I went against my family’s objections and married the chauffeur’s son. Three years into our marriage, I helped Jude rise to the position of the company’s second-in-command. “Honey, this appointment ceremony is all thanks to you. I’ll love you forever.” He endured harsh trials to marry me, kneeling in the pouring rain for three days and nights, silently enduring my father’s wrath, and shielding me in a car accident, nearly at the cost of his own life. After marriage, he treated me with endless care, just as he always had. I never regretted marrying him. The night before the promotion ceremony, I wanted to surprise him with the news that my father had agreed to give him shares. But I overheard intimate whispers from the study door! Through the crack, I saw it was Cora, the illegitimate daughter, with my husband! “Baby, after tomorrow, the company will be ours. I’ve waited for this day for so long.” “If you hadn’t endured so much to marry Nora, we wouldn’t have what we do today. You’ve worked hard, my dear.” I was in shock, overwhelmed with pain. I couldn’t believe the man I loved was so deceitful! The next day, I personally handed the promotion gift to Jude, and he was stunned on the spot!
“Honey, look at this.” On a rainy night, I changed into a light nightgown and handed the document to Jude, who was still working. “Why aren’t you asleep yet? I have a lot of work tonight; don’t let it disturb your rest.” Jude held me close, not even glancing at the document in my hand, his heart and eyes full of me. “Take a look at what this is.” I gently blocked his attempt to kiss me, nodding towards the text on the table. Jude looked at me curiously, unsure of the little game I was playing. “This is…” Jude’s smile widened, filled with surprise and excitement. “The Vice Chairman’s appointment letter!” Jude exclaimed, almost standing up in excitement, nearly dropping me in the process. “Honey, I love you so much! How did you convince those old fossils?” Jude’s eyes sparkled with joy as he kissed my cheek. “It wasn’t that hard. Although my dad threatened to cut ties with me, blood is thicker than water. Promoting you is also for my own good.” I lowered my eyes, happy for him. Jude is the son of our family’s chauffeur, from a humble background. My dad ordered us to break up, but I defied my whole family and married him. Because of his sincerity, he knelt for days in the rain to marry me, becoming gravely ill and recovering only with difficulty. He also shielded me when my dad raised a stick, leaving scars on his back and nearly breaking his arm. What finally convinced me to marry him was the car accident, where he protected me and was in a coma, his life hanging by a thread. I was hopelessly in love and immediately chose to elope with him, marrying him without hesitation, even if it made me a laughingstock in all of Seattle and a topic of gossip in the business world. As long as I was with Jude, I’d be happy. “You’ve worked hard.” I gently caressed the scar on his arm from saving me, my heart softening. “As long as it’s for you, it’s not hard. I will make Mr. Sullivan see me in a new light and acknowledge me as his son-in-law!” Jude pressed his forehead against mine, holding me tightly. “Honey, this appointment ceremony is all thanks to you. I’ll love you forever.” “Me too.” I replied sweetly, squeezing his hand. After marriage, I used all my business knowledge and natural talent to help him climb to his current position. Everyone said he married me for the Sullivan family’s power and to take over my company, but I didn’t think so. Even though I helped him climb, he treated me as he always did, caring for me tenderly, never frequenting nightlife, and keeping his phone clean, giving me a sense of security. “By the way, Nora, there’s something I’m worried about.” Jude furrowed his brows, seeming troubled. “Just tell me, there’s no need to hide anything between us.” Jude sighed: “Ultimately, it’s because I’m useless. I even have to ask you for help with this. I’m worried that even if I meet the board, I’ll be ostracized because I have no real power or shares. I don’t mind, but I’m afraid they’ll talk about you.” Jude lowered his head in disappointment, showing a dissatisfied look with himself. “I’d like to see who dares to talk. You’re the best. You need to believe in yourself. Mainly, the Sullivan family didn’t agree to our marriage. Even though my dad turns a blind eye to my little moves, this matter of shares isn’t easy to resolve.” I bit my lower lip, feeling worried. “It’s okay, Nora. I’m already content to have you by my side. I’m a man; I must solve these things myself.” After speaking, he groaned in pain, and I quickly massaged his temples. “Is your head hurting again? You’ve been working hard for the company lately.” “It’s not hard. Thinking about how you betrayed your family for me makes me feel guilty. I vowed to make you happy, so these hardships are nothing to me.” Jude looked at me with tender affection. Deep in his emotions, he suddenly kissed me, followed by a storm of passion, leaving me weak all over, unable to lift a finger afterward. “When Mr. Sullivan acknowledges me, we’ll have a child.” Jude gently rubbed my sore waist, flirting in my ear. I blushed, pouting playfully, without responding. The next morning, Jude left for the company early. I was still worried about the shares and planned to swallow my pride and visit the Sullivan family. “You still know how to come back!” As soon as I entered, a teacup was thrown at my feet, water splashing on my skirt. “Dad…” I moved my lips, lowering my head in shame: “I’m your daughter, why can’t I come back?” “Didn’t you say you wanted to cut ties with me to marry that poor boy? What are you doing back here now?” My dad was coughing in anger, and Cora immediately went up to pat his back. Cora is the illegitimate daughter. My mom, kind-hearted, took her in after learning she was gravely ill. For this, my dad always felt guilty towards my mom and me. “Don’t be angry, Dad. Sister came back with good intentions to see you.” Cora was gentle and well-mannered. After I left home, she became deeply favored by my father, always by his side learning the company affairs. “Dad, I came back this time to discuss something with you.” I coldly glanced at Cora, who seemed unwilling to leave. “What do you need from the Sullivan family? How capable are you?” My dad scolded me with a reproachful look. Though he was angry about my involvement with the chauffeur’s son, he couldn’t bring himself to abandon me out of guilt. “I suddenly want to eat Aunt May’s snacks. Cora, please tell Aunt May for me.” I found an excuse to send Cora away. She seemed reluctant but still poured new tea for my dad before leaving. After she left, my dad lowered his gaze to me, quietly waiting for me to state my purpose. “You must have helped Jude successfully join the board, right?” I got straight to the point without any pleasantries. “From the bottom of my heart, I look down on that punk. Letting him join the board is already my mercy. But I’m warning you, if there’s any mistake, you both can get lost!” My dad said harshly, but there was no hatred in his eyes. “I’m here this time also for the board’s matter. I know I’ve been unfilial, unable to make you happy, but Jude truly has the company’s best interests at heart. He’s been devoted to it for three years since we married, so I hope you can put aside your bias and give him a chance.” “What’s your purpose?” My dad abruptly interrupted, his sharp eyes staring at me ominously. “Shares.” I spoke cautiously, watching my dad’s facial changes. As expected, he raised the teacup in his hand, ready to throw it at me. “Unfilial daughter! If you were half as reliable as your sister, I wouldn’t be getting worse! How dare you come back asking for shares!” “Dad, you should know those uncles and aunts on the board aren’t easy to deal with. I’ve worked hard to get Jude to where he is today. Should I let him be bullied? I know you have animosity towards him, but we’re already married. Please, for my and Mom’s sake, help us this once.” I stepped forward, respectfully bowing to my father. “Do you know what you’re saying? You’re giving Sullivan family shares to an outsider! I always suspected that kid had ulterior motives. I don’t know what spell he’s cast on you!” Hearing my mom’s name, my dad’s tone softened a bit. He anxiously tried to dissuade me, hoping I’d come to my senses. “In the three years since marrying him, he’s never wronged me. I know my own heart in these matters, Dad, there’s no need to persuade me anymore. I just want some shares to pave the way for him. I’ll do whatever it takes.” My dad opened his mouth but said nothing, just clenched his fist and slammed it on the table. “Forget it. Some things can’t be taught by others; experience teaches better. I hope you won’t regret it in the future.” My dad took a deep breath, letting out a heavy sigh. Hearing my mom’s name, my dad’s tone softened. He anxiously tried to dissuade me, hoping I’d reconsider. “In the three years I’ve been married to him, he’s never done anything to betray me. I know what I’m doing, Dad, you don’t need to persuade me anymore. I just want some shares. As long as I can smooth the path for him, I’ll do anything.” I opened my mouth to speak, but no words came out. Instead, I clenched my fist and pounded it on the table. “Fine, some lessons can’t be taught by others—only experience can teach them. I hope you won’t regret this in the future.” My dad took a deep breath and sighed heavily. “If you’re determined to be with that young man, then don’t meddle in the company’s affairs anymore. I’ll give you the shares, consider it my way of making amends to you and your mom.” My dad rubbed his temples wearily, showing a pained expression. “Thank you, Dad. I believe Jude will make you proud.” “Leave now, I don’t want to see you anymore.” My dad ordered me out, and everyone in the Sullivan family ignored me. They even whispered behind my back as I passed by. But I was used to all of this. One day, I’d prove to my father that my choice was right. I returned home excitedly with the share transfer document, planning to surprise Jude after work. As soon as I got home, before even changing my clothes, I noticed a pair of high heels at the entryway. They were the ones Jude gifted me. “Why aren’t these shoes on the rack?” I placed them neatly on the shoe rack, thinking I must have been careless and forgot them in my hurry. I didn’t think much of it. Tomorrow was Jude’s inauguration ceremony. I planned to give him the share transfer document as a gift. Imagining his ecstatic expression made me smile sweetly. “Jude, you’re hurting me.” I was about to make a sumptuous dinner for Jude to celebrate when suddenly, I heard faint moaning from upstairs. I was startled. No one should be home at this time. For safety, I grabbed a baseball bat and cautiously went upstairs. The sounds came from the study. The coquettish female voice and deep breathing were unmistakable. I didn’t need to guess what was happening. I gripped the bat tightly, slowly approaching the study door. To my surprise, there was a crack. Peering through, I witnessed a scene that I’d never forget! A man and woman intertwined, moving rhythmically. And the main characters were my husband and Cora!
I froze, my pupils contracting sharply. The scene before me felt like a sledgehammer to my skull, leaving my breath stuck in my throat. I had never seen Jude with such intensity, as if he wanted to consume Cora whole. Cora’s face was flushed, writhing her waist, letting out soft moans of extreme pleasure. My face turned ashen, my lips trembled, devoid of any color. My eyes were empty, like a dried-up well, and the air seemed heavy with despair. How could they be together like this? I asked myself countless times, and each time, my heart ached more, until it hurt so much that my breath tasted of blood. Only then did I realize the scene before me wasn’t a nightmare. I held the bat tightly, trying not to drop it, but my body felt weak, as if unraveling, collapsing to the ground. My nails dug deeply into my palms, blood seeping out without me noticing. “Darling, once tomorrow is over, the company will be ours. I’ve waited for this day for a long time.” “If it weren’t for you enduring the humiliation to marry Nora, we wouldn’t have today. Thank you, my dear.” “As long as I can make you the true heir of the Sullivan family, I’ll do anything. I’ve had enough of being Nora’s dog. I only love you.” “Today, that woman angered Dad over your shares. Dad’s already handed the company over to me. Our scheme to sow discord is really paying off. Soon, they’ll all be under my feet!” In their moment of passion, they laughed heartily, their sweet words interrupted by the sound of kissing. Curled up in the corner, I tugged at my hair, my knuckles turning white, a broken sob escaping my throat. The man I loved deeply was conspiring with an illegitimate daughter to scheme against me and my family! Was his sincerity in marrying me just for Cora? Those scars, those times of enduring humiliation, were they not for me at all? I was filled with hate, but the most painful and despairing thing was that Jude wasn’t wooing me for power, but for another woman! The love that moved me, that I was grateful for, was all for Cora! The one I loved was always the false him, his deep affection was for another woman. I don’t know how I got back to my bedroom, my legs felt like they were filled with lead, dragging me into an abyss. Jude and Cora didn’t stop until dusk, sweaty and laughing, they mocked me as they passed my room. “Good thing Nora isn’t home, otherwise how would we have such a pleasant afternoon.” “I’m only happy when I’m with you. Seeing her face disgusts me.” They laughed together, their flirtatious voices fading until I heard the door close. The house became eerily silent, allowing me to finally breathe and cry out in pain. “Why do this to me?” I gritted my teeth, pounding the bed, then suddenly lifted my head. My eyes, bloodshot, fixed on the wedding photo on the wall. I grabbed a nearby ornament and smashed it. The glass shattered all over the floor. I frantically picked up a fruit knife and scratched Jude’s face on the photo until I was too exhausted to cry anymore. I slumped to the ground, noticing the fresh cuts on my hand. I smirked bitterly at my foolishness, for truly believing his sincerity. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw the share transfer document on the bed. An idea sparked in my mind. Since Jude and Cora knew I’d give the shares to Jude tomorrow as a gift, and she was so eager to be the Sullivan heir, I had to prepare a grand gift! “Dear, I won’t be home tonight. Still got work to do. See you at the inauguration ceremony tomorrow morning.” Jude sent a cute emoticon, making me want to vomit. He couldn’t even keep up the act before taking office, not wanting to spend another second with me. I snorted coldly and replied with a simple “Okay.” The next morning, I packed the gift I had prepared for Jude into a gift box and tossed it into the back seat of the car before heading to the company. “Honey, you’re here.” Jude’s eyes lit up as he adjusted his suit cuffs. “Of course, I have to be here for your big day.” I subtly linked my arm with his to lower his guard. “Sister, I thought you’d never come back to the company.” Cora swayed over, giving Jude a meaningful look before quickly turning away. “How could I not? I’m the only heir of the Sullivan family after all.” I smiled with hidden intent, seeing Cora’s face stiffen with jealousy. Jude quickly interrupted our conversation, as his inauguration ceremony was about to start. My dad and all the board members would be present. I finally understood why he always talked about the shares. In such a setting, if I gave him some of the Sullivan shares, it would indirectly acknowledge him as the family son-in-law, which was a huge boon for him and Cora. Thinking of this, I showed a deep smile. “I’m very happy to become a member of the Sullivan Group’s board of directors today. None of this would be possible without my wife, Nora. Thank you for your support and companionship. In the future, we will work hand in hand to achieve great things!” From Jude’s enthusiastic voice, you could tell how proud he was. After he finished speaking, I took the prepared gift box and went on stage. “I’m very pleased with Jude reaching this position, so I specially prepared a gift for Mr. Jude.” With that, I handed the gift box to Jude. “Thank you, honey.” He smiled broadly, thinking it contained the share transfer document. He took a deep breath, smiling as he opened the box. Instantly, the smile vanished, the box fell, and Jude was shocked. Inside the box was our divorce certificate.
“What happened? Why are you so scared? Don’t you like the gift I gave you?” I sneered, bending down to pick up the fallen box. “But it was carefully prepared for you. How could you bear to drop it? Isn’t this gift what you’ve been longing for?” With a sarcastic tone, I pressed forward, watching Jude’s face change subtly. “What does this mean, honey? Don’t joke around, so many people are watching.” Jude, feeling guilty, spoke in a panic. “It’s precisely because so many people are watching that I have to give you this! Jude, we’re no longer married.” As soon as I said this, everyone reacted with shock. The rumors said I defied my family for a driver’s son, not fearing ridicule, deeply in love, and unwavering. How could it be like this? “What nonsense are you talking about, Nora? Did you misunderstand something? Don’t scare me.” Jude pretended to grab my hand, which I quickly avoided. “What’s the meaning of this, dear? Stop playing games, everyone’s watching,” Jude said anxiously, visibly shaken. “It’s because everyone’s watching that I’m giving you this! Jude, we’re no longer husband and wife.” As soon as I said it, the room fell silent in shock. Everyone had heard the rumors that I defied my family for the driver’s son, unafraid of ridicule, deeply in love with him forever. How could this scene be unfolding now? “What are you saying, Nora? Did you misunderstand something? Don’t scare me.” Jude pretended to reach for my hand, but I quickly pulled away. “Don’t touch me!” I shouted, glaring at him. “You make me sick! I haven’t misunderstood anything; I just don’t want to be with you anymore. These divorce papers are my gift to you.” I walked over to the master of ceremonies and picked up the contract, examining it for a few seconds. Jude was visibly anxious. “Also, since you’re no longer part of the Sullivan family, there’s no need for you to be on the board of directors.” I tore up the contract, letting the pieces scatter in the air. As they fell, I saw the despair in Jude’s eyes. “Nora, why are you suddenly treating me like this? Haven’t I been good enough?” “Yeah, sister, this is not a place for jokes. Being so willful, where does that leave Dad’s dignity?” Cora chimed in, trying to stir trouble. “You two are really in sync.” I approached Cora with a cold expression. “Were you and Jude this coordinated when you were having an affair?” My voice was low but clear enough for everyone to hear. “What! This woman is messing around with Ms. Sullivan’s husband? How shameless!”
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