Chapter 3 After locking her phone screen , Emily headed to Everett's study . There , she found dozens of divorce papers he had already signed . Over the past three years , he had flung those papers at her countless times . " Emily , I will never acknowledge you as my wife . " Every time , she'd cry , heartbroken , then do everything she could to calm him down . ཤིང ཏ་ པར་ དང་ མ་ ལྡ་ ན་ པ་ ད་ ང་ ང་ ད་ ན་ ག་ ལས་ ང V Emily let out a mocking smile . This time , she signed without hesitation and walked out . When they got married , there wasn't even a wedding , let alone wedding assets . With no property disputes , the process would be fast . She'd have the divorce certificate in less than two weeks . Leaving the courthouse , she finally felt a weight lifted . She texted Fiona about the divorce and said she'd book a flight to Switzerland for the next day . Fiona sounded worried on the phone . " Emily , don't act on impulse . I only saw Lio last time by accident , helping my professor with a case . " You and Everett are still in the cooling - off period . If the media sees you meeting Lio , they'll twist the story . And you don't even have a Swiss visa yet . Just wait a little longer . " That snapped her back . She was still Everett's wife until the certificate was in her hands . 00390 H Chapter 3 She pushed down the urge . It was just a matter of days now . By evening , Everett was already home , lounging on the couch . He said lazily , " Get ready . There's a charity gala at seven . " Since it was hosted by the Barnes family , she was expected to attend . She didn't argue ; she just went to the walk - in closet and changed into a bodycon dress . A smoky teal one - it hugged her curves and made her glow . She looked stunning without meaning to . Everett stepped into the dressing room and paused when he saw her . His gaze darkened slightly . Then he said , slowly , " What color tie should I wear with this suit ? " Emily froze for a second . 11 પણ શા માટે 2nd Everett had always dressed impeccably , never repeating a look . Back then , to win his favor , she'd personally match all his ties and cufflinks . White shirt with a gray silk tie , silver - gray suit with sapphire cufflinks , and a black suit with a dark - patterned tie . He used to reject them all , and she'd coax him with loving eyes . " Rhett , you look best in white . Just wear it this once , okay ? " Maybe she had decent taste - eventually , he let her into that part of his life . After a pause , she casually handed him a plain black tie . " This one . " Her indifferent tone made his face cloud over . " Are you mad at me ? " " No , " she answered quickly . He didn't take the tie . Instead , he shoved her hand away and walked out . 00 36 25974 Chapter 3 Soon , the sound of an engine revving outside . Emily didn't know why he was suddenly angry . She didn't care to figure it out . She went to the gala on her own . The ballroom was dazzling . The moment she walked in , eyes fell on her - some mocking , some pitying . She looked ahead . Everett , in a tailored black suit , was lifting the hem of Jessica's champagne - colored gown . He looked like a completely different man from the cold , impatient one who used to walk beside her . After briefly chatting with a Emily looked away , blinked past the sting . few clients , she slipped out to the garden . She didn't expect to run into Jessica . TW Jessica smiled at her . " Ms. Simpson , as a fellow woman , it's pathetic to grovel for someone who doesn't love you ? " don't you think " You knowingly became the mistress , Ms. Martin . Guess you do know what pathetic is . " I told you in my message - Everett is yours now . Whether you can keep him or not is your problem . " Emily didn't bother engaging . She turned to leave . But Jessica suddenly smirked , yanked Emily's wrist , pulled her forward , and then fell into the man - made lake . Splash ! Water burst . Gasps followed . Everett jumped in almost instantly and dragged Jessica out . Once on land , his eyes turned icy blades as he looked at Emily . 54 96 % 00:36 Chapter 3 " Who gave you the guts to touch her ? " Emily's heart trembled . She sighed and tried to explain . " I didn't . She ... " " If you like playing dirty , then feel it for yourself . " Everett sneered . Then he stepped forward - and shoved her into the lake . The water was deep . Emily couldn't swim . Cold water rushed into her nose and mouth . " Help ! Help me ! " She thrashed , choking . Then she heard Everett's voice , low and cold . " Let her stay in there for two hours . Then pull her out . " The water stabbed like ice needles . Her senses started to fade . Somewhere between frozen and burning , she murmured , " Lio , help me ... " Suddenly , someone dragged her up . Then a hand gripped her chin , hard . Pain shot through her jaw . She forced her eyes open . Everett's face loomed close . His eyes were deadly . " Emily , who were you calling for ? " 00:36