Chapter 1

My wife claimed she was going on a business trip.

In reality, she was hooking up with her first love at a luxury resort in Aspen.

The next day, their sex tape was accidentally leaked and went viral on TikTok and Instagram.

I quietly liked the video and left a comment:

"Nice camera work. The angles are incredibly clear. You should start an OnlyFans."

Chloe called me almost immediately to apologize.

"I'm already being cyberbullied! What more do you want from me? I'm married to you now. I just wanted to give him some closure!"

I hung up on her and quietly started drafting our divorce papers.

This time, I would make her watch with her own eyes how the man she had controlled for five years would make her regret everything.

After hanging up, I tossed my phone aside. I felt surprisingly calm as I began drafting the divorce agreement.

Before long, Chloe's name flashed on my screen again. I picked up. Her voice was laced with panic. "Ethan, it was an accident. I swear it will never happen again."

"No need to promise," I said, my voice completely flat. "As long as you had fun."

My indifference set her off. "Ethan! I'm trying to apologize to you! Why are you being so sarcastic? Besides, Owen and I used protection!"

If this had been the past, as long as she bowed her head even a little...

If she had said just one soft word...

I would have happily taken the peace offering and let it go.

After all, in this marriage, I was the one who loved more. I was always the one making compromises.

But now, she had run off to a hotel with her ex, and their dirty laundry was being broadcasted to millions online.

And I had become the ultimate laughingstock.

Seeing my silence, she suddenly changed her tone.

"Alright, babe. Stop throwing a tantrum, okay? I'll be back tomorrow morning. I want that grilled salmon you make. Can you make it for me? I promise, starting now, I'm cutting Owen off completely."

"I'll only love you from now on. I won't have anything to do with him."

"Who you choose to be with is your business," I said calmly. "You don't need to consider my feelings."

With that, I hung up.

I immediately called my lawyer and asked him to prepare a divorce contract.

The next day, I went to work as usual.

I walked straight into my boss's office.

Mr. Harrison looked up at me with a warm smile.

"So, Ethan, have you made up your mind?"

"I have, Mr. Harrison. I'm accepting the transfer. Thank you for giving me this opportunity."

His smile widened.

"Excellent! Young men should have drive. Sending you to head the overseas market shows how much the company trusts you. Grab this chance with both hands."

"I will."

I had hesitated to accept this offer before.

I had been too worried about my relationship with Chloe.

But now, there was no point.

We had been together for two years before getting married, and we'd been married for three. Five years in total.

For her, I didn't even know how many career opportunities I had passed up.

I used to believe love could conquer all. But after one obstacle came another, endlessly.

Our relationship had always been a one-sided effort.

After a brief chat, Mr. Harrison told me I could take the rest of the day off to pack and get ready for the move.

I nodded and thanked him.

Just as I stepped out of the office building, Chloe's call came through.

"Ethan, what the hell is wrong with you? You know I hate carrying keys! I told you I'd be back this morning. You didn't even pick me up from the airport, and now you're not even home waiting for me? Do you even care about me anymore?"