Chapter 1 A Tarnal Liar
Trust me! I'll take responsibility for you, and make you the happiest, most respected woman in the world!
As the man's firm promise echoed in her ears, Naomi Taylor shook her head frantically.
No, no... Ah!
The man suddenly exerted force, and Naomi cried out in pain before fainting.
When she regained consciousness, there was no one beside her, but the intimate atmosphere hadn't dissipated. Tissues scattered across the floor and disheveled clothes displayed evidence of the recent frenzy.
Naomi bit her lip and clenched the bedsheet as her vision gradually blurred...
She was a married woman who had come to the airport to pick up her husband. Yet before she could even meet him, she had been raped!
What was this
Marital infidelity
How could she live with herself now How could she face her husband
If she told him that while coming to pick him up at the airport, chaos erupted and in the confusion, a man had dragged her into a dark lounge where this unspeakable thing happened...
Would he believe her
Would he still accept her
Could their marriage continue
Naomi couldn't control herself as tears rolled down her cheeks.
She didn't know what she had done wrong in her previous life to deserve such cruel treatment from fate.
Growing up without parental love, her life had been a complete mess.
She had tried to change her destiny through education, finally getting into her dream university, only for her adoptive parents to force her into marriage.
The one who was supposed to enter the arranged marriage was actually her sister Emily, but because the groom was disabled, they substituted her instead!
Her adoptive parents couldn't bear to let their biological daughter suffer, yet couldn't refuse the generous bride price, so they used years of raising her as leverage to force her to marry in her sister's place.
Back then, from withdrawing her from school to the engagement and wedding-
No one had asked for her opinion.
No one had asked if she was willing.
They made decisions on her behalf, directly destroying her education and future.
She had cried and complained, but ultimately compromised with reality.
People say a woman's marriage is rebirth. Being able to escape that cold family was a good thing. Since she was married, she would be a good wife.
For the past two years, Blake Everhart had been abroad receiving treatment for his leg condition. She had slept alone without a husband's company for two years, but never had thought of having an affair.
This marriage was what she had sacrificed her education and future for-it was her new life, and she cherished it deeply.
But now...
With this happening on the very day Blake returned, what should she do
Ring, ring, ring...
Her phone suddenly rang. It was the housemaid calling.
Mrs. Everhart, Mr. Everhart has asked you to come home.
Naomi's heart skipped a beat, feeling guilty and anxious.
Has he already gone back
Yes, when Mr. Everhart returned and saw you weren't home, he immediately left again. Before leaving, he instructed that you should return to sign papers. Mr. Everhart wants a divorce.
Naomi was shocked.
Blake wanted to divorce her!
She knew Blake was dissatisfied with their marriage-he had been absent on their wedding day and hadn't appeared since.
They had been married for two years without meeting once, not even knowing what each other looked like.
But during these two years, he had treated her well!
He never let her want for food, clothing, or necessities, and when she was sick, he would instruct the servants to take good care of her.
Despite being thousands of miles apart, she could feel his concern.
She thought Blake just disliked family-arranged marriages, not that he disliked her personally. As long as she was a good wife, they could be like other loving couples-caring for each other and walking through life together.
Unexpectedly...
Mrs. Everhart, don't be too upset. Mr. Everhart has given you this villa, two luxury cars, and a lot of money.
The servant spoke excitedly, but how could Naomi not be upset
She was devastated.
Her cursed life couldn't possibly get any worse.
But what right did she have now to refuse the divorce
She had been raped, lost her virginity-she was no longer worthy of him.
Naomi sniffled, then said hoarsely, I understand. I'll go back to sign right away.
After hanging up, Naomi forced herself through the physical discomfort, got dressed, and stumbled out of the airport.
Just after she left, dozens of black luxury cars suddenly appeared outside the airport.
A group of bodyguards in black suits exited the vehicles, surrounding the airport completely.
The assistant respectfully opened the car door, and Blake Everhart stepped out.
He wore custom-made leather shoes, expensive tailored suit, limited-edition watch. A typical successful man.
He was tall with strong features, exuding a powerful and cold aura of authority from his very core, making people tremble!
Everyone gazed up at him with curious eyes, carefully observing him.
Blake ignored everyone else and walked toward the VIP lounge.
Last night, he had been drugged in a setup and pursued by assassins. In the emergency, he had taken a girl's virginity.
Afterward, fearing his enemies might follow and endanger the girl, he had left first, only returning after eliminating the danger.
It had been the girl's first time.
He had promised her last night that he would take responsibility and make her the happiest, most respected woman in the world!
Blake Everhart always kept his word.
Before Blake reached the lounge, his assistant Zachary Stone jogged to catch up with him.
Blake, there's a call from home. Your wife has already returned, but... your wife was apparently with another man last night, the intimate marks are obvious. According to the house manager, your wife has found many men these past two years, often not returning home at night...
And when your wife is drunk, she speaks freely. Once in a bar, she publicly said that you're disabled and not worthy of her, that when you married her, it was like...
Like what!
... like a crippled frog falling in love with a queen.
Hmph!
Blake pressed his thin lips together, his expression turning cold.
That wife had been forced on him by the Everhart family two years ago to suppress his power. He had never seen her, not even attending their wedding day.
Now that the situation had stabilized and he held authority, he no longer needed to be constrained, so his first order of business upon returning was to divorce this wife.
It wasn't that he was heartless-there was simply no emotional connection between them!
Divorce would be good for her too, a release.
To compensate for her two years of youth, he had given her considerable compensation a mansion, luxury cars, and a check for one billion.
He hadn't expected she would be such an improper and harsh woman!
If that was the case, she didn't deserve his compensation.
Void the previous divorce agreement and draft a new one! She committed adultery during the marriage-she leaves with nothing!
Yes, sir!
Blake arrived at the lounge door, calmed his anger, and straightened his clothes before pushing open the door.
He would meet her with his most gentle and dignified self.
She would be his only partner in his life. With that girl just now, their bodies had merged perfectly. He understood this was fate's arrangement; in this lifetime, he would have no one but her.
But-
The room was empty. No one was there.
She left
Blake searched the entire airport but couldn't find her. He frowned.
Notify everyone. No matter what method is used or what price is paid, she must be found!
Find her, fulfill his promise!
Make her the happiest, most respected woman in the world!
