Chapter 1
When I finished my business trip early and rushed home, I noticed Elliot’s car parked in the garage.
But strangely, the car seemed to be rocking constantly.
My hand gripping the steering wheel trembled slightly.[]
Half an hour ago, Elliot had told me he was going to attend the company’s celebration party tonight.[]
I parked my car and waited quietly until I saw him and his female assistant Isla get out of the back seat.]
Both looked properly dressed, nothing unusual.[]
I took a deep breath. After they walked away and disappeared to the other side of the garage, I used my spare key to open Elliot’s car door.]]
When I saw the scene inside the car, I couldn’t help but laugh coldly.[]
Scattered across the back seat were more than a dozen used condoms.[]
I immediately took photos and sent them to the company WhatsApp group chat.[]
“Elliot, please have your assistant clean up the trash she left behind.“]]
A few seconds later, I received a reply from Elliot – but the voice was Isla’s.
“Okay… Lydia… ah Elliot… let’s go to the balcony.“[]
They seemed unaware that my message was sent to the company WhatsApp group. Faintly, I could even hear Elliot’s heavy breathing.]
Without hesitation, I sent my father a message: “Suspend all investments in Elliot Gray.“[]
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At 5 AM, Elliot’s phone calls came flooding in.[]
I let it ring over ten times until it automatically hung up.
But the next second, it rang again.[]
I sat up and poured myself a glass of red wine, telling myself: As long as Elliot gives me a satisfactory solution, maybe we can be like before.
But the moment I answered the phone, Elliot’s angry voice came through.[]
“Lydia, are you insane!”
“Why did you post that in the company group chat. Do you know how embarrassing this is for me? How can Isla show her face at work now?”
“And why did you have Dad withdraw the investment? We’re completing a major deal! Now it’s all ruined!“[]
Amidst Elliot’s roaring, I heard Isla’s tearful voice:[]
“Elliot… please calm down… don’t be like this… maybe Lydia just…“]
“Lydia, get into that chat room and say this is fake. Say you edited the photo, that nothing happened between me and Isla.“[]
“Then tell your father to restore the funding!“]
I couldn’t help but laugh coldly.[]
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Chapter 1
I had let Elliot climb too high these years – he had obviously forgotten who gave him his current damn status and position.[]
I put the phone on speaker and threw it beside my pillow.[]
“So you’re saying you and Isla were just… having a balloon–making contest with condoms in the back seat?“]
“Shut up!” Elliot was exposed and became somewhat angry from embarrassment.]
“I… I was drunk, okay? You know those occasions, I drank too much, I barely remember what happened after.”
I laughed. “Fun facts- drunk men can’t even erect. But I bet you are more aware of that than I am. How about I send the cloud backup from the dash cam to the group chat? It might help you remember.“[]
Elliot was silent for a few seconds. “What do you want then…“[]
I drained my glass and spoke after a long pause:[]
“Have Isla clean my car inside and out thoroughly, then get out of the company. Otherwise, Gray Group will go bankrupt this weekend.“[]
I hung up after speaking.
Elliot and I were never truly a perfect match.[]
The only reason we initially married was because our grandfathers were war buddies – a verbal promise between them.[]
Honestly, I didn’t care how wild Elliot was behind my back.
But if he dared to flaunt it and humiliate me – then I would let him know who he was messing with.
Soon after, Elliot sent me a photo of the newly cleaned car and Isla’s resignation agreement.[]
I glanced at it and approved Elliot’s investment request.[]
Just then, my phone reminded me that tomorrow was mine and Elliot’s fifth wedding anniversary, and I had made a reservation at Manhattan’s most difficult restaurant to book.]
I told Elliot the time and details – this was my chance to let him correct his mistake.]
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