After the divorce, he begged

-64%

“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.

1/5

64%

Chapter 2

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.

filed. There is a mandatory waiting period, and your final court

on that day, provided you

each accepted their copy of the

go home with him. Instead, she headed straight for the apartment of

significant to process alone, and she felt a strong need to talk about it

someone she trusted.

Jessica’s apartment, Jessica had just woken up. She could immediately tell something was wrong and asked with concern, “You look upset. Did

got divorced,” Rebecca said, her voice calm, even though

being torn apart.

him her whole heart, so

she said. “Everyone knows how completely Jeffrey adores you. He’s always treated you like you were

marriage fell apart, he

Rebecca said,

knew this wasn’t a joke and

story.

for the divorce, her quick temper exploded. “Damn it! Jeffrey is a complete jerk, can’t believe he would have the nerve to make such a shameless

215

19:52 Sun, 14 Sept

Chapter 2

he know about your history

replied. She knew Jeffrey had investigators look into all her

he make that demand? Is he completely

as she spoke.

her up. “Let’s go find him right now. I won’t be able to calm

even get

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

Jessica asked after a thoughtful pause. “Could he be lying about

that matters now,” Rebecca said with

you say it doesn’t matter?”

even if he really lied to me?” Rebecca said honestly. “With

evidence for a divorce lawsuit is incredibly difficult. Even when I manage to gather something, most

court.”

but it was actually quite challenging in practice, especially when she

for

Rebecca to trace the money he spent

child

twisted values.