His Unwanted Wife: The Hidden Genius Architect

Chapter 2

Word Count: 688 | Released on: 20/07/2026

igns bled into shimmering halos on the wet windows, a blur of col

eting hers in the rearview mirror. He was looking at the

w, her mind a complete blan

ome, flooded her. A year ago, she had married Julian Carlisle right there. It wasn't a w

nality of a task being completed. When the clerk had asked if he would take Stella as his wif

ng behind him-his grandfather, Theodore Carlisle

lings. That he just needed time. A lie she had so carefully constructed. Now, sh

fog. The week before the wedding. She'd overheard Julia

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tonight. It had been the

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e, the penthouse apartment she

to cry. She was going back to get her

or the change. Stepping out of the cab, she didn't bother with an umbrella, letting the

stuck out like a sore thumb. Soaking wet and shivering, s

n't go to t

om the depths of her soaked purse, she retrieved a second phone-a

und a number, and dia

nswered on the second ring. "Stella?

ess sheet of rain beating aga

ly calm. "I need you. Get the p

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His Unwanted Wife: The Hidden Genius Architect

Bai Bian Modern

“For a whole year, I played the perfect, quiet wife to Julian Carlisle, a billionaire CEO who treated our marriage like a cold business deal. On our first anniversary, which was also my birthday, I went to his hotel suite to surprise him. Instead, I found him tenderly fastening a diamond necklace around the neck of my stepsister, Amber. "Will your wife be angry?" she asked with a smug smile. "She won't know. Don't mention her," Julian replied coldly. I finally realized his emotional distance wasn't because he was a private man. He just never wanted me. While I was trying to build a life with him, he had secretly moved Amber into the penthouse right across the hall from our marital home. He paraded her around, giving her the romance and tenderness he completely denied me. I had buried my award-winning architectural career and my entire identity just to play the role of his obedient wife. I felt completely ridiculous for ever believing my sincerity could warm his heart. The ultimate betrayal and public humiliation twisted my heartbreak into a cold, hard rage. I left my five-carat wedding ring on the table, packed only the cheap clothes I came with, and filed for a no-alimony divorce. The identity of "Mrs. Carlisle" died that night. I am taking back my real name, rebuilding my empire, and making sure he regrets the day he ever underestimated me.”