On the way to inspect our new house, a heavily made-up woman suddenly rushed out and blocked our car. She kicked the hood fiercely, angrily demanding me to get out. I was about to call 911, but my husband hurriedly opened the car door, took off his jacket and draped it over her: "Sweetheart, it's windy here, why did you run out wearing so little?" I wanted to get out and ask what was going on, but my husband blocked the door tightly: "Don't come down! You'll scare her, she's timid!" The woman nestled in his arms, pointing at my nose and screaming: "You old hag! Julian promised this house to me, what right do you have to dictate!" "If you know what's good for you, get out quickly, Julian's money and love have long been mine!" Hearing this, I laughed. His money? What an interesting mistress, then let's play a high-stakes game! Chapter 1 Julian patted her back to smooth her breath, while turning his head to say to me: "Valerie, you drive the car away first, I'll go back and explain to you later." I sat in the passenger seat, looking at the man who once vowed to love me forever, now carefully protecting the mistress in his arms. My heart felt like it was tightly gripped by a big hand, painful enough to make me breathless. Back then, to give birth to his child, I had a difficult labor and massive hemorrhage, damaged nerves, and was paralyzed abroad for treatment for full three years. The moment I could finally stand up, I chose to return immediately. But I didn't expect, not long after returning, Julian actually gave me such a big gift. I didn't drive away, instead pushed open the car door. Julian didn't expect me to come down, stunned for a moment. Seeing me come down, that woman not only didn't hide, but broke free from Julian's arms, raised her chin and walked up to me. Looking closely, I found she was actually very young, face full of collagen, just eyes full of greed. "What are you looking at? Paralyzed for three years and still not dead, really tough life." She looked me up and down, a mocking smile on her lips, "Don't look at yourself now, although you can walk, I can smell that medicine scent from two meters away. Julian has to act with you every day, I feel tired for him." I raised my hand and gave a slap. "Smack", crisp and melodious. The world instantly quieted down. Julian was stunned, the woman was also stunned. "You... you dare hit me?" The woman covered her face, staring wide-eyed in disbelief. "Hitting you is what I do." I shook my hand, tone calm, "Mouth not clean, I had to educate you for your parents." "Ah! Julian! She hit me! Look at her!" The woman instantly collapsed, screaming and pouncing into Julian's arms, that posture as if she suffered a huge grievance. Julian was heartbroken, hugged her, turned his head and glared at me angrily. "Valerie! Are you crazy? Serena is just a child! How can you hit people?" "Child?" I laughed in anger, "A child who can climb onto someone else's husband's bed? Julian Hale, your taste is quite unique." The woman screamed wanting to come over and hit me, Julian looked at me with a mocking face. Sighed, bent down and picked the woman up horizontally. "She is not calm now, I'll take her away first, explain specific details to you later!" Finished, he held the woman named Serena, strode to stop a taxi, and left without looking back. Leaving me alone on the road, next to the car with a smashed hood. People around were already watching, taking photos, pointing fingers. I took a deep breath, suppressing the sourness in my eyes. Just then, the phone rang. I glanced at the strange number, answered. "Hello, old hag." The woman's triumphant laughter came from the other end, "See? Julian cares about me." "If you know what's good for you, obediently become invisible, don't disturb us. Otherwise, I have plenty of ways to make your life worse than death!" I was lazy to listen to her screaming, hung up directly. Then called a tow truck, sent the car to the dealership, then took a taxi back to the Hale family mansion. In-laws were sitting in the living room watching TV, seeing me back, no expression on their faces. "Dad, Mom." I called out. Mother-in-law didn't even lift her eyelids: "Back? Julian? Not with you?" "He went to accompany Serena." I said straightforwardly. Air in the living room instantly solidified. Father-in-law put down the newspaper in hand, mother-in-law also finally turned to look at me. No surprise on their faces, only indifference. "Oh, that girl." Mother-in-law lightly flicked her fingernails, "Julian mentioned to us, quite a lively child." My heart instantly cooled halfway. Turns out, whole family knew, only me kept in the dark like a fool. "Mom, Julian cheated, you guys knew long ago?" I asked. Mother-in-law frowned, seemed dissatisfied with my wording: "What cheating not cheating, said so ugly. Men, acting on occasion outside is normal. Besides, you treated illness abroad for three years, Julian holding this family alone how hard, having someone knowing cold knowing hot beside him what's wrong?" "As long as he doesn't bring her home, doesn't shake your position as the main wife, you just turn a blind eye. Our two families are allied by marriage, interest is the first priority." Father-in-law also chimed in: "Yes, Valerie. You have to be generous, don't make the family restless because of this small matter." Generous? Small matter? I looked at these two cold faces, suddenly felt incredibly disgusting. I didn't even want to say one more word. "Understood." I turned and left. Since you talk interest with me, then we talk interest. I sent a message to Carter: "Carter, help me check all asset transfer situations under Julian Hale's name, and the background of that woman named Serena beside him. As fast as possible." Carter was the lawyer my mother trusted most before she passed away, and the only person in this world I can fully trust. Chapter 2 Ten o'clock at night, Julian finally came back. He pushed open the bedroom door, saw me sitting by the bed, stunned for a moment, then walked over, sat on the sofa opposite me. Depressive atmosphere spread in the room. He lowered his head, rubbing his face with both hands, a look of guilty conscience. "Valerie, sorry." This was his first sentence after entering the door. I looked at him, mind flashed back to when I was 18, he confessed to me on the playground. He was so clean, so sincere then. Current him, makes me feel strange. "Sorry for what?" I asked. "I'm sorry to you." His voice hoarse, "These three years, I was really tired. Serena she... she gave me a different feeling. She is not as strong as you, she relies on me, makes me feel like a man." I strong? I almost laughed out loud. For his career, I gave up opportunities for further study, willing to be the woman behind him. Even to give him children, I almost lost my life. Finally, in his eyes became strong. "So, this is your reason for cheating?" Julian raised his head, eyes red: "I had no choice. I don't want to hurt you, nor hurt Serena. I love both of you, I can't give up either." "I thought about it, later I will double good to you, make up for your three years of bitterness. Serena said she doesn't want status, just wants to stay by my side. I will try hard to balance your relationship, absolutely won't let you suffer grievance." Listen, what touching words. Want to enjoy the blessing of having both? Dream on! "Julian Hale, let's divorce." I spoke calmly, "Since you can't give up, then I fulfill you guys." Julian stood up abruptly, face full of shock: "Divorce? Impossible! I absolutely won't divorce!" "I married you, will be responsible for you for a lifetime! Besides you were paralyzed for three years because giving birth to my child, if I divorce you, people will poke my spine and scold me to death!" "Also, cooperation between our two families is in critical period, divorcing at this time, stocks will hit limit down! Can you be sensible?" I looked at his exasperated look, only felt ironic. Turns out not divorcing not because of love, is because afraid of being scolded, afraid of stock falling. "Then what do you want? Really plan red flag not fall at home, colorful flags fluttering outside?" "As long as you don't make trouble, we can live very well!" Julian urgently wanted to convince me, "Serena is very simple, she won't threaten your status. You just treat her as non-existent..." Just then, his phone rang. Julian glanced at the screen, face changed instantly. He didn't even greet me, answered phone while walking out: "Hello, baby? What's wrong? Nightmare? Don't fear don't fear, I come immediately..." Door closed with a "Bang". Room only left me alone. I walked to the window, watching Julian's car speeding away downstairs. For that woman, he can abandon me anytime anywhere. Very good. Julian Hale, since you are unkind, don't blame me for being unjust. This divorce, I am determined. But before that, I want you and that "simple" Serena, pay the price. Chapter 3 Next morning early, I went to Hale Group. Although I haven't been to the company for three years, I still own 20% shares of Hale Group, member of the board. Seeing me appear, front desk girl jumped scared, quickly called CEO office. I ignored those inquiring gazes, went directly to finance department. First thing I want to do, is check accounts. However, finance director hemmed and hawed, told me without Mr. Hale's signature, no one can check accounts. Expected. Julian guards against me like guarding against a thief. I didn't force it, turned and went to nearby luxury mall. Since can't check company accounts, then spend his money first. I picked a newly listed emerald necklace in jewelry store, priced $290,000. If before, I would think too expensive, reluctant to buy. But now, I think too cheap. "Wrap it up." I handed out a Black Card. This was five years ago on our wedding anniversary, Julian gave me, said unlimited supplementary card. Sales girl smiled ear to ear, took card with both hands to swipe. Few seconds later, smile on sales girl's face froze. "This... this lady, sorry, your card declined." "What?" I stunned. "Shows insufficient balance." Sales girl carefully handed card back. Insufficient balance? Unlimited card how can insufficient balance? Only explanation is, main card limit set, or directly stopped supplementary card usage right. Julian! You actually stopped my card! Just when I holding card in daze, behind came sound of high heels clicking on marble. "Yo, isn't this Mrs. Hale? What, can't afford?" Serena carrying a Hermès walked over. She wore Haute Couture today, full body jewelry, even hair strands revealed exquisiteness. In comparison, me wearing old style trench coat, indeed appeared shabby. "Little Chen ah, wrap up this necklace, and those few rings, bracelets over there, all for me." Serena didn't even look at price, casually pointed few things. Sales girl saw big client coming, immediately left me aside, ran over eagerly: "Miss Serena, you really have taste! These are all new arrivals! Total $588,000." Serena didn't blink, took out a black card from bag handed over. Exactly same as mine. "Swipe it." She proudly raised chin, provocatively looked at me, "Where man's money is, heart is there. Some people holding waste card still want pretend rich wife, really laughing to death." I sneered, backhand took out phone, dialed 911. "Hello, police? I want to report a crime. Someone stole my husband's card stealing money, huge amount, about few millions." "Address is Star Moon Mall first floor jewelry store. That thief still on scene, please come immediately." Finished, I hung up, looked at Serena coldly. Serena stunned, then burst into sharp laughter. "Call police? You actually call police catch me?" "Mrs. Hale, are you sick in brain? This card Julian gave me! Spending my man's money is justified! Police come can do what to me?" "Instead you, false report police is going to jail!" She not afraid at all, even more arrogant. She took out phone call Julian: "Hubby! Your that old hag crazy! She call police catch me! Say I steal your card!" "You come quickly! I want you personally slap her face rotten! If don't see you in twenty minutes, ignore you forever!" Police came very fast. Two officers walked in, face serious: "Who called police?" "Me." I stepped forward, "Officer, is this woman, stole my husband's card." Serena still picking earrings there, seeing police came, not only not afraid, instead rolled eyes: "Officer, don't listen to this crazy woman nonsense. This card my boyfriend gave me." Officer looked at me: "What relationship you two?" I took out phone, pulled out electronic marriage certificate: "I am Julian Hale's legal wife. Owner of this card is Julian Hale. I never agreed let this woman use our couple joint property." Officers looked at each other, expression became complex. "This lady, please show ID, follow us to station investigate." Officer said to Serena. "I not go! Based on what catch me!" Serena slapped card on counter, "Wait my boyfriend come you will know! He will call your chief!" Voice just fell, Julian panted rushing in. Entering door, he didn't even look at me, directly rushed to Serena, protected her behind. "Serena, you okay right? They didn't do anything to you right?" Serena saw backer came, confidence fuller. "Julian! You finally came! This bitch brought police catch me! Say I steal your card! Also want send me to jail! You hurry slap her for me!" Julian heard, instantly furious. He turned around, fiercely glared at me: "Valerie! Have you messed enough! I said I will handle this, you insist make thing big right? Don't you feel shameful?" "Shameful?" I sneered, "Julian Hale, who exactly is shameful? You use couple joint property raise mistress, also stopped my supplementary card let her swipe millions, you still want face?" Eating melon crowd around more and more, pointing fingers. Julian probably felt losing face, lowered voice roared: "What couple joint property! That is money I earned! I want give who spend give who! You shut up for me!" He turned to police smile apologetic: "Officer, misunderstanding, all misunderstanding. This card indeed I gave my girlfriend use, not theft. This is family dispute, we solve ourselves fine." "Girlfriend?" Officer frowned looking at him, "This lady says you are legal couple." Julian face stiff, awkwardly coughed: "Processing divorce, processing." "Not divorced is couple." Officer straight face, "Since card owner himself said gave voluntarily, then not constitute theft. But, this sir, since not divorced yet, large amount property gift indeed involves couple joint property issue, suggest you go legal procedure." Serena hearing this instantly drilled out from behind Julian, rushed over want slap my face. "Dead bitch! Dare call police catch me! I let you call! I let you call!" I long prepared, sideways dodged, backhand a slap returned. But I forgot, Julian still beside. My hand just waved out, caught dead tight by Julian. His strength big, pinched my wrist painful. "Valerie! You still want hit people? Who gave you courage!" He fiercely pushed, I wearing high heels stood unstable, directly hit glass counter behind. Lower back severe pain, I muffled hum. Serena seeing this, took chance rush up, long nails directly scratch my face. "I scratch your face flower! Let you seduce men!" Hiss—— Face burning pain. Julian not only didn't stop, instead pressed me on counter, let Serena vent anger. "Serena, vented anger? Don't hurt hand." That moment, last trace expectation in my heart, completely disappeared. Police hurried up pull fight. "Doing what! Fight in front of police! All take back!"
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