Nathan stood at the door for a long time, his expression dark and sour. In the end, he could only sullenly take Victoria back. **The Capital.** After shaking off the fatigue of travel, Nathan returned home. But instead of heading to the grand Hill family villa, he went to the smallest, least notable property he owned—a modest apartment that served as his and Isabella’s marital home. The apartment was only 89 square meters. For an average person, owning property in such a prime location would be considered a decent asset. But for Nathan, heir to the Hill family fortune worth billions, with countless villas and properties, using such a place as a marital home underscored his disregard for Isabella. Back then, Nathan had subconsciously thought: for a girl who was abandoned by her parents and survived by scavenging trash, providing her with this kind of life was already a gift. She used to be so content. But when had she started wanting to escape the dream he had fabricated f
“Find someone for me. His name is Ezekiel. Bring him to me at any cost.” Nathan’s voice was cold and menacing. “Yes, Mr. Hill.” **A few days later.** The assistant brought Ezekiel to Nathan’s residence. “So, Nathan wants to see me?” Ezekiel smirked, his tone casual and irreverent. Nathan’s eyes darkened. “Ezekiel, I underestimated you.” “Do you still remember my wife, Isabella?” Ezekiel nodded. “Vividly.” Nathan clenched his teeth. “Good.” “Ezekiel, I need to know—what exactly did you do to my wife? Why is it that after meeting you, she’s become a completely different person?” His accusatory tone, layered with the authority of someone in power, instantly thickened the tension in the room. Ezekiel chuckled nonchalantly. “You’ve seen the contract between me and your esteemed wife. I simply fulfilled its terms—helping her forget her past with you.” “So, if my guess is correct, your wife likely no longer loves you.” Nathan’s expression turned vicious. “I want yo
Her physical condition was also very stable, thanks to the healthy kidney Isabella had donated to her. Perhaps it was the flourishing of her career, but Victoria was radiant and glowing. Her beauty became a topic of admiration in high society circles. Of course, her long-running romance with Nathan was a well-known fact in the upper echelons of society. People said that Nathan was a man of great character, who loved Victoria deeply, even going so far as to get a kidney from Isabella for her and promised his marriage to Isabella. Such a man, full of love, loyalty, responsibility, and morality, was a rare gem in the world. With his wealth, looks, and integrity, Nathan became the heartthrob of thousands of young women. Nathan’s career also soared to new heights. But beneath this glamorous exterior, the toxic cancer in his marriage quietly grew, waiting to strike and crumble this flawless world into ruins, leaving only destruction in its wake. A plane soared across the oc
In the fashion world, even the big players now had to respectfully address her as Mrs.Moore.However, this return had a specific purpose for Isabella, and that was to divorce Nathan.The elders of the Hill family were all snobbish, and if they discovered how much she had changed, they would surely reassess the value her marriage to Nathan brought to their family. After weighing the pros and cons, they might not easily agree to her divorce.Thus, Isabella decided to conceal her identity and proceed with the divorce before anything else.At her request, the hotel was inexpensive, quiet, and close to the Civil Affairs Bureau.Ava had found a century-old hotel.However, upon checking in, Isabella discovered that this hotel was actually owned by the Sanchez family.As she entered, the hotel staff immediately marveled at her: "She’s so beautiful, and her aura is so noble. She definitely doesn’t look like someone from a humble background, she must be a big star."Isabella found it amusing.Th
After entering the hotel room, Isabella couldn’t wait to instruct Ava, "Ava, take out the most expensive fabric from the suitcase. I need to make a gown for Theo. He cannot become a laughingstock in front of the entire capital."Ava didn’t dare to waste a moment. She quickly gathered the fabric, needles, scissors, sketch paper, and brushes.Isabella swiftly sketched a few designs, asking, "Ava, which one do you think looks the best?"Ava admired each design, unable to pick just one, "Bella, all your designs are beautiful."Isabella remembered seeing Theodore at a banquet in her past life. At that time, he was dressed in a black suit, exuding a reserved, aloof aura that made him appear untouchable, a figure too grand to be approached.Standing among the sons of other prestigious families, Theodore stood out, his presence making those around him look dull and insignificant.Now, though he was still young, his features were starting to mature into a man's form. He had recently reported to
Should she be grateful to him?She often wondered, if not for Nathan, what would her fate have been? Would she have remained hidden at the bottom of society, or would she have fought her way out with her unyielding stubbornness and walked down a path of success?For a long time, she saw Nathan as her savior, revered him as though he were a god.But now, after witnessing the hardships of life, after unconditionally supporting many helpless orphans and widows, her thoughts began to waver.She even found herself deeply rejecting the "rescue" that Nathan had offered her back then.Because his intentions had been self-serving, not deserving of the respect she had once given him.He wasn’t a philanthropist; he was a fraud.This truth was a pain that words could not express within her heart.Divorce was imminent.---The next day.At the entrance of the Hill family villa.Isabella, dressed in simple clothes and with no makeup, looked slightly haggard from having stayed up all night. She showe
Nathan’s mother fell silent.Victoria tried to comfort her, "Auntie, don't be angry. Actually, things are fine this way. Although I'm not Nathan’s legal wife, in my heart, he's the man I want to spend my whole life with. I will love him and take care of him for a lifetime. That certificate is just a piece of paper to us."Nathan gave Victoria a glance, his expression complex and dark.Nathan’s mother seemed to relax a bit. "True, the way you and Nathan care for each other now, it’s no different from being a real couple. As for that Isabella, if she wants to act out, let her. Who cares about her? Are we supposed to beg her to come back? That's out of the question. It's better if she just dies out there."But things didn't go as expected.Just as Victoria was enjoying her time with the Hill family, the wide open front door was suddenly blocked by a delicate figure. A shadow cast on the floor, and a crisp voice echoed through the room."Oh, look at what I see. The person who shouldn't be
To finish, she added, “She's dreaming of it even in her sleep.”With that, she turned and stormed off.Furious, Mrs.Hill threw her teacup to the floor.Nathan stood frozen in place, watching as Ava left.It wasn't until Victoria reminded him, “Nathan, what document did Isabella send you?” that he snapped back to reality.Eagerly, he tore open the envelope and pulled out the document inside.When he saw the bold words “Divorce Agreement” written on the paper, his handsome face darkened instantly.It felt as though he had been slapped hard across the face by someone, and the slap was from a woman whom he had always thought was insignificant. His blood began to boil.Mrs.Hill and Victoria exchanged a glance, noticing his change in expression."Nathan, what is that?"Both women looked at him curiously.“A divorce agreement,” Nathan nearly ground his teeth in anger.“A divorce... agreement?”Mrs.Hill showed a stunned expression. She never would have dreamed that her frail and weak daughter-
Upon returning to the Brown Manor, Thea was well aware of all the significant events that had occurred over the past few years.Ruby had already transferred the Brown Manor to Thorne's name, so Thorne is currently the owner of the Brown Manor. Although Thorne has been absent from the martial arts world for many years, legends of Thorne are still widely spread throughout the martial arts community.Samuel rose to fame at a young age, with a halo surrounding him, but the reputation was mistakenly attributed to Thorne. Many people assumed, "Samuel has Thorne as his genius father, like father like son. Samuel must naturally be so talented."And Thea's fame gradually faded away.In addition, Ruby's background has been speculated by various people. Especially her past experiences have been dug up, and her former teachers and classmates have added a lot of mystery to her identity, “Ruby was originally born into a common family, her parents favored boys ove
Thorne looked mysterious, “I hope I was just being overly cautious."The Brown Manor.When Thea and Thorne returned to the Brown Manor, Ruby held a grand welcome ceremony for them.Unlike the desolate, lonely, and quiet atmosphere of the Brown Manor in the past, the Brown Manor now is immaculate everywhere, with servants coming and going, and decorations such as red lanterns and agate are abundant, adorning this huge villa. The villa has become extraordinarily noisy.Thorne and Thea were stopped by diligent security guards at the door, who asked, "Sir, Miss, who are you looking for?"Thea and Thorne exchanged a smile, and just as they were about to explain, they heard an excited voice coming from inside."Thorne?"The security guard saw Ruby, respectfully bowed his head, with his hands hanging on both sides, and called out, "President."Ruby walked up with a smile and said to the security guard, "You must look carefully,
Thea took the glass of water and smiled gratefully at Thorne. Perhaps it was the overwhelming sense of crisis in that moment, or maybe it was to teach a lesson to this naive young girl, but Thea unexpectedly blurted out affectionately, "Thank you, husband."Thorne's beautiful pupils dilated, and a sweet smile overflowed from the bottom of his eyes. His heart felt as if a hundred flowers were blooming.This was the first time Thea called him her husband.Perhaps sensing Thorne's delight, Thea's face involuntarily turned red. She shyly tugged at his sleeve and said, "I..."Thorne, however, rewarded her with a kiss on the cheek and joyfully said, "Let's call each other like this from now on. I like this nickname."The young girl indeed looked skeptical, “Are you really a couple? Does she never call you husband? Hmph, I knew you were lying to me. You definitely aren't a real couple."Thea felt both ashamed and excited. She was ashamed that
Thea broke out in a cold sweat. She had always been unstoppable in the mall and had never really been afraid of anyone. However, when faced with the young girl's provocation, she did feel a bit fearful.The mood instantly became unattractive.Thorne saw the deep self-doubt and timidity in her eyes, and he hugged her with a heart full of pity. He regretted it at this moment. He had lived too comfortably, always finding trouble and insisting on teaching her how to express love on such a beautiful day. It made Thea lack confidence in many ways, especially when facing this shameless young girl, Thea's aura was very weak.Thorne held her tightly, encouraging her, “She was young and foolish, unaware of her own limitations. Clearly, she couldn't compare to you in any way. She wasn't as beautiful as you, nor as intelligent, and she lacked your grace, maturity, and wisdom. Most importantly, she didn't hold the same significance in my heart as you do."Thea s
She was afraid of trouble and always felt that life should eliminate complicated forms, the simpler the better.Just seeing the old couple's faces that couldn't calm down for a long time, Thea felt that maybe she was wrong.At this moment, the old lady walked over and handed her a flower, saying, "Young lady, I am passing on the happiness of my golden wedding anniversary with my old man to you."Thea felt a little disappointed. She had just had an argument with Thorne last night. She really didn't know if she, a person with low emotional intelligence, could still keep someone as excellent as Thorne.The old lady seemed to sense her sadness and comforted her with a smile, "Girl, is that tall and handsome man inside your husband? I can tell, he loves you very much. Although he came out last night, he sat at the door, his gaze fixed on your room."Thea smiled and said, "Mother-in-law, I also loved him very much."The old lady looked at Thea and
After hanging up the phone, Thea fell into deep thought.She pondered with great effort: the difference between a lover and a sibling? She asked herself sincerely, she regarded Thorne as family, as her closest person. As for whether they were siblings or lovers, she had never carefully distinguished, she felt it was not necessary to nitpick like that.Ah, I thought for a long time, but there was no result.Finally, Thea lay down on the bed, staring at the ceiling and continuing her mental battle.Thorne made dinner and brought it in."It's time to eat."Thea cautiously glanced at his face, making sure he wasn't angry with her, and that he had no intention of continuing their cold war. She cheerfully got up."Thorne, the noodles you cooked were delicious," she switched to praise mode.Thorne glanced at her. He sometimes didn't understand why Thea, who was clearly intelligent and sensitive, was so careless and casual when it came
Thea also never thought about hiding it from her family and told them the truth, “I saw Ezekiel, and he seemed to be cursed by fate. Both turning points in my life were related to him, and I always felt like I brought him bad luck."William was surprised, “That is something to be grateful for. Let's donate some money to the church."Thea said, "This was natural."Thorne looked at Thea's still furrowed brow and speculated, "Did he have any instructions for you?"Thea nodded silently."Ezekiel told me to avoid a certain person in the future. This person would bring me a disaster. However, Ezekiel did not tell me who this person was."As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of everyone present became extremely solemn.Thea suddenly smiled brightly and said, "Just be happy, this is just a prophecy. It may not be true, and even if it is, as long as we find a master to help me before that, I'll be fine."Thorn
Thea looked at the man in front of her, who was no longer young, and realized.Over a decade has passed, things have changed, and she is no longer the girl who was bullied and helpless. However, Ezekiel is also no longer the hypnotist who wandered the earth with a carefree attitude."How come you are here?" Thea was surprised.Ezekiel said, "I had my way of living."Thea's eyes instantly turned red, “Anyway, I have to thank you sincerely for helping me so much back then.""Ezekiel, I know you are not an ordinary person. You know the past lives of people and also know how to resolve someone's heavenly tribulations. I was ignorant when I was young and didn't know that this was actually revealing secrets of the heavens. I suppose revealing such secrets must be bad, and I don't know about you..." Thea's words were filled with concern.Ezekiel smiled faintly and said, "You are clever. I did indeed reveal many secrets, so I faced many conseq
Stella had a gloomy face, looking dissatisfied, “She is so wealthy, logically speaking, she should have waived all your medical expenses. Rich people are really stingy when they have more money."Daisy scolded Stella, "Sister, one should learn to be content."She felt a bit cold in her heart and inexplicably uneasy: If Stella doesn't even understand gratitude for Thea's sponsorship, how could she possibly be satisfied with her efforts towards her?Daisy felt confused about her future. She felt fearful about the future of her children.After careful consideration, Daisy hired a nanny for the children. However, this action made Stella angry. "Do you have so much money to burn? With me here, why do you still need to hire a nanny? You might as well give me the money you spent on the nanny, and I will take care of the children with double the dedication. Do you trust a stranger more than your own blood-related aunt like me?"Daisy could only awkwa