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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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a queen,” another man added in defense. “He

Jeffrey as she waited to

the space between them. “Since you overheard, this saves me the trouble of bringing it up myself,”

sting, confirming he had never intended to explain the situation

from the

onto his lap with practiced ease, his hand resting possessively at her waist as he leaned in to kiss her neck. “I’ve missed you,” he murmured. “We can continue our discussion while remind you how

she pulled away from his grasp. “Let’s

her with a calm remark, “My dear wife is

but held his gaze with stubborn

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

a physical blow. “I need you to accept Andrea’s place in my life,” Jeffrey

back at him in complete

remain my wife,” he continued. “No

position.”

saying?” she

your

had been both her college classmate and closest friend until

her to share their marriage with another

responded, “I know

something so absurd,” Rebecca said, seeing him in an

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her regardless of your feelings. I’m only telling you this because you’re

clenched at her sides as she asked with bitter sarcasm,

“Should I be

gratitude,” Jeffrey replied,

her.

chest heaved with anger as she realized the humble, principled man she thought she knew had been nothing but an act, and now she was seeing his true nature

Rebecca said, determined to offer him one

with complete composure and said, “I’m listening to what you have

you absolutely determined to keep her in your life even if I object, even if I hate it, even if the

it, she would find a way to forgive everything that

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

in her