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Chapter 011
The towering iron gates slowly opened, revealing a driveway paved with clean, polished stone. One by one, luxury cars glided in, the late afternoon sun reflecting off their bodies like glinting diamonds.They had all arrived at the Laurent Family mansion.The servants moved quickly, opening car doors and bowing respectfully as each family member stepped out.Evelyne went straight to her room without saying much. Mariana, Hector, and the other cousins headed to the main lounge, still gossiping about what had happened during lunch earlier.Meanwhile, Agatha approached Damian and said, "Damian, come to my study. We need to talk."Damian gave her a small nod and followed her calmly. He didn’t need to be a genius to know what she wanted to discuss.Agatha’s study was located on the second floor of the east wing—a spacious room, its walls lined with bookshelves full of classic literature and family documents. In the center sat a massive mahogany desk and a high-backed chair that looked more
Chapter 010
Even though Evelyne couldn’t defend Kael or stand by his side like a proper wife should, she still wanted to do something for him.Kael remained seated calmly, as usual. His expression was flat, his eyes relaxed—like nothing had happened at all. But Evelyne knew... the man had to be exhausted. Not physically, but in his heart and patience.Then, with a hint of hesitation, Evelyne reached for the red wine bottle sitting in the middle of the table. Her hand trembled slightly as she poured it into an empty glass in front of her.The glug... glug... sound of the wine pouring echoed loudly through the room.Everyone turned to look at her.Even Mariana, who had just been laughing the loudest, now frowned and stared at Evelyne.Why was she pouring wine into a new glass? Who was it for?The answer came the moment Evelyne slid the glass in front of Kael. With a soft but clear voice, she said, “You haven’t had any wine, Kael. So... here you go.”Kael turned, surprised.His eyes met hers. Just f
Chapter 009
Hearing that, Kael let out a soft laugh—not mocking, but genuinely amused.Did he really look like the type of guy who’d be considered a “good man”?Honestly, if it hadn’t been for his grandfather’s request, he wouldn’t have gotten married. He would’ve rather spent his days training or mixing herbal remedies than listening to a woman nag.But after marrying Evelyne, Kael realized… it wasn’t all that bad.Over time, he started to care about Evelyne—no, love her. And he just wanted to be with her.So, Kael glanced casually at Gerard before replying, “Sorry, old man. I already have a wife. And even though her family treats me like trash... I’m not the kind of guy who runs to a better roof just because it looks nicer.”As he said that, he glanced briefly at Evelyne and gave her a small smile. A smile that seemed to say, “You’re the only one I want.”Evelyne’s face flushed instantly. She didn’t even know why—was it embarrassment? Was she touched? Or just confused by the storm of emotions s
Chapter 008
Finally, the thick silence in the air broke—not by anyone from the Laurent family, not even by Damian whose mouth was still hanging half-open, but by a raspy yet firm voice from Gerard, the man who’d just been pulled back from the brink of death.“I... I’m okay. No need to call an ambulance, Miss Evelyne.”Gerard Whitmore slowly sat upright, his voice still heavy but clear. He raised a hand to calm everyone down. “I can breathe again. My heartbeat is back to normal. This... is incredible.”All eyes turned to him, then reflexively shifted to Kael—who was still sitting calmly at the far end of the table, like nothing had happened.With his breathing steadying, Gerard waved off Damian’s help and stood up on his own. He brushed off his suit, making sure he really was back to normal, then made his way slowly toward Kael’s end of the table.When he stopped in front of Kael, the old man wore a look that mixed admiration and guilt.He’d been the loudest one laughing earlier when Kael was bein
Chapter 007
The next morning, around ten o’clock, Kael had just finished hanging the laundry when Evelyne appeared with an unusual look on her face.“There’s a lunch invitation today,” she said curtly. “From Damian and a few major investors. The topic is a clean energy project in the Eastern region. It’s a big deal. Important people will be there.”Kael raised an eyebrow, rolling up the sleeves of his still-damp shirt. “And why are you bothering to tell me?”Evelyne hesitated. “Because you’re invited too... But to be honest, your presence isn’t exactly necessary. It’s better if you stay home. I’ll just say you’re sick.”Kael smiled. “Oh… how sweet. Are you worried your husband will get embarrassed again? I didn’t know you cared so much.”“Don’t joke around, Kael. This is about protecting the family’s reputation. I don’t want your presence ruining the Laurent name.”Kael kept smiling. He wasn’t angry or offended—he knew Evelyne didn’t want to see him humiliated, she just didn’t want to admit it ou
Chapter 006
Around midnight, the golden glow of the chandelier in the Laurent family’s dining hall dimmed, casting a heavy, elegant hue over the room. The guests had all gone home. The music had stopped. But the tension? That was far from over.At the long dining table now occupied only by the family’s core members, the atmosphere was even more heated than the party itself.Uncle Hector put down his wine glass, his voice firm.“We all saw who’s truly worthy of Evelyne. Damian isn’t just successful—he came bearing a huge opportunity. It’s time we get realistic.”Mariana, the thick-browed woman who had earlier tried to shove Kael, snorted in agreement.“You all saw it too. Kael nearly caused a scene. And the way he just stood there when I pushed him… like a statue! It was creepy! What kind of son-in-law acts like that?”“Stone-in-law,” one of the cousins muttered with a snicker.Grace, who had remained quiet for a while, finally chimed in.“Kael just ruins everything. He showed up with no reputatio
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