Chapter 1

Chapter 1

Everyone in Jelasburg knew that Jeffrey Hanson had pampered Rebecca Jensen, the fallen heiress, turning her into a woman who Ved only for him.

He’d kept her tucked away at home since their wedding five years ago, where she lived in his shadow.

always available, always obedient.

Divorce was an option for anyone in the world–except for Rebecca. Of this, Jeffrey was absolutely

certain.

“You’re really going to provide for Andrea indefinitely? What about Rebecca?” The voice from the private room made Rebecca freeze, her hand still on the door, her face tightening.

“She’s just my mistress. Rebecca will always be my wife, There’s no conflict.” Jeffrey’s voice drifted out, smooth and unconcerned as always, each word hitting Rebecca like a physical blow.

She forced herself to steady her stance as a sharp pain spread throughout her chest.

They had been married for five years. He had done everything to prove his devotion and whispered every word she longed to hear. It never crossed her mind that all this time, he had been keeping

another woman.

And that woman was Andrea Sampson–the one person she couldn’t stand. The irony cut deep.

“Would Rebecca ever agree to that?” the first person continued.

“She’s obedient. She’ll understand quickly. Besides, she can’t afford to say no,” Jeffrey said, his tone

casual and dismissive.

Rebecca’s lips curved into a humorless smile. Her knuckles went pale as she clenched the door handle. Then she pushed the door open, and the lively atmosphere in the private room came to an abrupt halt.

Jeffrey sat at the end of the table, his white shirt stark against the moody lighting. He looked untouchable and flawless, like someone fate had always smiled upon.

When Rebecca walked in, Jeffrey’s expression tightened almost imperceptibly before easing. He gestured casually for her to come closer. “Come here,” he said, the words smooth and commanding, as if he was calling a pet to heel.

Rebecca stood perfectly still, her voice steady as she said, “I heard every word you just said.”

“It was just a joke, Rebecca,” one man quickly assured her. “You shouldn’t take it seriously.”

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has always treated you like a queen,” another man added in defense. “He would never

keeping her gaze fixed on Jeffrey as she waited

to his full height, his commanding presence instantly dominating the space between them. “Since you overheard, this saves me the trouble of bringing

confirming he had never intended to explain

dismiss everyone from the room before

practiced ease, his hand resting possessively at her waist as he leaned in to

nausea as she pulled away from his grasp. “Let’s talk

“My dear wife is showing some

remained silent but held his gaze with stubborn defiance, her

sofa cushions, his demeanor relaxed as if they were merely discussing what to have

his next words hit like a physical blow. “I need you to accept Andrea’s place in my life,” Jeffrey said, looking directly

back at

remain my wife,” he continued. “No one will

position.”

what you’re saying?” she asked, her voice strained with

your

had been both her college classmate and closest friend until they

her husband actually expected her

expression remained unreadable as he responded, “I know exactly what I’m

in an entirely new light. “No reasonable

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me,” Jeffrey stated with finality. “I will support her regardless of your feelings. I’m only telling you this

her sides as she asked with bitter sarcasm, thanking you for

“Should I be

wouldn’t refuse your gratitude,” Jeffrey replied, demonstrating

her.

realized the humble, principled man she thought she knew had been nothing but

offer him one final chance to explain

complete composure and said,

to keep her in your life even if I object, even if I hate it, even if the very idea disgusts

already resolved that if he denied it, she would find a way to forgive

gave people what they hoped for. Meeting her stubborn, defiant gaze, Jeffrey stated clearly

felt a sharp, stabbing pain in her

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