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Natalie shook her head and bit her lower lip, trying so hard not to cry.

“You never thought that I’d like to be by your side as Sebastian Klein’s wife even if! found out the truth.Because of that, you lied to me countless times.I was so stupid to think that I was just lucky! I had even started to wonder if you and Brandon were either lovers or twins.Did you think it was fun to keep me in the dark like some fool?”

Seeing Natalie’s mounting anger, Sebastian was at a loss for words.He could only lower his head and keep silent, like a child who knew he had done something wrong 3 Sebastian had chosen not to tell her the truth because he believed it wasn’t the right time.

Now, he was tongue tied.

Seeing that Sebastian had fallen silent, Natalie stopped asking him questions Suddenly, a thought occurred to her.She stood up and asked in a panic, “Is it possible that you know Laney?”

Laney always showed up when she was in danger and had saved her on more than one occasion.She had always chalked it up to luck, but now, she wasn’t so sure.

Sebastian’s heart skipped a beat. He didn’t dare to deny it.He looked up at Natalie cautiously and said, “Yes.Laney is a bodyguard I

hired to protect you, because—”

“You don’t have to tell me anything more, Mr Larson.No wonder she’s so good at fighting Now I understand…”

Her voice trailed off to a whisper.

In the end, she looked up dejectedly and said, “My husband has been lying to me from the beginning, and so has my best friend.”

Sebastian rushed to Natalie and grabbed her wrist, explaining in a hoarse voice, “I did all those things for a reason I had no choice-”

“Get your hands off me! Stop defending yourself, Sebastian!”

With her mind in a mess, Natalie slapped Sebastian’s hand away and took two steps back. The memories of the past resurfaced in her mind.

“My name is Laney Garcia I was just passing by when I saw you fall into the river…”

“This is my house. Please make do with it first. When we have the money, we can move into a bigger house…”

“How do I know what’s real and what’s not?”

Natalie raised her head to look at Sebastian, unable to hold back her tears any longer.

Before Sebastian could say anything, tears streaming down her face.

She turned around and ran out, slamming the door shut behind her.

Natalie was so angry that her whole body was trembling Her mind was in a mess, and she felt like the whole world had been turned upside down she didn’t know what was true versus what was just deliberately created to deceive her Everything now seemed fake and strange

As soon as she walked out of the hotel, she saw that Garrett was standing outside, along with several senior executives of the

Larson Group Natalie often ran into them in the elevators “Hev.

Natalie!

Where’s Sebastian Garrett pushed his glasses up the bridge of his nose and smiled flatteringly if he got along well with Natalie, he would have more vacations in the future.

But upon a closer look, he realized that she was crying bitterly.

Garrett had thought that the two would reconcile, but it turned out to be the opposite.

So he immediately stopped smiling and stammered, “I’m sorry, I… Natalie simply ignored him.Looking around, she found that the senior executives of the Larson Group who should have been in that club were all standing outside.Perhaps they didn’t know what to do, so they had all waited for Sebastian here When Natalie walked out of the hotel so aggressively just now, everyone exchanged glances and then looked away.

pretending not to have seen her Natalie wiped the tears on her face with the back of her hand and proceeded to leave, but Garrett stopped her

“Natalie, sometimes Sebastian’s terrible with words, but I’m with him every day.I know that he only cares about you.”

Garrett touched the back of his head awkwardly, glancing anxiously at the hotel from the corner of his eyes.

Damn it! Natalie was running away! Why hadn’t Sebastian come out to chase after his wife yet? With Garrett blocking her way.

Natalie crossed her arms over her chest and sneered.

“I’m now the wife of Mr.Larson How dare you stop me?”

Her chilling gaze sent a shiver down his spine.

Natalie and Sebastian had been together for a long time, so now even their tones were practically the same.

“Natalie, you misunderstand me.I didn’t mean to stop you.”

Seeing that Natalie was so angry, Garrett’s voice faltered.

Finally, he stepped aside and let Natalie go.

Only then did Sebastian come running.

“Why didn’t you stop her?” he asked Garrett harshly.

“Bro, your wife is angry as hell right now.I couldn’t stop her! Besides, whatever you say now might only add fuel to the fire.If she wants to leave, just let her be and give her some space. Just follow her from a distance”

Garrett wiped the cold sweat on his forehead.

Sebastian was speechless.He had no choice but to chase after Natalie himself.

It was late winter now, and the night was freezing cold.

The surrounding trees were covered in a layer of white snow.

Under the dim-lighted street lamps, the woman in a red overcoat trudged in the heavy snow.

In the surrounding grey and white scenery, she was like a flickering red light.

When she saw a taxi approach, Natalie hailed it.

“Where to, Miss?”

After getting in the taxi, Natalie looked out of the window at the snow.She didn’t know where to go.She just wanted to leave this place.

“Wherever. If I want to get off, I’ll ask you to stop.”

The driver didn’t press her further and stepped on the gas.

Seeing Natalie get into a taxi, Sebastian immediately drove his own car and followed them.

Seacisco was developing rapidly and the tourism industry here was exceptional.

The taxi driver drove around several scenic spots until it was late, and the taxi slowly came to a stop at the river bank.

The sounds of the ferries came closer and closer.

The wind over the river, with cold snow, swept past Natalie’s face and went through the gap of her scarf.

“Miss, please close the window. It’s too cold outside to keep the windows ajar like that.”

The taxi driver went on to stop the car.

After driving for so long, it was now time to get more gas.

“By the way, where in the world are you going?” The driver snuck a glance at Natalie in the rearview mirror.

She was innocently beautiful, and the more he looked at her, the more charming she appeared in front of his eyes. From the rearview mirror, Natalie made eye contact with the curious driver.She wrapped her scarf around her neck and said, “Please stop at the nearest hotel ”

“Okay, let’s head out”

The drivej smacked his lips together and started the engine of the car. She was indeed a very beautiful girl and it was obvious that she had been hurt by love the taxi driver felt very bad for her. The cold wind made Natalie shiver in her seal.

She was way calmer now.

On second thought, she knew that Sebastian hadn’t done anything heinous.He just lied to her If this was someone else, they might not take this matter to heart.

Natalie wondered if she was being overreacted.

Sebastian had now become Brandon, the richest businessman in Seacisco who started from scratch.He had many good traits.He was not only young and promising but also handsome and rich.

She should feel fortunate to have such a husband.

However, there was one thing that Natalie couldn’t wrap her mind around.

Everyone around Sebastian knew about his true identity, except for her.

Why didn’t he tell her? Did she even matter in his heart? a Natalie didn’t want to return to “Brandon’s” villa.

Sebastian had also lied to her about this.

It turned out to be one of his many assets. The driver stopped at the entrance of a chain hotel, which also happened to be affordable.

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All of a sudden, she felt that the Sebastian she knew, who would gently fold laundry on the sofa, was long gone.

It made her sad to think that she might never get to see his gentle expression again Brandon was a complete stranger to her.

She took two steps back and fled the scene, The moment Natalie made her getaway, Sebastian ran after her.

Everyone present was flabbergasted and many of Natalie’s classmates were so shocked that their eyes were opened wide.

Sebastian caught up with Natalie in just a few steps.

He grabbed hold of her wrist and pulled her body to him.

“You must listen to me, Natalie.”

Though his tone was aggressive, his eyes were filled with helplessness.

While clenching her teeth, Natalie lifted her head and saw his face again at closer range this time.

Needless to say, she was still shocked.

Her heart would pound faster every time when she saw Sebastian standing before her even just in his tank top.

But now, the handsome man with beautiful facial features only made Natalie feel inferior and helpless at the same time To her, he was like the stars in the sky that could only be looked at and never obtained.

“What do you want me to call you now? Mr.Larson or my husband? You kept it a secret from me for so long, Sebastian Larson!”

Natalie couldn’t help but sneer.

At this time, Garrett also quickly came over to them.

He knew that it was inappropriate at the moment, but so many partners of theirs were waiting for Sebastian, so he had to remind

Sebastian that there were people he still needed to attend to He looked at Natalie and then whispered to Sebastian, “Mr.Larson, there are so many people waiting for you.”

Sebastian’s eyes darkened noticeably.

“Why don’t you apologize to them on my behalf and change the time of the meeting?”

After having said that, he looked at the woman in front of him and pulled her into his arms again.

“Let’s go somewhere else together and solve this problem of ours,” he said in a firm tone.

“Excuse me! What… What’s going on?”

It wasn’t until Natalie was taken away that everyone realized what had happened.

“When that man strode over here and took her away just now, he looked so cool and elegant!”

Some girls had to cover their mouths in case they screamed in excitement.

Ella kept staring at the direction in which Natalie disappeared.

Like the people around her, shock was written all over her face.

When Garrett came back to the club, many partners and senior executives of the company were still shocked by Brandon’s action just now.

In their eyes, Brandon had always been a decisive and ruthless man who looked at the bigger picture.

It was inconceivable that he would leave his business partners behind and go after a woman in public like this.

“Don’t just stand here.Go inside.”

Garrett’s expression grew serious immediately.

“Mr.Larson had some personal affairs to attend to, so let’s go ahead first. We can rearrange the meeting some other time.”

Some of the senior executives of the company knew of Natalie.

Confused, they turned to Garrett for answers.

“Mr.Harding, what’s going on? What’s the relationship between Miss Quinn and Mr.Larson…?”

Garrett smiled ambiguously.

The look on Sebastian’s face just now was priceless.

For the first time, he was almost scared to death, but he had to pretend to be calm.

It was so funny.

Garrett had never seen Sebastian like this before.

He should have taken a video of his reaction : “Well, it’s exactly as you saw.”

Garrett coughed lightly and regained his composure.

“You won’t be spreading this around, yes?”

The senior executives were suddenly enlightened.

They snapped their fingers and exclaimed, “Miss Quinn is Mr.Larson’s wife?”

Garrett said nothing but.smiled meaningfully.

Everyone was shocked.

Standing in the background, Ella had also heard it clearly.

“Natalie is Brandon’s wife?”

Ella was shocked and felt like she was slapped across the face She had no idea that Natalie was married to the CEO of the Larson Group.

It was no easy feat that her husband established a cooperative relationship with the Larson Group not long ago, and he had to seriously butter Brandon up to keep the business afloat.

But she had made a fool of herself by bragging so shamelessly about her “rich husband” in front of Natalie just now.

The classmates standing next to her also had eyes as wide as saucers.

They exchanged glances, too flabbergasted to speak. Natalie had told them just now that her husband didn’t have a decent job.

But it turned out that her husband was the CEO of the Larson Group.

Wasn’t that the most decent job in the world? Some of them stole glances at Ella and clicked their tongues in secret.

Ella had been mocking Natalie just now.

Now, she must’ve felt terrible.

In a five-star hotel next to the Merry Club, the receptionist saw a handsome man coming in with a woman.

The woman was only wearing light makeup, which made her look delicate and naturally beautiful. Her most poignant feature was her eyes, but they seemed to be burning with rage at the moment.

The woman’s expression was ominously cold.

Obviously, she was holding back her anger.

It could be seen that the man had forced her to come here, Although the man looked serious, his eyes were firmly glued to the woman

After checking in, Sebastian pulled Natalie into their suite Natalie had never been to such a luxurious presidential suite before, but here she was and now she felt the whole thing was ironic She shook off Brandon’s hand and retreated a few steps away from him

“Mr.Larson, there was something you wanted to tell me?”

Natalie asked firmly, looking down at the soft carpet beneath her feet Sebastian stared at Natalie guiltily.

“Thank you for giving me the chance to explain.” Natalie raised her head and sneered coldly.

“You’re my boss, Mr.Larson.We should make things clear to each other”

Sebastian’s body stiffened.

His eyes wandered around the living room and then he walked to the nearest chair and put it in front of Natalie, motioning for her to sit down first.

After hesitating for a few seconds, Natalie stayed glued to the spot.

“I won’t bite…”

Sebastian looked at her reassuringly and found that this scene was somewhat familiar.

On the night of their wedding, he had also gotten a chair for her and said something similar.

At the time, Sebastian was lethargic and slovenly, like a hooligan.

Finally, Natalie sat down stiffly.

Sebastian loosened his tie and breathed a sigh of relief.

Placing his hands on the wine cabinet next to him, he drummed his fingers on top, as though he was thinking about what to say.

“The Klein family hates me as both Sebastian Klein and Brandon Larson.So you will definitely be in danger if they know I’m

Brandon and you’re Mrs.Larson.I originally planned to announce your identity as my wife after I defeated the Klein family.”

Natalie clenched her fists so tightly that her fingernails dug into her palms.

Even though Sebastian’s explanation made sense, she still felt inexplicably sad.

The man standing in front of her now was graceful, gentle, yet indisputably powerful.

He was wearing an expensive suit, leather shoes, a luxury watch Natalie couldn’t help but feel like they were not from the same world.

She had grown close to Sebastian, but now she felt that there was still an insurmountable gap between them.

# A lump formed in her throat “But you lied to me, Mr.Larson.”

The words “Mi Latson” cemented the huge gap between them.

With tears in her eyes, she said, “Even if I knew your other identity, I wouldn’t have leaped at the chance to announce to the world that I am Mrs Larson I still would’ve wanted to be an employee at the Larson Group.Did you think that women have to be housewife after marrying a rich husband? Or were you afraid that I would take advantage of the situation after finding out that you are the CEO of the Larson Group? You don’t trust me, do you?”

“You misunderstand me, Natalie,” Sebastian started to say.

“I do trust you.! just feel that you will be hurt if we can’t tell the world that you’re Brandon Larson’s wife.”

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“I understand, Miss, but you still cannot go inside. The club has been booked to accommodate the Larson Group, and it was the

CEO himself who made the arrangements.They will be having a business meeting here tonight.”

Minutes had passed, but the group was still loitering around the entrance.

Ella was upset about the whole thing, but she knew there was nothing she could do.She certainly couldn’t afford to offend anyone from the Larson Group.She took a deep breath and mustered a smile.

“Let’s just change venues, shall we? The staff told me that the whole club was booked by the Larson Group.”

They looked at each other in disappointment.

There were very few people in Seacisco who would dare to go against the Larson Group, and none of them belonged to that demographic, Just as they were preparing to leave, several lengthened black limos cruised into the club’s driveway

The cars stopped in a single file next to the entrance, and each chauffeur alighted to open the door to the backseat Men in sleek business suits and hand-made Italian leather shoes emerged one by one, looking serious and dignified, Ella’s posse gawked at them, particularly at the man in the middle.

He stood tall among his peers, with broad shoulders and sharp features.He posed an imposing figure, and his eyes were cold and distant.

“Look, look! That man is gorgeous.Is he the CEO of the Larson Group?”

Natalie was trying to send Sebastian a message, but she was jostled around by her classmates in their hushed frenzy. When she heard mention of the CEO of the Larson Group, she instantly perked up and looked over curiously.

She wasn’t sure why she did it, either.It was as though a voice at the back of her mind was nagging at her to look.

And just like that, her eyes fell on a very familiar face just a few feet away.

Natalie’s eyes widened in shock, and she murmured, “Sebastian Her classmate next to her was even more surprised “Do you know anyone over there? These people are so well dressed! They don’t look like commoners.”

Pretty soon, Natalie regained her composure and nodded in response. He’s my husband! But what is Sebastian doing here? Did he come here with his boss?

Of course, I know him wondered She turned her gaze to the side and saw Garrett standing next to Sebastian.

The man was speaking to Sebastian with a stern expression, which was quite different from his usual nonchalant attitude…

“Didn’t the receptionist say that Brandon Larson booked this place? They’re probably from the Larson Group,” her classmate whispered.

Her classmate’s words pulled Natalie back to her senses.

Thoughts reeled through Natalie’s head.

For a moment, an idea formed in her head.

Right… the only ones who can be here are senior executives of the Larson Group”

As she stared at Sebastian, her heart raced at the thought of the possibility.

The people around her husband were all staring at him with admiration and caution.

Sebastian was standing in the center, surrounded by lots of people.

Any man in that position must be the most powerful man in the Larson Group, even more powerful than the likes of Garrett There could only be one explanation.

That man was actually Brandon Larson.

Natalie stared in awe at the silver gray suit Sebastian was wearing.

It was a tailor made suit designed by a famous designer from Paris.

The fabric alone cost a fortune.

Suddenly, Natalie felt very confused.

She was wondering if that man donned in glamorous clothes was Sebastian or Brandon.

He was only a few feet away, but Natalie felt like the person before her was so distant and unreachable.

“Hey, Natalie, which one of those people do you know? Do you know who that guy in the silver suit is?”

Natalie’s classmate nudged her arm.

“I don’t,” Natalie replied, shaking her head Her classmate pouted, visibly disappointed.

“What a pity! I was hoping if you could tell me if that man in the middle is Brandon.He’s so handsome!” Natalie smiled bitterly.

She suddenly pieced it all together.She now understood why she had led a charmed life ever since she married Sebastian.

Aside from that, she no longer wondered why Brandon treated her well.

The mystery of Sebastian and Brandon’s “special relationship” was finally solved.

And most of all, she was able to understand why Brandon’s figure and facial features resembled Sebastian’s.

It turned out that Sebastian and Brandon were the same person! .

All of a sudden, Natalie was uncertain of how to face this realization. Maybe I should be happy.After all, my husband is the Larson

Group’s CEO” she remarked inwardly.

But then, she felt no joy in her heart.

Her mind was clouded at this moment.

‘I can’t understand why Sebastian had been lying to me.Is he worried that I’d ask him for money once I find out that he’s actually

Brandon?’ Rich people were always rational and utilitarian.

They were adept at weighing pros and cons.

Is Brandon trying to fool around with me as Sebastian? What’s going to happen once he’s tired of playing with me? Will he toss me side like a used napkin?’ Countless questions flooded Natalie’s mind.

She felt like she had been a fool that Sebastian had toyed with for years. She turned around, intending to leave this place the soonest that she could.

“Natalie?”

Suddenly, she heard someone’s loud voice calling her from behind.Her heart skipped a beat.She turned around once more.

There, she saw Gartet’s pale face as he looked at her through the crowd.

Now, all eyes were on her.

All the senior executives, partners of the Larson Group, and Sebastian looked at her.

Sebastian looked really tense and shocked to see her.

When Sebastian headed to the company and started his day, Garrett told him about the matter that had happened between Natalie and Patty

“Can you solve this issue?”

Sebastian went on to look through the document.

It was inconvenient for him to deal with such a trivial matter in person, since Patty was just a senior designer after all.

Pushing his glasses up the bridge of his nose, Garrett said vaguely, “The only person who can be a witness for this is Ronald.But

Ronald has made the decision to cancel the cooperation with the Larson Group.I heard that Natalie visited their company, but she didn’t even get to see Ronald there.”

After closing the file and thinking it over for a few seconds, Sebastian raised his eyes and said to Garrett, “The Larson Group is going to invite the companies we are cooperating with to have a meeting.Be sure you invite the CEO of their company.”

“Are you going to talk to him in person?”

Garrett couldn’t believe his ears.

He couldn’t help but sigh in his heart that Natalie was so lucky to have a husband who went out of his way to spoil her so much.

Hearing that Brandon was inviting him, Jacob Gentry, the CEO of Yoyo Fashion, was very happy and immediately agreed to attend.

Brandon happened to be the most popular new billionaire in Seacisco.

It would be, of course, a good thing to be on good terms with him.

Sebastian made their meeting place at the Merry Club, which was one of the best clubs in the city.

Those who showed up in this kind of place were all celebrities.

Sebastian didn’t think Natalie would actually appear here.

While Garrett was talking to Sebastian, he thought he saw a woman staring at them.

Garrett as a man was very sensitive to women.

When he saw that the back of the woman who was tuming around and was about to leave looked like Natalie’s, he immediately called out her name to stop her.

When Natalie made eye contact with Sebastian, she inexplicably became flustered and afraid The man standing before her was

Brandon Larson, the CEO of the Larson Group.

He was simply wearing different clothes as Sebastian’s, but she had the feeling that his temperament and expression had all changed noticeably.

Tears were welling up in Natalie’s eyes.

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“Ella, I heard that your husband runs a company.Isn’t he great?”

Several of their old classmates surrounded Ella, buttering her up.

With an unbothered look on her face, Ella said, “My husband’s grandfather runs the company. It’s a family business and now my husband is in charge of it.My husband has been saying that he wants to start his own business, but his family won’t hear of

They keep saying he is the only heir. There’s just so much responsibility on his shoulders.”

“Wow”

Envy filled the voices of those around her.

“Isn’t it better to have a family business to inherit? Starting a new business is risky!”

“You’re sa lucky! It’s such a surprise! You got married quickly after graduation, so while we were struggling to get jobs, you were already a rich housewife!”

Ella smirked slightly, raising her chin proudly.

Turning to Natalie, amusement colored her tone.

“How about you, Natalie? How are you doing? You’re married as well, aren’t you?”

Sense Of Superiority Ella’s words came as a surprise to all her classmates.

After all, nobody knew that Natalie was married “15 it true, Natalie? Are you really married? Why didn’t you tell us?”

“When did you hold the wedding? You didn’t invite any of us…”

Natalie shot Ella a cryptic glance then smiled embarrassedly, “I got married in a hurry and we just went to the church, 50 I wasn’t able to invite you guys.”

As she spoke, it finally dawned on Natalie that Ella had organized this class reunion for a reason to show off that she had married a rich man. When she first received Ella’s enthusiastic invitation, Natalie thought that meant that all Ella’s previous resentment towards her was gone.

Little did she know that Ella was just looking for an excuse to show off her superiority.

“Where’s your husband now? It looks like you’re not having a good time, Natalie.”

Ella tittered, her slender legs Crossed Natalie looked at Ella’s black silk stockings and designer-brand red dress.

The Ella she had known was different now.

She locked eyes with Ella calmly and said, “Oh, I’m quite happy.”

Resting her chin on her hand, Ella stared at Natalie’s side profile and asked pointedly, “What does your husband do for a living?”

Natalie instantly knew what Ella was trying to do and had to resist the urge to roll her eyes.

“My husband works a part-time job,” she said calmly.

Hearing this, Ella’s eyes lit up in an instant.

It took her great effort to restrain the complacent smile on her face.

Reaching for Natalie’s hand, she feigned a look of concern.

“Then your life must be really difficult now, right? Oh, Natalie, you are so beautiful and you used to get such good grades in college.Why would you settle for such a man?”

Ella’s voice wasn’t loud, but everyone heard her clearly.

Natalie sipped from her glass of water and shrugged nonchalantly: “My husband treats me well.”

As she spoke, her expression softened as though she was thinking about something happy, and she couldn’t help but smile contentedly. The complacent smile on Ella’s face froze.

She thought she must be mistaken.

The man that Natalie married was far worse than hers. How could Natalie show such a happy smile?

“In my opinion, marrying a man with a good financial background is best. Money helps us get over ninety-nine percent of marital troubles. It’s better to be a wealthy housewife than to toil all day long at work.”

Ella spoke with fervor and assurance like a wise sage Many of her classmates echoed her sentiments.

“Natalie, you’re a beautiful young woman.Why did you get married so Early? You should’ve spent more time looking for options. There’s plenty of fish in the sea.”

“Natalie was indeed a little dull when she was a student. didn’t expect that she would still be like this after graduation.”

Natalie shook her head firmly.

“I don’t think there’s anything wrong with my marriage.”

Ella covered her mouth and pretended to be apologetic.

“Sorry! We didn’t mean to offend you.We just wanted to tell you how important it is to marry a man who can provide for his family.”

She paused for a few seconds and looked Natalie up and down with a hint of mockery in her eyes.

“Otherwise, you’ll be forced to wear only cheap clothes to class reunions.”

Natalie wasn’t mad at all she was clear with herself that the life she was living was the life that she wanted “Well, I suppose that makes sense,”

she offered she didn’t want to argue with Ella any further No one could truly know whether a marriage was happy or not aside from the involved couple themselves, anyway she couldn’t care less if Ella failed to understand that She had only bothered with a retort because she didn’t want anyone to look down on Sebastian

Despite what others might think, Sebastian was the most responsible, calm, and reliable man she had ever met Ella continued blabbering throughout dinner, boasting about how huge her luxury mansion was, and how she had servants to help her get dressed in the morning

Now and then, she would insert minor complaints that her life had become dull and boring after she married a rich mans It wasn’t long before Natalie got fed up with Ella’s arrogant diatribe.

She furtively gathered her purse and thought of an excuse to leave once the meal was finished.

But Ella was quick to notice her intention.She immediately clung to Natalie’s arm and flashed a knowing smile.

“Oh, are you going to the bathroom, Natalie? We’re heading to a high-class club after dinner to play cards and maybe do a bit of karaoke. You’re coming, right?”

One of their classmates also spoke up.

“Come on, Natalie, you’ll be sorry if you miss this chance.Ella booked the Merry Club for us.I heard that it’s exclusive for members only, and you can’t apply unless you own some hundred million dollars’ worth of assets.”

As impressive as it sounded, Natalie was not interested at all.

“I’m a little tired,” she said.

“I’d like to go home early and get some rest.”

lronically, her words only seemed to excite Ella even more.

“Aren’t you sick of spending your days just working? Live a little! Look, if you’re hesitating because you don’t want to spend your hard-earned money, I can cover all the expenses for you. What do you say? We all finally got together after so long! Don’t be such a killjoy.”

Natalie squirmed as everyone’s gaze locked on her. Before she knew it, Ella was pulling her into the car with a wide grin on her face.

Moments later, they arrived at the Merry Club, where Ella claimed to have booked a private room for their enjoyment

However, when she approached the reception to confirm her booking, she was informed that it had been voided.

“We apologize, Miss. Someone has booked the entire club for today,”

The staff gave her a polite smile.

“We have finished processing your refund.Please check to see that everything is in order.”

“Ella, didn’t you say that you booked the room in advance?” a classmate questioned as they waited in the corner like a bunch of lost refugees.

Her sharp tone grated on Ella’s already fraying nerves.She tapped her long fingernails on the reception desk.

“Don’t you have other private rooms? I can afford whichever is available.Name your price.”

“I’m sorry, Miss.Like I said, the whole club is booked. There are no rooms available.”

Ella gritted her teeth and glanced at her classmates.

They had been looking forward to a good time in this posh and swanky establishment, and she had bragged that she would deliver.

She refused to lose face in front of them.

“But I booked the room in advance!” she insisted impatiently.

Even so, the staff remained calm.

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She didn’t even raise her head, but she knew that Natalie was the one who came into her office.

Natalie replied, “I’ll need a few more days, but I’ll get you the evidence you need.”

Tiffany let out a sigh.

“I’m inclined to trust you, but you each put your own spin on what really happened last night.Since there isn’t any concrete evidence, as your superior, I have to stay objective about this.I can’t make my judgment based on personal biases.Just try your best to find an evidence to support your claims.”

Natalie fell silent for a moment ‘It seems that Tiffany is saying that no action will be taken against this matter unless I find evidence “Okay I understand.”

Tears welled up in Natalie’s eyes when she left Tiffany’s office.

After that interaction, Natalie worked in the company like normal.

Sadly, the matter hadn’t blown over yet.

Because they lost the quarterly bonus, all of her coworkers in the design department held a grudge against her and they vented their anger towards her.

Though there wasn’t any evidence to prove which one of them was lying, most of their coworkers were on Patty’s side.

The main reason was because Patty was the girlfriend of the Larson Group’s operations manager.

And now, she and Natalie were at odds.

None of the employees dared to offend someone more influential and powerful than they were.

Patty didn’t have a falling out with Natalie because of this.

She even acted like she was the bigger person by saying, “We’re all colleagues here.I think it’s better if we all be nice.I

understand that there are many rumors circulating about Quinn. Though I’m not surprised that she’d do something like that, let’s all just let it go and move on.”

1 Gerda sat at her own station, craning her neck to get a better look at Patty.

Patty spoke so loud that everyone in the office must’ve heard her.

Pouting, Gerda lowered her head and said to Natalie, “What a hypocrite she is! I once heard her speaking ill of you behind your back.She told our coworkers that you have a screw loose and that you’re too proud for your own good.”

Natalie, on the other hand, just continued sketching her designs at her workstation in silence.

Because of this matter, she saw Patty’s true colors.Sooner or later, I’ll find the evidence to support my claims.For now, let’s just ignore them and focus on our work, shall we?” Natalie replied nonchalantly.

‘Gerda let out a sigh. Natalie is such a pushover” she thought.

Because of Patty.

Natalie had now become the most hated person in the design department, Although the others weren’t openly saying it, they really hated Natalie.

Even someone as carefree as Gerda could clearly see that Natalie was being isolated by everybody else.

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that Natalie had been Caught in a terrible predicament Throughout the entire design department, Gerda was the only one willing to talk to Natalie now.

Natalie was pretending like it didn’t affect her, but in truth, it dampened her spirit.

Just as her mood soured, her phone vibrated on the table.

Natalie stared at the caller ID blankly for a few seconds.

It was a Call from Ella Davian, her old college classmate.

Natalie pondered for a moment.She rarely had ever contacted her college classmates ever since they graduated, let alone someone she didn’t get along with like Ella.

Ella used to be her roommate in college.

They had some conflicts in the past, so their relationship wasn’t very good.

Natalie wanted to ignore this call.

But out of politeness, she picked up the phone.

“Why’d you take so long to answer the phone, Natalie?”

Ella, as always, was short-tempered.She couldn’t bear the idea of others ignoring her “Sorry, I was too busy to notice it right away.”

Natalie replied insincerely.

“It’s fine.I heard from another classmate that you’re now working for the Larson Group.Does that mean you’re doing pretty good for yourself?”

Ella spoke rather warmly over the phone.

“There’s going to be a reunion party of our old college class on Saturday night. You should come! Don’t forget it.”

“I won’t be free that day perhaps another time,” Natalie said, her voice calm and devoid of emotion. She’d just had a bad day and was in no mood to attend a class reunion.

When Natalie was in college, she hadn’t gotten along with Ella and the others.She’d been a wallflower, so it was surprising that they invited her this time.

Ella’s laughter came to an abrupt end and she was suddenly serious.

“All our classmates will be there.

People will notice if you’re the only one absent.

Do you want that? It’s not that hard to take one day off.

It’s not every day you get an opportunity like this.

Who knows when the next class reunion will be Natalie bit her lip, deep in thought.

“I’ll consider it.”

Ella noticed that Natalie was in a bad mood, and her tone brightened.

“What’s there to think about? You do sound down in the dumps though, what happened?”

“It’s nothing. I’m fine” Natalie sighed in frustration.

“I’ll go.”

She decided it wasn’t a bad idea to have a get-together.She did want to relax and change her mood.

Ella’s cheerful laughter on the phone showed how pleased she was.

“Wonderful! I’ll see you at Susie’s.”

After the call disconnected, Natalie kept thinking about the reunion.

Maybe meeting her old classmates again wasn’t a bad idea. Natalie had a boring college life, but it was still much better back then than the infighting she was having now at the Larson Group.

Besides, she’d had some bad blood between her and Ella in college.

Meeting again was a great way to get past it.

Natalie told Sebastian about the call from Ella that night.

“I have some matters to resolve, so I won’t be home early for the next few days, Saturday included.Don’t worry about me. You can have a good time with your classmates,” Sebastian said, pinching her cheek.

He had a meeting with some foreign partners that day.

Natalie nodded.

Although she didn’t pay much attention to it, it was strange that Sebastian had suddenly become quite busy ever since he changed his job under the Klein family’s pressure.

The day of the class reunion arrived and Natalie arrived at the restaurant according to the address which Ella had texted to her.

A whole year had passed, but it wasn’t like they changed drastically.

Ella was able to recognize Natalie at first glance.

“Natalie! Over here!”

Ella waved Natalie over to the table where she sat.

Ella had changed quite a bit.She was now dressed expensively.She even had a Hermes bag sitting on the table in front of her.

She pulled Natalie into the seat beside her and said, “Wow Natalie, you haven’t changed huh? Your fashion laste is still terrible

Does the Larson Group not pay you well?”

Natalie smiled and stayed quiet She’d received many messages talking about how Ella was the one funding the class reunion and that she had booked the whole restaurant for the night, even going as far as paying for everything they would eat and drink.

Natalie knew that Ella’s family wasn’t well-to-do.

Back in college, she was even spotted wearing knock-offs.

How was she able to act so generously now?

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After all, she is the kind of woman who sleeps with others for benefits she can get from them.

Natalie was utterly dumbstruck for a moment.

“Wasn’t Patty the one who offended Ronald? Why are they saying it was me?”

Gerda seemed to have discovered a big secret.

Her jaw dropped to the floor with surprise at this new information.

“What did you just say? So it wasn’t you that insulted the client, but Patty?”

Natalie managed to keep her wits about her.She patted Gerda on the shoulder and said, “Thank you for this.I don’t know what happened that it has come to this confusion.I have to talk to Tiffany about this immediately.”

Tiffany was occupied in her office.

When she saw Natalie come in, she sighed heavily and said earnestly, “Patty has told me everything.She said that you were harassed by Ronald and you hit him in response. It’s not all your fault, so she didn’t put the blame squarely on you.She thought that you might feel embarrassed to talk about it, so she told me in private, first thing this morning.”

After a pause, Tiffany continued, “Quinn, I know you just graduated and you lack social experience, but regardless of everything,

Ronald is still a major client of ours.Even if you encounter such a situation, you should deal with it ina more sophisticated, diplomatic manner.If every designer in the company took the same stance as you, and hit our clients whenever they feel offended, how can we run the company?”

Natalie was so livid that her voice trembled with the inner rage.

She tried her best to keep her anger under control, and said, “Miss Fisher, this matter has nothing to do with me. The person who offended Ronald is Patty!”

She had never thought that Patty was so devious, conniving and downright despicable.

Last night, Patty defended herself so fiercely when Ronald had harassed her.

But now she didn’t want to take the responsibility for what she had done, and she even put the blame on Natalie instead.

When Tiffany saw how righteous Natalie was being about her version of events, she no longer knew who to believe.

With a frown, she said, “I’ll ask Patty to come here right now. You can confront her, face to face”

When Patty came to the office, she pretended to be very surprised “What’s the matter”

Tiffany gave Patty and Natalie a meaningful look before she opened her mouth “Is there any misunderstanding between you two about what transpired last night? Patty, you should keep in mind what you informed me of just this morning But just now, Natalie told me that she wasn’t the one who hit Ronald She said it was you who had conflict with Ronald and you put the blame on her intentionally.”

There was no flaw in Patty’s expression at all.She covered her mouth with her hands, and her eyes were wide with astonishment and mock innocence.

After a few seconds, she asked in disbelief, “Natalie, how can you ever try to put the blame on me for your actions? Miss Fisher, I didn’t lie to you.It was Natalie who hit Ronald.Perhaps it was because she had been harassed by Ike before, so she overreacted when she encountered the same situation again.”

Filled with fiery fury, Natalie retorted, “What happened last night was that Ronald touched you, and then you shattered the glass on his head!”

With an innocent look on her face, Patty said, “I didn’t hit him.It’s your fault.I tried to persuade you to keep calm during the meal, but you didn’t listen to me and called me a coward.I knew you were in a bad mood, so I didn’t take it to heart.But how can you lie when the truth is simple and in black and white?!”

Patty’s words were well within reason. It was still lunch break and when Tiffany called Patty to her office, a bunch of senior designers came with her. They wasted no time putting in good words for Patty.

“We’ve been working together for a long time, and we’ve got to know each other very well Patly might be a little sharp-tongued, but she is not a liar”

“That’s right Patty is always friendly and willing to help the new hires, too.She was very happy when she learned that she would be Natalie’s partner on this project. Who would have thought that things would turn out like this? It seems to me that anyone who works with Natalie ends up getting screwed one way or another”

“It’s not the first time that something like this happened, either, and Natalie is involved each time.It’s all your fault, Quinn. Why are you blaming other people?”

Natalie was trembling with rage.

“It has nothing to do with me,” she said through gritted teeth.

“The issue is between Patty and Ronald.”

Then she turned to Patty and said, “I have never done anything to you, so why did you set me up?”

“It’s you who set me up.” Patty countered innocently.

Seeing that it was useless to argue her side, Natalie said nothing more and strode out of Tiffany’s office.She knew that an explanation alone wouldn’t be enough to convince her colleagues.She needed concrete evidence to back her up.

Unfortunately, Ronald’s companions had gone out to smoke when the incident happened.

There were no other witnesses aside from her and Patty.

Natalie took a cab and went to the hotel where they had dinner last night.

“Apologies, Miss, but we have these private rooms for a reason.The term speaks for itself, so naturally, we do not have surveillance cameras in these rooms.”

The receptionist was blunt and dismissive toward Natalie Her attitude mainly had to do with the fact that Natalie was an average career woman such as herself, and not among the elite that she was used to cozying up to.

“I see.I’m sorry for taking up your time.In that case, did anyone from your staff happen to hear a commotion in that particular room last night?”

Natalie wasn’t about to give up just yet.

“I’m really sorry, Miss,” the receptionist said, sounding impatient this time.

“We cater to countless guests every day.We can’t possibly keep track of anything that’s going on behind closed doors.”

Natalie felt her heart sink. Without evidence, no one would believe her.Her last option was Ronald himself.

Natalie crossed her fingers and hoped that he would give her a moment of his time.

Unfortunately, it looked like Ronald was keen on taking revenge for what had happened last night.

Natalie’s call never went through, making her realize that he had already blacklisted her.

Left with no other choice, she decided to go over to Yoyo Fashion. She would camp outside his office if she had to.

“I’m sorry,” the company’s receptionist said, her face blank.

“Mr.Williams has said that he will not be seeing anyone from the Larson Group.”

But Natalie was tenacious.She took a step in the direction of the elevator banks.

“I just want to see him for a bit.I will leave once I’ve explained everything to him.”

“Please, Miss.If you don’t leave right away. I’m afraid I will have to ask security to see you out.”

Even though she said this, the receptionist had already taken out her walkie-talkie and proceeded to speak to the receiver.

“Come to the reception.A suspicious person is here, and she refuses to leave.”

Natalie gnashed her teeth together, her nostrils flaring.She eventually trudged out of Yoyo Fashion, feeling bitter and dejected.

Dispirited, Natalie went back to the company At this time, Gerda was busy sketching some designs.

“Tiffany wanted to see you.She said you should drop by her office once you’re back,” she said.

Natalie glanced at Tiffany’s office for a few seconds, stood up, and walked over reluctantly “Back 50 soon? Seems like you didn’t find any evidence”

Tiffany was reading a document while speaking.

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At first, Natalie had been focused on the food, but when she glanced down by chance, she saw Ronald fumbling on Patty’s thighs.His face was almost buried in her chest.

Natalie’s seat was very close to Patty’s so she heard what Ronald had said very clearly.

A frown settled on her face at the words, and she felt uncomfortable.

She was still thinking about how to deal with the situation, when Patty smiled faintly To Natalie’s surprise, she stood up, smashed the wine glass in Ronald’s face, and spat, “You old goat! How dare you get fresh with me?! Do you think you can take advantage of me just because you are in charge of the project?”

The glass shattered against Ronald’s forehead, leaving a cut.

He covered the wound immediately and groaned in pain.

Blood and wine flowed down his face.

He was so stunned that it took him a few seconds before he raised his head again and glared at Patty.

“Are you crazy?” he shouted angrily.

“You came on to me first! You came to have dinner with me, and you’re wearing such a sexy dress on purpose! Why are you suddenly pretending to be a saint? You bitch!”

Patty’s face turned red in rage.

Not to be outdone, she responded loudly, “When did I come on to you? Bastard! You asked us out just to take advantage of us!

Spend a night with you? Why not look at yourself in the mirror first? Go fuck yourself, you disgusting old bastard!”

The two of them began exchanging fierce insults and the atmosphere in the private room became increasingly tense.

It looked like the two were close to exchanging blows, so Natalie decided to take Patty away for the time being, scared that things would escalate.

“Miss Jenkins, can you please come to the bathroom with me?”

Natalie quickly grabbed Patty’s bag from the chair and dragged her out of the private room.

The door shut behind them, cutting off Ronald’s insults as he yelled after them, and leaving the restaurant’s hallway silent.

Patty’s rage hadn’t subsided yet.

She pushed Natalie away and said, “You’re such a coward.Why didn’t you stand up to him?”

Natalie let out a helpless sigh.

Considering the fact that Patty was still in a bad mood after being harassed like that, she didn’t argue with her.

“It’s best if we aren’t in there with him right now.He’s drunk.If we really fight him, we could get seriously hurt.We’re both women after all.”

Patty didn’t respond to that.

Rolling her eyes at Natalie, she snatched her bag from her and left the restaurant still looking pissed.

The next day.

Natalie went to the company as usual.She was thinking about how to deal with the situation after Patty offended Ronald the day before, but before she came up with a solution, Tiffany came to find her.

“Natalie! I want to see you in my office, right now!” Tiffany’s eyes were full of rage.

Tiffany rarely lost her temper.It was terrifying seeing her so angry.It seemed she had heard what happened.

Trembling with fear, Natalie headed to Tiffany’s office.

When she got there, she found that Patty was already there.

Tiffany glared at the two of them and slammed the documents in her hands on the table.

“Now which one of you wants to explain to me what is going on?! Ronald called me this morning in a fit.” He said that they are canceling all plans to cooperate with us and that they would never have any contact with Larson Group’s design department ever again.

Not only that, they have made us an enemy, so they won’t just ignore us, they will go out of their way to work against us!”

Seeing the accusatory look on Tiffany’s face, Natalie didn’t know how to explain the situation, Ronald molested Patty first.

How dare we complain and act like we were in the wrong here?’ Tiffany looked unhappy Seeing that both Lanct and Patty were silent, she continued, “This collaboration is extremely important to us.

Yoyo Fashion holds a significant position in the fashion industry with a worldwide reputation and popularity But you have now offended Ronald.

It will inevitably affect the project we’re working on. They now want to call it off and the bonus of this quarter for the design department will definitely be ruined.”

Tiffany took a deep breath and cast a reproachful look at Natalie.

“What the hell is going on? I know you two had dinner with Ronald last night.What the hell happened?”

“Didn’t Ronald tell you why he wants to cancel the collaboration when he spoke to you over the phone?”

Natalie asked in confusion “He lost his temper and didn’t tell me why he canceled the cooperation.Now you tell me what happened last night so we can find a way to deal with it.”

Tiffany was incredibly distressed.

Natalie pursed her lips and glanced at Patty.

After all, she was responsible for everything.

It would be better if she explained everything. The latter dropped her gaze to the floor without uttering a word.

Patty seemed fierce last night, and Natalie believed she would own up to it soon.

Therefore, she stood aside without saying anything. Noticing that Natalie was staring at her, Patty raised her head and cast a hesitant look at Tiffany.

“Miss Fisher, can I talk to you in private?”

After a moment’s thought, Tiffany nodded before turning to look at Natalie.

“Quinn, you can leave now.!’ll call you in if I need anything.”

Natalie returned to her workstation in silence.She wondered if Tiffany would reprimand Patty.

After all, judging from Tiffany’s rage, it seemed obvious this project was important to the company.

However, what happened last night was Ronald’s fault.

She believed Tiffany, being a woman, would understand what Patty had done to protect herself.

After a long while, Patty finally walked out of Tiffany’s office. As Patty walked past Natalie’s desk, she glanced at Natalie and shook her head, her eyes full of helplessness and disappointment. The strange look in her eyes confused Natalie.

She couldn’t understand Patty’s expression, but it made her stomach churn with anticipation.

“Why is Patty staring at you that way? Did you make a mistake?”

Gerda whispered to Natalie as she munched the chips.She always ate snacks while working to help herself relax Natalie’s brows furrowed in confusion.

“I don’t know.”

Not long after, Tiffany came out of her office.She looked at Natalie and let out a weary sigh.

It looked like she wanted to say something but stopped on second thought.

Finally, she returned to her office without saying a word.

Natalie could sense that Tiffany’s attitude toward her had changed.

After all, the woman gave her the same disappointing helpless look just as Patty did a while ago.

However, Natalie couldn’t understand why they were giving her strange looks for no reason.

It was not until lunchtime that Natalie realized that something odd was afoot at the office.

She had overheard a few of the senior designers talking about her in hushed tones at the canteen She couldn’t, however, clearly make out what they seemed to be gossiping about Just then, Gerda suddenly flung open the glass doors and burst into the design department She rushed to Natalie, struggling to catch her breath all the while.

She placed her hands on Natalie’s table for support and said in less than a whisper, “I heard that you was rude to Ronald Williams when you had dinner with him last night? And you even went on to physically strike him? It turns out that you are extremely hot-tempered, like a raging bull.I didn’t expect that from you in the least bit!”

Natalie was more confused than ever when she heard this.

“What on earth are you talking about? How could I ever hit someone?”

Gerda smacked her lips and pulled Natalie up to her feet.

“Forget it. don’t think I can explain properly for you to understand the gravity of the situation.Come with me and see what’s going on with your own eyes!”

After saying that, she pulled Natalie towards the stairway in the office.

Then she whispered in Natalie’s ear, “l overheard them talking about you just moments ago.”

Natalie carefully peered down the stairwell only to be met by the sight of several senior designers, the very same ones who she’d seen at the canteen.

They were complaining in a wholly unimpressed tone and clearly apportioning full blame.

“Oh, my God! How can she ever be so selfish? Now she offended the client and the result is that the project was canceled.Everyone’s bonus is in jeopardy and it is all her doing!”

“She probably did that because the man is not handsome or rich enough for her, so she doesn’t want to sleep with him.

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Chapter 27: Coming Away With Him

After returning to the bedroom, Imogen decided to take a nap to rest her weary mind. Around three o’clock in the afternoon, Troy hurriedly returned home. He went straight to the kitchen and poured himself a glass of water. In the corner, he noticed a pile of gifts and asked the aunt, “Has anyone been here today?”
The aunt replied truthfully, “One of Madam’s friends came by earlier.”
Troy raised an eyebrow, sensing that there was more to the story. “And then?”
“Madam asked me to refer to her as ‘Miss‘ in front of her friend.”
Troy furror is brow, understanding that Imogen’s friend was a man. He had a gut feeling that
person was the one Imogen had feelings for. Pretending to be unmarried in front of him suggested that she must have genuinely liked him, fearing that her past marriage might be a turn–off.
Troy took a sip of water, then inquired further, “Tell me about the man’s appearance.” “He looked like a celebrity on TV,” the aunt replied, recognizing Liam but not being able to recall his name.

A star, Troy thought, recalling how Liam had disguised himself during their last encounter at the studio entrance.
It confirmed that Liam was indeed the person Imogen liked.
Troy finished his water, put down the glass, and headed straight upstairs.
Imogen had just woken up and was still lying in bed, feeling lethargic. As she gazed at the ceiling, she heard the sound of approaching footsteps. The door opened, and Troy walked in.
If this were the same time yesterday, Imogen would have been overjoyed by Troy’s return. But now, after waiting for so long, his arrival didn’t cause much excitement in her heart; it was more of a confirmation..
She understood that he was probably here to finalize the divorce tomorrow.
It seemed that he couldn’t wait any longer.
“Wake up.” Troy approached and sat by the bed.
“Hmm” Imogen let out a hesitant grunt and sat up from the bed, her mind filled with questions about why Troy hadn’t returned the night before yesterday or last night.
However, as she was about to voice her concerns, her attention was immediately drawn to Troy’s disheveled clothes, particularly his shirt, which had numerous. wrinkles and a faint lip print on the collar.
She slowly approached him, taking a careful sniff and recognizing the scent of the woman’s perfume on his body – the same perfume Sarah frequently used. In an instant, Imogen felt as if her world had collapsed, leaving her stunned, and speechless.
She had suspected that Troy and Sarah might have a close relationship, but seeing the evidence with her own eyes was something she couldn’t bear.
Her nose tingled, and her eyes immediately welled up with tears.
That man was her Troy.
He was the only man she had ever loved.
The lip print on his collar seemed to taunt her nakedly, mocking her pain.
In an outburst of emotion, Imogen couldn’t hold back any longer and shouted, “Don’t come near me!”
Overwhelme her nausea.
her emotions, she retched and lay by the bed, struggling to control
Troy rushed to her side, holding out a trashcan to help her. As he approached, Imogen’s reactions intensified.
He quickly realized what was happening and, turning his head away, he said to her, “I’ll go change my clothes.”
Imogen continued to retch for a few minutes but couldn’t bring herself to vomit. Instead, she shed tears of frustration.
After showering and changing into fresh clothes, Troy returned to the bedroom, finding Imogen’s temperature had seemingly returned to normal.
He felt the need to explain himself, saying, “You misunderstood me. I didn’t have anything to do with her.”
“Troy, I need to talk to you,” Imogen finally managed to say, her voice trembling with emotion.
Imogen interrupted him calmly, her emotions now under control. She realized that dealing with Troy’s volatile temperament meant avoiding any involvement with Sarah until the formal divorce was complete. Otherwise, the evidence of their affair would be more than just a lip print on his clothes.
However, at this moment, Imogen no longer seemed interested in listening to his explanations. After all, what was the point? They were both getting divorced, and it was evident that he would eventually be with Sarah.
“Go ahead.” Troy’s revelation broke the silence in the bedroom.
“After we finalize our divorce tomorrow, I want to resign.”
Imogen nodded earnestly, confirming her decision, “Yes, I want to.”
Troy seemed puzzled and asked, “What are you going to do after resigning? Isn’t being the brand director of McKesson a good position for you?”
Imogen replied confidently, “I have my plans. You’ve left me enough money in the divorce agreement; I don’t need to work.”
Troy was taken aback by this unexpected reason. Although her grandparents had provided her with a comfortable life and enough pocket money, Imogen had always been a hardworking individual who preferred to be self–reliant.
Troy hesitd, “If you don’t explain your plan clearly, I can’t And beliagree to e, if Grandpa finds out about this, he won’t let me agree either.”
your resignation. Imogen took a moment to gather her thoughts and explained, “I understand your concerns, but I’ve thought this through. After the divorce, I plan to focus on pursuing my true passion, which is starting my own business. I’ve always dreamt of having a small boutique where I can curate and sell unique and artistic items that I’m passionate about. It’s something that excites me, and with the financial security from the divorce agreement, I believe I can make it a reality.”

Troy listened intently, finally starting to understand her perspective. He knew that Imogen had always been a driven and ambitious person, and now he could see the determination in her eyes.
“I had no idea about your plans,” he admitted. “But if this is what you truly want, I won’t stand in your way. I’ll support your decision and help you in any way I can.” A sense of relief washed over Imogen as she realized that despite their impending divorce and the pain it brought, she could still count on Troy as a friend. It was time for both of them to move on with their lives, and with newfound clarity, Imogen was ready to take the first steps toward building her own future.
“I don’t have any plans either,” Imogen confessed, her voice tinged with weariness. “I’ve been feeling a bit drained over the past few years, and I want to take this opportunity to travel abroad and find some relaxation. Staying here, even after the divorce, would mean we’d have to keep pretending to be a couple in front of our grandparents. It’s like a chain holding us back.”
Troy raised an eyebrow, his gaze fixed on her. “Is it because working with Sarah has become tiring for you?”
He knew how much effort Imogen had put into building McKesson, and her sudden decision to quit the job surprised him. She had been managing well before, so why the sudden desire to give up her career?
Imogen pursed her lips, silently acknowledging that his assumption held some truth. “Stay a little longer. Once Sarah’s endorsement contract is over, I’ll give you a break,” Troy suggested.
However, Imogen remained firm in her decision. “I don’t want a break; I want to
resign.”
Troy’s voice grew deeper, a mix of concern and frustration evident. “Imogen, don’t play games with me.”
“I’m not playing games,” she replied, trying to convey her sincerity.
A moment of silence passed between them as Troy seemed to be contemplating her words. Then, he brought up a topic that caught Imogen off guard.
“Your friend came home today.”
Confused, Imogen asked, “Hmm? Who are you referring to?”
“He,” Troy c ed: “The guy who visited you..”
“Well, I hurt my foot. He came to see me.
Realizing he meant Liam, Imogen found the situation amusing. “What are you
suggesting? It has nothing to do with him. I want to leave for myself.”
Troy smiled, pointing out, “I heard you asked the servant to address you as ‘Miss‘ in front of him. Are you afraid he might find out you’re married?”
J
Noticing Imogen’s quiet demeanor, Troy said, “Someone who truly cares for
you won’t judge you for being divorced. And if someone doesn’t like you, marital status won‘ change that. If he judges you for your past, then perhaps you should consider if he’s the right person for you. Don’t let yourself be deceived or dictated by another.” Imogen gave a faint smirk upon hearing him.
His tone was akin to a parent coaxing a defiant child.
How could he speak those words with such detachment?
When it came to deception or manipulation, he was the last person who should be giving advice.
“It’s not his concern,” she retorted.
“You’re still defending him. How deep are your feelings for him?” Troy’s voice carried a hint of anger.
It was only then that Imogen understood she shouldn’t have tendered her resignation when Liam had appeared. “I just wanted to quit.”
“I don’t approve of your resignation.”
Anger flared within Imogen, and she shot back, “You’re right. I wanted to leave with him. Who are you to control my decisions? You found solace with Sarah, so why can’t I be with someone I like?”

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Sir Your Wife Already Signed the Divorce Papers by Josie Johnson Free Online (Imogen Forbes and Troy Marshall)

Sir Your Wife Already Signed the Divorce Paper Chapter 26 Free Online (Imogen Forbes and Troy Marshall)

Chapter 26: Qualifications

“I’ll do my best,” Troy said.
Imogen mustered up her courage and asked, “What’s wrong with Miss Page?”
Ever since Troy left, she had a premonition in her heart that he wouldn’t return soon, just like yesterday. She couldn’t fathom why Sarah had called him away for two consecutive days.
Troy glanced back at her, his face showing a frown. “Imogen, you didn’t used to ask so many que
S.”
Imogen turned pale and said, “My feet are excruciating. Could you…”
“The injury on your foot isn’t serious. If necessary, you could call the servant for help.” Troy’s tone was cold, and he left without looking back.
Imogen watched him leave and felt an overwhelming bitterness inside. She rarely let her guard down, but when she did, he dismissed her as a burden.
When someone isn’t interested in you, showing vulnerability won’t change their mind.
They were on the verge of divorce. Did she have any right to interfere in his affairs? She felt lost. Troy had merely done her a favor, yet she had deluded herself into thinking she was special to him.
Once again, she humiliated herself.
Imogen didn’t anticipate that not only did Troy not return that night, but he was also absent the next day and the following evening.

She sat on the bed, unwilling to accept the situation, boringly scrolling through her phone until sleep overtook her, leaving a bright light by the bedside.
In the morning, she woke up to find the bed sheets neatly arranged, and there were no signs of anyone’s presence.
Imogen lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling, and sighed deeply.
‘What was the point of all this?‘
person
As the morning light filtered through the curtains, Imogen lay in bed, contemplating why she still clung to hope despite the impending divorce. Troy had been the she had longed for over the past ten years, and they had spent three years together as husband and wife. How could she reconcile the conflicting emotions within her?
With each passing moment, Imogen felt her hope waning. Perhaps as Troy’s disappointment in her increased and her love for him dissipated, she would find it impossible to hold onto any glimmer of optimism.
Struggling, she finally managed to rise from bed and wash her face. Today was Sunday, and tomorrow marked the day she and Troy had agreed to receive their divorce certificate. After obtaining the official document they would be legally unrelated.
However, they still had to live together without the formal constraints of marriage. Despite how close Troy had become to Sarah, Imogen knew she had no grounds to argue. All she could do was watch as her husband embraced another woman after their divorce. The days ahead seemed fraught with challenges, and she feared the emotional toll it would take.
cane,
Imogen refused to accept a life filled with bitterness and didn’t want to become resentful. Seeking a moment of solace, she made her way to the balcony, leaning on a and settled into a rocking chair to bask in the warmth of the morning sun. Her phone n chimed, signaling a new message on Facebook. Imogen picked up the phone and saw a message from Liam.
Fat Cat (Liam’s online nickname): [Didn’t you say you were coming to my house for two days? It’s the weekend today; why don’t you come?]
Imogen recalled her promise to Liam a few days ago and quickly replied to the message.
Hot and Cold (Imogen’s online nickname): [I’m sorry but I can’t make it. Please apologize to your parents for me. I’ll definitely come and see them when I have time in the future.]
Fat Cat: [What’s the matter? Is work keeping you too busy? I haven’t seen you in the studio these past two days.]
Hot and Cold: [It’s a long story. The last time I went to the studio, I was hit by a falling frame and twisted my foot. I’m still confined to my home for now.]
The messages from Fat Cat paused for a moment before a sudden video call came through. Imogen clicked to connect, and Liam’s handsome face appeared on the screen. He looked genuinely concerned as he asked, “How is it? Is it serious? Have you seen a doctor? What did they say?”
Imogen reassured him, “Don’t worry, I went to the hospital right away. The doctor said it’s not too serious; I just need a few days of rest at home.”
As she spoke, she switched the camera to show Liam her wrapped right ankle, visibly swollen and elevated.
Liam was taken aback. “Isn’t this serious? How did it happen?”
“Perhaps it’s just a run of bad luck. I’ve been experiencing some unfortunate events. recently,” Imogen replied with a smile.
“I’m taking a few days off. My mother happens to be going to the temple. How about I ask her to find a safety token for you?” Liam offered kindly.
“Thank you so much! That would be really kind of you,” Imogen said, switching the camera back to the front.
“Hey, where do you live? Since you can’t come over, why don’t I go and see you? What would you like to eat? I can bring something for you,” Liam said impulsively.
Imogen and Liam were childhood friends but only reconnected officially last to Liam’s busy work schedule, they hadn’t seen each other much in private. Most of
year. Due their meetings were arranged to eat out or when Imogen visited Liam’s parents‘ home. Liam was unaware of Imogen’s current situation and only knew that she had been adopted by the Marshall Family.
Imogen naturally wouldn’t refuse Liam’s offer to visit. After all, Troy was not at home at the momt/She agreed with a smile, “Sure, come to the Midtown Villa area. When you reach
,uard, let me know. Oh, and when you come, could you bring me some Roast beef from San Jose Road and a piece of Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte cake from the bakery on the first floor of Times Square?”
“Brother, those two places are quite far away,” Liam protested.
Imogen playfully teased, “Can’t you make a detour? Since you want to come and see me, you should show some sincerity.”
Liam laughed, saying, “Okay, okay, I’ll come right now,” with a hint of indulgence in his tone.
By the time Liam arrived, it was already approaching noon.
The guard at the community entrance called for a video call to confirm Liam’s entry before allowing him in. By this time, Imogen had already been assisted to the first floor, where she sat in the living room, waiting for Liam.
Liam located the villa based on the house number Imogen had provided. Upon entering, he remarked, “The housing prices here must be quite high, right?”

Imogen smiled, not directly responding to the question as her mind was preoccupied with work matters. She was on a call with her assistant discussing the release of photos for the two teams‘ restaurant cooperation.
As they finalized their conversation, Imogen added, “Listen, you have yesterday’s group photo, right? Pick one where Mr. Marshall and Miss Page don’t appear too close and prepare it for release.”
“Sure, I’ve got it covered,” the assistant replied.
After hanging up, Imogen quickly freshened up before Liam’s arrival.
When she reached her company, her assistant greeted her, saying, “Director Forbes, have you contacted Sarah’s team? What did they say?” Imogen entered the elevator and -asked.
“Mr. Marshall has already handed this matter over to the public relations department?”
The assistant hesitated and replied, “Yes, that’s correct.”
Imogen pursed her lips tightly, keeping her emotions in check.
As the elevator doors opened on the corresponding floor. Imogen stepped out and
came face–to–face with Charlene.
The moment Charlene saw Imogen, her face lit up with a smug smile and a hint of mockery. “Oh, it’s our Director Forbes. Yesterday, Miss Page and Mr. Marshall came together. Did you see that? Someone desperately tried to seduce Mr. Marshall, but he didn’t seem interested in her. He even personally stated that he wasn’t familiar with her. I wouldn’t have the face to stay at Marshall Group of Companies if I were you. It’s really embarrassing.”
Imogen remd composed, seemingly unperturbed by Charlene’s comments. She simply igno. er and walked past her without saying a word.
Upon hearing Charlene’s taunts, Imogen couldn’t help but pause her steps, her curiosity piqued. Charlene approached with a smug smile and continued, “I’ll reveal the truth to you. Mr. Marshall instructed me to use the marketing accounts to disclose that he and Miss Page once had a romantic relationship. Do you understand what that means?”
A chill ran down Imogen’s spine, and her face turned pale as she felt a sense of unease settling in. Restlessly, she returned to her office.
She picked up her phone and opened the hot search interface again, only to find that the comments had taken a new direction.
Netizens naturally fantasize about a potential relationship involving money and power when a female star is linked to a wealthy businessman.
This was particularly detrimental to Sarah, who had recently returned to China for her career development.
However, the marketing account owners were now posting blogs, revealing Imogen and Troy’s past romantic relationship. They even shared posts and photos from their college days, where they were hailed as the best couple on campus, walking hand in hand, perfectly matched.
With the two reuniting, rumors circulated that they intended to continue their relationship.
Furthermore, there had been earlier rumors suggesting that the original spokesperson for the Marshall Group of Companies was supposed to be Xena Wilson, a famous new star, but the position suddenly shifted to Sarah.
It seemed that netizens had finally put the pieces together.

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Sir Your Wife Already Signed the Divorce Papers by Josie Johnson Free Online (Imogen Forbes and Troy Marshall)

Sir Your Wife Already Signed the Divorce Paper Chapter 25 Free Online (Imogen Forbes and Troy Marshall)

Chapter 25: How’s the Kid?

After some time, Imogen woke up in the dark, greeted by the smell of cleaning products.
Opening her eyes, she realized she was in a hospital room
“Imogen, are you awake? How do you feel?” Troy’s beautiful face came into view.
Imogen inadvertently placed her hands on her stomach.
“Not bad,” she replied, glancing out the window to see it was already dark
Her stomach bled twice.
“Do you want to eat? Shall I ask someone to bring you some food?”
“I’m worried that it will take too long. I’m very hungry already. Could you go to the store and buy me some food?” Imogen looked into his eyes.
Troy, seeing Imogen’s soft and compliant expression, nodded, saying, “Okay, I’ll
it for bed.
you. Stay in the room and call the nurse if you need anything. Don’t get out of go buy Imogen nodded
Once Troy left, Imogen rang the bell, and a nurse quickly arrived. “Do you need anything, or are you not feeling well?”
“Please tell me about my child, nurse…”

“The baby is fine. Based on the examination results, the fetal condition is not entirely stable, and your ankle is twisted. We recommend that you stay in bed and avoid walking for the next few days.”
Relieved with the answer she wanted, Imogen thanked the nurse.
“Thanks. Since you’re pregnant, we didn’t give you any oral medication. We only provided external medicine for your twisted ankle, which you should apply and replace regularly. You can be discharged tomorrow.”
“Alright, thank you.”
Troy returned with food he had bought from the hospital restaurant – meat, vegetables, soup, rice, a pear, and a bottle of milk.
Imogen began eating. “Why don’t you go back? The nurse is here, and you can pick me
up tomorrow. If you have any work tomorrow, call the driver to come over.”
“I’ll stay here with you. Your leg is injured, and it would be inconvenient for you to stay alone. I’ve asked the driver to bring you a change of clothes.”
“Okay,” Imogen replied, feeling her heart warm.
Troy’s phone rang suddenly.
He checked the screen, then left the room, saying, “Hello, Sarah.”
Imogen perked un her cars tryin
cedron but Trou loft before she could hear
anything.
The helper stayed with Imogen in the hospital for the night.
The next morning, after changing her medication, the driver came to take her home.
With the helper’s assistance, Imogen used a crutch to get to the car.
Troy was absent; it was only the driver.
Imogen lowered her head, pouting her lips.
In the car, she dazed out the window at the fast–moving scenery, still eagerly anticipating’s arrival.
Imogen is easily swayed.
Yet, Troy seemed unwilling to spend any time with her.
With her leg injury, Imogen couldn’t go to work, so she had the helper bring her laptop
so she could work from home and handle some daily tasks.
She stayed in her bedroom on the second floor, avoiding the stairs.
The helper ensured she had meals.
While Imogen was working, she heard the door open. Assuming it was the helper with food, she said, “Just leave it on the table, I’ll eat it soon.”
“Let’s eat first and then work. It’s not too late,” Troy said as he entered with food.
“You’re off work now?” Imogen inquired.
“Exactly.”
Imogen closed her laptop, and Troy placed the food on the table beside her bed before sitting down to eat.
After finishing, he came over to help Imogen clean up.
When he returned, he had a bag in hand containing medicines for Imogen. It included both the new prescriptions from the hospital and the ones she took earlier for gastrointestinal issues.
Imogen’s heart sank as she watched Troy take out each pill. She clutched her dress corner tightly.

Troy shook two unlabelled white bottles and asked, “These are the medicines you gave me at the hospital for stomach and bowel treatment. Why are they in these bottles?” Imogen nervously replied, “I changed the packaging myself. It’s not convenient to have separate boxes, and I might have to go on a business trip next week, so I switched to bottles and jars.”
While it was a valid reason, Troy didn’t press further, simply saying, “Your feet might not recover soon. Send someone else if it’s not necessary.”
Imogen breathed a small sigh of relief.
Troy looked at the other medicines in the bag, took out the topical ones, and inquired,
“Yesterday, the doctor only prescribed external medicine. Are there anti–inflammatory drugs or medicines to improve blood flow and prevent blood clots?”
any internal Imogen shook her head, saying, “I’ve been having stomach issues recently, so the doctor advised against those medications as they might cause stomach upset.”
Troy furrowed his eyebrows slightly, feeling something was off, but he couldn’t quite put a finger on it.
“I’ll help you change the medicine,” Troy said, moving to Imogen’s bed with a roll of gauze and the ointment he had just taken out. He sat down next to her and lifted her blanket.
“Why don’t you ask the helper to do it?”
“Just call her up?”
Imogen’s lips tightened, but she remained silent.
Troy sensed Imogen wasn’t being entirely truthful this time.
He placed his warm hand on her injured foot, causing her to instinctively want to pull away.
Carefully, he removed the bandages, revealing the swollen ankle joint and the ointment that hadn’t fully absorbed.
Troy used an alcohol–soaked towel to wipe away the excess ointment, revealing the swollen, white, bulging joint that looked like a loaf of bread.
He applied more ointment to Imogen’s ankle, wrapped it in gauze, and secured it with a knot.
“Alright,” he
making Imogen a new blanket.
She managed a small “thank you.”
Troy placed all the medications back in the box, but just as he was about to leave, his phone rang
He checked the screen and frowned slightly before picking up the call. “Hello, Sarah.” Imogen wasn’t sure what was being said on the other end, but Troy’s face turned serious as he replied, “Okay, I know, I’m coming right now.”
Troy left the room quickly without waiting for Imogen to respond.
With a wry smile, Imogen watched him walk away.
Later, the helper brought her food, and Imogen ate it while looking out the window. Her mind couldn’t help but yearn for Troy.
Imogen’s heart was easily swayed, but Troy didn’t seem to want to spend time with her.
With her injured leg, she couldn’t go to work, so she asked the helper to bring her laptop so she could work from home and take care of some tasks. She stayed in her second–floor bedroom to avoid using the stairs.
The helper took care of her meals.
While working, she heard the door open and assumed the helper was bringing her food. She said, “Just leave it on the table; I’ll eat soon.”
However, it was Troy who entered with the food.
“Are you off work now?” she asked.
“Yes.”
Imogen closed her laptop as Troy placed the food on the table by her bed and then sat -down to eat.
Once he finished, he helped Imogen clean up.
Upon returning, he had a bag containing medicines, including the ones prescribed by the hospital and those she had previously taken for gastrointestinal issues. Imogen’s heart sank as she watched Troy take out each pill. She tightened her grip on the corner of her dress.
Troy noticed two unmarked white bottles and asked, “These are the medicines you gave me at the hospital for stomach and bowel treatment. Why are they in these bottles?”
Imogen replied nervously, “I changed the packaging myself. It’s not convenient to have separate boxes, and I might have to go on a business trip next week, so I switched to bottles and jars.”
While it was a reasonable explanation, Troy didn’t push further, simply saying, “Your feet might not recover soon. Ask someone else to get them if not necessary.” Imogen bre
I a small sigh of relief.
Troy glanced at the other medicines in the bag and asked, “Yesterday, the doctor only prescribed external medicine. Are there any internal anti–inflammatory drugs or medicines to improve blood flow and prevent blood clots?”
Imogen shook her head, explaining, “I’ve been having stomach issues recently, so the doctor advised against those medications as they might cause stomach upset.” Troy sensed something wasn’t quite right, but he couldn’t quite pinpoint it.
“I’ll help you change the medicine,” he said, moving to Imogen’s bed with a roll of gauze and the ointment he had taken out. He sat down next to her and lifted her blanket.
“Why don’t you ask the helper to do it?”
“Just call her up?” –
Imogen’s lips tightened, but she didn’t say anything.
Troy felt that Imogen’s words were not entirely honest.
He placed his warm hand on her injured foot, making her instinctively want to pull
away.
Carefully, he removed the bandages, revealing the swollen ankle joint and the ointment that hadn’t fully absorbed.
Troy used an alcohol–soaked towel to wipe away the excess ointment, revealing the swollen, white, bulging joint that looked like a loaf of bread.
He applied more ointment to Imogen’s ankle, wrapped it in gauze, and secured it with a knot.
“Alright,” he said, making Imogen a new blanket.
She managed a small “thank you.”
Troy placed all the medicines back in the bag, but as he was about to leave, his phone
rang.
He checked the screen and frowned slightly before answering, “Hello, Sarah.”
Imogen couldn’t hear the conversation, but Troy’s face turned serious as he replied, “Okay, I know, I’m coming right now.”
Troy quickly left the room without waiting for Imogen’s response.