admind Hom 23 Inside the car, the two fell silent. Celeste sat in the passenger seat, constantly picking at her nails, feeling extremely anxious and uneasy. She had just signed the contract yesterday, and today she had already caused Lucian to get a slap from her ex–husband. This was practically an early defeat before even starting, … Read more
22 The next day, Celeste left early. As soon as she walked out the gate, Xavier, who was lying in the car, woke up. He immediately opened the car door and called out to that figure with a hoarse voice Honey!” Just by hearing his voice, one could tell he wasn’t feeling well. He hadn’t … Read more
21 The person who came was actually Xavier. He was in a disheveled suit, his eyes bloodshot, looking like he hadn’t rested well in a long time. Seeing him, Celeste instantly darkened her face and, without a trace of hesitation, closed the door. But in the next second, Xavier stuck out his hand and stopped … Read more
20 Austin, Blackwell Group located in the CBD Inside the vast office, sunlight streamed in through the floor–to–ceiling windows. Lucian picked up the fountain pen beside him and swiftly signed his nime. His strokes were swift, yet unwavering Just like the man himself, on the surface, he appeared decisive and swift, but in reality, every … Read more
19 Manu The low murmurs of conversation abruptly ceased Inside the conference room, everyone’s gaze unanimously turned towards the door. With a steady push of the door, a man in a suit walked in, leading a professional legal team behind him, their steps neat and firm How could it be him? Xavier knew this person. … Read more
18 Vivian struggled with all her might, Because she had personally witnessed Celeste’s skin being cut off without anesthesia, that pain worse than death as proud as she was back then, that’s how desperate she was now. Before long, she was tied down to the operating table. Xavier sat coldly in the observation room, as … Read more
17 Vivian scrambled to her feet, wanting to rush into the sea of flames. But after only a few steps, she was stopped by Xavier. He held her tightly, then cupped her face, forcing her to stare ahead without blinking Her father thrashed a few times, then completely lost hope and sank into the sea, … Read more
16 16 Vivian wanted to run after him. But after only a few steps, someone tripped her and she fell to the ground, followed by booming laughter from above, which sent shivers down her spine. She still wanted to run, but her ankle seemed to be sprained It hurt terribly as soon as she tried … Read more
15 Inside, Vivian still didn’t know she had been exposed. But the look Xavier had just given her, fierce and seemingly laced with anger, still left her with lingering fear and confusion as to why. Did she do something wrong? Could it be that because she brought the Divorce Decree, Xavier couldn’t accept it for … Read more
14 Divorce Decree?! Xavier looked at it tremblingly. After a while, he finally reached out with a trembling hand, took it, and opened it, his heart plummeting. Xavier & Celeste It was their names written on it. So Celeste hadn’t run away from home; she had already divorced him. But why was he unaware of … Read more