Champ wasn’t just my old family dog; he was family, my protector, almost like a father figure to me. He wasn’t just allowed on the furniture; he practically had his own seat at the dinner table. And anyone I thought about marrying? They had to get Champ’s sniff of approval first. But then, while I was away on a business trip, I saw Champ on the company’s annual party livestream. He was pinned to the wall with hundreds of needles, a horrifying patch of dried, dark blood matted beneath him. And my wife, Chloe’s, male secretary, Liam, stood beside him, a smirk playing on his lips. “I’ve been having some bad luck lately. The CEO brought this old, mangy dog here specifically to cleanse me of it. Isn’t he just too sweet to me~” Envy rippled through the crowd. My vision blurred crimson. I immediately messaged Chloe: **[Get Champ to the vet, NOW! Or I swear, you’ll regret ever being born!]** On the screen, a flicker of panic crossed her face, but she quickly composed herself, clapping and cheering with the rest. I scoffed, a cold laugh escaping my lips, and then dialed a number. The next moment, a squad of men in black stormed the banquet hall. They grabbed Chloe’s secretary and slammed his face onto the scattered needles on the floor. No one who hurts Champ gets away with it!
My wife, Chloe, called me instantly. “You sent people to beat Liam up, and I tried to ignore that! But why call the cops? Do you have any idea how hurt he is?” I glanced at my return flight ticket, my anger barely contained. “I warned you.” Chloe paused, then snapped, “It’s just a dog, Leo! Liam’s been having a rough time lately. I just let Champ help him get rid of his bad luck. Is a dog more important than a human?” “Don’t be ridiculous. Drop the charges right now, or you and your thugs who assaulted Liam can expect a court summons!” “Go ahead and sue,” I said coldly. “Champ is worth at least a hundred million. Even his fur is insured for thirty million. I’d like to see whose side the law takes!” “You’re insane! Thirty million for dog fur insurance?” Chloe’s roar echoed through the phone. “Leo, are you seriously treating a dog like your own dad?” “I don’t care. You can’t hold this against Liam today. He’s worked so hard to get where he is. Making him pay that much money would ruin him!” I suddenly chuckled. “So worried about him? You could always pay for him.” “How about it, ‘CEO’?” “Though, using marital assets to bail out your side piece… The evidence I have in my hand would make you lucky to walk out with just the clothes on your back.” Her scheme exposed, Chloe flushed with rage. “What are you talking about? There’s absolutely nothing going on between us!” “You’re just projecting! Your mind is so twisted, you see filth everywhere! You honestly sicken me!” The phone slammed down. That evening, as soon as my plane landed, I received a message from the police station: **[Mr. Jenkins, your wife has already paid the compensation and bailed the man out.]** I sneered. Then I forwarded all the evidence and files he sent me to my lawyer, instructing them to prepare for divorce proceedings. Years ago, if Champ hadn’t been so uniquely fond of Chloe, I wouldn’t have chosen her from all the potential alliances, especially since her family was the most down on its luck. Even later, when I discovered she had simply researched Champ’s preferences beforehand, I didn’t hold it against her. After all, she *did* put in the effort for Champ. When I frequently traveled abroad to expand our overseas business, I felt completely at ease leaving the company and Champ in her care. I thought she was smart, that she at least knew how to be grateful. I never imagined that just three short years of being a CEO would change her so drastically. Not only did she cheat, but she even dared to lay a hand on Champ! Lost in my thoughts, my phone suddenly buzzed with a new post from Chloe’s assistant, Liam, on Twitter. I tapped it open. The image showed two hands clasped together, fingers intertwined. I instantly recognized one as Chloe’s; there was even a faint mark where her wedding ring used to be. The caption read: **[Another hundred million spent by the CEO just for me. But I’m broke, so I guess I’ll just have to repay his kindness with my body~]** Oh, really? Cheating so brazenly? Do they think I’m a complete fool? I immediately flung the screenshot into the Jenkins family WhatsApp group, tagging Chloe: **”Ms. Jenkins, did your secretary give you a good workout tonight?”** Ignoring the group chat that had completely blown up, I drove straight to the animal hospital. When I gave the name, the receptionist immediately looked up, her expression uncertain. “Didn’t your wife say she had your permission… to put the dog down?”
I burst into the isolation room. The vet already had the syringe in hand, the needle glinting menacingly. Champ let out a low whimper, sensing the danger, but was too weak from his injuries to even put up a slight struggle. “Stop!” I roared. The vet froze, looking confused. I scooped Champ into my arms and walked out, leaving a single sentence hanging in the air. “You’re going to put a pet down without explicit consent from the owner? This hospital is going to be shut down!” Champ sniffed my familiar scent, his nose twitching, and whimpered weakly a couple of times. I gently stroked his head, my heart aching, and pushed him into the operating room. While waiting outside, Liam posted an apology video on Ins, even tagging me. His eyes were red-rimmed, but he still feigned composure. “I never thought my last post would cause Ms. Jenkins’ husband to misunderstand. ‘Boss’ is just my pet name for my girlfriend, it wasn’t meant for Ms. Jenkins.” “I apologize to Ms. Jenkins’ husband for the misunderstanding. I’m truly sorry! Perhaps a ‘Boss’ title is too high-class for a nobody like me. I swear, I won’t ever use it again. Please, just let me go!” Immediately after, Chloe liked his post: **[I never realized how my husband’s possessiveness would drag you into this mess. I’m so sorry on his behalf.]** Instantly, the comments section blew up with sympathy for Liam, outrage against the rich, and a bunch of people calling me a psycho, telling Chloe to dump me. I ignored their antics, staring at the video’s background. I almost laughed at the absurdity. He claimed “Boss” wasn’t for Chloe, yet the apology video was shot in *my* and Chloe’s bedroom! Chloe’s silk nightgown, the one she specifically wore for me last time, was still lying on the floor! I immediately slammed all the evidence online. “So, is my bed more comfortable when you’re sneaking around in it?” “Oh, and by the way, that bed cost me two million to custom make. It’s stained now, so you can keep it when you leave. Consider it a housewarming gift from me.” Soon, the hashtag #CEOGiftsSidePieceMyBed went viral. Chloe’s older brother, Caleb, showed up first. A forced smile stretched across his face. “Leo, Chloe is still young. It must have been that scumbag who seduced her, and she just made a mistake.” Mrs. Jenkins grabbed Chloe’s ear and pushed her forward. “Look at the mess you’ve made! Hurry up and apologize to Leo!” Chloe’s expression was grim. “Leo, why did you post all that stuff online? You’ve ruined both my and Liam’s reputations!” “Liam and I haven’t done anything. He had nowhere else to go, so I just let him stay. There are security cameras in the bedroom; you can check if you don’t believe me!” As she spoke, Chloe took a few steps forward and raised her hand, aiming to slap me. I caught her wrist, my face dark as I stared at her. “Chloe, you should be thankful you two didn’t *actually* do anything in that bedroom. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be standing here talking to me.” “Get out of my sight. I don’t have time for you right now.” But she mistook my calm for weakness and became bolder. “You need to post something online immediately to clear Liam’s name, or don’t even *think* about me forgiving you!” Just as her words fell, the operating room light flickered off. The lead surgeon walked out, pulling off his mask. “The surgery was successful. Champ’s life is safe.” A wave of relief washed over me. I then slammed the divorce papers onto Chloe’s face. “Forgive me? No need.” “Sign it. We’ll settle the rest of our accounts slowly after that!”
Chloe’s eyes widened, her face slowly paling. “I told you, there’s nothing between us. I didn’t betray you.” “Just because I let him stay, you want a divorce? I won’t agree!” I pointed to Champ, who was still on the hospital bed. “You don’t have a choice.” Hearing this, Chloe stumbled back a few steps and collapsed to the floor. Her eyes reddened. “Leo, I was wrong, I’m willing to make amends…” “Champ’s okay, isn’t he?” “Please, please don’t divorce me! You can’t divorce me over a dog!” My expression was cold. “Champ isn’t just a dog! How many times have I told you, Champ saved my life. Without Champ, I would have died ten years ago.” “I’ve always treated him like family, and you almost killed my family!” Every time I traveled, I would repeatedly tell her to take good care of Champ. Yet, the person I trusted most deeply was the one who hurt him the most. Seeing my indifferent, unmoving expression, Chloe crawled to my side, clutching my legs and sobbing. “Leo, please, please trust me one more time… I swear I’ll never make such a mistake again…” “I promise, I’ll be a thousand times better to you and Champ from now on…” Caleb and Mrs. Jenkins also rushed over. “Leo, come on, you two were married! Chloe really understands what she did wrong now. Everyone makes mistakes, right?” “As for that pathetic loser, it was all his fault. We’ll get rid of him for good!” Chloe quickly chimed in, “Yes, yes! I’ll fire Liam right now! I’ll never see him again!” She fumbled for her phone, calling HR to dismiss Liam. Then she looked at me with hopeful eyes. Just then, Champ slowly regained consciousness. Chloe immediately pounced on him. Champ shuddered and turned his head away, as if he didn’t want to see her anymore. Seeing this, Chloe froze, her smile more strained than a sob. “Champ, I’m so sorry, I’ll never do anything like that again…” She carefully took Champ’s paw. “Please, just give me another chance, okay?” Hot tears soaked his fur. Champ turned his head back, almost sighing. Then he looked at me with his wet eyes and nodded. I shook my head. I knew Champ was incredibly intelligent. He clearly sensed I still had feelings for Chloe, and he wanted someone by my side. “Champ, you’re the most important thing.” Hearing this, Champ whimpered and even refused to take his medicine. He only opened his mouth when Chloe came to him. I had investigated and found that Chloe hadn’t actually had a physical affair. Softening, I ultimately gave her another chance. In the following days, Chloe truly kept her vows. She not only took meticulous care of me but also showed endless patience with the injured Champ. Every day, she personally cooked his meals, bathed and groomed him, took him for walks, and even actively took him for follow-up appointments at the vet, buying him various clothes, toys, and treats. She was more dedicated than I was. Champ grew increasingly dependent on her. Watching her gently tease Champ with toys, I gradually let my guard down. Until one day, Champ suddenly suffered from uncontrollable diarrhea. I rushed him to the animal hospital Chloe had mentioned. I called out for a long time, but no one answered. Just as I was anxiously about to leave, a young nurse, rubbing her sleepy eyes, emerged. Seeing Champ, she casually pointed to a dirty, foul-smelling iron cage in the corner. “Put him there.” My anger flared. “What do you mean?” “New here? Are you Mr. Jenkins’ driver or butler?” The nurse said nonchalantly. “Ms. Jenkins said this dog made our boss unhappy, so of course he has to stay in a place like this!” “Speaking of which, Ms. Jenkins truly spoils our boss. She even opened a pet store specifically for him because he liked it, letting him manage it!” “Normally, their favorite thing to do is torment this dog. Last time, it was scalding his throat with boiling water. The time before that, I think it was needles in his paw pads, and…” “Enough!” I couldn’t listen anymore. I roared. I never imagined Chloe was secretly abusing Champ! “Where’s Chloe?” As soon as I spoke, familiar moans suddenly came from the office. The nurse winked suggestively. “They’re at it again.” I clenched my fists and strode quickly towards the partially open door. Inside, Chloe and Liam were locked in passionate embrace. Liam lifted Chloe’s leg high. “Sister, has your husband ever reached this position?” Chloe’s voice came in gasps: “He’s nothing compared to you!” “Liam, hurry… make sure I leave here pregnant today, so that fool Leo can raise our baby for us…” Hearing this, I clenched my fists tighter, unable to hold back any longer. I kicked the door open.
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