Chapter 1 Betrayal

• "Robbie, enough... Let's continue this to the bedroom. It won't end well if the loser catches us," Charlotte Withers insisted, urgency lacing her words.
• "So what? You've already decided to leave him. Let's show him what he's been missing for three years," Nolan Robins replied, a mischievous grin spreading across his face. His hand boldly explored beneath Charlotte's clothes, his touch assertive and possessive.
• "Easy there, Robbie. Let me freshen up first," Charlotte purred seductively, shooting Nolan a suggestive glance before slipping into the bathroom.
• Minutes later, she appeared in a sheer robe. Her skin was still dewy, and the fabric clung to her curves enticingly.
• Nolan was captivated by the sight, anticipation, and desire tightening his chest. He remarked, "You're as captivating as always. Come here, and I'll shower you with love!"
• With a swift motion, Nolan ripped Charlotte's bathrobe off, revealing her delicate figure to his hungry gaze. Unable to resist, he pushed her onto the bed.
• Their intimate moment was abruptly interrupted as the bedroom door swung open with a forceful kick, shocking them both. Relief washed over them when they realized it was Felix Cohen who had burst in.
• "Oh, it's you, loser," Nolan sneered, his lips curling with contempt as he continued his advance toward Charlotte. His movements grew more aggressive, and his gaze challenged Felix to intervene.
• To Nolan, Felix was insignificant. Charlotte had told him that Felix, a mere son-in-law of the Withers Family and thought to have mental deficiencies, was simply a lackey in her control.
• "Why do you treat me like this?!" Felix's voice cracked with frustration as veins bulged on his forehead. He clenched his fists, feeling his nails dig into his skin without any sensation.
• Felix thought bitterly, Three years of devotion, and for what? I've been at her beck and call for so long, only to meet this?
• "Loser, your innocence is almost charming. Can't you see this simple truth? You're just a pathetic fool. Do you honestly think Charlotte cares about being with you? Wake up to reality. Someone like Charlotte is out of your league!" Nolan taunted, his words dripping with disdain.
• Felix bristled with defiance, denying this harsh reality. "Is that right?" he demanded, his voice trembling with emotion.
• With a mocking glance, Charlotte spoke derisively, "Yes, Felix Cohen. You're nothing more than a pawn and a simpleton to me. If it weren't for my grandpa, do you honestly think I would have married you? Stop living in a fantasy!"
• Charlotte's grandfather was a devout follower of geomancy. Three years earlier, he believed in a geomancer who asserted Felix had good luck. If Felix married Charlotte, the Withers Family would revive, although Felix was just a mentally ill wanderer find on the street in Riverford.
• Despite Charlotte's initial objections, she had no choice but to comply with her grandfather's wishes.
• However, Felix didn't bring the promised wealth. Instead, their marriage became a source of mockery, which Charlotte couldn't tolerate anymore.
• By chance, her university acquaintance Nolan Robins had returned from abroad that day, and now Felix had caught them in a compromising situation.
• Determined to confront Felix, Charlotte seized the opportunity to end their marriage. Her words pierced Felix like daggers, shattering his heart.
• "I heard you've married Charlotte for three years and haven't even touched her hand. Look at us now. Not only has she invited me, but she's also enjoying my affection!" Nolan's words dripped with smugness as he intensified his moves on Charlotte.
• Crash! In a sudden burst of fury, Felix grasped the ashtray from the coffee table and smashed it against Nolan's head, causing fresh blood to flow immediately.
• "Loser, what have you done?!" Charlotte exclaimed, stunned by Felix's boldness. She didn't expect him to react so aggressively.
• "Robbie, are you okay?" she asked, her concern evident.
• Her act only chilled Felix's heart further. He understood that he had no place in the Withers Family.
• "How dare you strike Robbie and leave?! Stay here, loser!" Charlotte scolded, her voice filled with anger.
• Ignoring Charlotte's protests, Felix stormed out of the room.
• "I'll make him pay!" Nolan roared, his expression contorted with rage as he stared at his bloodied hands.