something I couldn’t quite put into words.My thoughts drifted back to Elena.The way her face had suddenly gone pale. The instinctive way her fingers reached for her hair. The way she avoided looking at me, as though I were someone she wasn’t supposed to face. It was too much for something that was supposedly just a coincidence.If there was really nothing going on, then why had she reacted like that?I let out a quiet breath, still rolling the clip between my fingers. The more I thought about it, the less random any of this felt. My memories of that night were incomplete—her face blurred, her voice barely lingering in my head.And yet, every time I stood near Elena

[8] Fragments of That Night

CEDRICThe Ashford residence felt noticeably quieter after Elena left. The only thing breaking the silence now and then was the faint clink of ice against the whiskey glass in my hand. Across from me, Edward sat back against the sofa, loosening the knot of his tie ever so slightly—a subtle sign that even he was finally feeling the exhaustion of a long day.Meanwhile, my mind was still occupied with his wife.My gaze dropped briefly to the amber liquid swirling inside my glass before lifting back to Edward.“So, Ashford Paper’s still having issues with that Japanese export contract?” I asked casually, deciding to break the silence first.Edward leaned back further into the sofa. “Minor issue. They’re asking for a revision on the distribution pricing.”I nodded slowly. “And you agreed?”“For now.” He picked up the glass of wine the servant had brought earlier. “The contract’s too valuable to let go over something like that.”A quiet chuckle escaped me. “Sounds exactly like something Fath

[9] The Price of Silence

ELENAThe moment we returned from the Ashford family’s main residence, I barely waited for the car to come to a complete stop before jumping out and hurrying toward the second floor.My heart still hadn’t settled into a normal rhythm.The second I stepped into my room, I shut the door tightly behind me and immediately began searching for something with trembling hands.The butterfly hair clip.I opened the vanity drawer, checked every corner around the bed, and even emptied out the contents of the bag I had carried today. But no matter how long I searched, the clip was nowhere to be found.A cold sweat broke out across my palms.So it was true.The butterfly clip Cedric had been holding really was mine.My body slowly gave out beneath me until I found myself sitting on the floor beside the bed. My fingers trembled as I covered my face, struggling to control my breathing.No.This couldn’t be happening. I shook my head over and over, as if that alone could chase away the fear crowding m

[10] What If It's Her?

CEDRIC“Mr. Ashford?”The voice of one of the directors snapped me back to the meeting room.I slowly lifted my gaze.The presentation screen still displayed Veridian’s digital distribution performance for the last quarter. Several people around the conference table were waiting for my response, while Gavin, seated to my right, shot me a subtle glance.Only then did I realize I’d been silent for far too long.“Go on,” I said, leaning back in my chair.The director resumed his presentation, but somehow his voice now sounded like distant static in my ears. My eyes drifted down to the report in front of me, yet my mind was nowhere near this room.Instead, Elena’s face appeared once again, completely uninvited. I slowly spun a pen between my fingers and exhaled.Damn.The meeting had been running for more than twenty minutes, and I had barely heard a single thing being discussed. Normally, I’d be the first person to interrupt a presentation this dull.“If this new distribution strategy is

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