INSTALL Chapter 1 Chase Whitmore kept a mistress , and Nora Langston chose to look the other way . When he gifted the mistress jewelry and rare collectibles , Nora was holding Jamie in her arms , watching the stars . When he threw a drone - lit birthday celebration that dazzled all of Bellwood , she was vacationing in Zurich with their daughter . When he brought that mistress to his office and screwed her behind closed doors , Nora watched the security footage - stone - faced - then turned it off . It wasn't until the mistress , out of jealousy , kidnapped her daughter , and both of them fell off a cliff and ended up in the hospital , that things finally broke . Nora raced to the hospital . Just in time to hear the doctor tell Chase , " The blood supply is low . We can only save one - either the child or the adult . " Chase hesitated . Under Nora's piercing gaze , he finally muttered , " Save the child . " Nora watched him sign the form , his pen trembling ever so slightly . He paused for a full thirty seconds . In the end , he still wrote down their daughter's name . That day , she'd arrived full of joy - only to hear him say coldly , " Marriages in families like ours are all about mutual benefit . I'll never give you real love . You'd better give up on that fantasy . " Chapter 1 14.29 % On the eve of their wedding , she was forced to sign a contract : a marriage of terms . They were to fulfill all marital duties and enjoy all rights as husband and wife - excluding fidelity . But even then , one rule remained : his affairs must never touch the family . And for years , they stuck to that rule well . Even as Chase went through woman after woman , Nora never once interfered . But the one thing she could not tolerate - was him hurting her daughter . " I'm sorry . I didn't expect Camila to go that far , " Chase tried to explain . " She saw our family photo this morning and lost it ... acted on impulse ... " Nora's hands were clenched white . After a long silence , she said only one thing : " If you can't keep your woman in check , I'll do it for you . And trust me I won't be gentle . " Chase gave a quiet " mm, " said he understood , then stepped out into the hallway to smoke . They had always been like this . A picture - perfect couple from the outside , but strangers behind closed doors . Two hours later , the doctor emerged from surgery and informed Nora with a heavy sigh , " The child survived , but suffered a severe brain trauma . She's currently in a coma - like state . Ms. Camila Rae was a bit luckier - she's already regained consciousness . " Nora stumbled into the room . The first thing she saw was Jamie's pale little face . When she turned around , Chase was gone - probably off checking on Camila . Fighting back tears , she gently wiped her daughter's face . Outside the open door , two nurses whispered by the station : " I just passed the stairwell . The Whitmore CEO was talking to the doctor - told him to save the adult , not the kid . " Chapter 1 14.29 % " No way . Who does that to their own daughter ? " " Why would I lie ? I saw them sign a second consent form with my own eyes ! " Nora's heart turned to solid ice . She shut her eyes . Two tears slipped down her face as a fierce hatred for Chase surged in her chest . That same night , she made a call to the Whitmore estate . Linda , her private secretary , answered . " Find the marriage agreement I signed with Chase back then . Take a photo and send it to me . Don't alert anyone . " Fifteen minutes later , her phone dinged . Nora opened the message and clearly saw the line : [ Whichever party breaks the contract shall agree to divorce unconditionally and leave the marriage with no assets , unable to claim any property . ] She saved it . Made a backup . Then forwarded it to her lawyer friend and her contact at the Family Court Clerk's Office . Soon , the replies came in : From her lawyer : [ This contract remains legally valid . ] From the clerk : [ A slot opened tomorrow - come in any time to file . ] Nora stared at the messages . Just as she was about to delete the messages , a deep voice came from behind . " Nora , why are you still awake ? " Chapter 1 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!