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"W-Who could it be? Who could be so cruel… They attacked without even giving me a chance to defend myself…" Harvey slammed his fist into the ground several times after learning his outcome had been set in stone. He scanned the space with reddened eyes as if everyone around him were at fault.At that point, I knew what had happened. It wasn't hard to guess this was the overnight result of Adrian's work. Adrian had told me to wait for his good news when he left, so this must be what he meant."This is your doing, isn't it, Belle?" Harvey finally remembered my existence. He turned his head toward me, revealing a murderous glare."So what if it is or isn't?" Although I hadn't done it myself, I didn't bother answering Harvey's question. I merely maintained my cold smirk at him."So, the old saying is true! Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned! How could you be so cruel, Belle? Didn't you stop to think about the many years we spent together as a married couple before doing it?" he qu
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Adrian was livid when he saw Harvey had pinned me on the ground, and Harvey's parents, who had nothing to do with the situation, surrounded me. He ran over at once. "You can't interfere because this is a family matter!" Sandra felt a sense of foreboding after seeing Adrian approach with immense rage. She released the bodyguards' legs and crawled toward Adrian.A loud thump followed. Adrian couldn't care less about Sandra, who was on all fours on the ground. He kicked her arm away from grabbing his leg. "You guys aren't discussing family matters! You're illegally detaining someone! I can call the cops on you guys any time!"Sandra never imagined a robust young man dared do anything to her. Although the kick didn't hurt, it sent her into a daze. "W-Who are you…? How dare you kick my mother? Do you have a death wish?" Harvey questioned.Adrian and I had known each other since we were children. However, I never hung out with him in my many years of marriage to avoid unwanted rumor
It All Amounts to Nothing Chapter 20
Nothing Harvey said seemed like what a corporate executive who graduated from university would say. His insults were ruder than what an unrefined person would say.Adrian initially planned to have the bodyguards release Harvey and Alex after the two had calmed down. Little did he expect Harvey to utter such foul words. Adrian wasn't the only one who found Harvey's words unbearable. Even I couldn't stand listening to him anymore."Should we hit him?" I leaned against Adrian's arm and looked up at his chiseled chin."That punk may never change his ways if we don't punish him." Adrian nodded before ordering the bodyguard holding Harvey down, "I'll pay you 100 dollars for every slap you give him!""Understood, sir!" The bodyguard became energized right away. He raised his thick hands and slapped Harvey's already swollen face with all his might. A loud slap reverberated in the air. That slap landed harder than if mine and Adrian's strengths were combined.Harvey paused briefly afte
It All Amounts to Nothing Chapter 21
I glanced at Harvey through the reflection in the mirror. Just the first photo alone was enough to make Harvey's world go dark.In the photo, Debbie was laughing and chatting with a stranger as they entered a hotel. Judging from the photo, they seemed close.The next photo was even more damning—it was their hotel check-in record. The record clearly listed Debbie's ID number and full name, with a special note indicating the room type with an electric-powered king-size bed. The date of the check-in coincided with the days Debbie had calculated as her conception period."An electric-powered king-size bed?" Harvey questioned in disbelief as he stared at the photos. "Debbie, didn't you tell me you were a traditional woman? You were too shy to even hold my hand, but you went and booked a room with another man, and not just any room, but one like this?"His body trembled in shock as he looked at the pictures. Even though I was far away, I could still hear the sound of his heart breaking.
It All Amounts to Nothing Chapter 22
"Are you certain all of this is true?"Even now, Harvey still couldn't fully believe what Adrian was saying."With modern technology, a simple amniotic fluid test can determine paternity. There's no need to wait until the baby is born," Adrian replied mockingly as he looked at Harvey like he was a clown. "Since Debbie is so certain the child is yours, she should have no problem agreeing to a DNA test to prove it, right?""And not just the DNA test," I chimed in, wearing an encouraging smile. "You can always go back to the hospital and check your sperm count again. Who knows? Perhaps a miracle has happened, and your azoospermia has been cured!""Debbie, are you willing to take a DNA test with me?"At that moment, Harvey clung to this as if it were his last hope. He crawled toward Debbie on his knees, looking at her eagerly."Do you really trust me so little? Am I worth nothing to you?" Debbie asked resentfully. "I won't do it! If you doubt me this much, then let's just break up. G
It All Amounts to Nothing Chapter 23
Although Harvey still didn't know Adrian's true identity, he was well aware that even without Adrian, my family had enough power in this city to make him regret everything.That day, I watched as Harvey and his family walked out of the villa that belonged solely to me in tears.Afterward, I contacted the property management and made sure that those three were permanently blacklisted from my home. I never wanted to see a single one of them at my doorstep again.However, I never could have imagined that just a year of carelessness on my part would invite an unexpected nuisance.Early in the morning, I was woken by a commotion outside my house.At first, I thought it was just some neighbors moving in, so I paid it no mind. However, I soon realized the voices outside were discussing me.I walked out of the villa with a frown and saw Debbie walking around, handing out flyers to curious neighbors."Belle may look elegant and refined, but in reality, she's utterly shameless!" Debbie sh
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"This man is the one Belle's been seeing on the side! This is the proof of her affair! With her lover showing up, I'm sure all of you can now see how despicable she truly is!"As soon as Adrian appeared, Debbie didn't show an ounce of fear. Instead, she became even more arrogant. She knew that while Adrian was physically strong, he was also a gentleman who would never lay a hand on a pregnant woman.As long as she maintained the upper hand with her words, there was no way anyone would dare challenge her in front of so many people.Sure enough, her words once again sparked gossip. The crowd began whispering, eyeing Adrian with curiosity. The atmosphere shifted, and all attention turned toward him."Debbie, there are security cameras and recording devices at the villa entrance. Do you know what kind of consequences your slander could have? I can call the police right now and have you arrested!" Adrian said, standing in front of her.Although no one else noticed, I saw Adrian clench
It All Amounts to Nothing Chapter 25
After handling the matters, Adrian took me abroad.Of course, it wasn't for a vacation.Adrian told me that he could help me pursue further studies in art, something I had always wanted to do.He knew that I had loved painting since I was a child and had a natural talent for design. However, for Harvey's sake, I had given up on my artistic dreams.As the only daughter in my family, I was raised with the belief that my duty was to study business and eventually take over the family business.Over the years, I had mentioned to Harvey a few times that I wanted to continue my studies in fine arts, but he always dismissed the idea.He even thought I was being petty, calling me a spoiled rich kid who needed to be more practical and stop chasing unrealistic dreams.Out of respect for his opinion, I put my aspirations on hold.Now that Harvey's affairs were settled, I had come to see things more clearly.Life was short, and it was important to hold onto some dreams. I casually mentio
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It All Amounts to Nothing Chapter 27
In just a few days, I learned that Harvey had lost numerous contracts with suppliers, and on top of that, he was facing tens of millions in penalties—a sum he could never repay in his lifetime. He had to give up everything, but the truth was, he didn't have much left to begin with. In that short time, Harvey went from being a powerful CEO to a bankrupt man everyone despised.Still clinging to a sliver of hope, he ran from one hospital to another across the province, seeking medical advice. However, he received the same cold, unyielding response every single time.At that moment, the proud Harvey finally broke down.Meanwhile, Debbie quietly aborted their child without telling Harvey and vanished without a trace. With that massive diamond ring on her finger, I'm sure she and her young lover would be set for life.As for Harvey's family, who I had kicked out, they had nowhere to turn. Accustomed to a life of comfort, they couldn't handle the harsh reality of being without even a ro
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Although I had graduated years ago, I never truly abandoned my passion, so keeping up with my studies wasn't too difficult. After all, studying was far easier than freeing myself from Harvey and his family.Even though I wasn't in the country, I could easily imagine how messy things had become back home. Yet, Adrian had shouldered everything alone, keeping the chaos from reaching me.Whenever I had a quiet moment, I couldn't help but reflect on our relationship over the years. Were we family, friends, or something more?In the end, I figured it out. If it had really been love, I wouldn't have needed to question it.One evening after class, I strolled back to my dorm along a path so picturesque it looked like an oil painting. Then, my phone rang. It was a domestic number I had never seen before.Since moving abroad, I had changed my number, and only a handful of people knew it. Even before answering, I already had a feeling about who it was.I hesitated for a moment but picked up
It All Amounts to Nothing Chapter 25
After handling the matters, Adrian took me abroad.Of course, it wasn't for a vacation.Adrian told me that he could help me pursue further studies in art, something I had always wanted to do.He knew that I had loved painting since I was a child and had a natural talent for design. However, for Harvey's sake, I had given up on my artistic dreams.As the only daughter in my family, I was raised with the belief that my duty was to study business and eventually take over the family business.Over the years, I had mentioned to Harvey a few times that I wanted to continue my studies in fine arts, but he always dismissed the idea.He even thought I was being petty, calling me a spoiled rich kid who needed to be more practical and stop chasing unrealistic dreams.Out of respect for his opinion, I put my aspirations on hold.Now that Harvey's affairs were settled, I had come to see things more clearly.Life was short, and it was important to hold onto some dreams. I casually mentio
It All Amounts to Nothing Chapter 24
"This man is the one Belle's been seeing on the side! This is the proof of her affair! With her lover showing up, I'm sure all of you can now see how despicable she truly is!"As soon as Adrian appeared, Debbie didn't show an ounce of fear. Instead, she became even more arrogant. She knew that while Adrian was physically strong, he was also a gentleman who would never lay a hand on a pregnant woman.As long as she maintained the upper hand with her words, there was no way anyone would dare challenge her in front of so many people.Sure enough, her words once again sparked gossip. The crowd began whispering, eyeing Adrian with curiosity. The atmosphere shifted, and all attention turned toward him."Debbie, there are security cameras and recording devices at the villa entrance. Do you know what kind of consequences your slander could have? I can call the police right now and have you arrested!" Adrian said, standing in front of her.Although no one else noticed, I saw Adrian clench
It All Amounts to Nothing Chapter 23
Although Harvey still didn't know Adrian's true identity, he was well aware that even without Adrian, my family had enough power in this city to make him regret everything.That day, I watched as Harvey and his family walked out of the villa that belonged solely to me in tears.Afterward, I contacted the property management and made sure that those three were permanently blacklisted from my home. I never wanted to see a single one of them at my doorstep again.However, I never could have imagined that just a year of carelessness on my part would invite an unexpected nuisance.Early in the morning, I was woken by a commotion outside my house.At first, I thought it was just some neighbors moving in, so I paid it no mind. However, I soon realized the voices outside were discussing me.I walked out of the villa with a frown and saw Debbie walking around, handing out flyers to curious neighbors."Belle may look elegant and refined, but in reality, she's utterly shameless!" Debbie sh
It All Amounts to Nothing Chapter 22
"Are you certain all of this is true?"Even now, Harvey still couldn't fully believe what Adrian was saying."With modern technology, a simple amniotic fluid test can determine paternity. There's no need to wait until the baby is born," Adrian replied mockingly as he looked at Harvey like he was a clown. "Since Debbie is so certain the child is yours, she should have no problem agreeing to a DNA test to prove it, right?""And not just the DNA test," I chimed in, wearing an encouraging smile. "You can always go back to the hospital and check your sperm count again. Who knows? Perhaps a miracle has happened, and your azoospermia has been cured!""Debbie, are you willing to take a DNA test with me?"At that moment, Harvey clung to this as if it were his last hope. He crawled toward Debbie on his knees, looking at her eagerly."Do you really trust me so little? Am I worth nothing to you?" Debbie asked resentfully. "I won't do it! If you doubt me this much, then let's just break up. G
It All Amounts to Nothing Chapter 21
I glanced at Harvey through the reflection in the mirror. Just the first photo alone was enough to make Harvey's world go dark.In the photo, Debbie was laughing and chatting with a stranger as they entered a hotel. Judging from the photo, they seemed close.The next photo was even more damning—it was their hotel check-in record. The record clearly listed Debbie's ID number and full name, with a special note indicating the room type with an electric-powered king-size bed. The date of the check-in coincided with the days Debbie had calculated as her conception period."An electric-powered king-size bed?" Harvey questioned in disbelief as he stared at the photos. "Debbie, didn't you tell me you were a traditional woman? You were too shy to even hold my hand, but you went and booked a room with another man, and not just any room, but one like this?"His body trembled in shock as he looked at the pictures. Even though I was far away, I could still hear the sound of his heart breaking.
It All Amounts to Nothing Chapter 20
Nothing Harvey said seemed like what a corporate executive who graduated from university would say. His insults were ruder than what an unrefined person would say.Adrian initially planned to have the bodyguards release Harvey and Alex after the two had calmed down. Little did he expect Harvey to utter such foul words. Adrian wasn't the only one who found Harvey's words unbearable. Even I couldn't stand listening to him anymore."Should we hit him?" I leaned against Adrian's arm and looked up at his chiseled chin."That punk may never change his ways if we don't punish him." Adrian nodded before ordering the bodyguard holding Harvey down, "I'll pay you 100 dollars for every slap you give him!""Understood, sir!" The bodyguard became energized right away. He raised his thick hands and slapped Harvey's already swollen face with all his might. A loud slap reverberated in the air. That slap landed harder than if mine and Adrian's strengths were combined.Harvey paused briefly afte
It All Amounts to Nothing Chapter 19
Adrian was livid when he saw Harvey had pinned me on the ground, and Harvey's parents, who had nothing to do with the situation, surrounded me. He ran over at once. "You can't interfere because this is a family matter!" Sandra felt a sense of foreboding after seeing Adrian approach with immense rage. She released the bodyguards' legs and crawled toward Adrian.A loud thump followed. Adrian couldn't care less about Sandra, who was on all fours on the ground. He kicked her arm away from grabbing his leg. "You guys aren't discussing family matters! You're illegally detaining someone! I can call the cops on you guys any time!"Sandra never imagined a robust young man dared do anything to her. Although the kick didn't hurt, it sent her into a daze. "W-Who are you…? How dare you kick my mother? Do you have a death wish?" Harvey questioned.Adrian and I had known each other since we were children. However, I never hung out with him in my many years of marriage to avoid unwanted rumor
