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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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treated you like a queen,” another man added in defense.

keeping her gaze fixed on Jeffrey as she waited to hear what he

turned cool as he rose to his full height, his commanding presence instantly dominating the space between them. “Since you overheard, this

confirming he had never intended

dismiss everyone from the room before turning on

her waist as he leaned in to kiss her neck. “I’ve

nausea as she pulled

remark, “My dear wife is showing some spirit these

remained silent but held his gaze with stubborn defiance,

relaxed as if they were

Andrea’s place in my life,” Jeffrey said, looking directly at her. “She matters to

back at

remain my wife,” he continued. “No one

position.”

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

your

college classmate and closest friend until they had

husband actually expected her

as he responded, “I know exactly

agree to something so absurd,” Rebecca said, seeing him in an entirely new light. “No reasonable person would

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of your feelings. I’m only telling you this because you’re my wife and

her sides as she asked with

“Should I be

refuse your gratitude,” Jeffrey replied, demonstrating

her.

principled man she thought she knew had been nothing but an act, and now she was seeing his true nature

to offer him one final chance to explain

up at her with complete composure and said, “I’m listening

I object, even if I hate it, even if the very

if he denied it, she would

what they hoped for. Meeting her stubborn, defiant

pain in her chest that took her breath

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