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All Chapters of Ten Years Devoted, Rewarded With Betrayal: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

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Chapter 1

"Chloe, so that's why you printed the equity transfer agreement this morning!""As a senior staff member of the company, of course she gets the inside scoop before anyone else!"Everyone in the private room turned to look at me, then burst into loud applause and cheers.The room was buzzing with excitement, as if everyone were celebrating my husband Nick Ferguson and his secretary Ruby Holm's wedding.Nick glared at me. His mouth compressed into a thin, hard line.I found the whole thing deeply ironic.Just a moment ago, when he'd been drinking from Ruby's fruit juice and announcing her promotion, he hadn't been able to hide his smile.I stood up and excused myself. "Sorry, guys. Something personal came up. I'll have to take off."Before Nick could say anything, I turned and walked out.I'd brought the equity transfer agreement to use as collateral for a loan, hoping to ease the company's cash-flow crisis.The company seemed to be doing well, but in reality, Nick's reckless a

Chapter 2

I looked at Nick bitterly.When Ruby's heart acted up, he lost his mind with worry. But when I worked back-to-back overtime until I nearly went into cardiac arrest, all he gave me was a cold look. He even accused me of copying her to get his attention.The ambulance arrived quickly, and soon Ruby was lying in a hospital bed. Nick gently tucked her in, his eyes filled with a tenderness I had rarely seen.Without warning, he snatched up the equity agreement and hurled it at me."Chloe, you shouldn't have brought this out," he hissed. "You scared Ruby so badly she had an attack!"I tilted my head, letting the papers graze my ear before hitting the floor.I knew he was only taking his anger out on me because Ruby was sick.How ironic. He was always so cold and distant with me, yet Ruby brought out a completely different side of him.In the past, I would have been furious and jealous. We would have fought and left on terrible terms.But now, I just felt too drained to care."My ba

Chapter 3

Greg was right. If I'd listened to my family and gone abroad for college, I could have built a successful career by now.Instead, I spent the past ten years helping Nick manage his company. I turned down countless offers from major companies, worked the longest hours for the lowest pay, and gave away the best years of my life.I'm tired now. I just want to live for myself.When I got home, I quickly packed my things.Aside from a few personal belongings, I barely owned anything in the house. I had always felt more like a guest than a wife.Nick kept all the valuables locked away. The property deeds were in a safe, while his suits and watches were kept in a locked closet. It was as if he were afraid that I'd steal them.While clearing out my closet, I noticed a brown handbag tucked away at the very bottom, still sealed inside its dust bag.Nick and I had bought it during the early days of our business. We'd made good money that year. Caught up in the excitement, I'd bought it as

Chapter 4

I rolled over and pulled the quilt over my head with a frown.Nick kept knocking. His tone softened, and for once, he even tried to placate me."I know you're still upset. I was afraid you'd misunderstand, so I left the hospital and came home. Chloe, stop sulking. Come on out and make me something to eat, okay?"I ignored him.His patience ran out. "Chloe Sheeran, fine! I shouldn't have come back in the first place!" His voice turned cold and sharp.A moment later, I heard him grab his keys and leave.I used to be terrified that Nick wouldn't come home. He knew exactly how to use that against me. So, whenever he threatened to leave, I'd immediately cave and beg him to stay.But now, as I listened to his fading footsteps, I only felt relief. At least he wouldn't be around to disturb my sleep.I reached for the earplugs on the nightstand, put them in, and went right back to sleep.The next morning, I woke up early and felt wide awake.I heard faint noises coming from the living

Chapter 5

The old me would never have dared talk back to him. I'd have swallowed my pride and done everything I could to smooth things over with him.But not anymore.I shook my head and held the divorce papers out to him again."Let's get a divorce," I said firmly. "So, you can finally make things official with Ruby.""Chloe!" Nick exploded, his eyes burning with rage. He snatched the papers from my hand and tore them to pieces."I only see Ruby as a sister. Don't you dare twist our relationship into something it's not. If you insist on being this unreasonable, forget about ever getting another raise or promotion."Without giving me a chance to respond, he stormed out and slammed the door so hard the walls shook.I let out an annoyed sigh.Fine. If he wouldn't sign the divorce papers, I'd hand in my resignation first.I unlocked my phone, and a barrage of messages flooded my screen."Ms. Sheeran, you're not working Saturday? How come you're still not here?""Well, this is a first. I'

Chapter 6

Behind Nick, Ruby raised an eyebrow at me, her lips curling into a smug grin.Feigning modesty, she gently tugged on Nick's sleeve and murmured, "Nick, don't be like that. I've only been with the company for six months."Being at the same level as Chloe was already more than I deserved. She's been with the company for years. She deserves some credit for all her hard work."Nick frowned and jeered, "You got promoted because you earned it. Some people think seniority makes them entitled to everything. If simply being with the company longer were enough to earn a promotion, she might as well take over as CEO."I let out a derisive laugh.Back when we started the company, I had been so blinded by love. I took on every scrap of grunt work so Nick could focus on managing the company without worry.All these years, I worked myself to the bone to create value for the company. Yet Nick treated me like dirt, as if everything I'd done was worthless.How had the bright young man I'd once lo

Chapter 7

Nick frowned deeply, barely managing to keep his composure."Mr. Sheeran, you must be joking."Greg let out a cold snort. "You expect me to keep investing after the way you've treated my sister?""Your sister?" Nick stared at him in confusion.Greg turned to me with a warm smile and held out his hand. "Chloe, come over here."Nick's eyes widened in disbelief.Greg ruffled my hair and said, "Chloe, I came to back you up. But I have something else to take care of, so I need to go. I'm leaving Walter here with you. He'll take you to the airport later, alright?"I nodded, reluctant to see him go.Everyone at the table was stunned. A moment later, whispers rippled through the room."Chloe is Mr. Sheeran's sister? How is that possible? She always comes to work carrying that old canvas tote!"It finally dawned on Nick, but by then, Greg was already gone.Nick turned sharply to me, his jaw tightening. "Chloe, are you really..."I pulled up my digital boarding pass on my phone and s

Chapter 8

I knew this was a huge concession for him. In all the years I'd known him, he'd never once lowered his pride enough to speak to me like this.What he didn't know was that I'd already made up my mind. Nothing he said could change it.I shook my head and turned to leave.Nick grabbed the glass of red wine beside him and splashed it all over me. A flicker of regret crossed his eyes, as if he couldn't believe he'd actually done it.But he quickly masked it and snapped, "Stop right there. You're not going anywhere until we settle this!"Wine dripped from my hair. I blinked and wiped it from my face.How had I never realized what a terrible temper Nick had?Ruby gasped and immediately snatched up some napkins from the table, rushing over to play the concerned friend."Chloe, are you okay? Nick just speaks without thinking. He only lashed out because he can't bear to lose a talent like you. Why don't you just apologize to him?"Apologize to him? Not a chance.I glanced at the napkin

Chapter 9

Nick's face went pale instantly the moment he finished speaking. He knew he'd said the wrong thing.But he was too proud to back down, so he dug in and kept arguing with me. "Well, Chloe? Are you going to apologize or not?"I rolled my eyes inwardly.What a joke.Even now, he didn't have the guts to admit we were married. Yet he had the nerve to threaten me with divorce.If this had happened back then, I probably would have been terrified.I'd once dreamed of growing old with Nick, and I'd done everything I could to make that dream come true.Whenever he brought up divorce or threatened to leave, I'd cave instantly. I was too afraid of losing him to risk making him angry.Now? I couldn't care less. In fact, I was relieved.For someone who cared so much about his reputation, having our marriage exposed in front of everyone was probably his worst nightmare.I smiled and said calmly, "Fine. Let's get a divorce then."Nick froze. He'd been expecting me to give in and beg for his

Chapter 10

I had indeed forgotten something.I took a couple of steps toward them.Nick looked at me warily. "Chloe, what are you trying to do?"I gave him a faint smirk, grabbed the edge of the table, and flipped it over.Plates and bowls went flying, sending soup and sauces splashing all over them.Nick instinctively shielded Ruby, sparing her the worst of it, but her clothes were still soaked and stained.He wasn't so lucky. Sauce and bits of food covered his face and clothes, leaving him standing there in stunned disbelief.He looked nothing like the polished, put-together man he usually was.That felt amazing.The rest of the staff stood frozen for a few seconds before finally snapping out of it. They scrambled forward to help their boss and clean him up.I turned and walked out.I'd wasted more time than I'd planned, but I still managed to catch my flight.After I landed, I had a long-overdue reunion with my parents.I spent a few days resting at home, but I didn't want to sit

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