All Chapters of A Deadly Affair: Chapter 1 - Chapter 8

8 Chapters

Chapter 1

My husband died in a fire trying to save me, leaving behind a mountain of debt and a newborn child.I worked hard to pay off the debt while raising the child, only to unintentionally discover that my husband hadn’t died at all. Instead, he was sleeping with my cousin.“Honey, you’re so clever. You transferred all the company funds and faked your death, leaving that stupid wife of yours to shoulder all the debt.“She’s so clueless that she doesn’t even realize the son she’s raising isn’t hers, that I swapped him out. Once she’s done paying off the debts, the three of us can live a great life together.”I silently sneered, pretending I knew nothing, and continued to raise the child.I had just finished a day of work, utterly exhausted, when I returned to my rented apartment.As soon as I opened the door, I saw Amelia Williams bustling about. She was wearing an apron, setting a feast on the table. “Claire, I know you’ve been busy. I didn’t have much to do, so I thought I’d come over to h

Chapter 2

A Deadly Affair/Jasmine Flower

“Hello.” The man extended his hand to me. “I’m Gerard. Nice to meet you.” As he spoke, he scanned me with a lecherous gaze.“Well…” I pretended to hesitate, glancing back at my son. “Sorry, but I just want to focus on paying off my husband’s debts and raising my son.”Mrs. Keeley patted my shoulder in exasperation. “I know you had a good relationship with Nathan, but the dead can’t come back to life! Nathan’s company was his premarital property. He’s gone now, and his debts are nullified upon his death. You don’t have to deal with his mess!“For a woman, the most important thing is finding a decent man to marry. While you’re still young, you should act fast! The older you get, the harder it will be to find someone.”“Thank you, Mrs. Keeley, but my husband died saving me. His debts are essentially mine,” I said with a polite smile.Mrs. Keeley sighed. “You’ve worked yourself to the bone these past few years, juggling multiple jobs to pay off your late husband’s debts. Look how exha

Chapter 3

A Deadly Affair/Jasmine Flower

Ever since the incident with Gerard, Amelia worked tirelessly to spread rumors that I was drowning in millions of debt and still hopelessly in love with my late husband.For a time, every single man who knew me avoided me as if I were a plague. Even relatives and friends criticized me behind my back.“Has Claire lost her mind after Nathan’s death? How is she ever going to pay off all that debt?”“What a fool. Why doesn’t she just run away with her kid and leave it all behind?”“Who even cares about these old-fashioned notions anymore? Does she still want to play the martyr?”Such remarks were endless. To everyone, my decision was simply unbelievable.However, I ignored them all and focused on running my company according to my original plan.As Alex grew older, Amelia began visiting our home more frequently. Sometimes, I’d come back from work only to find the house empty.A quick call would reveal that Amelia had taken Alex out, casually announcing they wouldn’t return that nig

Chapter 4

A Deadly Affair/Jasmine Flower

For a moment, all eyes were on them as Amelia proudly walked up to me, arm in arm with Nathan."Claire, it’s time for your dream to end."I feigned a shocked expression, pointing at Nathan with trembling hands. "You—you’re alive!""That’s right," Nathan sneered. "I’ve been alive and well all along."He glanced at Amelia beside him, a smirk on his face. "Not only that, but I’ve also found my true love. Meeting Amelia made me realize who I truly love. Now that I’m back, you’d better step aside."The crowd burst into an uproar."Oh my God, how shameless are these two? Faking his death for years and now showing up with a mistress?""Claire worked so hard to rebuild the company, and now he’s here to claim it? How does he even have the audacity?""Exactly! She even gave him a son, and this is how he repays her?"Amelia then produced a DNA test which clearly showed that Alex was biologically her son."See this? Alex is my biological child. The baby you carried back then was the result of arti

Chapter 5

A Deadly Affair/Jasmine Flower

People urged me not to agree and to take them to court. Nevertheless, I didn’t respond. I simply walked off the stage, smiled faintly at the three of them, and said, "Fine, I agree."Taking out a pen, I signed the divorce papers without hesitation under the stunned gaze of the crowd."Has she lost her mind?""She’s accepting this? Is she so devastated that she’s gone crazy?"Everyone was shocked by my actions.Just as they thought I’d lost my senses, I spoke up, "Since you’ve given me such a big surprise, it’s only fair I return the favor."I then removed an emerald pendant from my neck and placed it into Alex’s hand."Even though you’re not my biological son, I’ve raised you for years. This is a charm I got from a clairvoyant back then. Keep it as a memento."While the bystanders look bewildered, Amelia burst out laughing."Claire, are you out of your mind? He’s not even your son, and you still care about him this much? Are you stupid or just pathetic? You really are the most ridiculo

Chapter 6

A Deadly Affair/Jasmine Flower

Soon, the day of the official collaboration between the Smart Corporation and President Bates arrived.In his eagerness to show the world how he was stepping into the spotlight of success, Nathan deliberately held a press conference, inviting a slew of reporters to cover the event.The venue was none other than the Smart Corporation's headquarters—the same place where I had organized Alex's coming-of-age ceremony. Choosing this location was no coincidence; it was a deliberate move to flaunt their triumph at the very place where they had humiliated me.The collaboration attracted numerous industry magnates, each hoping to ride the wave of the Smart Corporation’s anticipated success. The event was bustling, alive with excitement.Online, live-stream viewers filled the comment sections.“Wow, look at that crowd! This is huge!”“Of course, it’s the Springbolt Group, one of the top enterprises. How could this be anything less than grand?”“I heard President Ian Bates himself is atten

Chapter 7

A Deadly Affair/Jasmine Flower

The crowd parted to create a path.Exuding an aura of power and refinement, a man in a tailored suit entered surrounded by black-suited bodyguards. Removing his sunglasses, he handed them to an assistant. His sharp, hawk-like gaze swept the room, silencing the chatter.Nathan hurried to greet him, wearing an ingratiating smile, “President Bates, welcome! I’m Nathan Smart, the head of the Smart Corporation. It’s such an honor to meet you. I’ve been looking forward to this day…”Alas, Ian merely glanced at him coldly, refusing even a handshake. “What’s going on here?”Alex, eager to smooth things over, stepped forward. “Nothing serious, President Bates. Just a little trouble. Someone uninvited snuck in, but we’ll handle it right away.”“An uninvited guest?” Ian raised an eyebrow.“Yes!” Nathan grabbed my arm and pulled me forward. “It’s her! She somehow got hold of your business card and claimed you invited her. She’s a disgruntled former employee trying to cause trouble.”Amelia

Chapter 8

A Deadly Affair/Jasmine Flower

This statement left Nathan, Alex, and Amelia dumbfounded on the spot.“Wait, are you saying you’re not signing the deal?”“Obviously.” Ian glanced at the three of them with disdain. “Why would I invest in trash like you with neither character nor competence? All you do is indulge in delusions and twist the truth. How could the Springbolt Group ever collaborate with people like you? Instead of wasting time here, you should worry about yourselves. You might end up so broke you won’t even have pants to wear.”Realizing there was no money to be gained, Nathan could no longer maintain his facade. Furious, he roared, “Stop spouting nonsense! Our company is doing just fine. There’s no way we’d take such a big loss! Do you think we can’t survive without you?”However, before he could finish, Nathan’s assistant rushed over in a panic. “Mr. Smart! Our financial chain just broke, and all our previous investors have withdrawn their funds! Even the customers we secured earlier are returning the

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