Chapter 9 64 +30 Free Coins He came over to me , stroking my head like he did when I was little , comforting me . " Starting tomorrow , go to work at the company . Keep yourself busy , and you'll forget most of the bad stuff . " I re - equipped the skills that once made me top of my finance class and threw myself into my work . When starting the business with Ethan , he had never allowed me to participate in decision- making , only letting me handle sales and negotiate deals . Back then , I willingly supported him out of love , but losing my sense of self - worth only made him look down on me more . Now , free of my inhibitions , within two months , I established myself at the company and earned a leadership role for a crucial team project . This project wasn't part of the group's core initiatives - it was a newly formed team aligned with Ethan's company's research field . We planned to expand into that area and claim our share of the market . So at the bidding meeting three months later , I would face Ethan head - on in the workplace , becoming his direct competitor . While I was striving hard , Ethan and Vivian held a wedding that became the talk of the town . I glanced at the news too . Seeing the two of them embracing , it felt like the heartbreak I'd endured was from a lifetime ago . Judging by the scale , that wedding must have cost Ethan at least half his fortune . True love indeed . Back in the day , Ethan and my wedding was held in a small chapel , quite modest by any method of comparison . Truly , there was a world of difference between true love and apathy . Fortunately , I'd seen through it all and remained completely unfazed . I turned off the TV , opened my laptop , and got back to work . Only by taking charge of my career could I firmly grasp control of my life . A few days later , Leo and I were invited to my uncle Mr. Willis's birthday banquet . 1/3 12:32 Sat , Oct 11 Chapter 9 As a prominent political figure , his security was tight - only those with very exclusive invitations could enter . 64 " +30 Free Coins Over the past month , I'd worked diligently while maintaining my fitness routine . Now , dressed in a haute couture gown , I looked like a completely different person . Exquisite makeup , hairstyling , and expensive jewelry made me radiant and captivating . Even though few remembered I was Mr. Willis's long - lost niece , absent for five years , many young , ambitious men still approached to greet and chat . Leo had business to attend to , and the banquet hadn't officially started yet , so I went alone to the balcony to admire the night view . Unexpectedly , I spotted familiar faces early . Ethan and Vivian were sneaking in like little burglars from a corner of the venue . Once inside , they immediately began pestering some famous company's CEOs for introductions and chatting them up . The executives clearly didn't recognize them and acted highly guarded . The pair , however , possessed no shame . If one introduction failed , they'd charge toward the next target like dogs sniffing out scraps . I watched their fawning expressions with great amusement , relishing the awkward moments when they were rebuffed . Vivian was the first to notice someone watching them . She turned and spotted me . Her eyes lit up and she quickly dragged Ethan over . " Monet , how did you even get into this high - class event ? Aren't you afraid security will throw you out ? " Ethan stared at me , utterly transfixed , unable to turn away . " Monet , you've changed so much ." Vivian's eyes burned with jealousy at Ethan's gaze . " You should live comfortably with your divorce settlement . Spending it on useless adornments like this is foolish , Monet ." " Since we know each other , I'd feel terrible seeing you end up homeless on the streets . " 2/3 12:32 Sat , Oct 11 Chapter 9 Ethan grabbed Vivian's arm to stop her , then turned to me with gentle eyes . " It's okay . If you ever need help , come find me , Monet ." How ironic . When I was his wife , he never protected me from Vivian's jabs . Now we're divorced , and he pulls out this act ? Vivian's face flushed crimson as she hurled a glass of red wine at me . 64 +30 Free Coins I'd anticipated her move , deftly dodging while flinging my own wine precisely onto her face . Vivian screamed , drawing the attention of half the banquet hall . " You bitch ! How dare you splash me ! " Ethan's smugness was obvious , though he feigned helplessness : " I know you both love me , but please don't fight over me at such an important event . " Then he reached for my hand . " Monet , come with me to the dressing room . The three of us need to talk . You constantly clinging to me isn't good for any of us . " I flung his hand away , my disgust plain on my face . " " Are you a pig ? You're too stupid to be human . " " Who'd bother with a piece of trash like you , cheating while your wife is pregnant ? You're not even worthy to tie my shoelaces . Drop your delusions - you disgust me . " People around us stared and pointed . Ethan's face darkened . Leo returned , his expression turning ugly upon seeing the two of them . " What happened ? Did someone cause trouble ? " Vivian's makeup was smudged , her hair damp and falling out of place , her dress stained with red wine . She looked utterly disheveled . As if she had lost her sense of logic , she pointed angrily at Leo . " This is her lover ! She's a cheating bitch too ! " Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!