Chapter 4

After discreetly gathering enough evidence, I went to Liam's company to investigate his financial status, to prevent him from hiding or transferring assets.

Several senior executives knew who I was and cooperated willingly.

Only Skylar, relying on Liam's favoritism, constantly tried to sabotage me, even having someone lead me to the outdoor smoking area.

With no one else around, Skylar dropped the act. "Chloe, isn't it good enough to be a kept woman?"

"For infertile trash like you, it's a blessing that Liam is willing to keep you. Why insist on making a scene and humiliating yourself?"

I smirked. "Fine, then I won't divorce him."

Skylar looked momentarily bewildered. "Huh?"

I laughed harder. "So pathetic and stupid. You came here to provoke me, didn't you? To force me to divorce Liam quickly so you could take my place?"

"Too bad after you 'succeed,' all you'll get is a mountain of debt. You're destined for nothing."

"Remember that ragdoll cat? Your fate is destined to be even worse than its."

Skylar must have seen that ragdoll.

It was so starved it couldn't bear it, returning to my house begging for food, but I directly shut it out.

It was forced to fight with other stray cats for scraps, ending up covered in bites and utterly miserable.

Perhaps the ragdoll's fate hit a nerve for Skylar, who gritted her teeth and lunged at me, attacking me. "You're the one who's unwanted, the useless one about to be kicked out! How dare you curse me?"

My eyes filled with disgust, and I dodged sideways.

Skylar lost her balance and fell to the ground, clutching her stomach and sobbing in pain.

The commotion attracted others. Liam, hearing what happened, rushed back at top speed. Without a word, he grabbed me, trying to force an apology out of me for Skylar.

I coldly refused. "She fell on her own. The surveillance footage can prove it."

Liam gritted his teeth, glaring at me. "Nonsense! Where would there be cameras in the smoking area?"

I was about to say there were, but Skylar rubbed her eyes and cried out, "Mr. Miller, don't blame Chloe. It's my fault for living next door to you, causing Chloe to misunderstand."

"Could you please beg Chloe for me? She can harass me however she wants if she doesn't like me, but she can't intentionally harm the baby in my belly!"

Liam's eyes widened. "Chloe, you'd lay a hand on an unborn baby? The child is innocent!"

"Innocent?"

I scoffed. "Who knows whose bastard it is anyway—"

Before I could finish, Liam's slap landed hard on my face.

"Beyond redemption!"

"Chloe, if you insist on acting out, don't blame me for being ruthless! You wanted to sue? Fine, I'll arrange the court date tomorrow."

"My family doesn't need a twisted, inhumane shrew like you!"

At that moment, we were no longer husband and wife, but more like mortal enemies.

And everyone, including my own parents, stood on Liam's side.

Before the court hearing, they were still trying to persuade me:

"Chloe, are you really cheating?"

"Now everyone online is saying you're a despicable woman who conspired with another man to seize your husband's assets; your reputation is completely ruined."

"Snap out of it, Chloe, don't ruin your last chance at redemption, okay?"

Mr. and Mrs. Miller didn't even bother to look at me. "An ungrateful viper is an ungrateful viper. You can never tame them."

"Liam, when she regrets it and kneels, begging to reconcile, don't you dare go soft!"

Liam, meanwhile, looked like his patience had run out, offering a final concession. "Admit your mistake now, and I can pretend nothing happened."

"Otherwise, you'll end up on the streets and grow old alone."

I said nothing, looking at the judge, waiting for the trial to officially begin.

And one sentence from the judge instantly drained the color from Liam's confident face, leaving everyone in disbelief and shock.

"How...how could this be?"

"Liam, how much have you been hiding from us?"

"Liam Miller, do you admit to the fact that you cheated?"

The judge's question immediately sent the courtroom into an uproar.