" What kind of ridiculous agreement is this ? Why should my daughter endure the endless pranks of his mistress ? This is outrageous ! " I lowered my head silently . The only reason I had agreed in the first place was because I had hoped Adwan would eventually realize how my repeated disappointments were piling up , and that he would end things with Megan quickly . After all , according to him , he only treated Megan as a sister and never had improper thoughts about her . On the surface , Megan had always been kind to me . She even used to joke , " If Adwan ever cheats on you , I'll be the first to bash his head in ! " " A man who doesn't cherish a beautiful woman like you must be senile already . " Naively , I had believed she was on my side and often invited her to our home . But what I got in return were prank after prank - bones , rats , snakes , even tampered gas valves that caused sudden flames . When I cried and complained to Adwan , he only said I was being unreasonable . " Megan's just a child . Why argue with her ? Everyone thinks she's adorable , but you're the only one making a fuss . " For the sake of our family , I endured it again and again . Yet in the end , even the child in my womb was lost , never given the chance to open its see the world . That was when I finally understood . From the very beginning , I should never have tolerated it . I clenched my fists tightly . eyes and " Dad , it's all in the past now . From now on , I'll focus on running the company look back again . " with you . I'll never Returning to work after five years as a housewife wasn't as difficult as I had feared . Within a week , I secured a major contract , and my colleagues insisted I treat them to dinner . At the restaurant , my father's sworn brother , Hollis Anderson , whom I had always called Uncle Hollis , shielded me from drink after drink . " Hey , isn't Mr. Anderson famous for never touching alcohol ? Why's he drinking so much tonight ? " someone teased . Hollis glanced at me and curved his lips into a smirk . " Young girl like her shouldn't drink too much . " He still had that infuriating tone . My temper flared . Before he could stop me , I downed an entire glass of whiskey in one go . Feeling dizzy , I excused myself and headed to the restroom . I splashed cold water on my face , hoping to clear my head . But when I looked up , I froze . " Adwan ? " He stormed forward , seized my wrist , and pinned me against the wall . " So you still remember I exist ? Why did you leave without a word ? Why couldn't you wait for me to explain before making your decision ? " " Do you enjoy making me search the entire world for you ? " His bloodshot eyes jolted me into sobriety . I couldn't understand why he was still coming after me . It was his beloved childhood sweetheart who had caused all the pranks . The agreement had been his idea . So I asked the only question that mattered . " I already stepped aside for you and Megan . Why are you still chasing me ? The hundred chances have been used up . I deserve my freedom . " Hearing that , Adwan's face twisted with despair . A bitter laugh escaped him . Chapter 8 10.39 % " Freedom ? Was being with me so unbearable for you ? That damned agreement was just a game ! Why did you have to take it seriously ? " I let out a laugh , cold and sharp , locking eyes with him . " Adwan , don't tell me you can't handle losing . " His face flushed deep red , and in his humiliation , he slammed a fist against the wall . Back then , it was he who had provoked me time and time again , using that agreement to force me into tolerating Megan . " Wasn't it you who said , ' Don't forget our agreement . Don't tell me you can't handle it ? ' " C