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Last night at ten o'clock, when I was getting ready to go to sleep, I got a call from an unknown number in our city.The voice on the line, clear and pleasant, asked, "Are you Jen Middleton?"I didn't hesitate and said, "Yes, that's me. Who's this?"Instead of answering, the woman laughed and said, "Your husband is so wild in bed"I was completely confused and was about to ask who she was and how she knew anything about my husband, but the call was abruptly cut off, leaving a dial tone.At first, I thought it was just a prank and didn't think much of it.But as soon as I hung up the phone, a troubling thought crossed my mind: if it was just a prank, how did the caller know my name so accurately?Lost in my thoughts, I received a video through text from the same unknown number, followed by a message."Don't believe it? Take a close look at the true colors of your husband, Max Jennings."Even the mention of my husband’s name ‘Max Jennings' was alarmingly accurate.A few seconds
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It took every ounce of courage I had to tremulously tap open the second video clip.In the video, Max was shown bathing in a transparent glass shower, and two used condoms were lying on the carpet.The mistress purposefully zoomed in and asked Max in the video, "Max, you're so naughty, lying to your wife about being busy with work out of town.""How else would I find time to be with you?" he replied."Isn't she about to give birth? Shouldn't you be there for her?"Max responded nonchalantly, "What's so special about a woman giving birth? If I were there, would it make her suffer any less?""You bad boy! Is it because your wife is pregnant and it's inconvenient that you can't bear to touch her, and now you're so horny? Tonight, I almost broke under you.""Do you think she tastes as good as you?" Max scoffed dismissively, "Even if she wasn't pregnant, I would be too lazy to touch her.""Liar, if you're too lazy to touch her, how did she get pregnant? Could it be that the child in
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Max, who was two years ahead of me in college, caught my eye during freshman orientation and it was love at first sight.Clad in a white shirt and black casual pants, Max stood tall at six feet, boasting a lean and beautiful physique reminiscent of a masterpiece crafted by skilled sculptors. Emerging from beneath the lush camphor trees along the campus path, he waved and smiled, with the bright sunlight casting a dappled glow upon him, his eyes sparkling.It was impossible not to be captivated.Once we began dating, I learned that Max was enrolled in the Business School, while I pursued studies in the School of Foreign Languages. On the day we met, he mistook me for a Business School freshman and kindly carried my luggage all the way to my dorm.It was only upon reaching the entrance to my dorm building that he realized I belonged to a different department. However, driven by his love at first sight, he boldly continued with his mistake.He confessed to me that from the moment he
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I sat against the headboard of the bed, tears streaming down my face all through the night.I didn't know how to address this unhappy marriage.A cheating husband is like finding a crumpled bill in a ditch—keeping it is distasteful, but throwing it away feels wasteful.If it weren't for the baby on the way, I would easily choose to divorce Max. I, Jen, am not one to hold onto what isn't worth keeping. If it starts well, it should end well too!But with a little one about to enter the world... what should I do?Perhaps sensing my turmoil, the baby kicked against my belly repeatedly, as if trying to calm my emotions.With each kick, my agitation only grew, tears flowing incessantly like a broken faucet.Divorce, then abortion? That's not an option.I believe any mother, after feeling the baby's movements, couldn't bear the thought of parting with them.So, should I divorce and raise the child alone?In today's world, single mothers are common, and women can raise children on th
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At that moment, I instinctively held my breath and squeezed my legs together, but the amniotic fluid kept flowing uncontrollably. It was leaking from my nightgown and my mother-in-law didn't seem concerned. Instead, she grumbled, "What's there to cry for when you're in labor? Don't you know crying brings bad luck?"I felt abandoned by both my mother-in-law and likely Max, who was probably cosying up with his mistress in some hotel. I took a deep breath to calm myself and carefully moved to the head of the bed. I elevated my legs as much as possible to slow down the flow of fluid. Then, I reached for my phone on the bedside table with the intention to call 911 for an ambulance.But before I could dial, my mother-in-law snatched the phone away and ended the call. She pocketed the phone, glaring fiercely at me. "You think calling 911 is free, you wasteful woman?"During my pregnancy, I often came across news stories about women whose water broke but didn't go to the hospital in time, l
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When I regained consciousness, Max sat beside me, dozing off while holding my hand.Thoughts of those repulsive videos sent a shiver down my spine. I quickly withdrew my hand, repulsed by the touch that once brought comfort.He awoke, pleasantly surprised. "Darling, you're awake!"The term "darling" made me nauseous, as if I had swallowed a swarm of bugs wriggling in my throat. But I lacked the energy to argue with him at that moment.I asked directly, "Where is the baby?"In his usual gentle tone, Max replied, "The baby is in the incubator, sweetheart. You just had surgery, so you need to stay put. Let's wait a couple of days before you see the baby."I refused, standing my ground. "Max, I want to see my child now."However, just as I spoke, the doctor arrived and informed me that I couldn't leave the bed yet. Reluctantly, I agreed.Yet, as three or four days elapsed, Max continued to find excuses to keep me away from the baby. He claimed the baby was in the neonatal intensive
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Max brought me to see the baby at the hospital. The baby's body was being kept there temporarily. It was wrapped in a white cloth and placed in a cold compartment, appearing curled up like a small kitten.Max explained that our daughter had congenital defects affecting her limbs and heart. Additionally, her amniotic fluid had dried up before the cesarean delivery, resulting in her being stillborn.As I gazed at the tiny, cold bundle, tears streamed down my face. It felt as though the whole world was collapsing around me. How could fate be so cruel?In the end, I fainted in Max's arms. The emotional turmoil caused my wound to tear severely. Over the next two weeks, I rarely left my bed. I fainted multiple times from crying and was afraid to sleep. Every time I closed my eyes, all I could see was the deformed body of our baby.I didn't utter a word to Max, isolating myself in a small, solitary world. I felt like a lifeless shell.Within those two weeks, I lost over forty pounds.On
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Max's eyes flickered with a hint of nervousness, but he quickly concealed it and casually remarked, "That one? Hmm, not sure. Maybe it got thrown away with the old clothes when we were tidying up?""Thrown away? I was planning on wearing it," I retorted.Max gave a slight smile, probably thinking I wanted to put on something sexy and get intimate with him. He gently took my hand and said, "It's okay if we can't find it. I'll take you to buy a new one tomorrow. Honey, that one was too sexy, and if you wore it, I might not be able to resist... The doctor said your body hasn't fully recovered yet, and I can't have sex with you for at least six months. You can't be so naughty, wearing sexy lingerie just to torture me!""Is that so?" I suppressed the urge to smack him and kept my expression neutral.Max continued, "Isn't it? You got pregnant the first time we were intimate, and the doctor warned us about the risks of having sex during your first pregnancy because it was unstable. The do
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“You’re an actress. You need to learn to control your emotions,” I said calmly.“And who do you think you are to tell me how to do my job?” Jenny glared at me, fuming.Ian, in his soft, innocent voice, chimed in, “My sister’s a decent human. You, on the other hand... not so sure.”The playful tone nearly made me burst out laughing.“Don’t think I won’t hit you!” Jenny snapped, raising her bag again.“Miss Smith…”“I know, I know—watch my image!” she muttered, lowering her bag reluctantly.I didn’t respond, watching as she straightened up, crossed her arms, and fixed her gaze on me. "Mr. Walker used his connections to cancel all my recent work. I've lost a lot. Tell me, how are we going to fix this?"“If he’s the one who canceled your work, you should take it up with him.”Jenny frowned, clearly annoyed. “He did it because of you!”“Did he say that to you directly?”“Well… no. But I can tell.”“What did you do to me that made him so angry?”“I…” She paused, lowering her v
Second Chance at Love: From Divorcee to the Billionaire's Bride Chapter 853
Her arrogant attitude made it seem like she thought I was some pet she could summon at will.Pretending not to notice, I turned away and kept walking.“Jen, wait! I need to talk to you,” Jenny called after me.Really? This is how she asks for favours?I didn’t stop and kept walking.“I’ll pay for the meal,” she added, quickening her pace to catch up.“Someone else already offered to cover tonight’s meal. If Miss Smith wants to treat me, you’ll need to book me in advance.”"Look who's getting cocky—the naive little girl who needs others to protect her?"she said, hands on her hips and a look of pure frustration on her face.“…” Seeing Jenny’s emotions play out so clearly reminded me of how I used to be.Instead of defending myself, I said, "I can afford to be cocky because the person protecting me is powerful enough."Jenny pouted, clearly annoyed.Though she and Wendy shared a father, they only looked slightly similar. When making the same expressions, they gave completely di
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Ruby couldn’t afford to gamble with her future career. She handed over all the photos and negatives and signed the agreement.“Once Ruby finishes handing over her work, completes her resignation process, and packs up her things, she can leave the company,” Taylor said, confirming the terms of the agreement.After settling the matter, I paid for our coffee and left the café with her.“Is Mr. York on a business trip abroad?” I asked.“It’s a personal trip. I don’t ask about his private life,” Taylor replied. Stephen was always careful to keep his work and personal life separate, and Taylor respected that boundary.“After everything with Joey, he finally realized he needs to take some time off,” I said. Now that the heavy burden of responsibility had been lifted, Stephen might finally enjoy a more relaxed life.Taylor shook her head with a small smile. “Actually, Mr. York recently took on legal aid cases, so he’s busier than ever.”“Free legal aid?”“Yes. He’s a senior partner at
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I didn’t respond.“If they find out you ruined their lives by making this decision on your own, they’ll hate you forever!” Ruby snapped.“They planted the seeds of their own downfall. When it all blows up, it has nothing to do with me,” I replied calmly.If I backed down in the face of Ruby’s threats, she’d only grow bolder, using the photos and videos to fuel her greed. The only way to stop her was to stand my ground. It was the only way to protect the artists under her.Ruby fell silent, but I could hear her labored breathing over the phone. I gave her a moment to collect herself.“You’re just as evil as your ex-husband!” she spat, resorting to personal attacks in her anger.“You have two options,” I said firmly. “One, resign voluntarily. Two, we draft an official announcement.”“I’m the one who made Amy famous! If you want me to resign, you’ll have to compensate me. Otherwise, prepare for a messy fight!” Ruby fumed, ready to hang up.“I recorded our conversation,” I said coo
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A fox always reveals its tail eventually.I dialed Ruby’s number to inform her of Mr. Lloyd’s decision.“I’ve been doing all this for the company’s benefit,” Ruby argued, still refusing to admit she was wrong.“We don’t see eye to eye,” I replied firmly. Ruby’s actions had already gone against the principles Mr. Lloyd had in mind when he founded the company. “Let’s part ways on good terms. Once you finish handing over your work, submit your resignation.”“I was one of the first managers to sign on when the company was founded. Even if I haven’t achieved major success, I’ve worked hard. And now Mr. Lloyd is just tossing me aside?”“Rules exist for a reason. As an experienced employee, you should be setting an example by following them.”“Ha!” Ruby scoffed. “Do you have any idea how many people would do anything to get into this industry? Without connections or background, it’s impossible to rise to the top quickly. I didn’t want these young girls to waste their prime years. If you
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Was this blackmail?The actresses in the photos weren’t particularly famous, but if these explicit images made it online, they would be subjected to relentless judgment and insults. People would dig into every aspect of their lives. Forget continuing their careers as actresses—just living as ordinary individuals would become impossible.This was the first major crisis I had faced since joining One Entertainment.I forced myself to stay calm and reopened the photos.The internet is full of skilled editors who can manipulate images to look flawless. I didn’t have the knowledge or expertise to determine if these photos were doctored.Given the sensitive nature of the images, I couldn’t send them to an online expert for verification either.I scrolled through my phone’s contact list. Most of the people I knew—like Wendy, Luke, and Penelope—were familiar names. For others, I had categorized them by their skills and roles.I found two contacts who might have expertise in this area, but
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By the time I finished tidying up, Ian and Goofy came downstairs, one after the other.“Good morning!” Ian greeted me with his usual energy, bouncing over to my side while Doggo circled him playfully.“Good morning. I’m just going to wash my hands, and then we can eat.”“Is Uncle here yet?”Ian glanced around, clearly looking for Luke. Luke had been visiting almost every day lately, so Ian seemed puzzled not to see him. He ran into the kitchen to check.“He has work this morning,” I explained.“Wouldn’t it be nice if we could visit him at work?” Ian said with a hopeful tone.“You can ask Mr. Lloyd to take you sometime.”“Why can’t you take me?”“The company has strict security. I’m not an employee there anymore, so I can’t get in,” I replied while washing my hands.I pulled breakfast from the warmer and set the dishes on the table, calling Amy over to eat.“Ms. Middleton, you seem to have a close relationship with Mr. Walker,” Amy said as she sat down, taking a sip of milk.
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I was only wearing a thin sweater, and the chilly night wind seeped through, making me shiver. I sneezed. “It’s cold out. If you stay outside too long, you’ll catch a cold,” Luke said as he picked up my coat from the couch and draped it over my shoulders. The weight settled on me, and I instinctively reached to pull the coat tighter as it started to slip. “Get some rest,” he said as he walked past me. His tall frame seemed even more imposing under the night sky. The garden lights stretched his shadow endlessly, giving off a faint sense of loneliness. A pang of something—guilt or sympathy—pricked at my heart, and before I could stop myself, I blurted, “You should rest early too.” Luke paused mid-step. He didn’t turn around, but I just knew there was a smile on his face. My cheeks flushed with embarrassment. I wanted to kick myself for saying that. “Goodnight. See you tomorrow,” Luke said. I grumbled internally, “I don’t want to see you tomorrow!”Out loud,
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I glanced into Ian’s room. The light was off, and he was likely asleep.After helping Amy to her room, my shoulder was sore and aching. I rubbed it a few times, then headed to my room to rest.As I turned the doorknob, I remembered Luke, who had come back with us. I wasn’t sure if he had left.Curious, I walked to the top of the stairs and looked toward the living room.Luke was still there, lounging on the couch. He rested his head on one hand, leaning slightly to the side. The scene looked like something out of a movie—sophisticated and effortlessly atmospheric.With his long legs, refined features, and an air of calm authority, Luke had a presence that turned everything around him into a backdrop.I couldn’t help but look at him a little longer.He glanced up, and our eyes met. Embarrassed, I quickly looked away, pretending nothing had happened.To him, my reaction probably seemed guilty.Realizing that only made me more annoyed with myself.“Is Ian asleep?” he asked.“He
