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Chapter 1

Julian Shaw, my husband, cheated on me. This fact, like a cold nail, drove hard into my heart. I stood outside his office door, my body rigid as if frozen in ice. The heel of my black high heel rubbed against the cold marble floor, making a tiny sound that was like the breaking of my heart. It was a long time before I lifted my hand and knocked softly on the heavy door.

“Come in.” His deep voice came from inside the door, with a hint of imperceptible fatigue.

I clutched the papers in my hand and opened the door with my other hand. With a forced smile, I stepped forward and placed the document in front of him.

“Busy? There are a few papers I need you to sign.” I acted so gentle and considerate that I even offered to turn the page for him to sign.

Julian had been on a business trip to Switzerland and only returned this morning. The moment he arrived back, he headed straight to the company to dive into work, his desk where a stack of documents already awaited him. His handsome face was visibly tired.

Without even checking the contents, he quickly signed his name.

“Great.” I said sincerely.

Putting away the papers, I posed the question casually, “Will you be home for dinner tonight?”

“I have plans tonight. Don’t wait up.” His answer was terse and nonchalant.

The moment I turned away, my smile twisted into a sneer, its warmth draining away like

room in his office, I heard a small noise, like the light pulsation of a small animal. My gaze swept over the sofa area–the coffee table was cluttered with half–crushed snack bags and a congealed bubble tea, while a lone nude–pink stiletto lay toppled on the floor like a wounded flamingo mid–stride…

had been evacuated. I slumped in the chair, letting out a long sigh of relief. From the pile of papers, I pulled out the

with the tip of my pen, my mind came back to the past. I thought of

other eyes when he proposed, mother–in–law’s contemptuous smile, and

my

forever…

my

said, “Love is not love which alters

girl. He thought he had covered his tracks perfectly, happily enjoying his secret affair. This time, he even brought her along

a picture of

She asked me to take the initiative to divorce, and not to tell anyone about my marriage

the knock at the door

“Come in, please.”

was Julian’s assistant, Roy

Shaw asked me to give

put

a

dark

green

box

my desk.

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