Renee and Mason's divorce proceedings went exceptionally smoothly, without any disputes over property division or children. No crying, no yelling, no arguing.Mason handed something to Renee. She saw a bank card in his hand and couldn't help but smile. Money was never what she lacked. "No need," she said, walking past him without a second glance.Seeing her resolute figure, Mason took a few steps forward and grabbed Renee's arm, placing the bank card into her hand. "Just take it!"What was this? Money to ease his guilty conscience? Renee had maintained her composure for three years, but sometimes, she wanted to be a bit reckless. She decided to leave an impression in his memory this time. "No, thank you!"She tossed the bank card back to him, observing the tight crease between his brows caused by anger. A sense of vindication welled up in her. This time, she also wanted to leave him with a proud and beautiful back.The sunlight was beautiful. The reflection of the woman's stunning fig
Elaine deliberately spoke in a veiled manner, knowing that Aaron could understand her. She was curious to see how he would handle this situation. She lowered her head, and her fingers brushed over the reddish marks on her wrist, her eyes shimmering with tears. It was time to play the role of the victim.Sure enough, Aaron's eyes darkened with understanding. There were only a few people who knew about the photos, and besides her and her daughter, he couldn't think of anyone else who would care so much about these things. A sharp glint flashed through his eyes briefly, and he stood up abruptly. "I will make her confess."He immediately took out his phone and called Sarah, his voice far from its usual calm. "Come to my house right away!""Okay, I'm coming," Sarah replied.At the Garcia residence, just ten minutes before Aaron's call, Melissa had handed her a USB drive containing the compromising photos and videos. Sarah had been about to call Aaron herself, so how could she not be happy
Elaine ultimately didn't call the police; she gave up because she knew Aaron had once again chosen to protect her. Not wanting to see the two of them together, she went upstairs to her workspace.Her workspace was also in chaos. Blueprints, fabrics, design catalogs, and various tools were scattered all over the floor, a mess similar to the aftermath of a storm. She gazed silently at this scene, her anger almost uncontrollable.Since she couldn't rely on Aaron, she could only rely on herself.Amid the mess, she found an inconspicuous notebook. She flipped it open to a section with a few lines of numbers and names. She stared at them for a while, then resolutely took out her phone and dialed a number corresponding to one of the sequences."Uncle Yang, yes, it's Elaine. I have something I'd like to trouble you with. Okay, tomorrow morning at ten. Alright, I'll visit you."After the call, she glanced at the chaos around her. She had no intention of tidying up. Instead, she headed back to
Aaron ultimately didn't explain anything further, but judging from his confident tone, Elaine had a faint feeling that there might be something happening behind the scenes that she wasn't aware of. This certainty from Aaron was reassuring. She wouldn't have to worry constantly about exposing her true identity.She sat on the sofa, watching TV, while the housekeeper stood nearby, staring at her intently. Whether Elaine took a stroll in the garden or went to the kitchen, the housekeeper followed her closely, her eyes filled with fearful suspicion. Elaine decided to retreat to her workshop for some peace and quiet.The housekeeper paced back and forth at the top of the stairs, clearly still suspicious. When she saw Aaron coming down, she approached him anxiously. "Mr. Brown, are you absolutely certain that they are not the same person? I can't help but think they look exactly alike, especially when I saw her walking in the yard just now. From the entrance, she looked just like the former
Her words struck like a heavy blow to his heart, and Aaron remained silent for a long time. He didn't say anything, and Elaine didn't want to either. They both silently contemplated the complex dynamics between the three of them, which had become so convoluted."I've said I'll take care of you," Aaron emphasized once more.Elaine had heard it countless times, but since she had played a significant role in their marriage, and since divorce was not an option, some things needed to be discussed openly. She took a deep breath and calmly said, "You still don't understand. I'm on the opposite side from Sarah. So, how could you possibly take care of both of us at the same time? I don't want to make things difficult for you. Feel free to protect Sarah, but please, while doing that, don't come and question me about why I don't trust you anymore. My heart is not an ocean, boundless and forgiving."With these words, Elaine felt exhausted. She leaned back in her chair and closed her eyes. She kne
Elaine recognized the woman who had hugged her as Janet, her former colleague from the hotel where she used to work. Janet was essentially her only friend. Elaine hadn't expected to run into her, let alone see her with Calvin."You've got the wrong person," Elaine said as she gently pushed Janet away. She tried to make her expression look more natural while shifting her gaze toward the man not far away. With a calm demeanor, she greeted him, "Mr. Jones.""What's the matter?" Janet slapped her on the chest again. "Are you really going to play this game with me? You're Emily, aren't you? Don't tell me you don't remember me. I'm Janet. We used to live together. Have you really forgotten?"Elaine smiled modestly. "You must be mistaken. I'm Elaine.""How is that possible? You're clearly Emily," Janet insisted.Elaine tried to explain again, but finally, she had no choice but to say, "If you don't believe me, you can ask Mr. Jones.""Is that so?" Janet turned to look at Calvin. "Boss, is sh
At this moment, Elaine's eyes turned slightly red, and there was a warm feeling in her heart.Seeing that she had accepted the bank card, Aaron's expression improved significantly. His gaze swept lightly across her workspace, then settled back on her serene and beautiful face. "Don't overwork yourself. Get some rest early," he said."Okay," she replied.There must have been more work for him to attend to, as Aaron soon returned to his study. Elaine stood still for a moment but then, feeling that she had something to say, she entered the kitchen. She assumed that after a day of tranquility, things were about to be disrupted again."I just want to track down those men in black," she offered an explanation proactively.Aaron walked over. Elaine thought he had already heard the news, but it seemed he wanted to hear her explanation firsthand. He stood there silently, which sent a shiver down her spine.Elaine began to move her lips, attempting to explain herself. Suddenly, Aaron spoke, "Di
Coming out of Uncle Yang's office, Elaine's complexion had improved slightly. She didn't head back to the interrogation room but instead walked to the large hall on the first floor of the police station. She glanced outside and noticed Aaron's car was still there. She didn't hurry to leave, choosing to sit down nearby. She stared at the floor's patterns, her expression calm.Not long after, Aaron also emerged. He spotted her standing alone in the vast, brightly lit hall, appearing isolated. He unexpectedly felt a pang in his heart for no apparent reason. His gaze deepened, and he quickly approached her, taking her hand."Let's go, back home!"The warmth of his hand radiated through their connected palms. Elaine looked up at his tall figure, her lips slightly curving upward. She took a quick step forward, matching his stride. The two of them walked side by side, bathed in the dazzling sunlight, their silhouettes casting a faint golden hue, like a perfectly matched couple.Naturally, su