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❤️😍 click to read on 👉 | Riley Allen tried to save her marriage, but when she found her husband’s mistress was carrying a baby and she lost her own child at the same time, she quickly realized it was not worth fighting for. To get enough money to save her mother’s life, Riley signed an unfair divorce paper and gave up the career she carefully built. But why did Adrian King, the hottest Billionaire and her ex-husband’s past rival, propose to her who had nothing? - "I only need one favor from you," Adrian said, staring into Riley's eyes and declared, "After your divorce is finalized, marry me." "W-what?" Riley gulped. Adrian didn't respond. He pointed to his assistant and ordered, "Explain, Clint." "Miss Allen, the other day, in order to bring you to the hospital and ensure your health, Mr. King missed his engagement party with his fiancée, Leni Eros, an heir to the Eros Empire in Dowel City. And because of it, Miss Leni Eros canceled their marriage," Clint continued, "So, Mr. King needs a new wife." Riley's heart raced. 'What in the world did he think of? He abandoned a beautiful heiress to bring me to the hospital!' 'But did he have to stay with me until ten in the evening?' He didn't have to hug me and comfort me!' Riley’s brow unwittingly raised. "So, it was my fault that you lost your fiancée?" "I'm not blaming you," Adrian replied. "You said you'd do me a favor, and this is the favor I asked for." "I may not be the wealthiest in my family, but I am at least richer than Brian. I can provide for all your needs, take care of your mother's hospitalization. I can also help you build an even better jewelry company. Lastly, I will ensure you get justice for what Brian has done to you." Adrian raised his chin, narrowed his eyes, "I promise you, he will be punished." "And don't worry. This is a simple arrangement," Adrian assured Riley as he fixed his tie. "You don't need to know all the details, but what I'm saying is that marrying is advantageous to me in many ways." "Like a contract marriage?" Riley clarified. "Hmm," Adrian answered. "You could say that, but this will be a respectful one. "Adrian ran his fingers through his long, dark hair. "What do you think, Riley?" Riley blinked again. | LEARN_MORE | https://redtgb.com/market/goodnovel/1?lpid=15430&u | Happyday | https://www.facebook.com/61558228850235/ | 1,429 | 0 | 0 | 1969-12-31 18:00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Learn More | 0 | redtgb.com | DCO | https://redtgb.com/market/goodnovel/1?lpid=15430&utm_campaign={{campaign.name}}&utm_content={{campaign.id}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&ad_id={{ad.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&placement={{placement}} | 1969-12-31 18:00 | https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/465910637_3831521507176109_6733139206015814204_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=s65Bx1mGw-wQ7kNvgG0Nzsg&_nc_zt=14&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&_nc_gid=A2qlb5mTM6duP7HZwJQRS2g&oh=00_AYAwF32qKE7HQQjIOGNNJHNggrOPeCU1VkUJubDoIobTog&oe=6756BE34 | PERSON_PROFILE | 0 | 0 | 0 | Happyday | 0 | 0 | 1969-12-31 18:00 | View Edit Delete | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Yes | 2024-12-04 20:33 | active | 1960 | 0 | 閱讀下一章👉 | 她愛上拯救她的陌生男人,卻得知他竟然就是拿她父親貪污案做墊腳石上位的新任市長!血海深仇,她毅然離去,男人卻瘋了,滿城尋她求原諒! ===== “季小姐,出來吧,你叔叔已經將你五十萬賣給我了,以後跟著我吃香喝辣,你什麼活也不用幹,只管敞開腿伺候就成。” 轟隆聲響起,暴雨傾盆而下,一道閃電劈開長夜照亮了男人肥肉橫生的猥瑣面孔,他半邊臉擠在門框上變了形,眼神卻不停往門縫裡瞄。 房間內,季靈希渾身發抖的死死抵著門。 “滾……滾啊!!”她崩潰大喊,“我有未婚夫,他不會放過你的!” “未婚夫?你是說那位許家孫少爺?”男人爆發出嘲笑,“怎麼?季小姐不會還不知道自己早已經被退婚了吧?嗤,被玩膩的破鞋,還裝什麼矜持!” 說完,他肥豬一般的龐大身軀猛然往脆弱的門上一撞! “啊!”季靈希被突然劇震的門板嚇到後退,雙手顫抖,“退婚?不可能,不可能……” 可真的不可能嗎? 自從一個月前,季靈希的父親被誣陷貪汙腐敗入獄,母親車禍後昏迷不醒,整個季氏家族就走向了衰亡。 鉅額家產被全部凍結清算,一夜之間,她從千金小姐變成了負債上億的乞丐。 明天她所在的這套房子也要被查封,她是來取最後的行李的,卻正好被那二叔拿捏了行蹤,居然要乘機將她賣給這將近五十歲的死肥豬男! 眾叛親離,她徹底一無所有了! 門外,那死肥豬男的不耐煩的聲音再次傳來:“老子可沒耐心陪你玩小兔子乖乖的開門遊戲,去!讓人把鑰匙送上來!” 他有鑰匙! 季靈希猝然白了臉,一旦門被破開,結局可想而知。 到時候就算是被侵犯致死都沒人會來替她收屍! 逃! 季靈希腦海裡只剩下這一個念頭。 身後窗戶大開,狂風裹挾著暴雨入侵,溼透的窗簾翻飛,天際電蛇狂舞,雷聲轟鳴。 她含著淚一咬牙,猛地衝到了窗前。 二樓而已,摔不死! 縱身一躍—— 在大腦都壓根沒反應過來之前,人已經滾落在了地面草坪上,渾身溼透沾著汙泥。 “嘶!”說不出到底是哪疼,總之通身都像是要摔散架一般。 “人呢?”“翻窗跑了!”聲音從二樓傳來。 季靈希立刻胡亂爬起來,逃命時腎上激素的飆升讓她爆發出無與倫比的潛力。 逃,快逃,快逃啊! 她趁著夜色和暴雨的掩蓋,就這樣生生衝出了灌木叢生的後院,往路口奔跑而去。 與此同時,馬路盡頭一輛黑色紅旗飛馳而來,車燈射穿雨幕,照在了突然出現,試圖橫穿馬路的黑影身上! “我去!”司機沒忍住爆了一聲粗口,猛踩剎車的同時狂打方向盤。 後座衣衫考究的斯文男人猝不及防被巨大的慣性所挾持,一腦袋撞在了前座靠背上。 “砰”一聲悶響。 司機頓時魂飛魄散,“市市……市長先生!你沒事吧!?” 男人黑著臉,“你應該問問被你撞的人有沒有事。”說完,他推門下車查看。 黑色傘面被暴雨沖刷,男人腳踩一雙高定皮鞋,踏著汙水來到昏倒在地的女人面前。 司機哭喪著臉,“我明明踩剎車了,好像沒撞到她啊?” “不是你撞的。”男人一眼看出端倪,冷笑了聲,“碰瓷?膽子倒大。” 說完,他冷漠收回目光,轉身就走。 “等等……”剛剛還“昏迷”不醒的女人突然出聲,伸出一隻髒兮兮的手,飛快地拽住了男人剪裁利落乾淨的褲腳,抬起臉虛弱道:“別走,他們在追我,求你救、救我……” 這個聲音…… 男人腳步一頓,回過頭來,漆黑的眸子居高臨下看清了車燈下那張沾著泥土的臉,瞳孔驟縮。 “這、這不是孫少爺的未婚妻嗎!是市長先生您的侄媳婦啊!”司機率先驚叫。 “呵,”男人語調嘲諷,“我侄媳婦?” 他們在說什、什麼……什麼市長媳婦的…… 季靈希眼前男人的臉早就化作重影,耳邊一片嗡嗡,逃到這裡已經耗盡了她所有的力氣,到最後也只能全憑本能的死死抓著那塊一絲一線都昂貴至極的“救命稻草”不放。 男人似乎蹲下了身,但季靈希已經徹底支撐不住,昏厥了過去。 第2章 私人醫生 再醒來是在陌生的房間,窗外是炫目的白晝。 床邊穿著白大褂的醫生正在收拾工具,見季靈希睜眼,立刻高呼:“先生,人醒了!” 男人很快推門進來,對上了床上女人一雙迷茫受驚的小鹿般的眼,眼底是深刻的防備和恐懼。 他走近床邊,“醒了?燒退了嗎?” 冰冰冷冷,有點熟悉的聲音,更熟悉的是那張面無表情的臉。 “……許先生?”季靈希認出人,瞪大眼睛,“怎麼是你?” 這個男人她認識,是她的患者。 季靈希大學一畢業就入職了京市第一人民醫院心內科,許盛廷是她接手的第一個病人。 但神奇的是,許盛廷患有的並非是任何心臟類疾病,而是應該歸屬為精神科的睡眠障礙。 他患有嚴重失眠症,入睡困難,曾有過長達一個月未合過眼,最後暈厥在辦公室的記錄,他的上一位心理醫生對他束手無措,可機緣巧合下,卻發現許盛廷對季靈希的聲音有特殊反應,能依靠她的聲音睡著! 於是他便被轉到了季靈希名下,成為了一個“特殊”病人。 這段時間的變故讓季靈希分身乏術,醫院那邊不得已請了長假,倒是許久沒有為許盛廷催眠了。 季靈希看著男人那張過分英俊的臉,高挺的鼻樑在臉頰落下陰影,嘴唇偏薄顯得不近人情,一雙冷靜威嚴的鷹眸底下,卻掛著兩個煞風景的黑眼圈。 眼睛裡也有不少紅血絲,顯然是太久沒能休息,精神高度緊繃造成的。 “謝謝許先生救了我。”季靈希坐起身,小臉脆弱蒼白。 回想起暈倒前的一切,她沒想到豁出性命的一次“碰瓷”,居然正好碰到了熟人身上! 不幸中的萬幸。 “不客氣,我也很慶幸沒有背上一條人命。”許盛廷確認她已經退燒後,便讓醫生離開了,自己則順勢坐在了醫生的位置上。 “抱歉……”季靈希羞愧垂眼,“我不得不那樣。” 她尷尬的雙手絞著衣角,卻突然意識到自己身上的衣服已經換了。 也是,渾身溼乎乎髒兮兮的,怎麼上床? 可是誰給她換的?不會是…… “昨晚是讓保姆給你洗的澡,換了衣服。”許盛廷見她呆呆地盯著衣服出神,臉還越來越紅,就猜到了她在想什麼。 “謝、謝謝。”被看穿心裡所想,季靈希更羞恥了。 好在許盛廷沒再繼續計較,而是突然提起另一件事:“你是不打算回醫院了嗎?” “短時間內我可能確實回不去了。”她實話實說。 醫院的工作需要花費大量時間和全部精力,但工資對於現在的她來說卻是杯水車薪,再加上父親的冤屈還未洗刷,季靈希不能把時間全部交代在那裡。 許盛廷的表情更冷了,“那你的病人怎麼辦?半途而廢,季醫生未免太不負責。” 什麼病人,他分明就是在說他自己! 季靈希低下頭,“如果許先生需要催眠的話,可以隨時聯繫我,能來我一定來。” 也算是報答他這次的救命之恩了。 “是嗎?可你的電話打不通,消息也一直未讀。” 季靈希一愣,想起了什麼,尷尬道:“抱歉,我的手機不久前壞了……”被那群追債的砸了,還沒來得及買新的。 許盛廷皺了皺眉,顯然也想到了現下季靈希的狼狽,他沒有多問,只是叫了人進來吩咐了什麼,很快那人出去又進來,手裡多了一部手機。 許盛廷把手機交給季靈希,“以後用這個聯繫。” “啊?”怎麼能平白無故拿人家東西,季靈希第一反應是拒絕。 卻被許盛廷制止,“先別急著拒絕,我還有一份合約要和你商議。” “什麼合約?” “首先,我願意每月支付你五十萬。” 什麼? 季靈希睜大眼睛看他,一臉震驚。 隨即她意識到什麼,驀地扯過被子將自己裹緊,只露出一雙警惕的眼睛。 悶悶的聲音隔著棉被傳來:“許先生,我不賣身的。” 看著他正派的眉眼和楚楚的衣冠,季靈希心道,沒想到也只是個人模狗樣的男人。 許盛廷沉默了會兒,突然莫名笑了下,“是嗎?加錢也不可以嗎,只需要每晚……” 伴隨著他越來越露骨的發言,季靈希炸毛一般,“當然不可以!” “只需要每晚給我催眠。”男人徐徐補充完整。 季靈希僵住。 “季醫生想到哪裡去了?”許盛廷看著她羞恥的眼,語氣揶揄,“我只是想聘請你做我的私人醫生而已,畢竟你是這個世界上唯一能讓我睡著的人。” 簽合同的時候,季靈希的臉還因為尷尬發著紅。 但同時她也感到難以置信,許先生居然真的開了月薪五十萬聘請她做私人醫生,而她的工作僅僅是每晚來給他催眠而已,這簡直是天上掉餡餅的事情。 諷刺的是,五十萬,正是那個劉總要買走她的價格。 “謝謝許先生。”季靈希抱著新手機,眼睛亮亮的看著他。 看著她紅撲撲的臉頰,男人眼神一暗,隨即移開目光,“嗯,晚上記得準時到,現在是休息還是離開,都隨意。” 季靈希立刻侷促道:“我很快就走。” “……嗯。” 季靈希出了門,才發現這裡是郊區的一棟私人別墅,私密性很強,和許先生這個人一樣神秘。 神秘到即使作為主治醫師為他治療了三個月,季靈希還是不清楚他的身份,只知道他忙碌且富有,應該是個成功人士。 她用新手機登入了自己的社交賬號,很快彈出一大堆未讀消息。 其中有個紅色的頭像格外醒目,是她的未婚夫許家榮,季家出事後,季靈希一直沒能聯繫上他。 現在他卻發來:靈希,明天下午三點,盛輝酒店1306見。 是昨天的消息。 第3章 一夜給你一萬 距離三點還有一個小時,季靈希看一下地圖,從這裡打車過去剛好來得及。 要去嗎?她心裡突突的跳。 昨天那個死肥豬男的話還歷歷在耳,他說許家早就退婚了。 可季靈希壓根沒收到通知,因此就算許家榮裝死了一個月,她還一直自欺欺人般抱著期待。 季家尚且衰亡,萬一許家也遇到了麻煩呢?或者是擔心受到牽連,等這陣子風頭過了,他就會聯繫她了呢? 季家和許家在爺爺輩曾是世交,季靈希和許家榮更是自小就定下了娃娃親,兩人青梅竹馬,感情一度是甜蜜的,季靈希在心裡確實曾真心把他當做未來丈夫。 因此還懷揣著天真的期待和信任。 她最終叫了個網約車出發了。 無論退婚一事是真是假,她如今孤立無援,身負鉅債,即使是最後一點希望也要把握! 網約車上,司機播放著時政廣播,主持人正在播報京市新任市長,是如何新官上任三把火,頒佈了不少利民新政策不說,還抓了一大批貪官汙吏,其中能源部部長季祥和,更是被舉報貪汙公款高達十個億,舉國震驚。 季靈希緊緊咬著唇,眼眶泛紅。 是新市長抓了父親。 說起來,之前她昏迷前,好像是隱隱約約聽到了什麼市長什麼媳婦之類的。 可當時深夜荒涼,周圍只有一輛車上有活人,大概高燒產生的錯覺吧。 如果能見到那位市長就好了,她真的很想瞭解清楚父親貪汙案件的始末,想知道那些所謂確鑿的證據都是從何而來。 她是父親的女兒,最清楚父親的人品,他是絕對做不出貪汙公款這種事情的! 但以她現在的身份,想見那位市長一面,恐怕難如登天。 車停在了盛輝酒店門口,季靈希下車後,按照門牌號很快來到約定地點。 房門沒有關嚴,應該是許家榮已經到了,在等她。 季靈希沒多想,直接推開了門。 房間裡卻一片漆黑。 難道許家榮還沒到? 季靈希略有疑惑,一邊往裡走一邊摸索開關。 突然她伸出的手腕被猛地攥住。 有人! 季靈希猝然睜大眼,驚叫還沒來的及喊出口,就被捂住口鼻,強制拉進了一個光裸的懷抱。 “唔唔唔!”她拼命掙扎,卻完全敵不過對方的力氣,心裡驚懼一片。 “啪!”燈被打開了。 季靈希看清了來人,赫然是許家榮! 對上她難以置信的眼,許家榮獰笑一聲,砰的把門踢上,緊接著把季靈希按在了牆上。 “靈希,我好想你。”許家榮緊貼著她身體,灼熱的鼻息噴灑在季靈希的脖子上,讓她渾身發毛。 她抗拒的推著他,“許家榮,你幹什麼?” “幹什麼?這不明擺著。”許家榮說著,居然開始撕扯她的衣服。 季靈希愕然,在驚怒之下,照著他裸露的肩膀狠狠咬了下去! “嘶——”劇烈的痛感,讓許家榮下意識推開她,季靈希趁機逃離他的束縛,閃身抄起床頭櫃的檯燈,警惕的盯著他。 他們如今婚約是否名存實亡都不一定呢,季靈希怎麼可能跟他做! 許家榮咬牙切齒,“季靈希!你淪落到如今這個地步,還不肯跟我睡?” “當初我圖你季家的助力,讓著你就算了,現如今你家都到這步田地了,你還有什麼可矜持的,扭扭捏捏裝假清高!” 季靈希被羞辱得渾身顫抖,瞪著他,“我只問你,許家是不是退婚了!?” 聞言,許家榮輕蔑一笑,看著季靈希的眼神更是不加掩飾的露骨,“不然呢?你以為你現在還配得上我?季靈希認清現實吧,跟了我,以後一夜給你一萬如何?” 季靈希氣紅了眼,握著檯燈的手都在發抖,“許家榮,我以前怎麼沒發現你這麼噁心?” “呵,我看你是敬酒不吃吃罰酒!”說完,他直接衝上來,季靈希舉起檯燈砸,卻被男人一把擋住,反手將她控制。 力量太懸殊了,季靈希顫抖著咬唇,目露恨光。 這時,許家榮褲兜裡的電話鈴響了。 他不以為然,電話自動掛斷,但緊接著又響起一個特殊的鈴聲。 許家榮動作一頓,咬牙切齒的空出手接通電話:“爺爺。” 對面威嚴的聲音傳出,季靈希離得太近也能聽見。 “家榮啊,你小叔回京市上任也有三個多月了,今晚辦家宴,你現在立刻回來。” 第4章 許家小叔 許老爺子是許家的真正掌權者,威嚴不言而喻,以至於許家榮如今箭在弦上,也不得不偃旗息鼓。 季靈希趁機掙脫開他的束縛,整理好身上的衣服。 見狀,許家榮冷笑:“這次先放過你,季靈希你好好想想吧,做我的女人才是你的最佳選擇,不然有第一個劉總就會有第二個,你以為次次都能逃得掉嗎?” 聽他提起劉總,季靈希難以置信,“你知道?” “當然,你可知你那好叔叔的拜帖遞給過多少人?如今圈子裡誰人不知,你季家大小姐是個五十萬就能買走的便宜貨?” 季靈希瞬間白了臉,眼底的恨意不加掩飾。 但許家榮卻不以為意,失去了季祥和庇護的季靈希就是一隻弱小的兔子,人人都能踩一腳,一隻兔子能有什麼反抗能力呢? “季靈希,想清楚了隨時聯繫我。” 許家榮晃了晃手機,勢在必得的看了她一眼,轉身離開。 季靈希死死盯著他,在男人轉身之際,突然暴起舉著手中檯燈狠狠砸了下去! 一聲巨響,紅漿自許家榮頭頂流下,劃過他猝然瞪大的雙眼,落到地面上。 男人抽搐著倒地。 季靈希後知後覺,顫抖著走到他身邊,蹲下身試探鼻息。 還活著。 松了口氣,季靈希站起身,居高臨下看了他兩秒,又不解氣地往那兩腿之間來了一腳。 … 許家。 京市作為H國首都,無數豪門世家紮根於此,其中許家是當之無愧的豪門之首,因此這一年一度的家宴,也舉辦得極其鋪張奢華。 一輛黑色紅旗L9停在了大門口,管家連忙來幫忙拉開車門,男人伸出長腿下車。 “二爺回來了,老爺在屋裡呢,現下除了家榮少爺,其他人也都到了。” 許盛廷聞言,朝他點點頭,徑直往屋裡走。 然而剛靠近主屋,裡面的吵鬧聲就傳了出來。 是他父親,許家家主的聲音,“那混賬東西,婚都退了還非要去招惹人家,還鬧到局子裡去了,簡直丟盡我許家顏面!” “爸,也不能怪我們家榮啊,傳信人說他腦袋都被打破了,分明是受害者!我看是那姓季的,家裡出事想要抓著我們許家不放,糾纏家榮呢!” 許盛廷站在門口沒進去,皺眉問:“怎麼回事?” 老管家尷尬道:“聽說是家榮少爺被他前未婚妻砸破了腦袋,人家姑娘打了120,結果救護車沒到,少爺自己醒了,拉著那姑娘非要報警,現在人被困在局子裡呢。” “他既然是受害者,又為什麼會被扣在警局。” “因為那姑娘跟警察說他試圖侵犯她……” 許盛廷冷笑,隨即推門而入。 與此同時,他大哥許源,估計也是覺得家宴鬧出這事實在丟人,拉著正據理力爭的妻子,勸道:“你別說了,現在當務之急是把家榮接回來。” 他大嫂紅著眼:“警察不肯放人我怎麼接!” “我去接。”冰冷的聲音打斷他們。 “盛廷?”許源尷尬笑道,“你來了,也是,你如今是市長,在警局那邊的面子自然比我們好用。” 許盛廷不置可否,神情冷淡的跟主位上的老爺子打了個招呼。 警局,季靈希坐在和許家榮一欄杆之隔的房間裡,冷眼看著他發瘋。 對此警察也頭疼,他們又何嘗想得罪許家,季靈希雖然控訴許家榮侵犯未遂,但到底拿不出實質的證據,本來教育教育就可以放人。 但許家榮一個嬌生慣養的大少爺,還是第一次被人開瓢,哪裡咽的下這口氣? 非要強留在這裡死纏爛打,要季靈希坐牢,不然就賠償他五百萬。 五百萬?就憑他頭頂連輕傷都算不上的口子?這不搞笑嘛。 況且罪名雖無法成立,但人家姑娘身上的淤青和破碎的衣服是實打實的,砸他完全是合法自保,他再鬧也沒用啊。 警局外傳來動靜,有人小跑進來,“隊長,許家來人了。” “誰來了?” “好像是許家二爺。” 警長唰得起身,“還不快請進來!” 季靈希聞言抿緊了唇,神態防備。 許家二爺,那不就是許家榮的小叔?肯定是來撈他的。 門被推開,男人高大的身影出現在門口,季靈希警惕地望過去,卻看到了一張意料之外的熟悉的臉。 她人傻了。 怎麼是許盛廷? 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🔞Attention! Do not read in public!👉 | When Helena Lane arrived at the police station, dawn had yet to break. Tiny snowflakes swirled in the night wind, melting as soon as they touched the ground, leaving a muddy mess. Two hours earlier, Helena had received news that her newlywed husband, Kenneth Keller, had been arrested on suspicion of assault. Not wanting to alarm her family, she came alone as his lawyer and closest relative. Seated in the visitation room, Helena was focused on cleaning the grayish mud off her high heels when Kenneth entered, escorted by two officers. Seeing her, his eyes flickered with a hint of surprise before he casually slouched into the seat across from her, looking more relaxed than he ever did at home. There wasn’t a hint of panic in his demeanor and certainly no trace of fear. As the heir to one of Greenwick’s most powerful family empires, Kenneth was notorious for his rebellious streak, acting with complete disregard for convention and authority. Fear? It was something others felt around him, not the other way around. Had it not been for the high-ranking officer overseeing the case, he wouldn’t have been here at all, no matter what trouble he caused. Helena stared at him, expressionless, and got straight to the point. “Mr. Keller, care to explain what happened last night?” Kenneth draped his arms over the back of the chair, lazily studying the woman seated opposite him, who looked all serious and professional. Her camel cashmere coat was pressed to perfection, her clear, unblemished face free of makeup, and her low ponytail perfectly in place. She showed none of the anger or panic one might expect from a wife who’d just learned of her husband’s charges. Her demeanor was all business. “And are you asking as the corporate attorney, or…” he let his lips curl slightly, pausing deliberately, then lowered his voice to a murmur, “as my wife?” The low, suggestive tone seemed to linger in the air, but Helena remained unfazed, her gaze cool. “Is there a difference?” He raised an eyebrow. “If you’re here as an attorney, I want a replacement.” He paused, then gave her a sidelong glance, a touch of mischief gleaming in his eyes. “If you’re here as my wife, then you should start by calling me ‘honey.’” Helena glanced at him, completely unamused by the little game he was playing in a situation like this. This was all too typical of him. “If the charges stick, you’ll be looking at three to ten years behind bars.” Helena’s cool voice was laced with sarcasm as she added, “Tired of your fancy feasts, Mr. Keller? Thought you’d try bread and pickles for a change?” Kenneth met her mildly annoyed gaze. He was entirely unfazed and even held a roguish grin. “What, worried about me?” Seeing that Kenneth had no intention of cooperating, Helena, who had only come as a formality, decided not to waste any more time and rose to leave. “This is the police station, Mr. Keller. Talking nonsense here is more troublesome than keeping silent,” she reminded him, urging him not to spout off. “And remember, we signed a prenuptial agreement.” Feelings of attachment had no place in their contractual, paper-thin marriage. Were it not for the fact that he was needed at the South City project bidding event that afternoon—or the concern that his grandmother would worry if she learned of his arrest—she wouldn’t have bothered with him at all. It wasn’t until Helena’s figure disappeared through the door that Kenneth slowly withdrew his gaze. She hadn’t even glanced back, completely indifferent to whether or not he’d assaulted another woman. But then again, to her, their marriage was never real. She’d personally drafted the prenuptial agreement and had never considered him a life partner. In truth, she had never intended for him to play any lasting role in her life. The roguish smile on his handsome face faded gradually. His eyelids lowered, and his eyes held a barely perceptible hint of disappointment. Ten minutes later, Helena found herself outside the interview room, facing the lead officer, Eric Langston. After five years, Eric’s aura was more intimidating than ever, radiating a fierce, unapproachable presence that surpassed even what she remembered. Helena had anticipated seeing Eric at the police station, but when she finally faced him, she paused for a couple of seconds to collect herself. Five years ago, Helena could never have guessed that, Eric, her frugal, hardworking senior—a man she’d worked part-time jobs with—came from a prominent family. That was until Eric’s mother warned her, “A beggar of unknown origin, a stray the Keller family took in, daring to latch onto my son? Take a good look at yourself! “My son has a fiancée—someone whose family background, upbringing, and character make you unworthy to even shine her shoes. Oh, and in case you didn’t know, they’ll be going abroad together soon. “You’d better understand your place and stop shamelessly clinging to my son. Getting rid of someone as low as you is easier than squashing an ant.” Before she turned seven, Helena had been forced to beg on the streets, only to be rescued during a police raid on a human trafficking ring. Since her parents were never identified through the DNA database, she was sent to an orphanage. She grew up used to the scorn of others but never had she felt such raw humiliation. It was as though her dignity had been ripped away, thrown to the ground, and trampled upon. Any feelings she had for Eric vanished completely. If he hadn’t hidden his identity, she wouldn’t have suffered this shame. Out of pride and resentment, she never saw him again after that, even after he graduated. As time went by, Helena realized that Eric’s mother had been behind it all and that she might have directed some of her resentment toward him unfairly. With a polite yet distant smile, Helena broke the silence. “Eric, it’s been a long time.” Eric assessed Helena with an impassive gaze. Seeing her composed demeanor, he raised his brows slightly and nodded. He then turned and entered the interview room first. Helena exhaled deeply, steeling herself as she followed him inside as a witness. Her marriage to Kenneth was a well-kept secret. Aside from close family, no one knew they were married. Kenneth refused to cooperate with the police, adamantly withholding any details about what happened the previous night. Left with no choice, Helena had to implement a backup plan: testifying as his wife. After all, rumor had it that in Wellington's criminal investigations division, Eric was known as the “Judge"—once he set his sights on someone, even the smallest sins from birth would be unearthed. Kenneth, being the reckless type, was bound to have skeletons in his closet. With the South City project at a critical juncture and Kenneth’s role as CEO on the line, this was the worst possible time for a scandal. Moreover, his grandmother's frail health couldn't withstand such a shock. Helena knew she had to protect him, both for professional and personal reasons. Once the deposition was complete, Eric regarded Helena with a complicated expression. “When did you and Mr. Keller get married?” Helena met his intense gaze, feeling a slight ripple in her heart before quickly composing herself. She replied calmly, “Almost a month ago. Would you like to see the marriage certificate?” It had only been a month since Eric had applied for a transfer back to Greenwick. Had it not been for a minor delay in the paperwork... Eric’s gaze darkened, and after a moment, he spoke with difficulty, “Are you certain you were with him the entire night?” After a brief pause, he added, “As a lawyer, you should be aware of the consequences of perjury.” Sensing his doubt, Helena took a deep breath and responded with professional confidence. “According to Article 305 of the Criminal Code, committing perjury is punishable by up to three years in prison or detention. In serious cases, it carries a sentence of three to seven years. "And if a lawyer commits a crime intentionally, their license will be revoked. Which is precisely why my testimony carries even more weight.” Kenneth had been accused of breaking into a hotel room at 12:37 a.m., assaulting a female celebrity, and not leaving until more than two hours had passed. Testifying as his wife, Helena claimed that Kenneth had been home until just before midnight, stepping out only at 11:57 p.m. By her calculations, even in the fastest sports car, it would take at least an hour to reach the hotel from their house. Moreover, she had obtained all surveillance footage from the route Kenneth took after leaving, each clip showing him driving past, proving he had no time to commit the crime. Chapter 0002 "The police retrieved hotel surveillance screenshots that show the perpetrator wearing a mask. Basing suspicion on nothing more than a similar build and hairstyle is clearly insufficient evidence.” Helena’s voice was calm but precise, each word landing with conviction. Eric felt a slight ringing in his ears from her firm tone. Watching her, who was radiating professional confidence, he couldn’t help but recall how she once dominated the debate stage back in college with the same spirit. The secondary officer, noticing Eric’s silence, couldn’t hold back. “The victim identified him personally, and we found DNA that matches Mr. Keller’s—that’s our strongest evidence!” Helena’s sharp, clear gaze didn’t waver; she remained as composed as ever, unshaken. “After more than two hours of alleged assault, not a single fingerprint or any other biological trace was recovered from the victim or the scene. I have every reason to believe Kenneth is being framed.” The secondary officer protested, “What if he knew how to cover his tracks, cleaning the scene thoroughly?” “What if?” Helena’s lips curved slightly, and her eyes held a confident gleam. “What if he wasn’t there at all? It’s the police’s duty to eliminate reasonable doubt; the law doesn’t permit presumption of guilt.” The officer was left speechless, eventually turning to Eric for backup, only to see him staring at Helena in a daze. Unable to resist, he nudged Eric with his elbow. “You…do you really believe him?” Eric finally came to his senses, his voice hoarse as he asked. Helena paused, taken aback. Did she believe Kenneth? Ever since she was adopted by the Keller family at ten, supposedly due to a favorable fortune reading, she had witnessed Kenneth’s defiance and disregard for rules and morals, his actions always based on his whims. But when she received the news of his arrest around three in the morning, even knowing the police had collected his DNA, her first move hadn’t been to go to the station. Instead, she’d instructed someone to look for evidence of his alibi. Subconsciously, when it came to this matter, she actually trusted Kenneth! No matter how he usually acted out, he’d never crossed that line. This realization brought an inexplicable unease to her heart. She averted her gaze from Eric and said softly but firmly, “I only trust the evidence.” Eric watched her, remaining silent for a long time. With the alibi evidence presented, Kenneth’s suspicion was reduced. Given his influential status, the police had no choice but to grant Helena’s request for bail. “Someone actually managed to wrest a detainee from the captain’s hands—looks like we’re in for a miracle,” murmured an officer. "Miss Lane works for the legal department at Keller Corporation, doesn’t she? She’s not only beautiful but also impressively skilled with criminal cases—definitely worth a second look." "She’s actually two years his junior—they’re both alumni. With all her achievements, how did they not know each other back then?" Eric stood by the window, the officers' murmurs buzzing in his ears, his sharp gaze fixed on the scene below. The tall, commanding figure of a man walked out of the police station, following a slender woman. From behind, they looked like a perfect match, though it stung to watch. Eric’s hands, hanging at his sides, clenched instinctively. Memories from five years ago surfaced vividly. At graduation, his family arranged for him to study abroad. Before leaving, he asked Helena to meet him, intending to confess his feelings. If she was willing, he’d take her with him; he’d even secured a spot for her at the same school. But from evening until dawn, he waited for five long hours. Helena never showed, and then she blocked his number. Unable to let go, he sought her out that night, only to witness Helena stepping out of Kenneth’s car, her clothes disheveled. Sensing his presence, Kenneth shifted to block her view, shielding her as they headed toward the house. One of Kenneth’s security guards quickly covered Eric’s mouth and dragged him to the side entrance. Eric struggled, desperate to confront Helena and find out what had happened but was met with Kenneth’s unrestrained fist. "She’s mine. Try to get close to her again, and I don’t care if your last name’s Langston—I’ll end you life." After that night, every attempt Eric made to see Helena was thwarted by Kenneth. Finally, Kenneth “accidentally” called him, letting him hear Helena say she didn’t want to see him and never would. Eric had given himself five years to let go, yet he still couldn’t. But now, he had come back only to find he was one step too late! Back then, Eric sensed that Helena had feelings for him. Taking a deep breath, he suppressed the surge of resentment and resisted the urge to rush down and pull Helena away. Kenneth, initially following leisurely behind Helena, suddenly quickened his pace as they approached the car, as though sensing something. He wrapped an arm around her, his touch overly intimate. Helena’s body went rigid, and she instinctively tried to push him off with a frown. "What’s gotten into you now?" "Didn’t sleep all night—can’t walk straight," Kenneth replied, completely unbothered, practically leaning his full weight onto her shoulder. Helena muttered, “Serves you right,” under her breath. Realizing they were almost at the car and that she couldn’t budge him, she gave up and resigned herself to dragging him along like a dead weight. Fortunately, ever since Kenneth had pushed her into the fountain when she was twelve, she’d kept up with self-defense training over the years, enough to prevent him from easily knocking her over. Finally reaching the car, Kenneth, in a rare moment of consideration, opened the door for her and even held a hand above the frame to protect her from bumping her head. Helena eyed him warily. “What are you up to now?” From the first day she’d met Kenneth, she’d learned that the prettier the smile, the more dangerous the person. "I'm Kenneth Keller; you can call me Ken!" Helena had never seen such a beautiful boy before. Standing in the sunlight, he looked like a porcelain doll that glowed. His bright smile eased some of her nervousness at being in her new home. She shyly placed her hand in his. But the next moment, his smile turned malicious and dangerous. She felt something slimy squirm in her palm, and when she looked down, a small green snake was flicking its tongue at her. Horrified, Helena fainted instantly. He was worse than the kids who bullied her back at the orphanage. As Kenneth grew older, his methods of teasing and tormenting Helena became endlessly inventive. Helena went from feeling nervous and afraid to a constant state of vigilance, learning to gauge the level of danger just by reading his expressions and movements. Just like now. Her entire body tensed, ready to respond at any moment. Kenneth’s roguish grin spread across his finely sculpted face, softening with an unusual gentleness. “Coming all the way here early in the morning to rescue me from 'Judge Langston'—thanks for the effort, honey.” Helena held his gaze for a few seconds, assessing the threat level. Confirming it was low, she mentally deactivated her alert. She rubbed her arms discreetly, trying to shake off the goosebumps, then leaned down and got into the car. Kenneth shut the door for her and made his way around to the passenger side. Before getting in, he shot a smug, defiant grin and lifted his brows at a particular window of the police station, oozing satisfaction. “Where did you actually go last night?” Helena finally asked after they’d driven a fair distance from the station. Though she’d found enough evidence to prove Kenneth didn’t have time to commit the crime, the police had still found his DNA at the scene, a fact that couldn’t be overlooked. Without clearing up this detail, his suspicion wouldn’t fully dissipate. Knowing his movements would allow Helena to defend him more effectively and prevent further police scrutiny. Kenneth reclined lazily in his seat, adopting his usual indifference. He shot back with her own words, “Did you forget about the prenuptial agreement you drafted yourself, Miss Lane?” No interference. No questions. It was the most crucial clause in their marriage agreement, second only to asset division—the very foundation of their contractual union. “Mr. Keller, I have no intention of prying into your private life,” Helena said, keeping her eyes on the road as she gripped the steering wheel, patiently explaining, “Right now, you’re only out on bail. The police haven’t dropped their suspicions. Knowing your whereabouts last night is the only way to clear you.” Kenneth suddenly sat up, turning to study the sharp lines of her profile. His eyes flickered slightly, and his voice held a faint, almost undetectable trace of tension. “Do you…believe I didn’t do it?” Chapter 0003 Helena ignored Kenneth’s odd look and said coolly, "What kind of woman could you possibly not get, Mr. Keller? You don’t need to stoop to something so low." In terms of looks, wealth, and power, Kenneth was a constant presence in the country’s top three "Most Eligible Bachelors" lists. Women who fawned over him numbered in the thousands. A month ago, on that fateful night when he’d let his guard slip—an infatuated woman had drugged him, leading to an unexpected encounter with a drunken Helena. Kenneth scoffed and settled back into his seat, smirking. “Since you know me so well, Miss Lane, why don’t you take a guess at where I was last night?” Helena frowned slightly. “Mr. Keller, your lack of cooperation will only prolong the police investigation.” “And so what?” Kenneth scoffed, raising an eyebrow. “Are you worried the police will dig too deep, or are you more concerned that someone else might come up empty-handed?” Realizing he’d let slip more than he intended, Kenneth quickly shifted his focus, glancing at the upcoming intersection. “Take a left here and drop me off at the Starlight Club.” Ignoring his veiled jabs, Helena kept her tone professional. “The afternoon’s bidding event is important. You’ll need to attend in top form.” Without a word, she continued driving in the opposite direction, away from the club. Kenneth was silent for a moment, then lifted his gaze with a wry smile. “Miss Lane, are you planning to breach the marriage agreement? Because if that’s the case, then I could ask you to fulfill certain marital duties.” Screech! The car came to an abrupt halt. The white sedan quickly reversed direction and headed straight for Greenwick’s largest entertainment club. When Kenneth chose to be reckless, nothing—not even a contract—could rein him in. The only reason he upheld their agreement was that Helena had followed it to the letter. If she broke it, what right did she have to expect him to do the same? Though Kenneth was unpredictable, he never shirked his responsibilities. After a night out and a morning spent at Starlight, he still showed up impeccably dressed and right on time for the afternoon bidding event. But as soon as it ended, he vanished once again. Helena was on her way back to the office when she received a call from Kenneth’s grandmother, Rachel Wilson. “Helena, the bidding event is over, right? Don’t forget to come home with Kenneth for dinner tonight!” That was when it hit Helena—it was the end of the month. The Keller family rule required every family member in Greenwick to return home for dinner on the last day of the month, no matter how busy they were. Kenneth never took that family rule seriously; it was always up to Helena to remind him. This time, however, she’d been too busy reviewing bid documents and dealing with Kenneth’s issues at the police station that morning, so the reminder had slipped her mind. Not wanting to disappoint Rachel, Helena reluctantly called Kenneth three times. But he didn’t answer his phone. Kenneth was too independent to tolerate bodyguards trailing him. His protection detail consisted of covert security, hidden and discreet. Helena hesitated, ultimately deciding not to ask them for his whereabouts. They only answered to Kenneth, and they might not tell her anyway. Besides, if he found out she’d been trying to track him down, who knew what kind of reaction she’d face? Left with no choice, Helena headed to the Starlight Club on the off chance he’d be there. It seemed her luck was in her favor. She had been to the club a few times before with her friend, Miranda Cook, so the manager recognized her. Upon learning she was looking for Kenneth, he graciously offered to pass along the message. After a few minutes, the manager returned, looking pale, and shook his head apologetically. "Miss Lane, I’m sorry, but Mr. Keller said he’s unavailable." Helena lowered her gaze, keeping her expression unchanged. When the manager had opened the door to enter, she’d caught a quick glimpse inside. In the room, a sultry woman in a skimpy outfit was moving suggestively to the music, clinging to a pole in a dance. She hadn’t seen Kenneth directly, but with such a lively atmosphere, it was clear he wasn’t short of female company. So, he was irritated that she’d interrupted his fun. Helena offered the manager a polite smile, slipped him a few bills from her wallet as a tip, and left the club, heading back to her car. “Five minutes. If you don’t come down by then, I’m leaving. You can explain yourself to Grandma.” Helena pulled out her phone, found Kenneth’s profile picture, and quickly sent him a message. The last text she’d sent him was a month ago, forwarding the marriage agreement, to which he’d replied with a curt “Whatever.” After hitting send, she set a five-minute countdown on her phone, leaned back in her seat, and closed her eyes to rest. Kenneth had been raised by Rachel and held a deep respect for her. Helena had once overheard someone joking, “Kenneth Keller fears nothing and no one—except a call from his grandmother.” While an exaggeration, there was truth to it. Kenneth, like an untamed stallion, answered to no one… except Rachel. Sure enough, with five seconds left on the countdown, the passenger door flew open. As Kenneth slid into the car, a blast of icy wind rushed in, making Helena shiver as her eyes snapped open. “Grown some nerve, haven’t you? Threatening me now?” Kenneth’s eyes narrowed even further, his gaze sharp and dangerous. Before Helena could respond, her phone’s alarm went off. It was the countdown reminder. She casually switched it off and started the car. “You flatter me, Mr. Keller. I didn’t mean to ruin your fun, but today is a special case. After all, Grandma is waiting for you.” Kenneth’s frustration turned to a bitter smile as he replied with a mocking tone, “Too bad your last name isn’t Keller. Otherwise, people might think you’re her real grandchild.” With a frustrated exhale, he slammed the passenger door shut, making the car jolt slightly as it pulled away from the curb. The biting chill that had entered quickly faded, replaced by the warmth of the car’s heater—set to full, just the way Helena liked it in the cramped space since she hated the cold. Helena kept her hands steady on the wheel, stealing a quick sideways glance at Kenneth. The dim overhead light cast a warm, amber glow over his sculpted profile, softening the sharp lines of his face and adding an unreadable depth to his eyes. She lowered her gaze, instinctively avoiding any unnecessary confrontation. When Rachel chose Helena from the orphanage, she’d been explicit about her intentions: adopting and supporting Helena was all for the benefit of her grandson, Kenneth. Helena was to be his subordinate, his friend, his partner, and possibly even his wife. But not even Rachel could have predicted that Kenneth would see Helena as a rival. From her first day in the Keller family, Kenneth had made it his mission to give Helena a hard time. Initially, Helena thought her presence was unwelcome and that perhaps he genuinely disliked her. Later, she realized it was jealousy driving him. He resented her for the affection Rachel showed her, feeling as if she had stolen his exclusive bond with Rachel. Once Helena understood that, she stopped trying to earn Kenneth’s approval and kept her distance as much as possible. Her path was clear: to be Kenneth’s loyal subordinate, protect him, and repay the Keller family’s support and care. Everything unfolded as she planned. After graduating from college, she joined Keller Corporation’s legal department, shielding Kenneth’s reckless behavior and ensuring he maintained his CEO position. But everything changed the night they, both drunk, slept together—and were caught by Rachel. To ease Rachel’s worries, Kenneth approached Helena with a proposal for a contractual marriage. In exchange, once the timing was right, they would divorce, and she would be free to live her life as she pleased. Freeing herself from the burden of the Keller family’s debt was something Helena secretly yearned for; deep down, she had no desire to remain entangled with Kenneth. But then, just as they were settling into the marriage, Rachel fell ill, diagnosed with a terminal condition after being hospitalized from the initial shock. To ease Rachel’s mind, Helena agreed to Kenneth’s proposal. Though she wasn’t Rachel’s biological granddaughter—and Rachel’s decision to adopt her had been partly self-serving—over the years, Helena had felt genuine love and care from Rachel. In her heart, she had come to see Rachel as her only family in the world. Not wanting to leave any regrets behind for her, Helena resolved to make this contract marriage appear as genuine as possible. Until the end, she would maintain the pretense of playing the role of a devoted wife to give Rachel peace. Chapter 0004 At the entrance of the Keller Estate. After Helena parked the car, Kenneth silently stepped out. Seeing this, Helena quickly got out as well and hurried to follow. They had to put on a complete act in front of Rachel, pretending to be a deeply affectionate couple. Fortunately, Kenneth kept his composure. Just as they approached the main gate, he paused for a brief moment. Seizing the opportunity, Helena stepped forward, gently wrapping her hand around his arm. Kenneth’s movements stiffened slightly. He slowly lowered his gaze, eyeing her slender hand resting on the crook of his arm. Helena took a deep breath, lifted her gaze, and smiled at him. “For Grandma’s sake, please bear with me, dear husband.” “Likewise.” Kenneth’s thin lips curved slightly, his tone carrying a hint of mockery. “Thank you for your hard work, dear wife.” After a brief pause, he lifted his other hand and firmly pressed down on the back of Helena’s hand, giving her a meaningful smile before striding forward. Caught off guard, Helena stumbled slightly, managing to steady herself after a moment. Yet, his smile left her heart racing, filled with unease. She couldn’t shake the feeling that Kenneth was quietly plotting something again! The Keller Estate was a traditional classical manor, elegant and refined, crafted with ingenuity. The architecture lay nestled by hills and waters, with layered courtyards and pavilions. Helena and Kenneth followed the servant for a while before arriving at the main dining hall. Inside the brightly lit dining hall, the large mahogany dining table, intricately carved, was already surrounded by family members. The Keller family of Greenwick had nearly a century of history, but by Kenneth's grandfather's generation, the line had dwindled to just two sons and a daughter—none of whom had lived up to expectations. Kenneth’s grandfather, Walter Keller, had three children, each a disappointment in their own way. The eldest son was rebellious, storming out of the family home after Walter opposed his marriage to a mysterious dancer. Since that day, he vanished without a trace. The second son, Kenneth’s father, Raymond Keller, made his escape with a mistress, choosing to leave on the rainy night of Kenneth’s third birthday, only to meet his end in a car accident. Walter’s only daughter went abroad for school, fell for a delinquent, and chose to sever ties with her family rather than return. Hurt by his children, Walter grew indifferent toward Kenneth, instead investing his hopes in the extended family’s descendants. Near the end of his life, he nearly handed over the Keller family assets to his nephew. But Rachel intervened decisively. Leading a team of lawyers, she reclaimed control over the Keller family, defying opposition to appoint Kenneth as CEO of Keller Corporation. However, in the years Walter had been lenient, the extended family had embedded themselves within the Keller Corporation, securing key positions in various critical departments. Now and then, they continued their schemes, still aiming to wrest control of Keller Corporation from Kenneth. Rachel was fully aware of everything, but her age left her with limited strength; all she could do was maintain the delicate balance between Kenneth and the extended Keller family. In the banquet hall, only the members of the extended family were seated alongside Rachel. The head seat remained vacant, and the tableware set, as always, was reserved for Walter. Rachel, who had been listlessly listening to their complaints, brightened as soon as she saw Kenneth and Helena enter. Her eyes sparkled as she beckoned them over with a smile. "Ken, Lena, you're back! Come, have a seat!" The relatives who had been talking with Rachel were visibly displeased at being ignored, despite their attempts to hide it. Kenneth, however, appeared oblivious, leading Helena with confidence to sit beside Rachel. Leaning in, he whispered something to Rachel that had her laughing with joy, her gaze shifting periodically to Helena’s abdomen. Helena’s unease only grew stronger. With Rachel present, she couldn’t say anything directly, so when Kenneth turned to look at her, she shot him a warning look to stay quiet. He merely smirked with a laid-back, roguish grin, which made her grit her teeth and glare at him with even more frustration. To onlookers, however, this seemed like an affectionate exchange, with the young couple exchanging flirtatious glances. Not only had they kept everyone waiting, showing up late to the family dinner without so much as an apology, but they were now putting on a show of intimacy, clearly not taking the others seriously. Recalling Kenneth's usual audacious demeanor, the uncles were increasingly irritated. Kenneth’s eldest relative, Jerome Keller, was the first to break the silence. “I thought the bidding meeting for the South City project ended this afternoon. Did you two go off to a celebration party afterward?” With Jerome setting the tone, other relatives quickly chimed in. "What celebration could possibly be more important than a family dinner? Ken, we may overlook certain things you do outside, but traditions passed down through generations deserve respect." “Helena, Grandma has spent years teaching and guiding you, yet instead of keeping Ken in check, you go along with his antics. You’re letting her down!” Subtle verbal jabs came at her from all directions. Helena, long accustomed to this, kept her gaze lowered and ignored their insinuating remarks, turning a deaf ear to the sharp-edged words aimed her way. After all, with Kenneth here, he would be the one to handle these people when things got out of control. Sure enough, in the next instant, Kenneth's smile vanished. He suddenly hurled the expensive teacup in his hand, sending it crashing across the room. The sharp sound of shattering porcelain echoed through the banquet hall, creating an atmosphere of intense pressure that radiated from him, silencing everyone in an instant. Even the small child in someone's arms was too frightened to make a sound. “Celebration dinner, family dinner—it doesn’t matter. If there’s food, just eat and be content, but know your limits. Otherwise, I have plenty of ways to make what you eat go right back out. “The biggest rule in the Keller family is that there are no rules. Otherwise, none of you would be here making pointless remarks. “Neither I nor Grandma see any issues with Helena being the next matriarch, yet you all feel entitled to judge. If you’re so eager to critique, should I air some of your dirty laundry so we can all evaluate each other?” Kenneth crossed his arms and leaned back, one leg resting casually over the other, his gaze lingering on Jerome for a moment before sweeping lazily around the room. His expression was like that of a grim reaper in idle contemplation, deciding which one of them he might claim next. The unfiltered suggestion, the blatant sarcasm—even an obvious challenge glimmered in his eyes. Hearing the implication behind his words, the extended members of the family felt both offended and afraid, their discomfort evident as they instinctively looked toward Jerome for direction. "Ken, we’re your elders, just offering reminders for your own good and for the family’s sake," Jerome replied, holding Kenneth’s sharp gaze for a moment before shifting to Helena. "Since we're on the topic of secrets, why don’t we let Helena explain why she was at the police station this morning?" At that, Helena’s heart skipped a beat. She’d received a call from the police that morning and had promptly informed the PR department to keep the news tightly contained. Yet somehow, Jerome knew she had gone to the police station that morning! Helena instinctively glanced at Kenneth, only to find him seated there, arms crossed, a faintly amused look in his eyes as he noticed her gaze. Years of understanding between them meant that with just one look, Helena grasped his intention. He was subtly hinting at Jerome’s embezzlement, deliberately provoking him by implying he could make him spit it back out. Jerome, who had never taken Kenneth seriously, wasn’t one to tolerate a threat and quickly struck back. But in doing so, he unwittingly exposed his weakness. Yet Kenneth had used her as bait without warning, setting her up as part of his ploy to corner Jerome! Helena clenched her fists discreetly, gritting her teeth in silence. Her instincts hadn’t let her down—Kenneth was definitely up to something, setting this trap with her squarely in the middle of it. She knew he was about to throw her under the bus, yet she had no choice but to play along, as if she were a willing partner in the scheme. It was maddening! If not for Rachel’s presence, Helena truly would have loved to walk out and let Kenneth handle this on his own. Sensing the tension, Rachel looked over anxiously and asked, “Lena, is everything alright?” “Grandma.” Helena took a deep breath, calming herself before gently patting Rachel’s hand with a reassuring smile. “If something was wrong, would I still be here sitting beside you?” Rachel still seemed unconvinced and glanced at Kenneth, who nodded lazily with a faint smile, which finally put her at ease. Taking advantage of the moment, Helena shot Kenneth a quick glare before turning back, her expression subtly mocking as she looked at Jerome. “Uncle Jerome, I didn’t expect you to be so concerned about me, knowing my whereabouts in such detail. To an outsider, it might look as if you’d had someone tailing me!” Helena indirectly called out Jerome’s surveillance, tossing the ball back into his court with effortless poise. “As your niece-in-law, I may not be the brightest, but I truly don’t understand what you’re implying. Why don’t you clarify what exactly it is that I’ve done that’s so questionable?” Chapter 0005 Jerome knew he’d misspoken, yet he hardly cared that Helena had caught him slipping. “This morning, you rushed off to the police station—wasn’t it to reconnect with that new captain of the station, Eric Langston?” Helena’s heart skipped a beat. Not only was Jerome fully aware of her whereabouts, but he also knew she was acquainted with Eric. She’d underestimated Jerome. After all, when she met Eric seven years ago, he was reserved and unapproachable, always keeping his distance from others. Moreover, his mother had erased all traces of her connection with Eric to remove the stain she posed on their family, clearing all records and keeping everything well-hidden. Almost no one knew that she and Eric had been familiar with each other, let alone shared a faintly ambiguous past. If Jerome had the means to uncover her connection with Eric, he could just as easily find out why Kenneth had gone to the police station. Hinting at an old flame between her and Eric was clearly an attempt to drive a wedge. If she didn’t deny it, Rachel would naturally start to doubt her relationship with Kenneth. And even if Kenneth knew the truth, Jerome’s words would plant seeds of suspicion in his heart that would, over time, lead to cracks. On the other hand, denying it would inevitably drag up the accusations of assault against Kenneth. If Rachel found out, it would not only make her question their story of falling in love over time and choosing to marry but also leave her disappointed in Kenneth. Jerome would then seize the opportunity to make even more outrageous demands. "Uncle Jerome, you really give me too much credit." Helena’s mind raced, though her expression remained unreadable. "If I actually had any history with Mr. Langston, I’d certainly have asked him to treat you a bit more courteously before your visit." Jerome’s pupils contracted, and his expression, like a fractured mask, began to crack silently. Eric’s position was indeed unique, and Jerome had specifically arranged a visit to him on the first day he arrived in Greenwick. There were countless people eager to meet him, and Jerome had struggled through numerous attempts just to secure an appointment. When they finally met, Eric’s demeanor was cold and cutting, his gaze sharp and distant, as though he’d seen right through Jerome’s intentions from the start. In an attempt to bridge the gap, Jerome had mentioned Helena, who had once been Eric’s schoolmate. Unexpectedly, what was initially supposed to be a brief five-minute meeting turned into a half-hour conversation with Eric. And just last night, despite the gravity of the incident surrounding Kenneth—witnesses and evidence stacked against him—Helena had still managed to bail him out from the station. After all, Eric wasn’t just any officer; he was known as the "Judge." Sensing an opportunity, Jerome had dropped hints in front of everyone, trying to gauge Helena’s relationship with Eric, hoping it would strain her connection with Kenneth. Without Helena’s support, he was certain Rachel would eventually see Kenneth as the reckless badboy he truly was. At that point, they could employ a few well-planned moves to seize everything from the Keller family. Yet Jerome hadn’t anticipated that young Helena would maintain her composure so well, even managing to turn the tables on him. The Kellers had strict rules: family members could pursue either business or government, but never both. His secret meeting with Eric was already a breach of those family principles. Noticing the scrutinizing looks from the other relatives, particularly the sharp stares from Rachel and Kenneth, Jerome felt a pang of unease, uncertain how Helena had learned of his visit with Eric. His chest tightened as he gritted his teeth and pressed on, “So if it wasn’t to catch up with Mr. Langston, why did you rush to the station first thing this morning?” Before Helena could respond, she sensed something amiss and instinctively stood to shield Rachel. A loud bang erupted in the next instant. Kenneth, without warning, flipped the entire dining table in Jerome’s direction. Jerome had no time to dodge as dishes, utensils, and food crashed down onto him. A plate of green vegetables landed squarely on his head, resembling a makeshift hat perched on his hair. Ignoring Jerome’s disheveled appearance and the twisted fury on his face, Kenneth leaned back in his seat, casually wiping his fingers. His movements were graceful, his expression relaxed as if he were seated in a tranquil riverside pavilion, leisurely listening to a distant melody. “It seems the Keller family meal doesn’t suit everyone’s taste,” Kenneth said, his voice calm. “In that case, no one needs to eat.” He paused briefly before adding, “And as for the end-of-month family dinner tradition, it’s time we canceled that as well.” With a casual wave, his private guards and bodyguards emerged, promptly escorting all extended relatives out of the estate. Rachel looked on, momentarily stunned, before giving Kenneth a disapproving glance. “Ken, you’ve managed to offend all your relatives.” Kenneth raised an eyebrow, a smirk tugging at his lips. “They openly disrespected me. Did they really think they wouldn’t offend me?” Beside him, Helena felt her eye twitch. Would it ever end? He’d clearly wanted to cancel the end-of-month dinner for a while and had finally found his excuse, all under the pretense of “protecting” her. Rachel’s gaze shifted between Helena and Kenneth, her expression softening as she smiled knowingly. “Seeing how well you two get along really puts my mind at ease!” “Well, since you’re at ease, how about cooperating with the doctor and focusing on getting better?” Kenneth stepped forward, gently holding Rachel’s arm, while his other hand reached around to brush Helena’s cheek, his eyes on her. “What do you say, darling?” Though filled with frustration, Helena had no choice but to offer a sweet smile and nod. With an exaggerated sigh, Rachel looked longingly at Helena. “Ah, if I could just hold a great-grandchild in my arms, I’d be content even in death!” Helena’s mind immediately flashed back to Kenneth’s earlier whispered words to Rachel, which had made her repeatedly glance at Helena’s abdomen. He must have said something he shouldn’t have! After hesitating for a few seconds, she couldn’t bear to let Rachel down and spoke gently, “Grandma, as long as you take care of yourself, I’m sure that day will come.” Rachel beamed with joy at Helena's response. Since the family dinner had been cut short, Rachel instructed the staff to bring out fresh dishes. With Helena and Kenneth accompanying her, she enjoyed an extra small plate of pasta, a rare treat, and asked them both to stay overnight at the estate so they could join her for breakfast in the morning. Kenneth, evidently too tired to return to the Starlight Club for his usual late-night revelry, surprisingly agreed. Helena, with no other choice, stayed as well. They returned to the room Rachel had prepared for them. The spacious room was decorated with romantic touches, and in the soft glow of flickering candles, the atmosphere felt thick with unspoken tension. The bed, draped in pure white sheets, was scattered with red roses arranged in a large heart shape, their rich fragrance filling the air. Helena and Kenneth exchanged glances, both speechless. She quickly found the light switch and turned on the overhead lights. The bright light dispelled much of the room's suggestive atmosphere. Helena turned to Kenneth, choosing a decidedly unromantic topic. "Do you think Jerome had anything to do with the false accusations against you?" Though phrased as a question, there was a tone of certainty in her voice. Kenneth didn’t respond. Instead, he looked down at her with a cold, assessing gaze. “Mr. Langston—he’s still lingering around you, isn’t he?” Seeing she didn’t immediately respond, he pressed on bluntly, as if worried she might misunderstand his meaning. “If you’re truly interested in rekindling things with him, just say so. There’s no need to sneak around behind my back.” Kenneth was one of the few who knew about her past with Eric. His use of the word "rekindling" was laced with sarcasm. Helena couldn’t stand it anymore and snapped, “Kenneth, what’s gotten into you? Haven’t I played along enough with all your schemes?” Kenneth met her gaze, which was now blazing with anger, and seemed momentarily at a loss. After a couple of seconds, he responded in a low voice, “I just don’t want to be blindsided with a betrayal like tonight.” Thinking of Jerome’s earlier provocations, Helena took a deep breath, about to reassure Kenneth. But an inexplicable sensation began to rise within her—a warmth that felt like a spark, ready to spread like wildfire through her body. Sensing something was off, she looked up at Kenneth, only to find his face slightly flushed, his intense gaze fixed on her. 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ここをクリックして無料でお読みください! | 夫は私と離婚し、初恋相手と結婚したがっていた。 あの日、彼女と私は同時に水に落ちた。夫は彼女を助け、私を水の中に残した。結局、彼らの子供は助かり、私の子供は亡くなった。 それでも、私は離婚を望まなかった。 しかし、胃癌の診断報告を受けた時、考えが変わった。 残り数ヶ月しか生きられないとわかった今、父を困らせたくない。 2年前に破産して以来、父は昏睡状態で病院に入院していた。 佐藤峻介が愛人と一緒に子供の健康診断のため、病院に行っていた時、私は彼に電話をかけた。 「峻介、離婚しましょう」私は冷静に言った。 「高橋優子、また何を企んでいるんだ?」彼は笑った。 私は目を閉じた。「家で待ってるわ」 家は冷たく空っぽで、ただ、静かだった。 峻介は私より先に到着していた。 私は病院から雨の中を走って家に向かっていた。 「どこに行ってたんだ?」峻介は冷たく尋ねた。 「いつから私のことに興味を持つようになったの?」私は無表情で答えた。 「お前に何か問題あったら、書類にサインできなくなるからな」峻介は嘲るように言った。 私は書類をダイニングテーブルに置いた。峻介は「離婚」という言葉をじっと見つめていた。 「安心して、もうサイン済みよ」 私には一つだけ要求があった。それは一千万の慰謝料だった。 「お前が急に離婚を承諾した理由がわかったよ。結局、金のためか」彼は嘲笑した。 以前の私なら弁解しただろうが、今はただ疲れ切っていた。 「本来なら、あなたの資産の半分を取る権利があるのよ、佐藤さん。でも一千万だけにしたの。あなたを配慮しているのよ」 峻介は一歩前に出て、影を私の身に落とした。 彼は細い指で私の顎を掴み、冷たく低い声で言った。「何て呼んだ?」 「佐藤さん、気に入らないなら、元夫とでも呼びましょうか。サインしたら出て行って」 「ここは俺の家だ」彼は言った。 「確かに、私はその権利を持っていないわ。心配しないで、佐藤さん。離婚証明を受け取ったら出て行くわ」 そう言いながら、私は彼の手を払いのけ、彼の目を真っ直ぐ見つめた。 「佐藤さん、明日朝9時に市役所で書類を持ってきて。私たち、きっちり終わらせましょう」 | LEARN_MORE | https://heplk.com/market/goodnovel/1?lpid=13074&ut | 女の子が読みたい小説を大特集 | https://www.facebook.com/61559954921868/ | 117 | 0 | 0 | 1969-12-31 18:00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Learn more | 0 | heplk.com | IMAGE | https://heplk.com/market/goodnovel/1?lpid=13074&utm_campaign={{campaign.name}}&utm_content={{campaign.id}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&ad_id={{ad.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&placement={{placement}} | 1969-12-31 18:00 | https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/466781571_583949707501469_940276474866931517_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Su7ri6tnsCcQ7kNvgEb0Jjq&_nc_zt=14&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&_nc_gid=AQlix74y3zBm0d9HdSEceXS&oh=00_AYApY-rtvH59b6SeLgeuk92Ta92tnRqvM68nrx-Judkf0w&oe=6756C167 | PERSON_PROFILE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 女の子が読みたい小説を大特集 | 0 | 0 | 1969-12-31 18:00 | View Edit Delete | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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4CTW Moissanite Stud Earrings (2CT EACH) D color in hypoallergenic Sterling Silver GRA Certified | 4CTW Moissanite Stud Earrings (2CT EACH) D color in hypoallergenic Sterling Silver GRA Certified - $119.00 Please message me prior to ordering. I do prefer to run this thru my Paypal Business account as the fees are lower and I have more shipping options. I also have these studs in yellow & different size stones. * Hypoallergenic silver is made with copper rather than nickel. Also, its made with a protective layer of Rhodium to ensure it never dulls or tarnishes. Protects against sensitive skin too. * Two 2ct D Color VVS1 Clarity high quality sparkle moissanite diamond, secured by Solid S925 Sterling Silver 6-Prong basket, handcraft inlaid ensure the gemstone never fall off. Comfortable for daily wear. * This classic solitaire brilliant moissanite stud earrings featuring 2 round cut moissanite. Excellent cut with excellent polish and symmetry, to maximize the brilliance of a traditional round moissanite diamond. Push-back earrings’ secure design, you won’t have to worry about losing an earring during your favorite activity. Real Moissanites pass diamond testers!! Moissanite is an extremely stable gemstone, and as such, it is impossible for the color to change with time, just as it's impossible for a diamond to change color with time. Ships out of Michigan! * I offer 30 day returns on everything I sell! You are guaranteed to love it or your money back!! If you're not satisfied, just message me, and I will arrange for a return. * Feedback is highly valued. If you have any problems with any of my products, please message me right away. I highly appreciate that you can contact me before leaving negative feedback. Please message me if you have any questions, I will do my best to resolve your problems. * I sincerely hope my item and customer service can give you the best buying experience. I highly appreciate that you can leave me positive feedback ✅ LAB GROWN: Moissanite is ethically sourced and made in a lab. Conflict free meaning that no human rights have been violated. Environmental friendly vs real diamond mining.. it's harsh on humans and the environment. ✅ MOISSANITE DIAMONDS ARE HARD: 9.25 out of 10 on the Moh scale. When you wear a necklace, ring or bracelet, you come in contact with a lot of things daily and it will never ruin the moissanite. The facets will stay nice and crisp for life. ✅ SAVINGS & COST: Why buy a $20,000 piece of jewelry when you can get the same piece of moissanite jewelry for a fraction of that price and get more brilliance and fire? For example: A 4mm Diamond Tennis Chain can cost between $20,000 to $50,000+ and a 4mm Moissanite Tennis Chain starts at $950-1200! ✅ EXTREMELY BRILLIANT: They display 10% more brilliance and 2.4% more fire, they're super radiant and have more sparkle than a diamond.. Furthermore, Moissanite Diamonds don't "cloud" which means you can get it dirty, and it will still display more brilliance than a diamond. Facebook Marketplace | BUY_NOW | https://facebook.com/marketplace/item/788944893373 | Albert Barbera | https://www.facebook.com/Albert-Barbera-116545556415440/ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1969-12-31 18:00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Buy now | 0 | IMAGE | https://facebook.com/marketplace/item/788944893373369/ | 1969-12-31 18:00 | REGULAR_PAGE | 1 | 1 | 0 | Albert Barbera | 0 | 0 | 1969-12-31 18:00 | View Edit Delete | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Meade Self Guided Telescope at Auction | Meade Self Guided Telescope at Auction - $5.00 Massive Live Public Auction Saturday Dec 7th 2850 O'Neal Ave Pueblo CO Doors Open at 8 am Auction Starts at 9 am Cars and Tractor at 1 pm Back Area Goes at 2 pm Preview Friday Dec 6th 12-4 Everything goes at No Reserve BIG Auction with 1966 Mustang Coupe (Beautiful), Kubota Tractor, Side by Side, Golf Cart, Dr Pepper Vending Machine, Dragster, Go Cart, Log Splitter, 2 Post Car Lift, Mechanic Tools, Power Tools, Welders, Paint Machines, Coca-Cola Collectibles, Die Cast Cars and Trucks, Trailer, 1948 Ford Project Car Plus Household Items, Antiques and Collectibles Too Much To List. Facebook Marketplace | CONTACT_US | https://facebook.com/marketplace/item/560875949890 | Leah Abigail Napoleon | https://www.facebook.com/Leah-Abigail-Napoleon-103736434364297/ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1969-12-31 18:00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Contact us | 0 | IMAGE | https://facebook.com/marketplace/item/560875949890017/ | 1969-12-31 18:00 | REGULAR_PAGE | 1 | 1 | 0 | Leah Abigail Napoleon | 0 | 0 | 1969-12-31 18:00 | View Edit Delete | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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💓Divorce by Mistake: Ex-husband CEO Started Chasing Her💓🔥📖💕 TownNaghiganti ang pangunahing tauhang babae at nakatagpo ng matamis na pag-ibig💑 | 💑💑Baby,Maligayang pagdating sa mundo ng mga nasa hustong gulang😍💘 Sa kalakasan ng ulan at tahimik na gabi,sa halip na nahihimbing ay humahangos si Shaniya Desiderio.Hirap man ay pinipilit niyang ihakbang ang may pilay na paa habang yakap ang walong buwang tiyan,taimtim na ipinagdarasal ang kaligtasan ng kahit ng kaniyang anak nalang.Hilam sa luha ang kaniyang mga mata at halos hindi na maimulat sa labis na pag-iyak ngunit pinipilit niyang lumaban para sa batang nasa kaniyang sinapupunan. Hindi akalain ni Shaniya na masasaksihan niya ang kasamaan ng kaniyang madrasta.Sariwa pa rin sa kaniyang isipan ang nasaksihan niya sa hospital kanina.Kung paanong tinakpan ni Zandra ng unan ang mukha ng kaniyang ama na sanhi ng pagkamatay nito.Pinilit niyang iligtas ang mahal na ama ngunit hindi siya hinayaan ni Zandra at ng mga tauhan nito. “NAPAKASAMA NIYO!”Galit na galit na bulyaw niya sa kaniyang ina-inahan nang kaldkarin siya ng mga tauhan ito palabas ng hospital.Natapilok ang kaniyang paa at sumigid ang sakit sa kaniyang kalamnan pero walang-wala ang sakit na iyon kumpara sa nadudurog niyang puso. “Bingi ka ba,Shaniya?Ang sabi ko kanina wala nang kwenta kung mananatiling nakaratay ang ama mo!Dalawang taon na siyang comatose.Sa tingin mo ba gigising pa siya?” Humikbi si Shaniya at umiling,“Hinding-hindi ko kayo mapapatawad!” Humalakhak si Diana,“Hindi rin naman ako hihingi ng tawad.Mas mabuti pang lumayas ka nalang,Shaniya.Wala ka na rin namang mapapala dahil ipinamana na sa akin ng bobo mong ama ang mga ari-arian niya.” “Magnanakaw ka—”Malakas na sampal ang pumutol sa kaniyang bulyaw. Pinilit tumayo ni Shaniya at malakas na itinulak si Zandra.Nabuwal ito at ginamit niya ang pagkakataong iyon para tumakbo kahit na hirap na hirap siya at basang-basa ng malakas na ulan. Mabilis siyang pumara ng taxi at nagpahatid sa bahay niya ng kanilang asawa.Nang makarating sa bahay ay agad niyang binuksan ang pinto ngunit ganoon nalang ang gulat at sakit na naranasan niya nang madatnan ang kaniyang asawa na komportableng nakaupo sa sofa—walang saplot ni isa at nasa ibabaw nito ang isang babaeng kilalang-kilala niya. “MGA HAYOP!”Tumili ng napakalakas si Shaniya at mabilis na sinugod si Diana,ang kaniyang step-sister at ang kaniyang asawa. | LEARN_MORE | https://bioplm.com/market/goodnovel/1?lpid=14412&u | Philip Spicy Reading | https://www.facebook.com/61561349855790/ | 52,873 | 0 | 0 | 1969-12-31 18:00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Learn More | 0 | bioplm.com | DCO | 💑💑Baby,Maligayang pagdating sa mundo ng mga nasa hustong gulang😍💘 | https://bioplm.com/market/goodnovel/1?lpid=14412&utm_campaign={{campaign.name}}&utm_content={{campaign.id}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&ad_id={{ad.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&placement={{placement}} | 1969-12-31 18:00 | https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/461190775_1012513873986945_9011929913124106729_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=vJENeKyZJQoQ7kNvgGdF6gg&_nc_zt=14&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&_nc_gid=AdQoaZX4yGSnKocusikvMZg&oh=00_AYAHuIAndbDtB414LhsWSTj3kBZtX8O_88nW8yd3i6bssQ&oe=6756D871 | PERSON_PROFILE | 0 | 0 | 0 | Philip Spicy Reading | 0 | 0 | 1969-12-31 18:00 | View Edit Delete | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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🔞Attention! Do not read in public!👉 | At Grace Mansion, Carissa Sinclair stared at the man before her—her husband she had waited for a whole year. Barrett Warren, still in his battle armor, wore an expression of both determination and guilt. "Carissa, the king has issued a royal edict for my marriage to Aurora." he said, his voice steady, " She will be joining our household. There's no question about it." Carissa's eyes clouded with confusion. "The queen dowager has praised General Yates as a model for all women in the kingdom. Would she be willing to be a concubine?" Barrett's eyes flashed with a hint of annoyance. "No, she won’t be a concubine. She’ll be my legal wife, equal to you." "But calling her equal doesn't change the fact that she’s still just a concubine," Carissa said, a soft smile playing on her lips. Barrett frowned. "Why can't you face the reality? Aurora and I fell in love with each other on the battlefield, and we earned this marriage with our glorified victory. In fact, I don’t really need your approval on it." Fell in love? Huh, looks like he is determined in breaking the vow he made a year ago... Carissa's soft smile wiped off by a mocking one, she had once believed Barrett’s victory would earn him a higher rank, freeing her from the burden of supporting the Warren household with her dowry. Yet instead, in exchange for his victory, he only asked the king for another woman's hand, and now he even dared to silence her with his so-called 'glorified victory'... Carissa felt a lump in her throat. Despite her disgust and reluctance, she asked, "What about your parents? Do they agree?" "They do. It was a royal edict, and Aurora is amicable. Mother liked her a lot upon seeing her, even her health seems to be improving." "Improving?" Carissa felt a whirlwind of emotions. "When you went to war, your mother was already gravely ill. I brought in the best physician, managed the estate’s affairs by day, and stayed up nights caring for her. That's how her condition started to improve." "But seeing Aurora has made my mother feel even better," Barrett said earnestly. "I know this is unfair to you, but for the greater good, please be generous enough to welcome Aurora." Carissa lowered her eyes, as if blinking away the tears. But inspected closely, that's actually her sharpened gaze. "Invite General Yates over. I have a few things to ask her." "There's no need," Barrett refused instantly. "Carissa, she’s different from any woman you know. As a general, she’s above household squabbles and wouldn’t want to meet you." Carissa retorted, "What are women I know like? Or tell me, what kind of woman am I to you? Have you forgotten? I'm also the daughter of the Marquis's family. My father and my six brothers sacrificed on the Southern Frontier three years ago-" "That’s them." Barrett interrupted, "You're still a delicate woman suited only for home comforts, while Aurora has no respect for that. Besides, she never holds back her true thoughts. Trust me, you won't want to hear it from her. Also rest assured. Mother has promised me that Aurora will never threaten your control of the household. Carissa, she couldn't care less about those things." “Oh, that's what you and mother think I fear? Losing the control of this household?” Carissa couldn't help but laughing. Little did Barrett know his household had been reduced to a hollow shell - managing it was a hot potato no one else would bear. Over the past year, it was Carissa's dowry alone that kept the Warren family’s life respectable, and this was her reward. “Enough,” Barrett snapped, his patience running thin. “I’ve done my duty by informing you. Your opinion won’t change anything.” As Carissa watched hum storm out, her bitterness deepened. “My lady, my lord has really crossed the line!” Lulu, Carissa’s maid, said, wiping her tears. “Don’t call him that!” Carissa gave her a stern look. “We never consummated the marriage. He’s not your lord. Now go fetch my dowry list.” “Why the dowry list?” Lulu asked, puzzled. Carissa tapped her on the forehead. “Silly girl, we need to reckon everything before we leave.” Lulu gasped. “Leave? But where can we go? To the Northwatch Estate?” Suddenly Lulu held her tongue, aware that she had touched the sensitive subject. She spared Carissa a guilty look, "I'll get the list now, my lady." Upon the mention of Northwatch Estate, the always restrained Carissa finally let her tears fall. When she was fifteen, her father, the Marquis of Northwatch, had sacrificed his life on the battlefield. Then, just six months ago, her entire family at the Northwatch Estate was brutally slaughtered — assassins rumored to be spies from the enemy nation, Westhaven. She rushed back after getting the news, only to find the dismembered bodies of her mother and grandmother. Even her youngest nephew, two years old, didn't escape death, neither. Now, she was the lone survivor of the marquis' family, the idea of restoring her family’s former glory seemed impossible—at least to outsiders. After all, she was presented mostly as a delicate, fragile woman, while Aurora Taytes had just made herself the first female general in history. It's only natural that the Warren family was more than happy to agree to the marriage. Yet, unbeknownst to the world, Carissa's martial talent was never beneath her father and brothers. If given a chance on the battlefield, she would definitely outshine Aurora Taytes, perhaps a million times more... Just then, Lulu had brought over the dowry list, "My lady, this year alone, you've spent over six thousand silver coins supporting the household. However, the shops, houses, and estates remain untouched. All the bank savings, along with the property deeds and land titles your mother left, are locked up in the chest." "I see." Carisse's gaze lingered on the list with melancholy. Her mother had given her such a substantial dowry, fearing she might face hardship in her husband's home. Yet now here she was. The Warren family had disregarded all her effort, and Barrett had even broken his vow to take no concubine - the very promise that led her mother to choose him over more eligible suitors, despite the Warren family’s fall from grace. 'Was this really the life mother wanted me to have?' It took Carissa no time to made up her mind. “Lulu, get prepared. There's somewhere we need to go tomorrow.” ... Early the next morning, Carissa and Lulu boarded a carriage, heading straight for the royal palace. It was noon by the time they arrived. Under the scorching autumn sun, Carissa and Lulu stood like statues in front of the palace gates. They waited for a full hour, but no one came to let them in. In the palace's study, Derek Walker had already reported Carissa’s arrival to the king three times. “Your Majesty, Mrs. Warren is still waiting outside the palace gates,” he repeated. The king, Salvador Quinton, set aside the document he was reading and rubbed his temples. “I can’t summon her in. The edict has been issued, and can't be taken back. Tell her to go home.” “The guards tried to persuade her, but she refused to leave. She’s been standing there for over an hour without moving.” Salvador felt a pang of guilt. “Barrett requested the marriage as a reward for his military service. I didn’t want to agree, either, but not granting it would embarrass both him and General Yates. They have after all won a big war.” “Your Majesty, when it comes to military achievements, no one can compare to the Marquis of Northwatch,” Derek countered. Salvador thought of Hector Sinclair, the Marquis of Northwatch. When Salvador was a crown prince who had recently joined the military, it was Hector who had guided him. Back then, he had also known Carissa when she was only a cute kid. Salvador himself had fought a bloody path to the throne, paved with death. He understood the struggles of military officers, so when Barrett requested marriage as a reward, Salvador had hesitated but eventually agreed. But Derek was right. In terms of military merit, Barrett and Aurora were far inferior to Hector Sinclair. “Alright, let her in. If she agrees to this marriage, I’ll grant her whatever she wants, even if it's a noble title or an official rank,” said Salvador. Derek breathed a sigh of relief. “As always, you're wise, Your Majesty!” ... Carissa knelt in the study with her head bowed. Recalling that Carissa was now the only one left in the Sinclair family, Salvador felt nothing but pity for her. "Rise and speak," he commanded. Carissa bowed deeply with her hands clasped. "Your Majesty, I know it's presumptuous of me to seek an audience today. But I also wish to implore for your grace." "Carissa Sinclair, I have already issued the edict of marriage. It's impossible to revoke it," Salvador said. Carissa shook her head gently. "Your Majesty, I'm not imploring you to reverse that edict, but imploring you for another edict - an amicable divorce with General Warren." The young king was taken aback. "Divorce? You want a divorce?" Carissa nodded her head firmly. She was never someone to pester some man. If Barret Warren loved Aurora Yates so much, then she would let him go. 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