Chapter 5

At the talent show.

When Adam went to the restroom, Chloe suddenly leaned close to me.

"Lily, if I pass today, you'll be really happy, right?"

"After all, then you two can finally have your alone time."

I scoffed. "If you want him, you can have him."

She sneered.

"Stop pretending. I've noticed, you're head-over-heels for Adam, desperate to be with him every day."

"But you should really give up on those unrealistic fantasies."

"To be honest, this audition is just a front. Adam has eight ex-girlfriends in total, and we've all agreed that as soon as I leave, the next one will come to stay at your house."

"After all, we all can't bear to let Adam go. A man as amazing as him isn't something one woman can monopolize."

"But you're still luckier than us, since you're the one he married."

Her words made my anger erupt. I couldn't help but kick her in the chest, sending her sprawling.

Just then, Adam returned and witnessed the scene.

Seeing him, Chloe immediately burst into tears.

"Lily, I just tried to apologize to you. If you don't accept it, that's fine, but you cursed at me and hit me! What did I ever do to you?"

Adam's face filled with alarm. He rushed over to help her up, then glared at me furiously.

"Lily, aren't you tired of being jealous all the time? How dare you hit Chloe in public!"

"If she performs badly because of this, you'll regret it!"

Then, he comforted Chloe.

"Chloe, just focus on your performance. Whether you succeed or fail, I'll always support you."

Chloe looked touched. "Adam, you're always so good to me. I'll do my best."

At that moment, the host called Chloe's name.

Before going on stage, she shot me a triumphant glance, her lips moving as if to say, "Pathetic, you can't beat me."

Then, she signaled for the host to begin.

But the playback didn't start immediately. The host looked at me.

Only after I nodded did she click on a video file.

Adam sat nearby, twisting his head to shoot me a venomous look.

"If Chloe's performance isn't good today, I'll let her stay at our house indefinitely. You love being jealous, don't you? Well, I'll give you plenty to be jealous about!"

I gave a slight smile. "Adam, I'm telling you again: marital infidelity means you leave with nothing."

Adam looked impatient.

"How many times have I told you? We were just—"

But before he could finish, his eyes widened in shock at the image that flashed across the big screen.