My son, Leo, started kindergarten today. But the teacher kicked us out, saying: “Ms. Adams’ son has been here for a year already. Where did *another* one come from?” I was baffled. My wife, Chloe, and I, our son just reached school age. How could he have been here for a whole year? A quick check revealed the truth: The company’s new assistant had enrolled his own child in kindergarten a year ago, claiming to be Chloe Adams’ husband. I tracked him down, but he just smirked and flashed a marriage certificate at me. “I know who you are. You’ve been harassing my wife for years, haven’t you?” The official government seal and the photo on the certificate were undeniably clear. The date stamped on it was five years ago. But Chloe and I had only been married for three! “Dad, am I really a bastard?” On the drive home, Leo looked at me, fighting back tears. I gripped the steering wheel tight. “Of course not, Leo is Mom and Dad’s only treasure.” The tears welling in his eyes suddenly spilled over. His voice, thick with sobs, was full of injustice. “Then why did Uncle Dominic’s son say he’s Mommy’s treasure? “All the kids at kindergarten said it too, and they hit me. They called me a bastard…” Seeing the slight swelling on one side of Leo’s face, my heart ached even more. It was his first day of kindergarten, and this was what happened. But the real shock hit me when I contacted Dominic Hayes. He immediately snapped a picture of a marriage certificate and sent it over. The woman standing next to him in the photo was the very person I’d embraced countless times. The government-issued seal was clearly visible, and the date? Five years ago! But Chloe Adams and I had only been married for three! Come to think of it, this assistant’s appearance had been sudden. He joined the company and immediately became Chloe Adams’ assistant. Could it be… I couldn’t bring myself to think any further. I pulled out my phone and dialed Chloe Adams’ number. Her female assistant, Bella, answered. “Ms. Adams is in a very important business meeting right now. No electronic devices are allowed inside. Is there anything I can pass on for you, sir?” “Was Chloe Adams married before me?” Bella paused, then, hearing the context, quickly assured me: “The marriage certificate might be Photoshopped! Sir, please don’t worry, the CEO wouldn’t do something like that!” After hanging up, I felt a little calmer. Chloe Adams wasn’t that kind of person. But I still needed to ask her directly. For now, all I could do was go home and wait for her to finish. For Leo’s school convenience, Chloe Adams and I had bought an estate in a prime school district nearby. Today was supposed to be our move-in day. But when my car pulled up to the estate gates, I found the house, which I was supposed to personally unlock and inspect, bustling with people coming and going, carrying furniture and belongings that weren’t mine. A large banner hung over the main gate: 【Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Hayes on their New Home!】 Countless reporters swarmed the entrance, their cameras pointed at a dashing man. The moment I recognized him, my pupils contracted sharply— Dominic Hayes? What the hell was he doing here?!
The reporters excitedly aimed their cameras at Dominic Hayes: “Mr. Hayes, Mr. Hayes, is the marriage certificate you posted on social media real? Was leaving the entertainment industry back then because you found true love?” I quickly opened my phone. The trending topics were exploding— Dominic Hayes Chloe Adams Dominic Hayes Shares Their Marriage Certificate Chloe Adams: My love, hidden for five years, can finally be revealed to the world today. I clicked on it, and the very first post was the same marriage certificate Dominic had sent me. The caption read: 【Yes, we’ve been married for five years.】 The comment section went wild: 【AHHHH I knew my idol didn’t leave the industry just to avoid that bastard Logan Reed’s shadow!】 【Seriously, that’s *the* Dominic Hayes, the superstar! Logan Reed’s still a nobody, three years later he’s still a joke.】 【I’m a kindergarten teacher. Today Logan Reed even brought a kid claiming he was CEO Adams’ son. LOL, I almost died laughing!】 【Oh my god, what a delusional stalker!】 【Back when the superstar hadn’t retired, that bastard Logan was already involved in something shady with CEO Adams. Didn’t expect CEO Adams was already married to the superstar! So satisfying! Hahahaha!!】 【Wuwuwu, so he didn’t make a comeback for five years because he was secretly enjoying his happiness, my idol!】 “What’s all this trash? Get rid of it. Chloe will be upset if she sees it when she gets back.” Dominic Hayes wrinkled his nose at a pile of brand-new collectibles. The workers immediately started throwing my things into a dumpster. There, many antiques and art pieces I had collected from all over the world lay amidst the dirty garbage. “Stop!” I grabbed a worker’s hand and glared at Dominic Hayes. “Who are you? What are you doing in my house?” “Oh my god, that bastard Logan Reed actually showed up?” “Hey, hey, can’t you read the banner? ‘Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Hayes!’ Who the hell do you think you are? Are you CEO Adams’ husband? Laughable!” “Has this delusional stalker gone so far as to claim houses now? He’s truly lost it.” “This estate must be worth nine figures. He’s probably desperate for clout. Bastards are like that.” “Slap!” I slapped the gossiping reporter across the face. “Who the hell are you to barge in here without my permission?” I knocked the camera out of his hand and grabbed his shirt, pushing him out. “Get out!” “Stop it!” A hand blocked my way. Dominic Hayes frowned. “Mr. Reed, while I’m usually easygoing, that’s no excuse for you to cause a scene on my property!”
“He’s crazy, crazy! Logan Reed, that delusional stalker, actually dares to make trouble on the superstar’s property! Does he really think this is his own house?” “Ha, he probably thinks he’s CEO Adams’ husband, too. What a joke.” I gave Dominic Hayes an exasperated glare. “Move. My house doesn’t welcome outsiders, and that includes you.” Dominic Hayes stood in front of the reporter, his brows furrowed even tighter. “Mr. Reed, I know you’ve always had a problem with me because of Chloe, and I don’t really care. “Today is my move-in day. If you’re willing to offer congratulations, you’re still my guest. “But if you continue to be so stubborn, make a fuss, and hit people on *my* property, then don’t blame me if I have you thrown out!” He stood there in a custom suit, yet he had this easy, almost lazy charm about him. His voice, clear and magnetic, immediately captivated every woman in the room. Cameras flashed madly at us. “Ahhh, is this our superstar? I’m dying, his charm is intoxicating!” “Wuwuwu, where can you find such a polite and principled superstar? I want to be his dog for life,嘤嘤嘤~” “If I were the superstar, seeing that bastard impersonating me and trying to scam his way into my new home, I’d have my bodyguards beat his face in and throw him out already!” Dominic Hayes showed no obvious reaction, but a faint smirk tugged at the corner of his lips. When he looked at me again, he raised his chin slightly. “Out of respect for our previous working relationship, Mr. Reed, I suggest you don’t cause any more trouble.” “Slap!” I slapped him straight across the face, leaving a red mark. I then slapped the property deed onto his chest, grabbing his shirt. “Take a good look! This is *my* property, not yours! I haven’t even dealt with you stealing Leo’s school spot yet, and now you’re trying to scam your way into my estate? “You’re just my wife’s assistant. Who gave you permission to act crazy in the owner’s house?!” “Ah!” He covered his face, bending at the waist, his voice trembling. “That hurts so much!” “Do you have no shame?!” Someone suddenly reached out and shoved me hard, almost tearing off my fingernail. “Throwing a tantrum in someone else’s house—is this your way of getting attention? I’ve tolerated you long enough! If I didn’t want to ruin the superstar’s housewarming, I would’ve hit you already! “Calling the superstar your wife’s assistant? Do you really think we wouldn’t dare lay a hand on you?!” I steadied myself, gripping my phone tightly, and sneered. “Fine. I’ve already called the police. Anyone who dares to touch me, go ahead!” Hearing that, Dominic Hayes’ expression subtly shifted. But he was quickly interrupted by the reporters. “Ha! You’re just a scammer! The police will be here to deal with *you*, not us! Get out now! The superstar’s property doesn’t need your kind of filth!” With that, someone grabbed my arm and pulled me violently outwards. I lost my footing, stumbled a few steps, and was about to fall hard to the ground. “What’s going on here?” A clear voice rang out. Hearing it, I sharply looked up.
“Oh my! It’s the estate’s new housekeeper!” “I remember, I remember! This is the female executive our newspaper extensively reported on, the one who came from the mountains!” Seeing Hailey Brooks approach, a sliver of hope finally sparked in me. “Hailey! Quick! Tell them the truth!” Hailey Brooks was a college student I had been sponsoring for years. Due to her exceptional abilities, I hired her at a high salary as the housekeeper for my new estate right after she graduated. If it was her, she could surely clear things up for me. “Hailey…” Dominic Hayes’ expression changed. I shot him a cold look and pulled Hailey closer. “Hailey, tell them whose house this really is.” “Sir…” The hand I held struggled a few times, then pulled free. She gave me a forced smile. “I’m sorry, but I don’t recall inviting you here.” “Hailey?” I froze. Hailey Brooks, however, had already gone to Dominic Hayes’ side, asking with concern, “Are you alright, sir?” “Sir…” I thought I had misheard. I grabbed Hailey Brooks’ arm, forcing her to turn and face me. “You don’t recognize me? I’m Logan Reed, the one who sponsored you!” Hailey Brooks looked genuinely startled, her smile twisting into a pained expression. “I-I’m sorry, but it was always CEO Adams’ husband who sponsored me…” Anger flared within me. “*I* am CEO Adams’ husband! I even attended your graduation last month! You recognized me then!” “I… I didn’t… What are you talking about…” Tears immediately welled up in Hailey Brooks’ eyes, her voice breaking. “Enough!” Dominic Hayes slapped my hand away hard, pulling Hailey behind him. He glared at me with a frown. “I know you hate me for taking Chloe away. This is between the two of us. Whatever issues you have, take them out on me. Why are you bothering a kid?!”
“Oh my god, *this* is what a sponsor should be like!” “Exactly! A truly caring sponsor treats the person they’re helping like their own child! How could anyone grab them and question them like that?” “I’m literally crying. The superstar is not only generous but kind! He and CEO Adams deserve to grow old together!” “What’s wrong with that creep Logan? Stealing the superstar’s woman isn’t enough, now he’s even trying to claim the superstar’s charity work? How can someone be so despicable?!” Cameras flashed wildly at us. I stared, disbelieving, at Hailey Brooks, who was hiding behind Dominic Hayes. I couldn’t believe it. “Hailey…” Hailey Brooks’ eyes darted away, avoiding my gaze. She blinked, and tears welled up, clinging to her lashes. “Sir, I really don’t know you. Please, don’t do this to me…” “Logan Reed!” Dominic Hayes pulled Hailey even closer, watching me warily. “I won’t let you hurt her!” A strand of his hair fell across his brow, but his gaze was surprisingly resolute, a blend of casual elegance and stern authority. “Wuwuwu, the superstar is so amazing, it’s all that bastard’s fault!” “I can’t take it anymore! I’m going to teach that bastard a lesson!” “Hey everyone, don’t just focus on this bastard. I think I’ve seen his car in the superstar’s posts. He’s probably trying to scam the superstar about that too!” “Go! Smash his crappy car!” “No!” My heart clenched. But someone had already turned and run towards my car, grabbing a stick and smashing it against the windshield. Inside, Leo let out a heartbreaking scream. “Damn it! The bastard’s son is a little bastard too! What are you crying about?! Cry again and I’ll drag you out and beat you!” “Leo!” I yelled, trying to go to him, but a foot in a leather shoe tripped me, sending me sprawling to the ground. Dominic Hayes stood with his arms crossed, looking down at me with a cold smirk. Immediately, someone rushed forward, dragged me up, and punched me in the face. “The superstar gave you a chance to leave, but you wouldn’t, you just had to get a beating, didn’t you?” “You dead bastard, I’m gonna kill you today!” My mouth filled with the taste of blood. I bit down hard on someone’s hand, making him scream in pain and yank his hand away. I gritted my teeth, pulling the wedding ring off my finger and throwing it at the man’s face. “I am Chloe Adams’ husband! You’ll pay for this!” Someone caught the ring. The moment they saw it, their expression changed. “The ‘Starry Oath’? The insanely expensive, one-of-a-kind ring CEO Adams bought at auction years ago? How is *he* wearing it?” “Wait a minute… didn’t CEO Adams say she was going to use it as *her* wedding ring?” I spat out a mouthful of blood and looked at them coldly. “Let me go, and I won’t press charges.” “Ha! This shoddy knock-off? He actually expects us to believe that?” An almost identical ‘Starry Oath’ was thrown at me. Dominic Hayes pulled a ring from his bag and looked at me with disdain. “Mr. Reed, I didn’t realize you would imitate me to this extent. Even a fake ‘Starry Oath’ is worth a fortune.” My breath hitched. “Impossible… She gave that to me herself after buying it. Where did you get that imitation?” “Bang!” A punch landed on my face, and Dominic Hayes frowned tightly. “I can’t stand you anymore! I’ve given you chances again and again, and you’re still trying to worm your way into my life and with my wife!” One of his guys pulled out a stack of documents and tossed them straight at my head. “Take a good look! See who the real home-wrecker is!” The marriage certificate lay open before my eyes. What I had thought was a Photoshopped image was now undeniably real. The woman in the photo smiled so happily, nestled tightly against Dominic Hayes. Chloe Adams… My fingers trembled as I picked up the scattered photos one by one. Photos charting their entire lives: from childhood to college, from awkward teens to confident adults… They ran hand-in-hand to school, Dominic taking a huge bite out of Chloe’s ice cream, then cuddling close at an evening carnival, their faces lit up with pure joy… They… had known each other for a long time… They had married… five years ago… My three years of marriage, instantly turned into a cruel joke. He tossed my car keys onto my face. Dominic Hayes’ voice was flat. “I think it’s time for you to leave. Go figure things out on your own.” “Leo?” A familiar voice rang out. “What are you doing? Everyone, stop!” It was Chloe Adams’ voice.
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