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“Everything in this agreement follows the law precisely,” Rebecca stated calmly, making it clear shel hadn’t taken advantage of Jeffrey. “Given your questionable character, I cannot allow our child to live with you.”

“You haven’t earned any income during our five years of marriage,” Jeffrey said coldly. “Why should I give you half of everything I’ve worked for?”

“I have been the one caring for you and Samuel all this time,” Rebecca responded.

Jeffrey looked at her with icy detachment. “And what does that entitle you to?”

Rebecca stared at him as if she were seeing him for the very first time, stunned by his response.

“If you’re thinking of using marital assets to pay for your mother’s medical treatments, I suggest you abandon that idea right now,” Jeffrey said as he tossed the divorce papers onto the coffee table.

Rebecca’s eyes narrowed as she stared at him. “What do you mean by that?”

“There are no marital assets to divide,” Jeffrey explained coldly. “If you don’t believe me, you’re welcome to file for divorce and let the courts investigate.”

Rebecca stood frozen for a moment before the full realization dawned on her.

During the period between when she first noticed something was wrong and his eventual confession, he had systematically transferred all their marital assets.

Now she understood why the lipstick stain on his collar had been so conspicuously placed, and how those compromising photos with Andrea had ended up in the media despite his usual obsession with

privacy.

It all made sense now. He had been waiting for her to discover his infidelity so he could propose maintaining their marriage while continuing his affair openly.

Rebecca stared at Jeffrey, overwhelmed by the sheer ruthlessness of his actions.

“Save your explanations,” Rebecca said coldly, knowing Jeffrey had covered his tracks too well for anything to be proven. “Just sign the documents. All I want is custody of our son.”

Jeffrey signed without hesitation. His elegant handwriting mirrored his polished appearance, but now it only made her feel physically ill.

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The next morning, they went together to file the divorce papers. Throughout the entire process, he showed no remorse and made no attempt to reconcile, maintaining the same detached composure he always displayed.

As she signed the papers, Rebecca couldn’t help but glance over at him. She found herself wondering how he’d managed to treat her so well for so many years without actually loving her. It made her question what their entire relationship had really been about.

handed them each a receipt and explained the procedure. “Your divorce petition has been filed. There is a mandatory waiting period,

day, provided you both appear

each accepted their copy of the

with him. Instead, she headed straight

and she felt a strong need to talk

someone she trusted.

Rebecca arrived at Jessica’s apartment, Jessica had just woken up. She could immediately tell something was

Rebecca said, her voice calm, even though she felt like her

being torn apart.

her whole heart, so the pain

disbelief. “There’s no way,” she said. “Everyone knows how completely Jeffrey adores you. He’s always treated you like

fell apart,

Rebecca said, her expression completely

wasn’t a

story.

is a complete jerk,

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about your history with Andrea?”

She knew Jeffrey had investigators look into all her relationships

would he make that demand? Is he completely out of his mind?”

as she spoke.

now. I won’t be able to calm

you even get near him?” Rebecca gently reminded

friend’s words. “Having such a powerful ex certainly has

name?” Jessica asked after a

of that matters now,” Rebecca said with quiet

it doesn’t matter?”

matter even if he really lied to me?” Rebecca said honestly. “With his personality, he would never let

to gather something,

court.”

in theory, but it was actually quite challenging in practice,

for

trace the money he spent on Andrea, let alone find any evidence

do was take her child and walk away

twisted values.

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