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Chapter 11

'Divorce proceedings?'Derrick's grip tightened around his phone until his knuckles went white.He and Celine had been together for ten years, from college to marriage.She was his wife.The woman he'd chosen for life.Even after her dad's case, Derrick believed he'd only done his job. Sure, she was angry, but divorce?He never thought she'd actually go through with it.'This is insane.'"I'll be there right away."He threw off the covers and got up, his steps unsteady as his heart pounded.Without wasting a second, Derrick searched for [Ventura Corp].The results flooded the screen.A global corporate giant.Operations across Europe and Asia.Massive political and business connections.Derrick's eyes narrowed as a chill ran down his spine.'How the hell is Celine connected to a company like this?'His fingers trembled as he searched [Ventura Corp CEO].A photo loaded.A man in a dark suit, polished and calm, with a faint smile.Hank Harrison.Seeing the name fille

Chapter 12

Hank chuckled and slowly stood."Let me correct you. I'm not interfering."I'm pursuing Ms. Clarkson."He paused, a chill flashing in his eyes."The woman I love was wronged. What's so wrong with getting justice for her?"'The woman I love.'The words stabbed at Derrick.He clenched his fists but forced a cold smirk."I think you're the one who has it wrong, Mr. Harrison. Celine has never suffered because of me. I've always treated her well."She's just upset because she can't accept that I handled her dad's case fairly."You caught her at a vulnerable moment and took advantage of it."Hank raised a brow, his smirk deepening."Derrick Gladwin, I think you're the one who still doesn't get it."He tapped the sleek device on the table."I brought a lie detector certified by an international court."You know the results from this machine can be used in court."Hank met his eyes."If you've got nothing to hide, call Jenny over. Let's test her story right here."Derrick sne

Chapter 13

Two huge bodyguards silently moved in.Jenny started shaking and finally stopped fighting."I... I'll cooperate..."She was practically forced into the chair as sensors were attached to her skin.The examiner fixed her with a sharp look."Ms. Dlay, we'll ask you several key questions. Stay calm and answer honestly."First question: Did George Clarkson steal your necklace?""He... he did..."Her voice barely came out.The readings instantly spiked.The examiner's face stayed blank."That's a lie."Jenny went ghost-white."This thing is wrong! It's broken!"Derrick clenched his fists until his knuckles went white."Second question: Did you personally see George Clarkson steal the necklace?""I... I saw him..."The readings spiked again."That's a lie.""Third question: Did you put the necklace in George Clarkson's pocket that day?""I didn't! Why would I—"The readings went crazy."That's a lie."Jenny snapped.She tore at the sensors, screaming through tears."I

Chapter 14

Hank calmly adjusted his cuffs."Until the divorce is final, you're the opposing party."Any communication with Ms. Clarkson must go through her attorneys."Hank Harrison, you're way out of line!"Derrick finally snapped, eyes turning red."What happened between Celine and me was a misunderstanding! I was lied to!"Once I explain everything, she'll forgive me!"Hank looked at him with open pity."Derrick, you're pathetic."He shook his head."You didn't believe a word your own wife said, but you trusted a calculating outsider completely."You helped someone else hurt her over and over, and you seriously think she'll forgive you?"Derrick froze.Hank's words shattered the last of his excuses.He'd trusted Jenny.He'd liked being needed by her.He really had been that stupid.His eyes burned as he stepped forward, clinging to one last hope."Even... even if she filed for divorce, I still have the right to see her! I'm her husband!"I need to explain everything to her f

Chapter 15

Celine pulled the legal papers from her briefcase and handed them over.Her voice stayed calm."Derrick, I'm only here to formally notify you."Filing for divorce was my decision. No one pressured or forced me."I hope we can end this peacefully."End this peacefully?The words cut deep.Derrick stepped closer, his voice shaking."Celine, I... I was lied to by Jenny! Now that the truth is out, why can't you give me a chance to make it up to you?!"He grabbed her wrist so hard she frowned."I was tough on your dad's case because Jenny said... she said he harassed her in the lounge and even touched her!"As a lawyer, I was protecting the vulnerable person—and helping you make amends as his daughter!"What was I supposed to do? Stand by while my friend was violated?"The excuse was so ridiculous Celine almost laughed.'Helping me make amends?'She lowered her eyes, hiding the pain inside.So in Derrick's mind, believing Jenny's lies and ruining an innocent man's life someh

Chapter 16

Derrick hesitated before taking the paper.He unfolded it.His eyes locked on one entry.[Surgical treatment following miscarriage.]Then the name below.[Celine Clarkson.]His whole body shook.The paper slipped from his fingers.He lunged forward, but the bodyguards stopped him.All he could do was watch Celine walk away."Celine! Wait!"His voice came out hoarse."When did this happen? Our baby..."Why... why didn't you tell me?!"Celine stopped and slowly turned around.The pain on his face almost made her laugh.Her fingers brushed the scar on her lower stomach, where their baby had once been."Didn't I tell you?"She gave him a cold smile."Jenny found the pregnancy test in my drawer. She knew I was pregnant, and she hit me with her car on purpose."You were there. I was holding my stomach, but you told me to get to the hospital myself."But you said my blood would make Jenny sick and told me to get there myself..."Derrick Gladwin, why are you acting like y

Chapter 17

The window slowly rolled down.Celine looked at Derrick blocking the car, feeling nothing but tired.She raised a hand, stopping Hank before he could tell the chauffeur to keep going."Don't mess up your car over a lunatic."Then she looked at Derrick."Listen carefully. Even if you dropped dead right in front of me, I'd only think you were disgusting."Stop bothering me. I don't care about this self-serving act."She didn't even wait to see his face go pale.The window rolled back up."Let's go."The engine roared as the car pulled around him.The second it disappeared, Derrick's strength gave out.He dropped to his knees.Caleb walked over and held out a business card."Mr. Gladwin, regarding compensation for your injuries—""Get lost!"Derrick slapped his hand away."I don't need compensation... I owe her. I'm paying her back..."His eyes turned red, and the tears finally fell.He stared down the empty road."But why... why won't she even look at me...?"Caleb s

Chapter 18

Derrick didn't answer.He walked toward her, one slow step at a time."How else am I supposed to settle the score with you?"He pulled out his phone, thumb hovering over the emergency call button."Breaking and entering. Destruction of property. Serious charges."Sound familiar?"Jenny panicked and grabbed his arm."Don't! Derrick, don't call the cops! I'll clean everything up right now!"Derrick sneered and shook her off."Too late. I'm pressing charges."Then he made the call.When Jenny realized he was actually calling the cops, her face twisted with rage."Derrick! You're just taking your anger out on me because Celine's boyfriend humiliated you. How pathetic!"Seeing Jenny cornered, Fiona jumped in."Calling the cops? Fine! Go ahead!"Then she dropped to the floor."Help! Famous attorney Derrick Gladwin is beating up a helpless old woman!"A vein throbbed in Derrick's temple, but he didn't even look at her.He simply waited.When the cops arrived, he silently pu

Chapter 19

Derrick froze.His phone slipped from his hand.He slowly looked out at the blazing summer sun, but all he felt was cold.He had lost more than he could've imagined.Meanwhile, Celine barely recognized her dad when she saw him in the visitation area.In just a few months, the man who'd always stood tall had become painfully thin, his cheekbones sharp against his face.George instinctively reached up to fix his collar, exposing the scabbed marks around his wrists from the cuffs.Celine's eyes burned."Dad..."Choking back a sob, she rushed forward and hugged him tight.Neither of them spoke.Only their muffled sobs filled the room.After a while, George pulled back.His eyes landed on Hank, standing quietly nearby, and his face tightened."Celine, if you were forced to... make some kind of deal because of me, I'd... I'd rather go back to prison!"Celine quickly shook her head."Dad, no! Hank... Hank's a good man!"She paused, her feelings tangled.His kindness almost f

Chapter 20

Hank held her gaze."Just enjoy the music."George smiled too."Give it a shot, Celine. I want to hear you play."She hesitated, then finally placed her hands on the keys.Sitting at the piano felt strangely familiar.She took a breath and pressed the first key.The second the note rang out, something inside her came alive.The melodies buried in her bones were still there.She was rusty at first, so Hank slowed his accompaniment and matched her pace.Little by little, she caught up.Soon, they were completely in sync.When the piece ended, Celine stayed at the piano, her fingertips still trembling.George was already in tears, clapping hard."That was beautiful, Celine. This is my fault. I held you back all these years..."Hank turned to her, pulled out a handkerchief, and gently wiped her tears."Celine, you're still young. You're only in your twenties. It's not too late."You can return to piano and start a new chapter in your life."This time, I'm here. You don't

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