“Shaun, what do you want? Don’t you have to go home to Sarah at this time of the night?”“Don’t you think I want that too? But after that phone call you made this morning… Catherine, you’re such a scheming woman. You embarrassed Sarah in front of everyone and you even made her cry.”Shaun had been upset since that phone call, especially after one of the shareholders called to inform him that Sarah had run out of the meeting in tears after being humiliated by Catherine. He really wished to strangle this woman to death.“Oh, you feel sorry for her?” Catherine crossed her arms in front of her chest. “I didn’t make you say those words, though.”“You… Don’t think I’m afraid simply because you’re holding our marriage certificate.” His dark eyes narrowed. “The last person who provoked me has disappeared from this world.”“Are you talking about Charity?” she said out of the blue.He looked stunned, but he quickly smoothed away the surprise. “She deserved it for trying to escape prison by
“Sir, how many would you like?”Shaun thought about it for a few seconds. “30.”That should be enough supply for a whole year. “Get me 30 bras too.”Finally, he made the payment and left the store carrying several shopping bags.Coincidentally, Joanne Harlow, the young lady of the Harlow family, was shopping nearby and took a photo of him to send to Sarah through WhatsApp. “Look at how many things Shaun has bought for you from the lingerie store. I’m so jealous of you.”...At the same time.Sarah was having a great time with Lucifer in her personal apartment.20 minutes later, she got up to check her phone. The corners of her lips twitched into a smile upon reading Joanne’s text.Shaun had never done anything like that. It seemed like he was trying to comfort her for being humiliated by Catherine today.“What are you looking at? Come join me for a bit longer,” Lucifer said before pulling her into his arms again.“No, my friend sent me a text saying Shaun’s heading home.” Sh
Shaun devoured the pasta in one go yet he was still feeling hungry.He walked to the bathroom only to find Catherine washing her clothes in the sink. On second thought, he decided to leave.The man drove past a busy street and saw a restaurant specializing in pasta. He went in and ordered from the menu yet he spat out the food after one bite. “The pasta you make tastes horrible,” he shouted angrily.“Are you here to pick a fight?” The owner of the store flew off the handle. “I’ve been running my restaurant for more than a decade and everyone here loves my pasta. You’re the first to complain.”“That’s right. The pasta here is the best in the whole neighborhood.” One of the guests could not help saying.“...”Shaun did not know what to say.What had Catherine done to his appetite?What did it matter if this owner had been running the restaurant for more than a decade? The fact remained that the food Catherine made tasted better....Seaside villa.Sarah greeted him while weari
The following dawn.Sarah secretly grabbed Shaun’s car key and sneaked into the garage to check the dashcam footage.Within seconds, she found out he had driven to somewhere called Hackett Institute twice last night.That same morning, she drove to the same place and grimaced upon seeing Catherine driving out of there.It was really Catherine.This was out of her expectations.What was the problem? She had already hypnotized Shaun to despise Catherine.It must be Catherine who refuses to stop seducing him.That b*tch!...8:30 a.m.Catherine walked into the company to find Director Irvine, Director Williams, and the other members of the board waiting for her. General Manager Wolfe looked impatient while standing by the side.“You’re all early today.”Director Irvine said after she sat down at her desk, “Do you think we can still sleep well? Three major construction companies that have collaborated with us for many years suddenly canceled their partnerships overnight. More
That afternoon, Catherine was having lunch in the canteen when Shaun called. The man’s tone reeked of arrogance. “Beg me. I’ll sort out the matter with the construction companies for you if you agree to divorce me.”“Don’t worry. I’ll sort it out myself.”She flatly rejected him.A cold smile spread across his face. “You’ll sort it out by calling the presidents of those companies and using dishonorable means?”The woman laughed. “You’re really going all out just to divorce me. You must’ve been busy changing their minds.”“You brought this upon yourself.” His tone was unfriendly. “I wouldn’t have gone this far if you hadn’t been so rude to Sarah and kept entertaining those fond dreams of yours. I suggest you sign the papers soon for peace of mind or I won’t mind taking my time to keep playing this game with you.”“It seems like your pretentious girlfriend has been busy complaining,” she replied nonchalantly. “You can keep playing all you want.”Her nonchalant tone made him so fur
“Shaun, have you heard of something called surveillance cameras? Can you check who’s at fault first before making accusations?” Catherine said calmly.Sarah appeared flustered but Shaun did not notice that at all. He had been glaring at Catherine angrily the whole time. “Do you mean that I shouldn’t believe my own eyes but the surveillance cameras that show a different perspective from different angles?”“...”Catherine rubbed her temples.She really wished to yell at him and tell him that one could see things differently with one’s eyes from different angles as well.She wondered if Sarah might have hypnotized him to become less intelligent back then too.“Forget it, Shaunic. Leave it be. Let’s go,” Sarah begged while tugging at the man’s arm.Manager Howard quickly said, “President Hill, you really have to stand up for Miss Neeson this time. She was only here to hand me some documents. She was reminding me of the extra details when Chairwoman Jones came over to say that Miss N
“Now that you’ve said it, then I have to get ready as well.”“...”Catherine dug her ears and sighed. “I feel quite sorry to everyone too. I didn’t know that my return would harm so many people. I’ll go back and think of other ways.”“Get lost. Don’t come back anymore.” DIrector Irvine was so angry to the point that he did not want to show her any courtesy. “Of course, we might give you a chance if you kneel down and beg for President Hill and Ms. Neeson’s forgiveness.”“That’s impossible. I’d rather the company fall apart than lower my head to that b*tchy couple.”Catherine stubbornly said that and left amid everyone’s criticisms.When she arrived home, she slowly started making a cup of coffee. Harvey was on the verge of kneeling and crying to beg her.“President Jones, the companies that are working together with our corporation are calling to break off our partnerships. Please think of a plan.”“Don’t be hasty.” Catherine stirred her coffee. “Harvey, I’m giving you a chance
The next morning.At the seaside villa.The maids served breakfast on the table. Sarah poured a glass of hot milk for Shaun gracefully. She then said hesitantly, “It’s already the sixth day. I guess Hudson Corporation is having a hard time holding on.”Shaun’s dark eyes glanced at her. “You’re just too soft-hearted.”Sarah laughed bitterly. “I’ve worked there for two years, after all.”“Let’s have breakfast.” Shaun peeled a boiled egg for her. “Shaunic,” Sarah said with mixed feelings, “Do you really have no feelings for Catherine? You’ve never accompanied me to shop for underwear before. I’ve been trying to persuade myself these days but it’s still hard for me to accept it. Every time I think about it, my heart hurts so much that I can’t breathe.”“Nope.” Shaun denied it bluntly. “I’m sorry. I’ll never do anything that’s misleading anymore.”“Okay,” Sarah replied with a forced smile.Shaun had an uncomfortable feeling in his heart. He swore to punish Catherine more severely