Chapter 1:

“Sign it.”

In a Spacious office, bright sunlight shined in from the floor-to-ceiling windows, Joseph’s eyes fell on the paper.

It’s a DIVORCE AGREEMENT!

Joseph was stunned, and a bunch of roses held in his hand fell onto ground.

It’s his wedding anniversary day! He got divorce?

“Rebecca, what does this... mean?” Joseph couldn’t believe what was happening.

It was absurd that his wife’s secretary was asking him to sign the divorce agreement on such a special day.

“Joseph,” Rebecca spoke his name seriously, her voice was slightly disdainful, “you’re no longer worthy of Charlotte, she’s such an elegant and successful lady.”

Her words struck Joseph like a blow.  

Not worthy...of Charlotte?

Two years ago, when Charlotte, his wife was financially struggling, teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, it’s him, who had tirelessly helped her to get out of the dilemma.

But as Charlotte’s business was getting more and more successful, she became more and more indifferent to him.

He had never thought that the woman he loved most, the one he had supported for so long, pouring out all his love and devotion for, finally wanted to divorce him.

“Rebecca,” Joseph talked to the secretary, his hand resting on the divorce agreement, sorrow and disappointment rising in his throat, but he tried to keep his voice calm as he spoke.

“If you want me to sign it, call her and tell her to speak to me on her own. Otherwise, I won’t do it.”

Rebecca scowled in anger. “You’re stubborn, Joseph. Charlotte doesn’t have any time to handle such a trivial matter, she’s busy negotiating with Anthony Anderson, the heir to the Anderson Group. Compared with Mr. Anderson, you are nothing but a loser! Let her go, Charlotte’s Prince Charming has shown up.”

Rebecca’s words were like a thunderbolt to Joseph.

Anthony Anderson, Joseph knew that this rich man was pursuing his wife and the gossips between them.

But he had always trusted her before. He felt upset as it seemed that Charlotte had fallen in love with Anthony.

Meanwhile, there came a sudden sound of high-heeled shoes from outside.

It’s Charlotte!

Charlotte walked in, elegant and alluring.

Draped in a suit from the famous Chanel, a Hermes handbag and Salvatore Ferragamo heels, she was clad in luxury brands, even her jewelry was customized.

She has fair skin, long and curly hair like the waves. She waved her hand, signaling Rebecca to leave. Standing by Joseph, she spoke indifferently.

“I’m here, you can sign it now! As long as you sign it immediately, you can take it. Here are three million dollars in this card.”

Charlotte threw a debit card in front of Joseph while she was “persuading” him.

However, Joseph seemed to hear the mocking voice from the card.

He stood up and spoke her, “Charlotte, for you, everything revolves around money and power. But for me, it’s not like that. Our views are completely opposite.”

Charlotte stared at Joseph seriously, “Exactly it makes us incompatible. You can’t understand what I want, Joseph.”

“Furthermore...” Charlotte paused for seconds and then continued, “I gave chances. I persuaded to work but you never changed. I can accept that my husband is not as rich as me, but I cannot tolerate him being a loser with no ambition and no business, just staying at home all day long. We’re no longer on the same level, Joseph...”

Hearing it, Joseph forced a smile. He didn’t work because he didn’t have to, and there’s something more important for him to do with.

What’s more...almost all the cooperation she had reached was because of him. But Joseph knew that Charlotte had her own pride and persistence, so he never told her.

However, overconfidence turned into arrogance, which blinded her mind.

“Charlotte...” Joseph called her name again, still the way that he used to call her before, but now, with different emotions.

“Have you forgotten all the things we experienced? It’s out anniversary today!” Joseph’s voice was deep.

Wedding anniversary?! Oh gosh, she forgot it.

A strange mix of emotions welled up within Charlotte, she hesitated.

However, nothing could stop her since she had decided.

Sorry, Joseph!

She felt she was like a kite, bounded by Joseph. Without him, she could fly higher and higher.

Thinking of this, Charlotte didn’t hesitate anymore and started to get impatient, saying, “Joseph, stop talking nonsense! I’ve made the decision.”

Joseph stared at her eyes, hoping to find some hesitation inside, but only determination instead. He failed to save their marriage, but he had to figure out one thing before their divorce.

“Charlotte, is those gossips true that you and Anthony Anderson...” Joseph didn’t finish the sentence, and only looked at her with puzzled eyes.

He didn’t still believe that Charlotte would betray him.

Hearing his words, Charlotte felt angry at first and wanted to explain, but then she gave up.

Maybe this misunderstanding could help end the marriage quickly.

Therefore, she didn’t deny it, and even said, “It’s none of your business. Just sign your name on it.”

Charlotte picked up the divorce agreement and sent it to Joseph.

“You are so anxious! It looks like you can’t wait to marry him.” Joseph felt so disappointed at her and said coldly.

Then he took the paper and signed his name on it.

As he looked at the signatures, once signed on the marriage certificate, now on the divorce papers, everything felt so fast... and fleeting.

“I don’t need the money, and I will leave empty-handed, but you have to return the emerald necklace which is for my wife, it’s the only heirloom my mother left behind.”

Charlotte hesitated for seconds, then reached behind her neck and unclasped the necklace, turning back to place it in Joseph’s palm.

“Here it is, and neither of us owes anything to each other anymore.”

Financially, yes! But emotionally?

Joseph clasped the necklace in his hand, then walked away directly without any hesitation.

Standing alone in the office, Charlotte clenched her fists slightly, feeling the emptiness in her heart.

She looked at the divorce agreement on the table, and suddenly felt a tinge of regret like a thin thread slipping through her heart.

“No, it’s correct. It’s the best way for both of us! Joseph, you’ll definitely meet the one deserves your love. As for me, business is the most important...”