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One of Nathan’s friends patted him on the shoulder and teased, “Nathan, you’d better bring Isabella back soon. If one day she returns pregnant and asks for a divorce, you’ll have no choice but to cry.”

“Also, if the famous Nattan gets dumped by Isabella, it’d be a real blow to your reputation.”

Grinding his teeth, Nathan muttered, “She wouldn’t dare…”

Ultimately, perhaps pressured by the impending company gala, Nathan chose to compromise.

“Noah, book me a flight to the U.S. And buy some gifts for my wife,” he instructed.

His assistant’s expression was hard to read. “Yes, sir.”

The next day.

Nathan boarded a flight to the U.S., carrying a ragdoll cat as a gift his assistant had purchased.

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He had finally decided to personally bring Isabella back home.

He thought to himself, *This trip will make up for the months l‘ ve ignored her. When I arrive, I’ll coax her a little, and she’ll happily follow me back.*

Nathan went to the Smiths‘ house. Six months ago, he had. tasked his assistant with finding a reliable family to help care for his unfamiliar, timid young wife.

But when Nathan eagerly knocked on the Smiths‘ door and explained his purpose, their confused expressions immediately doused his excitement.

“Isabella!” Nathan called into the house.

He thought she’d rush out joyfully to greet him as soon as she heard his voice.

However, contrary to his expectations, Mr. and Mrs. Smith met him with a firm response.

“Mr. Hill, please lower your voice. You’ll disturb the neighbors.”

“Mr. Smith, I’m Isabella’s husband. I’m here to take her home. Please let her know I’m here…”

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an even colder splash

Mr. Hill. Miss Isabella never came

Nathan was stunned.

She didn’t come

that he realized Isabella’s decision to sever ties with him six months ago wasn’t just a

had snapped, Isabella had slipped

Nathan bid the Smiths farewell.

Hill…” Mr. Smith called after

a foreign student was tragically killed during a street riot in California. Her body was never claimed and was eventually handled by the federal

paler, and his voice softened. “Thank you. I’ll look into

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Nathan explained his situation.

late. What were

executed. There’s no way to identify the deceased now. However, based on the autopsy report, we can share some

if Isabella had ever owned a red dress,

his fist on the desk. “Is this how you handle things? That might have been my wife! Can’t

member looked at him as

her death to find out she was

was as if Nathan had been

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*If your truly cared, you wouldn’t have

trembling, as mocking voices

his wife wouldn’t want anything

first time, Nathan felt an overwhelming sense of guilt

her, deeply and

“Isabella, I’m sorry…”

“Where are you?”

in Milan, Isabella’s life was filled with

called her into the office to deliver

Fashion Festival’s Newcomer Competition. Prepare well–I believe you have a

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of achieving something

Although this competition wasn’t a definitive career–making event, it was a stepping stone. Winners could apprentice under industry giants, including the legendary fashion maestro,

in luxury fashion design; she was

women.

had met Jasmine

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