I love you forever

No Longer Mrs. Cooley: The Architect's Return

Xiao Xiaosu

I went to the City Clerk’s office for a routine copy of my marriage license to finalize a trust fund audit. I expected a simple piece of paper, but the clerk’s pitying look told me my entire life was a lie. "The license was never finalized, Ms. Oliver. In the eyes of the state, you are single." The three-hundred-guest wedding at the Plaza and the Vogue features meant nothing. My husband, Gray Cooley, had intentionally filed the documents with a "procedural defect" so he could discard me without a legal divorce. Moments later, an iCloud invite titled "Our Little Secret" popped up on my screen. It was a photo of my best friend, Brylee, holding a positive pregnancy test at our Hamptons estate. Gray’s text to her was the final blow: "Happy anniversary, babe. This baby is the best gift. Once the trust unlocks today, we’re done with the charade." I soon discovered they were even stealing my career, reassigning my architectural masterpiece to Brylee while preparing my eviction notice. Gray's mother called me a "barren mule" in a leaked recording, mocking the infertility I suffered after saving Gray’s life in a construction accident. I wasn't a wife; I was a three-year placeholder used to secure his inheritance. How could the man I bled for treat me like a disposable prop? How could my best friend carry his child while pretending to comfort me through my darkest moments? The betrayal burned until it turned into a cold, hard stone of fury. I didn't cry. Instead, I walked into the penthouse of the Barretts, the Cooleys' most powerful rivals. I signed a marriage contract with Kane Barrett, the man the tabloids called the "Beast of Wall Street." "I want a wedding," I told his father, my voice steady and lethal. "Bigger than the one I had with Gray." If they wanted me gone, they would have to watch me become the woman who owns their world.

Modern Revenge Divorce

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Later at night, at Sunrise Hotel in D City

Carolyn Jiang ran out of a deluxe suite. She was very nervous. Behind her five several strong men in hot pursuit.

"Hurry up! Catch her! She cannot escape!"

"If this operation gets screwed up, none of us will get a penny!"

Carolyn was forcefully fed some drug. The moment the drug began to affect her, she would lose her consciousness and these men could do her as much as they wanted.

At this moment, the drug was slowly working its way through her body, and she could feel its effect. She blushed as her delicate fair face turned red. She had watery eyes, long black hair, and wore a light-colored skirt. All these made her look light and charming.

When Carolyn passed by the elevator, the doors opened.

"God bless me! I am in luck!"

Carolyn immediately entered the elevator and shut it with the door-close button. Then, without thinking about what she was doing, she pressed the button to take her to the VIP floor.

The VIP floor was not accessible to ordinary people. But what was uppermost on her mind right now was to escape.

'I have no choice. I want to avoid capture. Those guys are dangerous!' Carolyn dwelled on those thoughts to comfort herself.

She was so frightened, which made her feel weak. Also, the unknown drug given to her made her body limp and her limbs weak. She felt boiling all over her body.

The moment she stepped out of the elevator, she heard the voice of the men chasing her. She couldn't stop and ran nervously towards the most luxurious room on the VIP floor.

Luck was on her side a second time. The door to Room 8888 happened to be open.

Benson Gu, the young president of Gu Group, was discussing some company matters with his assistant, Luis Tang.

"Sir! Please help me! Help me!" Carolyn grabbed Benson's sleeve.

Benson looked at Carolyn. She looked very innocent and delicate. She wasn't wearing make-up, yet she looked beautiful. Her eyes were watery, her lips pink and tender, and she had a pretty face with fair skin. He had long been reluctant to touch a woman, but he was much attracted to her right now.

Carolyn was looking up at Benson. She found his face fascinating. His short, neat hair was black and shiny. He had thick and well-defined eyebrows with bright, deep eyes that sparkled with intelligence. A gentle smile played on his thin lips at that moment, making him look more handsome.

Luis was stunned by what he saw. He had counted up to ten in his mind, but his boss allowed the woman to keep clinging to him.

'This is a miracle!' It was unbelievable as Luis watched with an open mouth.

"She is here!"

"We want her. Hand her over!"

The dangerous men caught up with her. They were determined to complete their mission. Otherwise, their employer would not give them any money.

"No! Don't! Please help me, sir!" The drug was almost making her unconscious at that moment. Carolyn held onto Benson's sleeve as if her life depended on it. She was afraid he would refuse to help her.

"Drive those noisy flies away," Benson said. His voice was cold.

"Yes, sir." After saying that, Luis walked out and shut the door.

Then she heard people scream behind the door. In seconds, everything became quiet.

When the voice of those men died, Carolyn sighed with relief. She was saved. She released Benson's sleeve.

At that very moment, she heard an indifferent voice speaking to her from above her.

"Who sent you here?"

Carolyn didn't understand what his question meant. She was confused and raised her head to look into his gorgeous eyes.

She wanted to open her mouth and answer him when he drew her close to his chest and held her tight in his arms.

"Hey! What do you want? Let me go!"

Carolyn tried to get away from him, but he held her more tightly. She could feel his body rapidly warming up, and the hot feeling in his body matched hers. 'Is he also drugged?' she wondered.

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