Chapter 3

My persistence angered Grandpa Sterling, who immediately ordered Amber Thorne’s termination.

To compensate her, Leo took her shopping for bags.

After circling the luxury brand section, Amber finally stopped in front of a globally limited edition Hermès Birkin bag.

Her eyes full of greed, she said,

“Leo, this bag is so exquisite!”

“But a bag of this caliber is probably only for socialites and wealthy ladies. How could someone as ordinary as me deserve it?”

Her mouth said she didn’t deserve it, but her fingers clutched the bag strap tightly, refusing to let go.

“Don’t underestimate yourself. You’re excellent. One day you’ll stand at the top and look down on everything!”

“I’ll buy you this bag. Let it be your motivation.”

Just then, the store manager hurried over.

“I’m so sorry, this bag was reserved by Ms. Blackwood. You two can look at our other…”

“Aurora Blackwood?”

Amber spun around, seeing me emerge from the VIP room. A flicker of hatred crossed her face, quickly replaced by a humble expression.

“Ms. Blackwood, you have excellent taste. This bag truly suits you. Someone like me is perfectly fine with a regular style.”

“That’s just how the world is. I could work my entire life, give it my all, and still not even touch Ms. Blackwood’s shoelaces.”

“But Ms. Blackwood is different. She was born to look down on everything.”

“How could I possibly deserve this bag? Leo, let’s go.”

Leo frowned at her words. “You’re both human. What makes her so superior? Don’t belittle yourself.”

He turned to me, anger blazing in his eyes.

“Aurora Blackwood, do you have to stomp on everyone to be satisfied?”

“Amber has fought her way to where she is now through her own efforts. Someone like you, born with a silver spoon in your mouth, can’t even compare to one of her fingers!”

“You’re nothing but a petty, spiteful person!”

Me, a petty person?

I almost laughed at the absurdity.

“What does her effort have to do with me? I didn’t give birth to her, so don’t question me.”

“And I reserved this bag half a year ago. Is there a problem with me coming to pick it up today?”

Leo sneered, “You have a dozen bags in your closet. Will you die without this one?”

He suddenly pulled out his black card and slammed it on the counter. “Today, I insist on this bag!”

I looked at his hand trembling with rage, and suddenly felt a profound sense of mockery.

“Leo Sterling, have you forgotten? Every single cent on your card belongs to the Blackwood family, doesn’t it?”

His face instantly turned ashen.

Many families wanted to marry into the Blackwood family, but it was his relentless pursuit that swayed me.

“Just marry me, and I’ll love you well, I’ll never betray you.”

I thought I had finally found true love, so I chose to marry him.

After our marriage, I even used Blackwood Corp’s assets to support Sterling Enterprises.

I had always thought that in marriage, we were one. As long as we loved each other, money didn’t matter.

But I never imagined he would trample our marriage into the dirt for an intern.