Chapter 2

Marcus stood frozen in shock at my words.

"Wait, how... how can he not tell that's me and Isla?"

He looked at the video again carefully, unable to understand why I could remain so calm after seeing my wife's alleged cheating video.

I walked slowly, reaching the door just in time to hear his words.

Seeing his confused expression, I let a cold smile cross my face.

Isla was already waiting impatiently at the door. The moment she saw me, she eagerly grabbed my arm and hurried toward the car.

I felt her closeness, smelled the faint fragrance that belonged only to her, and said softly:

"Isla, let's go sign our marriage certificate right now, okay?"

Marcus's words had actually reminded me.

Isla and I hadn't officially married legally yet. It would be safer to complete the legal formalities.

Isla's face lit up with joy at these words.

She'd asked me countless times to complete the legal registration.

She knew I had a female friend I'd grown up with.

But because of my friend's words, I'd always refused her.

This was the first time I'd actively suggested it to her. She immediately nodded in agreement.

She pulled out her documents and dragged me to city hall, afraid I'd change my mind the next second.

She said I was her most beloved treasure, now, in the future, in the next life, for all eternity!

After signing the marriage certificate, Isla held the document, excited to post about it on social media.

I immediately stopped her.

"Don't post yet. I've got a good show I'm waiting to watch!"

Though Isla didn't understand what I meant, she still did as I asked.

"Okay, I'll listen to my husband!"

Seeing her obedient appearance, I couldn't help but kiss her forehead.

I must have been out of my mind in my past life!

A woman whose heart and eyes were full of me---how could I not have trusted her?

This lifetime, I would treat her well and make her the happiest woman in the world!

After marriage, Isla treated me wonderfully.

After our honeymoon, she went straight to the company to handle business while I slept at home until sunset.

Marcus, who'd come by several times without finding me home, finally caught me on a day I woke up at noon.

The moment he entered, he couldn't help but look around the villa's decorations, his eyes full of ambition.

I saw through him but didn't call him out. I adjusted my loungewear and said casually:

"Marcus, married life is pretty comfortable, you know."

"You should hurry up and settle down with someone too."

At these words, Marcus laughed awkwardly, then frowned and scolded:

"Lucas! You're being way too careless!"

"You only had a ceremony---you haven't completed the legal registration yet! How can you move into her house?"

"Listen to me! Rich people like Isla are just playing around with you! Don't get in too deep!"

I raised my hand slightly, revealing a large, dazzling diamond ring on my ring finger and a diamond-studded bracelet on my wrist.

"Just playing around? She's investing quite a lot for that, isn't she?"

Marcus's eyes went straight, nearly drooling with jealousy.

He grabbed my hand and urged desperately:

"Lucas! I'm your closest friend!"

"Would I ever hurt you?"

"Listen to me---break up with her as soon as possible!"

"Otherwise, when she divorces you and kicks you out with nothing, you'll only have yourself to cry to!"