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"If you don't stop now, I'm calling the police!" Ethan rolled his eyes, his expression turning even more contemptuous. He pulled his marriage certificate from his pocket and held it up for everyone to see. "Lauren and I have been married for three years. I personally took her to the city hall and registered our marriage. "For the past three years, she's traveled overseas whenever she has had the chance. I saw the messages between you two on her phone, and she told me you were just friends. But I dug deeper and found the photos of the two of you together. There's no such thing as 'just friends' between a man and a woman. You're the homewrecker who came between us!" The men with him sneered. "I think he used that whole 'best friend' act to stay close to Ms. Stewart. He watched her climb to the top over the past two years, then came here to push you aside and take your place. What a scheme!" "Exactly!" Another person chimed in. "Back in the old days, breaking up a marriage l

Ethan pulled out his phone and called Lauren. She answered after only a few rings. "Hey, honey. What's wrong?" The familiar voice coming through the speaker made everything click. While I was overseas these past few years, the two of them had already gotten together. I let out a cold laugh, my heart growing colder by the second. Back then, I had rejected the marriage my family had arranged so I could be with her. When she decided to pursue her career, I personally helped her climb all the way to the position of CEO. And this was how she repaid me? "Lauren, you've really gone too far. I suggest you come get your lover right now, or you both are going to regret what happens next."My voice was filled with hatred. That was probably why she didn't recognize me. After a brief silence, her voice turned sharp. "Who do you think you're talking to? I'm the CEO of Nova Group. One phone call, and I can make sure no reputable company in Riverton will ever hire you again. You s

Seeing Henry, who had watched me grow up, finally broke me. Tears streamed uncontrollably down my face. Lauren stepped in front of Ethan, her expression cold. "Mr. Collins Sr., what brings you here?" A large group of people rushed in behind Henry and quickly subdued Lauren and Ethan. Medical staff immediately began treating me. Tears welled up in Henry's eyes, his face filled with pain. "Charlie, why didn't you tell me you were being bullied? I would've dealt with whoever hurt you myself! If my men hadn't seen your livestream, I never would've known."Your grandfather entrusted you to me years ago. You've been like a grandson to me. If he finds out I let this happen, I'll never hear the end of it."Even before he died, Grandpa had made sure someone would look after me. Tears silently rolled down my cheeks. I felt completely hollow inside. "Mr. Collins, Grandpa is gone. I didn't even get to see him one last time." He gently patted my shoulder."Don't worry, Charlie. I

I couldn't help but laugh. Winona was honestly unbelievable. "You may not know this, but people in my position usually have their spouses sign a prenuptial agreement waiving any claim to marital assets, along with a divorce agreement. Why else do you think she's willing to pay 200 thousand dollars for my forgiveness?"I've already filed for divorce. We're no longer legally connected."My expression hardened. I was done holding back. "I'm going to make sure she goes to prison. It's the least I can do to honor my grandfather."Winona's composure cracked. She looked nervous but still refused to leave, forcing a bitter smile. "Men like you are so damn stubborn. We are already giving you an easy way out, and you still won't take it!"She cheated because you were so controlling. Besides, men have it so easy. You can make money anywhere. Women, on the other hand, get condemned the moment we show even the slightest ambition." Her words became increasingly bitter and insulting.

"Besides, you were doing perfectly fine during the three years I was overseas." After I pushed him away, she looked embarrassed but still refused to stop apologizing. "Charles, look at what I went through just to see you. No matter how much it hurts, nothing would stop me from coming to you." She showed me her injured wrist. I smiled, but there wasn't a trace of emotion in my eyes. "So, you're saying you escaped prison because of me? That's not a burden I'm willing to carry." Lauren froze. Hurt flashed across her face. "Charles, why are you so cold to me now? I escaped prison just to see you. I sacrificed so much for you. Why won't you forgive me?"She then added, "We were together for ten years. How can you just throw all of that away?" My expression didn't change. Neither did my decision not to forgive her. "You made your choice. You were sent to prison because of what you did. Why would escaping prison and staging your own suicide suddenly make me obligated to for