His hand trembled as he tightened his grip, causing her to cry out in agony.“Ugh…”Charlotte could feel Zachary’s hand trembling even more than ever. Then, he stopped strangling her and forced his hand away, slowly releasing his grip.“Why… didn’t you just kill me?” She stared at him in shock.She looked at him as he stood in front of her.His throat quivered, and his eyes were bloodshot. Even his breath seemed as hot as flames. However, he simply stared at her, with pain in his eyes, unable to bring himself to hurt her…Zachary’s face was grim. His thin lips and white teeth spoke in an icy tone. “I once promised myself that I would be a doting husband to my wife for the rest of my life. That I would never blame you, no matter your mistakes. I would only blame myself for failing to win your heart.”He turned around, casting her a seemingly indifferent glance, and turned to leave again.However, at that moment, his indifferent facade could not conceal the disappointment in his
However, she couldn’t tell him at all.Zachary was now poisoned. He would only survive for 14 days if Lorraine did not give him the antidote!The more she loved him, the more she should save him.Thus, she wiped off her tears and forced a smile on the corners of her face, despite how much pain her heart was in. “Wow, your love is really insignificant. You remind me of my dad. You’re just like him, loving women who don’t care about you at all, to the point of limitlessness.”She could see Zachary’s throat quiver. His fingers trembled.She knew that he was in pain. However, she had to be a cruel murderer, using words that would cut him like a vicious knife despite knowing how hurt he was, stabbing his heart over and over again.“Well, Zachary, since you’re in love with me, it makes things easier. I was forced to marry you once, to save my father, and was forced to hurt Garrison. He and I were so in love, yet we were forced to remain secret lovers, dating once or twice and checking
She had no idea which outcome Zachary intended to fulfill…Was he going to destroy her family?Or was he going to fulfill her “happiness”?However, she was too afraid to ask!Everything she had done was to push his feelings for her into an abyss, to burn them into nothingness.Now, as her goal was close to fruition, she had lost the courage to face the consequences…“I’ll see you in court tomorrow, 09:00 a.m. Bring all relevant documents.”Zachary forced himself to his feet as he said this and shakily made his way to this bedroom.Charlotte, who had been trying her best to remain calm, burst into tears once again.“Does that mean you’re agreeing to the divorce?”Zachary stiffened. He slammed the door shut and did not turn around again.“Get out!”Charlotte stared at the trembling door. She went into a slight daze before suddenly feeling a wave of agony as if needles were piercing through her heart. She nearly lost control and spat out blood like Zachary.Lucas’s heart was
“You took your important possessions when you decided to divorce Second Master and left. This time, are you that eager to meet with Garrison? That you don’t even want your prized possessions?”Charlotte only realized that Lucas had already arrived behind her when she heard his voice.“I don’t want them anymore!”She turned around. Even though she had just walked out the Divine Sanctuary District’s gates not too long ago, the blurry view of the villa in the midst of the pouring rain made it seem out of reach.“Zachary probably hates me now. He can throw or burn my things if he likes. Consider them a means for him to release his anger.”Lucas scoffed. “How very considerate of you!”Charlotte hung her head guiltily. “Have you seen him since he’s locked himself in the room? Is he alright?”“Hah, is he alright? Are you actually concerned for his well-being? Or are you just asking a random question?” Lucas’s smile filled with even more disdain.Charlotte was silenced.‘Yes! It’s bad
Just as he turned his back on Charlotte, tears brimmed in his eyes.‘Charlotte Simmons! I used to be so fond of her. I really wished that she could be with Second Master for the rest of her life and that she could give an outwardly cold, arrogant, and strong man, who was deeply, incomparably lonely, like Second Master, some warmth. But in the end, she became the person who hurt Second Master most of all!’“Stop!”Charlotte looked at the drenched man through the pouring rain.“I’m not going to drive your car. Get in. Go back the same way you came.”Lucas stopped. A hint of confusion gleamed in his teary eyes.Charlotte lifted her head up to the sky. “This rain arrived just in time. It allows space for one to think things over in a calm manner. I’m in great need of thinking, most of all. So I’m walking home.”She picked up her heels and continued ahead before Lucas could respond.Lucas refused to show his sadness to her. He waited until she was far away before slowly turning arou
It was a great day.There were plenty of newlyweds lined up to get married at the courthouse. The department of divorce was empty.Thus, when Charlotte arrived in the department, she naturally drew a lot of attention.“Eh? This young lady looks really familiar. I think I’ve seen her before.” One man’s eyes lit up.One girl, who was holding his hand, punched his thigh.“Yeah, right. You’re just ogling her because she’s pretty. How about we don’t get married instead? She’s here to get a divorce. You can marry her on the spot once she’s done with her divorce!”“Well… It’s just what I want. But… she’s so pretty, why would she ever like me? Ow! Hailey, stop hitting me. It hurts! Wait! I remember now. Isn’t she the female lead of The First Sorceress Princess?”“Ah? Charlotte Simmons?”The woman rubbed her eyes.“Oh my God! I think it really is her! What’s going on? Is she here for a divorce? I thought it was mentioned on the Internet that she’s not married?”“Pfft! Don’t celebritie
Everyone stared at her with various weird looks in their eyes.However, she did not notice them at all. She simply walked mechanically out of the hall. Her eyes stared at her picture with Zachary, along with her marriage certificate.Her marriage with Zachary had happened nine months ago.However, why did it feel as if it had only happened yesterday? Why did every part of it seem so clear in her mind?She clearly remembered that Zachary had been in a bad mood that day because he had lost his bet with her and was forced to marry her. She remembered how black and sulky his face had been that day, yet he had still been so handsome and perfect that when she snuck a peek at him from his side, she was instantly rendered breathless… “Is that your divorce certificate you’re holding?”When that familiar voice rang aloud from in front of her, Charlotte, who was currently preoccupied, finally realized that Annalita had appeared in front of her.She quickly folded her marriage certificate
As expected, the Lamborghini’s left window winded down as soon as Charlotte arrived across the street, revealing Lorraine’s beautiful face before her eyes.“You really are a great actress, Charlotte Simmons. That little play you did with my brother was riveting. I would’ve believed it if I weren’t aware of the truth.”Charlotte raised her brows in a cold and distant manner. She threw the divorce certificate at Lorraine’s face. “Not only have Zachary and I severed ties, but everyone by his side who’s ever been kind to me believes that I’m a cruel snake too. You’ve gotten your wish! Aren’t you going to give Zachary the antidote now?”“Don’t worry. I care about him more than you do. I will have someone secretly administer an antidote, just like how I poisoned him…”Despite the burning pain from being hit on half her face, Lorraine grinned widely when she saw the divorce certificate.“Zach was cruel to me because he was once obsessed with you. Now that you’ve hurt him, he’ll slowly un