Chapter 1

That day, I got into an argument with my lawyer wife's male best friend.

To get revenge for her best friend, she had me thrown into a detention center.

After I was released, I decided to let go.

I left divorce papers and walked away, even posting my well-wishes on Twitter before I left.

Ten minutes later, she called and cursed me to die.

But when her wish came true, she broke down completely.

The day I was released from the detention center, I found dozens of unread messages on my phone. They were all photos of my wife with other men.

In the pictures, she was wearing a swimsuit, playfully splashing water with a man.

I met Isabella during a court case where she appeared as a legal assistant. Her crisp, professional attire in the courtroom caught my eye, and after the case ended, I began pursuing her relentlessly.

For two years, my efforts were in vain. Just when I was about to give up, she suddenly appeared before me one day, looking lost and agreeing to my pursuit. She even insisted on getting married right away.

It wasn't until after we were married that I realized some people's hearts can never be warmed.

Before I got together with her, I knew she had a male best friend. She said they were just friends, so I didn't think much of it.

Looking back now, the day she agreed to my pursuit was the same day Liam left the country.

And the day we got married coincided with Liam's wedding day.

When I got home, I couldn't help but call her, but there was no response.

Just as I was getting impatient, Liam sent me a video. In the frame, Isabella was sitting opposite him in a stunning evening gown. She took a glass of wine from the man's hand, took a sip, and flashed a sweet smile.

When was the last time I saw her smile like that? Three years ago? Five? Maybe even earlier.

Ever since Liam returned to the country, she had grown increasingly cold towards me.

At first, I was anxious and tried to communicate calmly with her, but she seemed impatient, thinking I was making a big deal out of nothing.

"Jack, I have my own dreams. I can't be by your side all the time. Don't be so sensitive," she would say.

But when I saw intimate photos of her with other men on her private Twitter account, I couldn't help but confront her.

Her response was even crueler cold treatment. She blocked me and ignored me for two weeks, showing me through her actions that I shouldn't lack trust in her on this matter.

After that, I never asked her about it again. But I secretly vowed that when I received a hundred such photos, I would leave.

It hasn't reached a hundred yet, but I can't bear it anymore.

Each photo feels like a death warrant, making me more mentally exhausted.

At midnight, there was still no reply from her, but I received another video from Liam.

The stars were him and Isabella.

This video tore my heart to shreds.

I packed my bags, left divorce papers, and turned to leave without hesitation.

Some things, if not done now, there might never be another chance.

The next day, I boarded the first flight to North City. Besides traveling, there was one more crucial thing to do.