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Five months after the divorce, she appeared at her ex-husband's wedding in a gorgeous dress. "Thank you for divorcing me! I just restored my status as the heir of a billionaire!"Chapter 1 SurpriseIn the dark of the night, Loraine Bryant walked nervously to a room, straightening her silk nightgown with sweaty palms.This was the first time she'd worn such a revealing nightgown, and she wasn't wearing any underwear, either.There was a cool breeze, and the sensation of it brushing past her skin made her tremble.Loraine spurred herself on.There was nothing to be afraid of, she reminded herself.The man in the room was her husband, Marco Bryant, and they had been married for three years. A nightgown like this was made for times like this.Patting her face and taking deep, calming breaths, Loraine knocked on the door.A man appeared, tall and strong-looking. His eyes were unfriendly and his lips were slightly pursed. He was as handsome as a god from an ancient Greek oil painting."It's late. What's up?"His voice was ice cold. It was like looking at a stranger.Loraine almost lost all the courage she had worked so hard to gather."Marco, do you remember what day it is?"Marco frowned. "Get to the point."The expectation in Loraine's eyes became disappointment. Forcing a smile, she said, "It's our third wedding anniversary. You've seemed so busy lately. But it doesn't matter; I prepared a surprise for you!"No sooner had she finished speaking than a woman suddenly stepped out from behind Marco. She stood comfortably by his side and greeted Loraine with a smile."Loraine, I've heard so much about you from Marco. We haven't been introduced, have we?"The woman was beautiful. Her voice was gentle, and her eyes were lively. It made people want to protect her.But the sight of the woman shocked Loraine. She froze, feeling the warmth drain from her hands and feet."Keely? Why are you here?"Though they had never met, Keely Haywood's existence had always overshadowed Loraine's marriage like a dark cloud.The house was full of traces of Keely. All the members of the Bryant family had reminded Loraine that Keely was Marco's woman of choice and that Loraine was just the titular Mrs. Bryant.Noticing Loraine's sexy nightgown, Keely lowered her eyes with embarrassment."Marco, am I disturbing you?"Loraine unleashed her hostility. "Yes, obviously."The color drained from Keely's face. "I'm sorry. Please don't be angry. I'll leave right away."As Keely spoke, she moved as though she were about to leave.Frowning, Marco looked at Loraine and said, "Keely is our guest, Loraine. Watch your attitude."Standing alone at the door, Loraine felt humiliated, as though she was stripped naked.Legally, she was his wife, but she hadn't received any respect from Marco or the Bryant family for the past three years.Marco was always busy with work and seldom came home, and even when he did come home, he never slept in the same room as Loraine.Now Loraine was being told not to be angry about seeing another woman in Marco's room. What the hell was going on?All of her efforts, patience and expectations over the past three years had become nothing but a joke.Loraine looked into Marco's eyes. "What about me?" she asked, her voice heavy with disappointment."Don't complicate things," Marco replied impatiently. "Keely is recovering and needs rest. Which do you want, money or a gift? I'll make it up to you."Loraine watched as Keely's eyes shone smugly. Before she knew it, she lost her temper."Marco, how do you not understand that it's never your money I want?"Loraine then spun around and left, dejected.Marco watched her leave, pinching the bridge of his nose between his eyebrows."What is wrong with her today?"Keely blinked and said gently, "She should be angry with me. I'll go apologize to her."Loraine walked back into her room, changed out of her nightgown, and lay on the bed.Suddenly, there was a knock at the door.Loraine's eyes lit up.Did Marco come to see her?Loraine jumped out of bed and opened the door. Keely's face was all she saw. The light in Loraine's eyes dimmed."What are you doing here?"Keely got straight to the point. "You and Marco might have been married for three years, but I'm the only one he loves. Up until recently, I was receiving treatment overseas. I didn't think I had much time left, so I let Marco leave me and marry you. But now I have recovered. I hope you'll respect our love and divorce him."Loraine's heart ached, but she was too dignified to let Keely see her squirm."You, a mistress, are asking a wife to divorce her husband? Do you realize how ridiculous that sounds?"The smile on Keely's face disappeared. "Watch your mouth, Loraine. I'm not a mistress. When it comes to love, the one who isn't loved is the mistress!"Loraine sneered. "As long as I don't divorce, I'm Marco's wife and you're the mistress."Loraine's words hit Keely hard, and she glowered ferociously."Don't get complacent, Loraine. Let's see what Marco does when something happens to me. Will he let you go?"Loraine suddenly had a bad feeling about it."What do you want, Keely?"Keely suddenly pounced on Loraine and dragged her towards the stairs.Caught off guard, Loraine was unable to free herself from Keely's grip."Marco! Help! Loraine is trying to kill me!"Keely threw herself down the stairs wildly, still holding onto Loraine. Failing to break free, Loraine was pulled down the stairs.Bang!Loraine rolled down many flights of stairs before finally landing heavily on the floor.The repeated blows to her head created a deep wound, causing blood to start gushing out.Sharp pain coursed through her body, making her dizzy and eventually causing her to pass out.Just as everything began to fade to black, she saw Marco rushing over. He strode straight past her, choosing to pick up Keely and carry her away, leaving Loraine to lie in a pool of her own blood.Chapter 2 I Want To Divorce YouIn the hospital"Miss, you can't go in there! The patient is still very weak and needs rest.""I know Loraine is in there. You can't stop me!"Loraine heard a commotion and struggled to open her eyes.Turning her head, she watched as Marina Bryant pushed the nurse away and stomped over to her, glaring ferociously with murderous intent."Loraine, you vile woman! Keely's been struggling with recovery. How dare you push her down the stairs! Just you wait and see. Marco won't let you get away with this!"Loraine, still weak, struggled to sit up. "I didn't push her; she pushed me!"Marina sniffed. She didn't trust Loraine at all. "No one will believe your nonsense! Keely comes from a rich family. Why would she hurt a lowly country girl like you? You're just jealous because my brother loves her, and you want her dead. Well, that's not going to happen!"Loraine, unable to defend herself, searched desperately for clues that could prove her innocence.Just then, Marco entered the room. He seemed upset. Loraine looked up at him hopefully, as though he was her last hope."Marco, I didn't hurt Keely. Please believe me!"Marco looked down at Loraine coldly. When he spoke, his voice was strained."Loraine, that's enough. I don't want to hear your excuses. Wrongdoings deserve to be punished. Keely's kidney was seriously damaged by the fall, and yours is the only match.""Yes!" Marina shouted. "You damaged Keely's kidney, so you should compensate her with one of yours!"Loraine's eyes widened in disbelief."Take her to the operating room!" Marina shouted at Marco's bodyguards.The bodyguards immediately surrounded Loraine, holding her hands and feet."You have no right to do this!" But no matter how much Loraine yelled, they didn't let go of her. Panicking, she turned to her husband. "Marco!"Loraine hoped that her husband would do something, but Marco just stood there indifferently, as though he approved of Marina's actions.Loraine was utterly hopeless.Any love she still had for Marco died.That was it. Their marriage had been a one-woman show from beginning to end. Clearly, there was no love for Loraine in Marco's heart.He would believe anything Keely said, while refusing to believe Loraine.This was the difference between true love and no love.Loraine wouldn't rely on him anymore."Fine! You all want me to give her my kidney? Well, I'd like to see how badly Keely is hurt!"Loraine's heart pounded with rage. With her sudden burst of energy, she managed to break free from the bodyguards and rush toward the operating room.She forced her way in.It was true that Keely was lying on the operating table, but she didn't seem to be dying as Marco had said. Instead, she was awake, and other than looking pale, she appeared fine.Loraine turned around and sneered at Marco, who followed her. "Is this the serious injury you were talking about?"Marco looked past Loraine into the operating room and frowned."Marco, why is she here? I'm so scared..." Keely whimpered, her eyes brimming with tears.Marco didn't have time to think too much about it. Reaching out to stop Loraine, he said, "Loraine, enough."But Loraine didn't want to hear anything Marco had to say. She walked passed him, approached the operating table and slapped Keely hard.Clap!The crisp sound echoed through the room.Keely's face instantly turned red and began to swell. Before Keely could react, Loraine ripped off Keely's surgical uniform.There was no wound at all, just a few bruises.Marco glowered.Loraine had already guessed that even though Keely wanted to fake an injury, she wouldn't actually hurt herself too badly. Keely had also landed on Loraine, meaning it would have been impossible for her to be seriously injured from the fall."What the hell is going on?" Marco asked coldly.He wasn't stupid; he could tell that something was wrong with Keely's injury.The remaining color drained from Keely's face, and in a panicked voice, she tried to explain. "I... I don't know either. I've been in a coma ever since Loraine pushed me down the stairs. I just woke up. What kidney? The doctor must have made a mistake!""Wow, what a convenient mistake! If I hadn't exposed your trick just now, I would have lost a kidney!" Loraine glared at Keely."Nonsense!" Keely looked at Marco. "Don't trust her, Marco! It was Loraine who pushed me!"Marco shot Keely an intense look, scaring her and making her tremble. He then turned to Loraine and said, "I will find out the truth and give you an explanation. You will be compensated with whatever you want."Looking at the man she once loved deeply, Loraine now felt numb.Whenever she looked forward to something, Marco would disappoint her. His promise of so-called compensation meant nothing to her."No need," Loraine muttered bitterly. "What I want is to divorce you!"Marco was shocked. He looked at her as though she was a stranger.It was the first time in three years that he was trying to understand what was on her mind.But Loraine didn't care anymore. She turned around and left without looking back.Loraine had barely left the hospital before she became so weak that she struggled to maintain her balance.She had pushed herself to her limits during the conflict with the bodyguards just now. Her strength was gone.Taking out her phone, she dialed a number.Soon, a black Lincoln stopped in front of Loraine. A handsome man in a suit got out of the car.As soon as Loraine saw him, she couldn't hold on any longer. She collapsed.The man strode forward and caught Loraine before she hit the ground. He then picked her up in his arms."Uncle Rowan..." Loraine murmured. She then passed out in his arms.Chapter 3 The Torres FamilyIn the hospitalThe atmosphere in the room was extremely tense.Everyone was acutely aware of Marco's anger over what had just happened.Even Keely's attending doctor was trembling in fear.Throwing the report to the floor, Marco glared at the doctor and asked coldly, "Kidney rupture? She needs a kidney transplant? What the hell is this?"The doctor's forehead was slick with sweat. Unable to explain himself under Marco's scrutiny, he merely whimpered.Marco gave the doctor a final warning."By making such a stupid mistake, you've shown me that you don't deserve to be a doctor anymore!"The doctor shook like a leaf. He knew Marco was being serious. With just a few words, he would never be able to find work at a hospital ever again.Trembling, the doctor finally told the truth."Miss Haywood ordered me to do it. I won't make the same mistake again. Please give me one more chance...""Get out!" Marco roared.A bodyguard immediately dragged the doctor out.Marco turned his head and studied Keely's pale face. His eyes were full of disappointment. "You did this," he muttered coldly.Keely panicked and, in a quivering voice, said, "Marco, I didn't mean it. It was only because Loraine didn't like it when you were nice to me, so I... I was angry and I wanted to teach her a lesson.""Enough!" Marco didn't want to hear it. "You wanted to teach her a lesson by making her give up a kidney? Keely, I have been too lenient with you!"Sensing that her situation was getting worse, Keely began to cry."Marco, I was wrong! I was just so scared. After Jorge died, I had no one to rely on, and I was ill. I was afraid you'd leave me alone after you got married. Can you forgive me?"At the sight of Keely crying, Marco went soft."I promised Jorge that I would take care of you, and I would keep my word."Keely breathed a sigh of relief, and Marco continued, "But Loraine is legally my wife. Don't play tricks on her anymore. I hope this will be the last of it."Keely was stunned."Marco, how can a poor country girl like Loraine possibly deserve to be your wife? Hasn't she embarrassed you enough these past three years? Do you want to spend the rest of your life with her? Besides, she's so greedy, and she even wants to divorce you...""I don't want to hear about my marriage from you."Marco's forbidding expression scared Keely so much that she didn't dare say anything more."Now, you just need to rest and think about what you've done."Marco left the ward with an air of indifference, but he couldn't help secretly feeling annoyed about Loraine's attitude earlier.Marco hadn't expected Loraine to mention divorce.He had never considered divorcing Loraine.He had married her simply because he needed a wife.A lonely country girl like Loraine, who had no one to rely on, no money and no power, was easily controlled.During their three-year marriage, Loraine had been an obedient and well-behaved wife, which was exactly what Marco wanted.He assumed it was acceptable to maintain this sort of marriage.If Keely was the reason Loraine wanted to divorce, he would explain the situation clearly to Loraine and compensate her later.Waving over his subordinate, Marco demanded, "Bring me my wife back, and don't let anything happen to her. Also, transfer five million to her account."The subordinate appeared conflicted.Marco frowned. "What's wrong?"The subordinate looked uneasy. "After Mrs. Bryant left the hospital, she was picked up by a man in a luxury car.""What did you say?"Marco clenched his fists.He suddenly had a feeling that things were about to get out of his control.In a low voice, Marco said, "Find her and the man. Then bring her back!"Once again, Loraine opened her eyes.This time, she wasn't in a ward, alone. She was in a warm and luxurious bedroom."Finally, after being away from home for three years, you're back. Why would you do this for a man? Are you even still a Torres?"Recognizing the voice, Loraine turned her head.A tall, strong-looking man was sitting beside the bed. His face was handsome, and he radiated authority.At the sight of family, Loraine burst into tears."Uncle Rowan, I was wrong. I never should have left home. I shouldn't have hurt you for an unworthy man. I'm so sorry."Rowan Torres, an official in the army, softened when he saw his favorite niece crying. He held her patiently as she sobbed."It's okay. It's good to have you back!" Rowan said gently. "Lorrie, your parents died in an accident, and you were lost in the countryside. We tried so hard to find you. You are the treasure of the Torres family. We won't let anyone hurt you!"Just then, a greying man entered the bedroom. It was Aldo Torres, the owner of Universe Group in Vagow. His presence had the power to frighten an entire city."Don't cry! "Lorrie, you are the heir of Universe Group. Hundreds of millions of properties will be yours in the future. Whoever hurts you, let him pay!"Chapter 4 Divorce Agreement"Grandpa..."Loraine buried herself in Aldo's arms. Choking through her sobs, it was as though she was finally grieving all the injustices she had suffered over the past three years.Aldo gently patted his granddaughter's back. "Lorrie, your parents died young. Rowan is busy with the army, and Wesley is working abroad. You are my only heir. Please don't do anything silly."Loraine felt warmth flood her broken heart."Grandpa, Uncle Rowan, I won't do anything so silly ever again."Rowan nodded, relieved. "I'm satisfied that you know what you're doing. I'll return to the army to continue my mission."As they spoke, a figure rushed over, calling Loraine."Lorrie! I've missed you so much!"Loraine's eyes widened in surprise. "Jennie! What are you doing here?"Jennie Fowler, Loraine's best friend, wrapped her arms around Loraine, raised her cute face and gave Loraine a big smile."I came as soon as I heard that you were back."Aldo and Rowan left the bedroom so as not to disturb them.Loraine's eyes filled with tears.To marry Marco, she had surrendered her identity as a Torres and cut off all her connections. In the end, she had been all alone. It was not worth it."Jennie, I missed you so much."Jennie felt sorry for Loraine. She wiped the tears from Loraine's face, and felt a swell of anger at Marco."Did him break your heart? Just you wait. I'll teach him a lesson!""Wait a minute. I've made up my mind. I want a divorce.""Great!" Jennie beamed. "You should have divorced ages ago! You are a Torres; you can have any man you want. In fact, hold that thought. I'll call a bunch of men for you right now!"Jennie was eager to find Loraine a new boyfriend, but Loraine stopped her."No, thanks. My career is more important right now."Thinking about what she had suffered over the past three years, Loraine still had a lingering fear."Will you take over Universe Group? Cayson is the CEO now. Ask him to arrange a position of vice president for you!" Jennie suggested excitedly.Smiling, Loraine shook her head."Why not?" Jennie didn't understand."Cayson runs the company flawlessly. I don't want to profit from his efforts."Jennie disagreed. "Lorrie, you're overthinking it. The Torres family's properties are all yours. Besides, Cayson has been obedient to you since childhood. He won't object to you joining as vice president."Loraine had a different idea. "But I want to prove myself. I'm going to apply for a job in the company. I'll start off as a construction designer. Then I'll train myself up and get a feel for the company."Loraine was confident her plan would work.Jennie was now sure that the bold and self-assured Loraine she knew had returned."Lorrie, I'm sure you'll succeed in the business world with all your talent. Then you can take Marco's company and make him kneel in front of you!"Hearing his name, Loraine froze. The trauma he had caused her was too great to heal in such a short time."No, there's no need for that," she said indifferently. "I don't want anything to do with him for the rest of my life."Loraine then opened a drawer and took out a document.In Bryant GroupMarina barged into the CEO's office and asked Marco, "Why did you suspend my card?"Marco was looking down at some document. Without raising his head, he answered, "To make you reflect on yourself.""And what am I supposed to reflect on? Just because Loraine wants a divorce? It's none of my business! It was Loraine who hurt Keely out of jealousy. I suggested she donate her kidney because I was worried about Keely! Fortunately, Keely is fine. Loraine couldn't afford for there to be a real injury!" Marina fumed."Enough!" Marco raised his head and glanced at Marina sharply. "Loraine is my wife and your sister-in-law. It's not your place to teach her a lesson.""She doesn't even deserve to be your wife or my sister-in-law!" Unconvinced, Marina pouted. "She said she wanted a divorce? Well, I think she was putting on an act. That sort of woman will cling to our family and try to get more money!"Marco frowned. Marina's words were getting harsher.Suddenly, his assistant entered the office and handed him a document."Mr. Bryant, this is from your wife. She requested you sign it in person.""See? I was right!" Marina rolled her eyes disdainfully. "She hasn't even been gone for long but already her true colors are showing. She's unable to support herself so now she's sucking up to you. What she said about divorce is all fake!"Marco didn't reply. He opened the package in his hand.A bank card fell out. And there was a divorce agreement already signed by Loraine.Chapter 5 Her Greatest RegretMarina's jaw dropped once she set eyes on the divorce agreement. "Does Loraine really want a divorce?"A thought suddenly occurred to Marina. Her face darkened immediately. "Marco, does she want to divorce you so she can take half of your property? You can't let that happen. Don't sign the papers!"Mixed feelings swirled in Marco's heart after he read through the document in a daze. "On the contrary, she doesn't want anything from me," he muttered. "Huh? That's impossible!"Marina snatched the document from her brother. She couldn't believe her eyes. One of the clauses clearly stated that Loraine was willing to give up any property that was supposed to be given to her as alimony. The document already had Loraine's signature. After getting over the shock, Marina's joy knew no bounds. It was good news. "This is great, Marco! Since you don't have to give her a penny, you should divorce her as soon as possible. Then you can marry Keely!"The thought of doing away with Loraine gladdened Marina's heart. She relished the thought of Loraine being miserable after the divorce. She didn't notice Marco's face getting darker and darker. "Shut up! Get out!"The next second, Marco commanded Carl, "Take her out. And tell the security that she shouldn't be allowed into this company without my permission."Marina's eyes widened. "Marco! Why are you doing this to me? I'm your sister!"To her dismay, Marco paid no attention to her. Marina was thrown out of the company immediately. The office was quiet again. But there was chaos in Marco's head. He was depressed as he continued to think about Loraine. After a few minutes, Marco picked up his phone and dialed her number. The line connected after a few rings. "Why haven't you been picking up my calls?" Marco asked irritably. An indifferent female voice came from the other end of the line. "You must have received the divorce agreement, right?"Marco asked, "Is that the only thing you have to say to me?""Yeah, that's all. Just sign the document, so we can both be free to live our lives."Loraine's voice was emotionless. It broke Marco's last straw of restraint. He bellowed, "Who was that guy that came to pick you up from the hospital? Is he the reason why you want to divorce me?""You have no right to question me, Marco. Don't stress yourself about what I have to do with another man. Go find your Keely," Loraine quipped sarcastically. Marco was speechless. He was wrong for accusing her of hurting Keely. "Loraine, why are you doing this? I told you that I would make it up to you for what Keely did."Loraine laughed mockingly. "For the last time, I don't want your money, Marco. Just give me a divorce. Sign the papers!"Marco was extremely annoyed that Loraine was being so stubborn. His hand tightened over the phone, almost crushing it. No woman had ever dared to stand up to him or turn him down. Loraine was treating him like a rag that she couldn't wait to get rid of. What insolence! "Since you insist, Loraine, I will do as you wish. Don't regret this later.""Not to worry, Marco. I won't regret it. In fact, my greatest regret is marrying you in the first place," Loraine uttered with ridicule. She then hung up the phone. In a fit of pique, Marco appended his signature to the document. Thereafter, the divorce proceedings were fast-tracked. Marco felt that Loraine would put the proceedings on hold at some point. But to his surprise, she allowed everything to go on smoothly. Once it was finalized, Marco didn't hear any news about Loraine. It was as if she vanished into thin air. Marco decided to move on. However, he found himself thinking about her. This annoyed him a great deal. He sought out a way to vent his pent-up emotions.