Chapter 5

The next day, my lawyer called, his voice somewhat hesitant.

"Ms. Skye, Mr. Leo... says he won't agree to a divorce. It seems a mutual divorce isn't an option."

I hung up the phone, pressing my temples to quell the frustration, recalling the information my lawyer had found on Luna.

After a moment's thought, I pulled out my phone and dialed Leo's number.

The phone rang for a long time before it was answered, and I heard men’s laughter in the background.

"Leo, is your wife checking up on you again?"

"Checking up? Looks more like she's coming for his life! Leo, you gotta hang in there, don't let that woman suck you dry. Our Goddess Luna is waiting for your attention!"

The vulgar, disgusting words assaulted my ears, making me sick.

The next second, Luna’s sweet, cooing voice chimed in, feigning a gentle reproach. "Oh, you guys, stop talking nonsense. Leo's wife will get angry if she hears that."

"What right does she have to be angry?"

One of the men scoffed. "Someone who clawed her way in through underhanded means, does she really think she's someone important? If she hadn't taken advantage of the situation back then, Leo and Luna would have a house full of kids by now!"

A more unrestrained burst of laughter erupted on the other end.

My hand, clutching the phone, began to tremble, blood rushing to my head.

Leo's voice finally spoke. "Alright, enough with the jokes."

A few seconds later, he asked impatiently into the phone, "What do you want?"

"Are you just going to let them humiliate me like that?" I said, my voice cold.

There was a moment of silence on the other end, then his voice rose. "They're drunk, just kidding around. Are you taking it seriously? Skye, can you stop making such a big deal out of everything?"

"Making a big deal out of everything."

He'd said that for years. I was finally, completely, sick of it!

I'd wanted to part ways amicably, to preserve what little dignity we had left.

But now, it seemed I was too naive.

If they had no shame, why should I give them any?

"Where are you?" I asked calmly.

Leo paused, then gave an address. "Nightfall Club. Why?"

"No reason."

I hung up the phone, then pulled out the red slip dress from the back of my closet.

On our first wedding anniversary, I'd excitedly put it on, but Leo had only glanced at me coolly. "You look indecent. Take it off."

Since then, I'd never worn it again.

But today, I felt it was just right.

I headed straight to the Nightfall Club.

When I pushed open the door to the private room, the revelry inside came to an abrupt halt.

In the center of the room, Leo and Luna sat together on the couch.

Luna was nestled in Leo's arms, holding a glass of red wine, about to feed it to his lips.

And on Leo's face was an expression of ease and happiness I had never seen before.

What a picture of devoted lovers.

Leo saw me, and his face instantly fell. He pushed Luna away, his brows furrowed. "What are you doing here?"

I didn't answer. I simply curved my red lips into a smile, swaying gracefully as I walked towards him.

"What am I doing? You're about to find out."

I swept a contemptuous glance at Luna, then picked up a glass of red wine from the table and poured it over her head.

"Ah!"

Luna shrieked, stomping her foot in fury.

"That's a lesson in manners for you! You touch what's mine, you pay the price!"

"Skye! You're insane!"

Leo roared, lunging forward to grab my wrist, squeezing so hard it left red marks.

"What the hell do you want?!" His eyes were bloodshot.

I looked at his frantic, protective stance for another woman, my heart utterly dead.

I abruptly raised my leg and kicked him hard in the stomach.

Leo grunted, doubling over in pain.

I looked down at him, my words like ice.

"Leo, I didn't want anything at first. But you insisted on provoking me. So of course, I have to deliver."

I turned to Luna, my gaze sharp. "You thought you could provoke me and get away with it? Ms. Xu, you're quite foolish."

Her face instantly changed, but she still forced a smile. "Ms. Skye, threatening me is useless. My conscience is clear."

I laughed. "Oh, a clear conscience, how noble! I hope you can still smile after you hear what I have to say."

The atmosphere in the private room turned cold.

Luna looked at me with suspicion, a flicker of unease in her eyes.

She instinctively tightened her grip on Leo's arm, feigning composure. "What... what do you mean?"