Chapter 1

I had been in love with Tara for five years, spoiling her like a princess.

The day I returned from a business trip abroad, I wanted to surprise her by secretly attending a private dinner party to see her.

But I saw her passionately kissing another man.

To my shock, it was Henry, my college roommate.

The dazzling diamond brooch on his suit jacket pierced my eyes.

Because it was identical to the one Tara had given me.

Five years of companionship had become nothing but a joke.

It turned out I was the one destroying someone else's marriage all along.

Heartbroken and disillusioned, I quickly wrote an application to become a war correspondent in the Middle East.

After I left, Tara turned Shanghai upside down looking for me like a madwoman.

I snuck into the exclusive Hong Kong dinner party in disguise, using an invitation I had prepared in advance. This was a private event with no media allowed.

I unlocked my phone, the wallpaper showing a photo of Tara and me from our last meeting.

I smiled bitterly, realizing it had already been a month since I'd seen her.

Just ten minutes ago, Tara had texted asking when I'd be back.

"The assignment here isn't finished yet, it'll be another two days," I had replied.

Tara sent a sticker saying "Miss you hubby".

I couldn't help smiling as I imagined her surprised face when she saw me.

The crowd suddenly stirred. I turned around, scanning the room.

Several VIPs walked by, and I froze when I saw the woman behind them.

Tara was intimately holding the arm of an equally distinguished-looking man.

It was Henry, my college roommate.

His appearance hadn't changed much. The diamond brooch on his suit jacket was dazzlingly bright, piercing my eyes.

I looked down, quietly removing the identical diamond brooch pinned to my own jacket.

As soon as they appeared, people came up to greet them, warmly calling her "Mrs. Wright".

Mrs. Wright...

No wonder Tara always said there was no rush to get married. She had already become someone else's wife long ago.

"Mrs. Wright, how long have you been married? Any plans for children?" someone asked.

Tara smiled and replied, "Henry and I have been married for three years. He thinks I'm still young, so we're not in a hurry."

I felt my blood run cold. As they walked towards me, I hid in a corner.

The two of them made a striking couple, perfectly matched, turning heads wherever they went.

Even her hand remained tucked in his arm the whole time.

How many passionate nights had she used that same hand to gently caress my body, whispering sweet nothings in my ear?

"Jack, why are you so good to me? You're truly the best gift heaven could give me."

"This business trip will be a bit longer. Take good care of yourself in Shanghai and wait for me to come back."

What frequent business trips? You clearly had a real home here in Hong Kong all along.