Ex Wife's Collapse After Divorce
"I'm divorcing you. Sign it."
For three years, Ethan Carter swallowed his pride, hid his identity as a billionaire heir, and played the role of a useless stay-at-home husband—all for the woman he deeply loved, Vivian Lockwood.
But on their third anniversary, reality slapped him in the face. He found his wife in the arms of her ex-boyfriend, publicly mocking Ethan as a mere "obedient placeholder." When Vivian demanded he apologize to her ex just to keep the peace, Ethan finally woke up.
He dropped his apron, signed the divorce papers, and made a single phone call he hadn't made in years.
"Mom, you were right. I was just a tool to her. I'm coming back."
Overnight, the world flips upside down.
The untouchable Ice Queen CEO of the city's largest conglomerate bows respectfully before Ethan, calling him "Young Master."
All funding and partnerships keeping Vivian's company afloat are ruthlessly severed.
When Vivian finally discovers that the "worthless husband" she threw away was actually the secret mastermind behind her entire empire, she drops to her knees in tears, begging for a second chance.
Ethan just looks down at her with a cold smirk.
"You thought I was a nobody? Now, I'm the one you can't afford."
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Chapter: Chapter 108"Oh, you know." She gave a tired exhale. "Not well. Not really.""It is what it is," she said. "Reginald and I haven't seen eye to eye in a long time. Marriage, family... I wasn't particularly happy to begin with." She paused. "Damian's arrival made everything worse."She trailed off, then shook her head."I've always felt something was wrong with that man. The way he appeared out of nowhere, the way he attached himself to Vivian, the way he wormed his way into the family. It's not normal. He wants something.""I've tried to warn Vivian." Eleanor's voice tightened. "Over and over. But she won't listen. She thinks I'm jealous, or paranoid, or trying to control her. She's pulled away from me completely."Ethan's jaw clenched. "And Reginald?" he asked.Eleanor laughed—a short, bitter sound. "Reginald used to agree with me. He didn't trust Damian either, not at first."Her fingers tightened around the glass. "Then Damian's uncle—Vincent Hale—invested a hundred million into Lockwood Indu
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Chapter: Chapter 107Back inside, Ethan closed the door and exhaled.The tension drained out of his shoulders like water. He walked back to the couch, dropped onto it, and tipped his head back against the cushion. His eyes closed.Quiet. Finally. He'd barely settled for ten minutes when three knocks came at the door again.His eyes snapped open. His jaw tightened.What now?He stood slowly, muscles coiling with instinctive wariness. If Vivian had come back—He pulled the door open.It wasn't Vivian. Eleanor Whitmore stood in the hallway.Ethan blinked. His former mother-in-law looked the same as he remembered—warm eyes, soft face, the kind of woman who always seemed slightly out of place in the Lockwood household's sharp edges."Ethan." She breathed his name like a relief.His guard dropped instantly."Eleanor?" Genuine surprise broke through his composure. "What are you doing here?"She stepped forward, her gaze scanning his face, lingering on the bruise along his cheekbone, the small cut near his jaw.
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Chapter: Chapter 106Vivian's entire body trembled.The silence after Chloe's words was suffocating. Every muscle in Vivian's face twitched, cycling through humiliation, disbelief, and finally—pure, blinding rage.She lunged forward, hand raised, aimed straight at Chloe's face."You bitch—"Ethan moved faster. His arm came up between them like a wall, catching Vivian's wrist mid-swing. He didn't squeeze. He didn't need to. The grip alone stopped her dead."Let go of me!" Vivian snarled, thrashing against his hold.Ethan's voice was low and dangerous. "If you act out one more time in my house, I will throw you out myself. Right now."Vivian's eyes went wide. She stared at him like she'd been slapped."You're defending her?" Her voice cracked. "You'd throw me out—for an outsider?"Ethan released her wrist. Let it drop."You're the outsider now, Vivian."The words hit her like a physical blow. She stumbled back half a step, her hand pressing against her chest. Her lips parted, but nothing came out.Ethan n
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Chapter: Chapter 105Vivian's lips parted. Ethan didn't stop. "I used to be in pain because of your betrayal," he said. "Now I can see it clearly. You're not just disloyal. You're a complete mess. You can't even tell right from wrong."His voice dropped, each word harder than the last. "I'd rather stay single for the rest of my life than ever get back together with you!"Vivian's face turned white.Then red. "You—" She laughed once, sharp and furious. "You dare talk to me like that? You started attacking me now?""What right do you have to say any of this?" she shot back. "You were a live-in husband. A man living off his wife. That's what you were.""You think you're attractive? You had no charm at all. Not even a little!"The words were still hanging in the air when a knock came at the door.Three light taps. Polite. Almost musical.Ethan turned and walked to the door without a word, grateful for the interruption.He pulled it open.Chloe stood in the hallway, a bouquet of fresh flowers in one arm
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Chapter: Chapter 104Vivian's face went white.She stared at the apple on the floor, then at Ethan, then back at the apple. Her fingers were still curled in the shape of holding it.For three full seconds, she didn't move.Then something shifted behind her eyes. The softness she'd been performing cracked apart, and what came through was raw, ugly fury."Ethan Carter." Her voice shook. "You got beaten up because of Damian. Fine. You have every right to be angry about that. But I came here myself. I brought flowers. I brought fruit. I sat here and tried to take care of you, and you're still acting like this?"Her chest rose hard. "Do you have any idea what that means? A CEO came here in person to look after you. How many men would kill for that kind of concern?"Ethan almost smiled. Not because it was funny. Because it was absurd.Vivian pointed at him, her voice rising. "And what exactly are you so proud of? Do you really think being Sophie or Aurora's little pet is going to end well for you? Wake up."She
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Chapter: Chapter 103Damian glanced down at the notification. For one unguarded instant, his eyes lit with pure, naked delight.He had lied. He had escaped. He had even gotten money out of it!He smothered it instantly, dropping his gaze, folding his hands together with the picture of humble gratitude."Thank you, Vivian. I don't deserve this. Really, I don't."She didn't answer. She was already walking out, heels clicking sharp against the floor, her mind somewhere far ahead of the room she was leaving.The truth was simple, and she'd known it since the moment her assistant repeated Aurora's message to her. The root of Lockwood's crisis wasn't Stellaris. It wasn't even Damian's stupidity.It was Ethan. As long as Ethan was still out there, unresolved, unaddressed, this problem would keep resurfacing in new and uglier forms. If she wanted the crisis gone, she needed to deal with him directly.If she could ease her relationship with Ethan, or even reconcile with him, Aurora would naturally no longer targe
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Chapter: Chapter 22“What’s going on?”Outside the hospital room, Ethan noticed Avery’s distraught look, raised an eyebrow, and asked softly.“Henry’s the Mitchell family butler. Been with us almost thirty years.”“When I was a kid, my parents were swamped with work—Henry practically raised me.”“But now Jaxon’s saying Henry... that he’s the one who...”Avery’s voice trailed off, her face a mess of confusion and conflict.On one side was the family business; on the other, someone she’d always considered family.Caught in the middle, she was stuck—no idea what to do next.“I get it.”Ethan let out a heavy sigh, stepped over, and rested a hand on her shoulder.“But I don’t think Jaxon’s lying.”“Chances are, Henry really is... behind all this.”Before he could finish, Avery’s eyes shot wide—like a lightbulb went off.“Wait! Grandpa!”Ethan tensed. “What’s wrong, Avery?”“Henry’s not just our butler—he’s the one taking care of Grandpa’s daily needs!”“If Jaxon’s right and Henry’s out to get us... then what
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Chapter: Chapter 21Chapter 21Max’s expression turned dark and menacing.He said nothing, his gaze boring into Ethan like he was trying to drill into his very soul.But before he could make a move, Ethan struck like a bolt of lightning—fist clenched, power coiling in his arm with terrifying intensity.The air seemed to crackle; a crushing force surged toward Max, an onslaught with no escape.Max’s mind went blank. As Ethan’s attack closed in, a primal, unshakable fear shot through him.He panicked, throwing up an arm to block.But against Ethan’s tidal wave of force, no defense stood a chance.“Ah!!”A bloodcurdling scream tore from Max’s throat, his face twisting in agony as pain lanced through him.He trembled, lips quivering, staring at Ethan in disbelief.“Who… who the hell are you?”“How the hell do you have this kind of power?!”Max’s eyes bugged with shock, his whole body radiating dread.Where’d this guy even come from?He was so strong it made Max’s head spin—if he remembered right, no one in t
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Chapter: Chapter 20“Who’s there?”“You know what this place is? What the hell you here for? Get lost!!”Outside an abandoned factory on the outskirts of Clouddale.Ethan stared down three burly men, his gaze cold.The men—ripped with muscle, scowls etched into their faces—eyed Ethan warily. This factory was Tiger’s Den territory, and they were the gatekeepers.Ethan acted like he didn’t hear them. He didn’t even glance their way, just kept walking toward the factory.“Stop!!”The men’s expressions darkened. Who the hell was this guy? Daring to blow them off, strutting right in like they were invisible?The leader’s eyes narrowed. “Hey, kid! I said stop! You deaf or something?”He lunged, hand shooting out to grab Ethan. He was dead set on teaching this punk a lesson.Behind him, his two goons snickered. The guy looked like a stick—no way he could handle their boss. They leaned back, ready to watch the show.But their amusement didn’t last.A bloodcurdling scream—like a stuck pig—split the air.“AHHH!!”
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Chapter: Chapter 19"Young Master!"At the same time, Dante and Blake quickly approached Ethan, their faces full of respect and solemnity."Mm."Ethan nodded, his expression calm as he looked at them, then said in a deep voice,"Dante, I need you to investigate someone.""You have my command, Young Master," Dante replied, his face serious."Avery's brother, Jaxon Mitchell. Find out where he is right now."Dante raised an eyebrow, looking at the Young Master with some doubt. He didn't understand why he was being asked to investigate someone, especially for no clear reason.However, being sharp, Dante didn't question further. He nodded immediately."Understood, Young Master. I'll handle it right away."With that, Dante left without hesitation.As Dante left, Blake seemed to think of something. He cautiously glanced at Ethan, then spoke in a lowered voice."By the way, Young Master, I saw a pair of phoenix rings in Serena's possession earlier. I thought... could they be the ones your mother left you?""If t
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Chapter: Chapter 18After saying that, Blake didn’t say another word. He turned and walked away.At that moment, he still couldn’t be sure if the Phoenix Rings Serena held were the same ones the Young Master had been looking for.After a moment of thought, he decided to consult with the Young Master to confirm.Watching Blake leave, Serena’s expression darkened, and she sneered to herself.“Hmph! Avery, don’t think that securing the Black Gold Consortium deal means you’re on top now! Let me tell you, as long as I’m here, there’s no way the Mitchell family will rise in Clouddale!”Her face grew even colder as the bitterness filled her thoughts.Why did Avery, with her failing company, get to secure a deal with the Black Gold Consortium, while she couldn’t?Serena was angry—deeply angry.Avery, you wait. Even if you’ve managed to get the contract, so what?One day, I’ll make sure you choke on it!Serena repeated the words in her mind, silently cursing her rival.At that moment, Victor hurried over with a s
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Chapter: Chapter 17Serena’s face was dark and cold as she watched Ethan and Avery together. For some reason, a surge of anger rose up in her chest.She couldn’t stand the thought of Ethan living a better life after leaving her.In her mind, Ethan was nothing more than a “loser” who couldn’t survive without her.She knew full well that Ethan was only pretending to keep it together. She had his mother’s Phoenix Rings, and based on his reaction earlier, she was sure those rings held deep, sentimental value for him.Serena was confident that one day, Ethan would be on his knees begging her.When that time came, she would make sure he paid the price.At that moment, a sudden rush of footsteps echoed around them, accompanied by the sound of people whispering excitedly.“Quick! Look! It’s Dante, and the president of the Clouddale Black Dragon Guild, Mr. Blake!”“Hiss! It really is them! Why are they here?”“Maybe it’s because of the Mitchell family selling those illegal drugs?”“I heard the Black Gold Consorti
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Back Off, You Cheating Ex-Wife!
Ethan Gray was considered the luckiest man in Portland, married to Vivian Ashford, the powerful CEO of the Ashford Group. Their marriage was hailed as a modern fairy tale.
But the illusion shattered on their fifth anniversary. When thugs disrupted their celebration, Ethan shielded Vivian with his body, receiving a near-fatal stab wound.
Waking up in his hospital bed, he overheard Vivian speaking sharply in German over the phone:
"I hired those people to break up the anniversary. Jack is back, and I couldn't celebrate with Ethan. I only married Ethan because he looks like Jack. He’s just a shadow."
She had no idea that Ethan had secretly mastered German over the last three months just to understand her world.
Heartbroken and fully awakened to the truth, Ethan quietly gets a divorce. He packs his single suitcase, turns his back on her wealth, and rejoins Doctors Without Borders. He heads straight to a perilous, signal-free war zone, reclaiming his identity as a brilliant, life-saving surgeon.
Meanwhile, Vivian believes his departure is just a childish game to seek attention. But when she finds his raw, devastating farewell letter in a hotel guestbook, realizing he understood every word of her betrayal, her world crumbles.
The cold CEO is plunged into a frantic, desperate search—only to realize she may have lost him to the line of fire forever.
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Chapter: Chapter 23Vivian let out a muffled whimper. In the dim light, she saw one of the men unbuckling his pants.She struggled frantically in terror, but her limbs were pinned down. She could only twist uselessly.Just as despair set in, she heard Shelly’s voice: “Stop right there! You bastards—do you want to go to hell?”The sound of hurried footsteps gave Vivian hope.Assistant Shelly and several bodyguards had arrived just in time on that street.After Vivian left the dance hall, Shelly and the bodyguards had been searching everywhere for her. Unfortunately, the phone’s location app only gave a general direction, not exact coordinates.If Vivian had not cried out, Shelly would not have found her.The bodyguards rushed forward and pulled the street thugs off Vivian.Heavy fists landed on the thugs’ faces and bodies, making them howl in pain.Vivian stood up and straightened her clothes. It had been dangerous, but thanks to Shelly’s timely arrival, Vivian had not been harmed.However, her underwear
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Chapter: Chapter 22When the call connected, Vivian did not hear Ethan’s gentle words—only a barrage of cold reproaches.“Vivian, what does your loneliness and disappointment have to do with me? I didn’t ask you to go to a dance hall, nor did I tell you to fool around with other men. And you, kissing another man in a dance hall, have the audacity to mention the word ‘wife’ to me? You shameless woman—I will not see you. Our relationship is over!”Vivian was stunned. Ethan’s tone was cold and angry, with none of the expected gentleness. How had he become so ruthless?She tried to speak but realized Ethan had already hung up.Vivian screamed in fury and tried to call him again. But the phone only gave a prompt that Ethan had powered off.Vivian stood up angrily and kicked over a trash can by the roadside.In the early‑morning street, the can rolled on the ground, spilling rubbish everywhere. The smell was awful. Vivian covered her nose and walked toward a secluded corner.She planned to call Shelly there an
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Chapter: Chapter 21Ethan frowned but said nothing, and Vivian already stated her request.In a pleading tone, Vivian said, “Ethan, please come over. I want to see you. I won’t take much of your time. Just drive me home. Don’t worry, I’ve already sent Jack away. Tonight, it’s just you and me.”Vivian was not lying to Ethan; she really had sent Jack home.Her indulgence had only been to get Ethan’s attention. But her plan had failed.Ethan had not gotten angry, nor had he rushed to the dance hall in a rage. That left Vivian feeling extremely lost.She had no desire to continue her debauchery. She left the dance hall, drove alone to a deserted street, and stopped.Once the surroundings quieted down, Vivian thought about her past with Ethan.In the past, whenever Vivian called, Ethan would drop everything and rush to her side as fast as possible. He would obey her every command and listen earnestly to her every word.But now, that man was gone.Vivian held her phone and kept calling Ethan. She dialed repeat
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Chapter: Chapter 20Ethan wanted to refuse, but as a man, Annie’s words unsettled him.Annie was a sweet‑faced, sexy‑bodied girl.She owned an apartment building, with most rooms rented out. The substantial rent was enough to cover property taxes and accumulate wealth steadily.She was young, warm, beautiful, and pure. If he became her first man, she would remember him forever—just as Vivian could never forget Jack…Seeing Ethan silent, Annie gave him a kiss on the cheek. “Alright, silence means consent. This apartment has two bedrooms. I’ll take the other one. If I’m in the mood, you’ll have to join me for passionate nights. As compensation, all utilities and rent for this apartment are free.”Annie walked toward the bedroom. Before closing the door, she gave Ethan a sweet smile. “The door isn’t locked. If you want to find romance, feel free to come to me anytime. Good night, darling.”Ethan stared at the closed door, his mind in turmoil. He sat down slowly on the living room sofa and tried to sort thro
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Chapter: Chapter 19Unable to bear it any longer, Ethan punched the vagrant in the nose.The vagrant cried out in pain and clutched his bleeding nose. He tried to fight back but clearly underestimated Ethan’s strength.Though Ethan did not like violence, he was strong and skilled in combat. He had a physique as robust as a boxer’s and, as a doctor, knew the structural weaknesses of the human body very well.If not for his considerable strength, Ethan would not have survived the attacks of a gang of thugs.The vagrant lasted only three seconds before he was on the ground, unable to get up. As for the knife, Ethan took it and casually tossed it into the trash can.Ethan said coldly, “Get lost! If I see you harassing women again, I’ll break both your legs!”The vagrant scrambled up in terror and fled into the distant darkness.Ethan turned around and was surprised to find that the girl named Annie was in his room, curiously looking around as if inspecting his apartment.Ethan returned to the apartment and s
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Chapter: Chapter 18Vivian was right.Half an hour later, Ethan indeed received a message from Caster. “Hey, Ethan, isn’t this your wife? I remember her as a very proud woman and very rich. I never imagined she could be this sexy. But the man kissing her doesn’t seem to be you.”Caster sent the message with a mocking tone. “Ethan, your wife is really a slut, holding another man, wiggling like a whore. I feel sorry for you!”Ethan watched the video. Vivian, in a super‑short skirt, was hugging Jack tightly, the two kissing passionately in public. He also saw Jack caressing Vivian’s buttocks.Though he had given up on this love, seeing this still made him a little uncomfortable.Facing Caster’s mockery, Ethan replied coldly, “Caster, Vivian and I are over. It’s her freedom to be with other men. I have no right to interfere. Goodbye.”After putting down the phone, Ethan, who did not smoke, made himself a cup of bitter coffee, opened the door, and stepped onto the terrace to get some fresh air.The area aroun
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