Evan smiled faintly as he looked down at a document in his hand. The heading read:"This certifies that EVAN CALEUM has been discharged from the custody of the Department of Corrections on August 12th, 2024, after completing the sentence imposed by the court.""What are you still doing here? You want to live here or what?" the warden barked."Thank you, sir. I just need to say goodbye to my companions first."Evan bowed his head respectfully and stepped out of the warden's office, heading down a quiet corridor toward Block Ω 003 in the basement.“Hahaha! There he is!”He had barely reached the entrance when Marshall Whitaker’s voice echoed through the corridor, bringing a wide smile to Evan’s face.Two guards at the door nodded to Evan and opened the gate.“Look who’s gonna be free today!” quipped Travis, the second mentor.Evan glanced at the two officers beside him. “I’d like to go in. There are some things I need to say to them.”“I’m sorry, but—according to protocol—”“Since when

The taxi stopped right in front of a well-known shopping center not far from the hospital.“Who were you texting?” Evan asked, glancing briefly at Vivienne’s phone screen, which she quickly turned off.“Just the police officer who helped tow my car earlier. The trucking company that hit us will cover all the damages.”“I’ll buy you a new car later,” Evan replied.“And you’ll pay with your words alone?”Vivienne gave a sarcastic smile as she stepped out, gesturing for Evan to follow her.Their destination was a famous clothing store on the second floor.Vivienne’s arrival caught the special attention of a red-haired woman wearing a navy dress with a plunging neckline, barely containing her prominent assets.The light-brown-eyed woman was none other than Selene Ardyn—Vivienne’s cousin.Selene was nothing more than a flirt who loved to dress extravagantly and dreamed of attracting wealthy men. Most of them came only to enjoy her body—including her fiancé, Gideon Dane, who was currently b

“Thank you, Mr. Caleum. We’ll always be expecting your next visit. Your car is waiting out front.”The store manager repeatedly bowed while addressing Evan after discovering that his membership in Prive Noir was of the highest tier.The black card Evan held belonged to an extremely exclusive tier. When the manager checked the card’s details on the official website, he was stunned.Evan gave Vivianne a small signal to start walking. He gently wrapped his arm around his beautiful wife, who still couldn’t quite believe what had just happened. Behind them, several staff members carried around fifteen shopping bags full of purchases made by Evan and Vivianne.“There are so many things I want to ask you... but the doubt in my heart has left me speechless,” said Vivianne.Evan simply smiled, helping Vivianne into the car, then looking deeply into her eyes as the door closed.“Don’t doubt what I’ve done. Everything will eventually answer your questions perfectly. For now, just enjoy today—at

Helena had just stepped out of the car when Vivianne arrived. Her once calm gaze instantly turned sharp, blazing with anger as she glared at Vivianne.“Have you realized what you’ve done, Vivianne?”Helena approached her, pausing only to stroke her granddaughter’s head.“I don’t know what you mean, Grandma,” Vivianne replied softly.“I’ll take it as you being in denial, and this is your way of forgetting that foolish man. There are only two hours left until the event begins, and a special guest will be coming—especially for you! You must get ready at once,” Helena said.She linked arms with Vivianne, but the young woman—the granddaughter she once cherished most—immediately shoved her off.“Grandma! You have to listen to me! Evan is still my husband, and he… he’s not a fool!”Vivianne’s voice trembled, her eyes brimming with tears. Her heart was torn, conflicted, yet she still loved Evan deeply and hoped that her husband would later give her the best answer she longed for.Helena stepp