Chapter 1 289 ) Vouchers " Priscilla , let's get a divorce . " Priscilla Langstaff had hidden her true identity as the daughter of New York's wealthiest family when she married billionaire CEO Marshall Burton . But three years later , he asked for a divorce . Marshall's tone was detachedly calm , as if he were commenting on the weather . Yet his words struck Priscilla like a physical blow , and her body visibly shuddered . Her gaze instinctively flickered to Larissa Sowle , who was standing to the side . " Why ? Because Larissa is back ? " Three years ago , Larissa had decisively rejected Marshall's proposal to go abroad and pursue her dreams . Marshall , prideful to his core , refused to let the humiliation stand . The very next day after Larissa's departure , he resolved to marry someone- anyone . In the end , he chose Priscilla , Her impoverished background and lack of connections made her the safest choice . To him , she was a woman who could be easily dismissed without threatening his reputation . 13.1 Chapter 1 For three years , Priscilla had been a mere pawn in his game of pride , attending to his every need , never refusing him . She had clung to the hope that her dedication would eventually mean something . But the moment Larissa came back , the game was over . Her three years of effort had been utterly in vain . Marshall's eyes were deep and unfathomable . " Yes . " 288 Vouchers He admitted that although Priscilla came from a humble background , she was a good wife who managed everything at home perfectly . However , " a good wife " was never what he wanted . He needed a partner who was outstanding enough to stand side by side with him . Clearly , Priscilla didn't meet the criteria . He looked down on her origins , and her humility and timidity only deepened his disgust . He placed the signed divorce agreement on the table . " Sign it . Name your price . Any amount . " The undisguised indifference in his eyes was like a knife , twisting deep into Priscilla's heart and making it hard for her to breathe . They were married for three years , yet he couldn't wait to get rid of her . Noticing her silence , Marshall set a check on the table . " This is for 1.5 million dollars . Is it enough ? " A tidal wave of bitterness washed over Priscilla , leaving her numb . After what felt like an eternity , she spoke , her voice hoarse , " Marshall , 02 071 Chapter 1 what exactly am I in your eyes ? " 288 Vouchers The pushover wife who was expected to endure it in silence when he brought his unforgettable love home ? A beggar who should be grateful for a 1.5 - million - dollar handout ? Or just a pathetic loser who had given up everything to love him , only to have nothing in return ? For three years , she had striven to win his favor . Even the most cold- blooded person in the world would have been moved . But ... how could he ? How could he trample on her pride and dismiss her love so completely ? The despair on her face didn't elicit even a flicker of change in Marshall's expression . His deep - set eyes held nothing but utter calmness . " I made myself clear when we married . You would be my wife in name , and you would have the title of Mrs. Burton . That is all . " His words , colder than the deepest winter frost , pierced Priscilla to the core . As she stood there , her face deathly pale , Larissa could scarcely conceal her triumph . She feigned a stumble , her legs giving way as she collapsed delicately into Marshall's arms . " Marsh , I feel so dizzy ... I think I had a bit too much to drink at the party . " Sure enough , Marshall's attention was immediately captured , and he no longer dwelt on dealing with Priscilla , After saying to her coldly , " Sign the papers and leave as soon as possible " , he scooped Larissa up and headed upstairs , Priscilla watched as he carried Larissa into their bedroom . She stood 0907 Chapter 1 rooted to the floor , motionless . 1288 Vouchers The devastating truth crashed down upon her - she had made a horrible mistake from the start . Marshall was never the right one . She closed her eyes , tears slowly streaming down her face . A lancing pain shot through her heart , so sharp it stole her breath . It was time to accept the reality ... Priscilla picked up the pen on the table and signed the divorce agreement , her strokes slow yet firm . Then she tore the check to shreds . She didn't want a cent from Marshall . That woman , the gullible fool who had loved so blindly , was gone . She would not make the same mistake again . With her few belongings packed , Priscilla left the Burton's villa without a backward glance . Outside , a downpour awaited her . Untying her apron , she tossed it into the trash bin along with her luggage -a symbolic gesture of discarding her old self completely . Standing in the downpour , she pulled out her phone and made a call , her gaze cold . " Take me home . " Twenty minutes later . Over a hundred limited luxury cars rushed through the rain , Those luxury cars tore through the rain , their engines so thunderous that 08 071 Chapter 1 the noise alerted the Burton family's servants . They rushed outside , only to catch a cloud of mist hanging in the air . 1283 ( Vouchers Had they imagined it ? Or had that procession really come for Priscilla ? They went back into the villa and nearly collided with Marshall , who had just coaxed Larissa to sleep . The boldest among them blurted out , " Mr. Burton , Mrs. Burton ... was just taken away by a hundred luxury cars . " Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!
