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A black car stopped at the entrance of our apartment complex. I unfastened my seatbelt and got out, thanking Luke as I did.But I was completely unprepared for what I saw next: Max, who should still be at the office, was there, waiting in his car. The driver’s window was half-lowered, and his face was clouded with a cold, grim expression, his eyes piercingly icy.I froze, my mind racing. How should I explain this?I remembered Luke’s advice: In all things, stay calm. Panic would only rob me of the ability to think clearly and give away my nervousness. I had to remain calm and composed in front of Max.I quickly plastered on a smile and jogged over to Max, cheerfully saying, "Honey, you’re home early today!"Max scrutinized me, then smiled slightly and asked, "Where did you go?"I could see that Max was furious, even though he was trying hard to hide it. His anger was evident, especially when he saw Luke getting out of the car and walking toward us.Max also got out, grabbing my
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I held onto Max's arm, speaking in a sweet voice. "I was just afraid you'd be too busy with work!"Max smiled indulgently and replied, "What could be more important than you? I would prioritize you over any amount of work."In the past, his words would have touched me, but now they only made me feel sick.Max then wrapped his arm around my shoulder and said, "Thank you, Mr. Walker, for bringing my wife back."Luke responded calmly, "No need to thank me. After all, I didn't do it for you."Max's eyes flashed with a cold light as he chuckled. "Yes, if my father-in-law knew, he would thank you, his prized student."Luke's face remained stern as he glanced at Max. "Of course, Jen is the only family left of my teacher and his wife. It's my duty to take care of her. If anyone bullies her, I'll ensure they pay a painful price."The threat in Luke's words was evident.Max's face darkened, his eyes filled with icy anger.Sensing the tension, I quickly intervened. "Honey, I'm hungry. Le
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Sure enough, upon hearing that I had met with the financial manager, Max looked surprised and immediately asked, "Wasn't your financial plan still a while from maturity? Why did you meet with the financial manager?"A surge of satisfaction washed over me. Stupid jerk, you're getting anxious now, aren't you?I replied nonchalantly, "To renew it, of course."Max furrowed his brows. "Renew?"I nodded, walked into the living room, and turned on the record player, placing a vinyl on it. "A few days ago, I saw an advertisement stating that the annual return had increased by one percent, ending at the end of the month. I realized that my investment would mature in less than a month. Since I might be visiting my aunt in Clanstand by then and wouldn't have time to handle it, I decided to renew it now.""You're going to Clanstand to visit your aunt?" Max's discomfort was evident on his face. "Why haven't you mentioned this before?"Two bombshells at once, and Max was completely caught off
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Max took my hand, kissed the back of it, and gazed at me with such deep affection that I almost doubted everything I had discovered and heard. Was it all a lie, just a dream?What a hypocrite!In my mind, I imagined exposing his true nature, slapping him across the face, and asking how he could be so heartless.But that was just a fantasy.In reality, I looked into his loving eyes and playfully said, "Honey, they say distance makes the heart grow fonder. Maybe when I come back from vacation, our relationship will be even better? Or are you afraid that while I'm in Clanstand, you'll get in touch with your affair?"Max's face turned serious as he vehemently promised, "How could I do that?! Honey, the mistakes I made in the past will never happen again! The only person I've ever loved is you."I gave him a half-smile. "Really?""Really.""Then swear to me that everything you've said to me is true. If you're lying, even a single word, may lightning strike you down, may you die a ho
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As the understanding wife that I am, I immediately expressed my concern, "What's wrong? You look unwell."Max took a deep breath and shook his head. "It's nothing, don't worry about it.""What could it be? Is it something that even the mighty Mr. Jennings frowns upon? Tell me, I'm here to listen." I played the role of the considerate wife, just as Max expected."Actually, I didn't want to tell you," Max said, struggling to find the right words.After some preamble about his independence and internal struggle, he finally spoke, "Honey, I recently secured a major project. You know the Hailey Group, right? The real estate developer here in Johnsonville. They've acquired a new plot on the west side of the city and plan to build residential units.""Of course I know Hailey Group. Isn't our home part of one of their developments?"Hailey Group is a well-known enterprise in our city, with projects all over the country, but their properties in Johnsonville are the most famous. Most of th
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"What should we do then?" I pondered. "Even if the bank's interest rate isn't high, for a two-year loan, the interest is still substantial. Can you guarantee that you'll get the returns within two years? No one can promise that. Even if you manage to repay within the time frame, the profit, after subtracting the interest, won't be much. What's the point of all this hard work? Isn't it just benefiting others?"I held his hand and said, "Maybe you shouldn't work so hard. A big project like Hailey Group's will be too exhausting for you. We don't lack money. Our life is quite good as it is.""How can that be? When I married you, I vowed in front of your parents' graves that I would give you a good life. You grew up cherished by your parents, who left you so much. If I can't surpass that, how can my pride endure?" Max said. "Honey, I want to give my all so that your parents in heaven can rest easy, knowing that marrying me was the right choice for you.""But you'll be so tired, I can't b
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I thought Max had already come up with hisan excuse forto asking me for money, so he made a deal with Hailey Group early on. He was just waiting for the right moment to bring it up, but I exposed his plan before he could execute it. He had been scheming to make meget me to willingly hand over the fifteen million for his business venture.Business venture? It was more like an excuse to steal my money.What a scoundrel!Suddenly, Max turned around and startled me. I quickly put on a smile.He leaned against the kitchen island and said, "By the way, honey, there's something I need to remind you about.""What is it?""In the future, don't meet with Luke anymore," Max said seriously. "I get jealous, and it makes me angry.""Mr. Jennings, are you that insecure? We're married. Are you still afraid someone will steal me away?"I scoffed. "Even if you're worried, it shouldn't be about Luke. Who is he anyway? The famous untouchable bachelor of your business school. Girls line up from her
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I quickly retracted the message and immediately apologized.But then, the person replied with a piece of advice: "Why don't you pretend to be sick?"I held my phone for a long time, unsure whether to thank him. It was so awkward.And I realized I had no idea when I added this person on the messaging app. I checked his profile and saw he was a man, but his timeline was empty, and his background was just a plain black background, offering no clues about him.I didn't reply and simply deleted the chat.I comforted myself, thinking, he's just a stranger—he doesn't know who you are, who your husband is, and you didn't mention any names.Stay calm, stay calm, stay calm!But I couldn't help considering his suggestion: pretending to be sick.Yes, pretending to be sick.Even Max, as despicable as he is, wouldn't do anything if I were ill, right? After all, he has to keep up the pretense of being a devoted husband. He wouldn't fulfill his bodily desires while I'm sick, would he?But ho
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