Chapter 66
Yolanda crumpled the paper in her hand and threw it into the nearby trash bin.
“Is the opening ceremony over?”
“Mm.”
“Let’s go, I’ll take you back.”
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She was starting the shoot tomorrow, and he would get very busy. Simone was great at inspiring actors‘ potential and would definitely guide his acting well.
Ian sat in the front passenger seat, wearing a black shirt today. The buttons on his shirt caught the light, flickering on and off.
Neither of them spoke; the car was silent.
After Vivian received Charles’s call, she raised her hand to rub her temples just as her uncle entered the room.
She apologized sincerely to Charles, “My uncle was just joking. Because of that slap incident, he doesn’t really like Yolanda, so he acted that way. Sorry for causing trouble for Mrs. Sinclair.”
She said this while looking at the man standing by the bedside.
She raised a finger to her lips, then smiled at the phone, “Yeah, you know my uncle always takes my side. This matter is over now. Alright, you go ahead and take care of things over there.”
After hanging up, she sighed with helplessness, “Uncle, no matter how little favor Yolanda has, she’s still Mrs. Sinclair. How can you… Ah, never mind. I know you’re used to being straightforward back in Raventon.”
The man sat down and poured her a glass of water. “I’m interested in Yolanda. I want to mess with her.”
Vivian smiled faintly, “That’s fine, but take it slow. Lily just passed away, and Yolanda had a pretty good relationship with her. Right now, that guy at the Lawson residence is rushing to promote his mistress, taking advantage of Lily’s death. You can start working on that angle. The guy is blinded by lust have him go after Yolanda. Once he succeeds, make him treat her like he did Lily, by leaking her photos. If Yolanda disappears after that, people will only think she was too ashamed and brokenhearted. You can take her wherever you want.”
This tactic is to kill with a borrowed knife; otherwise, if anything happens to Yolanda, Charles would definitely suspect Dominic.
Dominic should never have handed over that hotel key card, it only alerted suspicion.
She closed her eyes and made a call, asking the Andrade manor to facilitate Charles’s flight route.
“Vivian, do you really like Charles?”
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Vivian nodded, a smile appearing at the corner of her lips. “Yes, but Charles is a cold man. He can flirt with anyone he fancies but no one ever truly captures his heart.”
“Isn’t it said that he likes that Joelle Monroe, some young star?”
“Joelle Monroe, yes.”
Vivian’s expression darkened. Knowing Charles well, she understood that he was inherently a very detached man. His willingness to marry Yolanda shows he cares most about power in his hands.
He observes women’s feelings for him with a cold, amused detachment until those feelings fade.
He and his father Dylan are alike. Years ago, Dylan also married a woman he didn’t love for power.
If she wants Charles to go crazy for her, she must first make him realize her worth.
The conflict in the Sinclair manor is intense; his uncles are no pushovers.
Besides, his relationship with his own father seems rather distant.
“Yolanda…”
“Uncle, if you want Yolanda, just do as I say. The rules in Beloris are different from where you are. You have to endure a bit. Once I’m healthy, I’ll personally treat you and make up for it.”
Dominic raised his hand and patted her shoulder, “No need to talk about enduring–once Yolanda is in hand, I’ll take her to Raventon, where she’ll suffer so much it’s worse than death. That’ll be my way of avenging you.”
“Then thank you in advance, Uncle. When you get tired of her, remember to give her to someone else.”
“Hahaha, alright, alright. I have plenty of tricks when dealing with women.”
During the conversation, neither of them held much regard for Yolanda.
In the middle of the night, Vivian woke up and heard noises in her hospital room.
It sounded like footsteps.
She turned her head and saw a figure injecting something into her IV bag.
She abruptly knocked over the IV stand and pulled the needle out of the back of her hand.
The bodyguard who had been napping outside heard the noise and rushed in, “Ms. Andrade!”
Vivian’s face darkened as she looked at the limping Dominic being restrained by the bodyguard.
She had dealt with too many people to remember who this was. “Keep him secure and find out who sent him.”
Michael Finnian felt desperate. He had barely fooled the bodyguard at the door, but Vivian was so alert. Just a little noise and she was already awake.
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His face flushed with anger, “No one sent me! Vivian, don’t you remember me? You bitch! I’m going to kill you!”
Vivian, now a company president, only got confused when it came to Charles. She waved her hand, “Take him away and hand him over to my Uncle Grady. Interrogate him thoroughly.”
She wanted to see who was really behind this scheme.
Michael Finnian’s face instantly turned pale. Under Dominic’s control, life would be worse than death.
He crashed into the nearby wall, forehead bleeding profusely.
Vivian laughed, as if watching a grasshopper struggle desperately, “Looks like you’re aware of my uncle’s methods. Yet you still dare to mess with me. If you tell me who’s behind guiding you, I won’t hold it against you.”
No sooner had she spoken than Michael Finnian suddenly drew a hidden dagger and stabbed directly at her.
He is Dominic, and that strike exploded forth with incredible speed.
She barely avoided it, but the dagger grazed her shoulder, and her face immediately turned pale.
The nearby Jasper Clark was so terrified he kicked Michael Finnian away; Michael spat out blood and wiped his neck with the dagger.
Vivian was already weak, and the stab nearly made her pass out.
What made it worse was that the moment Michael Finnian collapsed, the media swarmed in like a pack.
Without any guards outside, the reporters just barged right in.
With a corpse lying on the floor, the reporters started live broadcasting.
Vivian’s face turned deathly pale, and she spat out a mouthful of blood in anger.
“Who allowed you to come in?!”
Her ferocious expression was broadcast through the screen, reflecting in the eyes of thousands.
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
Part 1: The Discovery of BetrayalYolanda Grant’s marriage was built on patience, sacrifice, and quiet endurance — but that illusion shattered in one night. It was late when she arrived at a dark, empty alley after receiving a mysterious message with an address. At first, she thought it was a misunderstanding. After all, her husband Charles Sinclair — a man of wealth, power, and refined taste — would never lower himself to something so vulgar. But when she saw him holding a young woman in his arms, kissing and touching her like a man possessed, every ounce of denial drained from her. Charles, the proud and disciplined businessman, was cheating — and in a filthy alleyway, no less.Part 2: The Scene of HumiliationFrom the safety of her car, Yolanda watched as the scene unfolded. The woman clinging to Charles was frail, trembling, and emotional, like a flower blooming in the mud. The surroundings — the stained floor, damp walls, and suffocating darkness — mocked everything Charles had always claimed to be. This wasn’t just infidelity; it was degradation. Yolanda’s mind swirled with disbelief. Her husband, who obsessed over class and perfection, had become a man of impulse and dirt. She didn’t confront him or make a scene; she didn’t even cry. Instead, she leaned back in her seat, numb, realizing that her marriage was already over in spirit.Part 3: Two Years of DevotionAs she sat there, flashes of the past flooded her mind. Two years of marriage — two years of her trying to please him in every way. She had known from the start that Charles didn’t love her. On their wedding day, he had made it painfully clear that his heart already belonged to another woman. Still, Yolanda married him out of hope, out of love, out of the foolish belief that devotion could melt even the coldest heart. She gave up her career, her ambitions, and her independence, just to prove she was worthy of him. She cared for him like a nurse for her patient — cooking his meals, planning his wardrobe, and tending to every detail of his life. And in return, she got nothing but distance and silence.Part 4: The Breaking PointNow, watching him entwined with another woman, everything she had built inside her — the patience, the sacrifice, the illusion — collapsed. The man she had once called her husband had become unrecognizable. He had torn off his noble mask and revealed himself as nothing more than a beast driven by desire. Yolanda felt like she’d been slapped, her dignity shattered into pieces. But instead of screaming or crying, she felt an eerie calm. Her pain was too deep to express. All she could think was: This marriage must end.Part 5: Charles’s UneaseWhile Yolanda drove home, Charles suddenly sensed that something was wrong. The headlights of a passing car illuminated his face, and a chill ran down his spine. He didn’t know whose car it was, but unease stirred in his chest. The girl in his arms whimpered for his attention, but his mind was already elsewhere. Straightening his clothes, he pulled away coldly. “That’s enough for tonight,” he said flatly. “The company’s got big projects. I can’t afford divorce rumors right now.” His words revealed not love, but calculation — every move guided by image and control. The girl, blinded by her feelings, agreed softly, claiming she would wait. But to Charles, it was just another temporary indulgence.Part 6: The Return HomeWhen Yolanda returned home, the villa felt colder than ever. She had just come out of the shower when Charles entered the bedroom, carrying his jacket. He looked as immaculate as always — tall, handsome, commanding — but tonight, his arrogance seemed cruel. On his pristine white shirt, Yolanda noticed a faint smear of pink lip gloss. She had never worn lip gloss; she hated its stickiness. That small, shiny mark told her everything she needed to know. As she dried her hair, she kept her expression neutral, unwilling to give him the satisfaction of seeing her pain.Part 7: The Cold ConversationCharles glanced at her and asked casually, “When did you get back?”“This afternoon,” she replied.He loosened his tie, unbuttoning his shirt as if nothing had happened. “I was out playing golf tonight,” he added. The lie rolled off his tongue effortlessly. Through the reflection in the window, Yolanda saw the dirt on his back — proof that golf wasn’t the only game he’d been playing. With quiet fury, she shot back, “Then I guess you scored plenty of holes. Congrats.”Her sarcasm caught him off guard. For the first time, he frowned, slightly unsettled. He wasn’t used to this tone from her — the woman who once worshiped him now sounded indifferent, almost mocking.Part 8: His Cruel ArroganceInstead of apologizing, Charles smirked and wrapped his arm around her waist. “Are you mad? I told you when we got married that I didn’t love you. If you’re that unhappy, find someone else to cheat with.” His words cut through her like a blade. It wasn’t just betrayal anymore — it was humiliation. He treated her heartbreak as an inconvenience, as if her pain were irrelevant. Inside, Yolanda’s chest felt like it was being strangled with wire, every breath searing. Yet she stayed silent. Her quietness, once a sign of love, now turned into armor.Part 9: The Memory of InnocenceIn that moment, Yolanda’s mind drifted back to when she first met Charles. She was young, freshly adopted into the Grant family, and he was already the picture of perfection — disciplined, confident, untouchable. Back then, she looked at him with admiration and love. To her, he was everything she aspired to be. Never in her wildest dreams did she imagine that this same man would someday make her feel worthless. All those years of love, of marriage, of giving — they now felt like a cruel joke.Part 10: A New Beginning Hidden in the Word “Fine”Charles chuckled when she finally said, “Fine.” To him, it was just another empty threat, another outburst that would fade with time. He kissed her cheek, confident that her love would keep her shackled to him forever. What he didn’t realize was that this time, “Fine” wasn’t surrender — it was goodbye. Behind her calm eyes, Yolanda had already made her decision. The love that once bound her had turned to ash, and from that ash, something new was forming — strength.Chapter 1 ends with Yolanda’s quiet determination to take back her life. She won’t cry or beg anymore. This time, she’ll walk away — not as a broken wife, but as a woman reborn through betrayal.