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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man added in defense. “He would
Jeffrey as she waited to hear what he would
turned cool as he rose to his full height, his commanding presence instantly dominating the space between
confirming he had never intended to explain the situation
dismiss everyone from the
he leaned in to
she pulled away from his grasp. “Let’s talk first,”
remark, “My dear wife is showing some spirit
held his gaze with stubborn
demeanor relaxed as
next words hit like a physical blow. “I need you to accept Andrea’s place in my life,” Jeffrey said, looking
at him in
remain my wife,” he
position.”
saying?” she
your
closest friend until they had a
her husband actually expected her to share their marriage
as he responded, “I know
seeing him in an entirely new light. “No reasonable person would accept
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“I will support her regardless of your feelings. I’m only telling you this because you’re my wife and deserve to
her sides as she asked with bitter sarcasm, thanking you
“Should I be
your gratitude,” Jeffrey replied, demonstrating his remarkable ability
her.
she realized the humble, principled man she thought she knew had been nothing but an act, and now she was seeing his
said, determined to offer him one final chance to
up at her with complete composure and said, “I’m listening to
to keep her in your life even if I object, even if I hate it, even if the very idea disgusts me? Would
it, she would find a way to
life rarely gave people what they hoped for. Meeting her stubborn, defiant gaze, Jeffrey stated clearly and without hesitation,
a sharp, stabbing pain in her
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