Carson was on the verge of punching the man in front of him. His right hand was raised, ready to strike, but he hesitated when his eyes caught Charlotte's figure beside him. Taking a deep breath, he tried to calm himself, though his muscles tensed with anger, nearly reaching its peak. He composed himself now.Seeing Carson's hesitation, the man laughed mockingly, his voice echoing in the silence. "I knew it. Turns out, you're the cowardly type of husband." He stepped forward, lifting his left hand with a wicked grin. "Such a shame for a beautiful woman like this," he said, grabbing Alison's cheek from behind, his fingers gently pressing into her skin. He looked pleased to see Carson not fighting back. He thought Carson was silent because he was afraid. But that was a grave mistake."Married to a useless husband. If I were her, I would've left you long ago and found a more reliable man," he added.Charlotte was shocked, her eyes widening in disbelief at the man's words. Anger and hurt
The man arguing with Carson still seemed intensely curious about the answer from the driver of the Bugatti La Voiture Noire. He couldn't understand why the owner of such an expensive car would kneel before Carson. It wasn't just surprising—it was utterly incomprehensible to him. A wealthy man bowing to someone so poor made no sense in his mind.The luxury car driver stood up and looked at the man before him with a condescending gaze, sizing him up from head to toe. He did this twice but found nothing interesting about the man. His expression showed that he didn't think he needed to provide an answer."Do I really need to answer that question?" he asked indifferently.His arrogant attitude angered the man, but he didn't dare to scold the driver for some reason. He knew connecting with wealthy people like him could be advantageous, perhaps even leading to lucrative business opportunities."I'm just curious," the man replied, lowering his voice.Despite his anger, he tried to keep his co
The man was beaten beyond recognition and severely injured. His right hand was even broken, and he was utterly exhausted, his eyes drooping with fatigue. He couldn't fight anymore, not even a little. Regret filled him for having provoked the wrong person.“I was such a fool. I had no idea he was this strong,” the man thought.Through his blurry vision, he saw again the luxury car driver kneeling before Carson. This confirmed that Carson, indeed, was the master of that man. Realizing this, the man felt even more foolish for letting anger and ego cloud his judgment. He wouldn’t have ended up like this if he had been more rational.Carson was satisfied after pummeling his opponent. His fists were covered in blood. The driver handed him a towel, and Carson extended his hands. The driver carefully wiped the blood from Carson’s hands.Once his hands were clean, Carson turned around and took a step before pausing briefly. "Take care of this situation. Make sure that man receives the most dre
The following day, Carson invited Alison for a jog. They were both ready, wearing quick-drying clothes. They had prepared drinks, snacks, and a few other things."Are you ready?" Carson asked.Alison nodded. "Of course, I’m ready. All of this is to become stronger. I don’t want to be a burden to you," she replied.Carson smiled proudly. He wasn’t happy because Alison would no longer be a burden but because she could protect herself. Those were two different things. Carson would always make Alison his priority in life. Whatever happened, he would help his beloved wife.They got into the car and drove to a park near their home. The park was spacious, with plenty of shade and trees, making it a great place to exercise.Once they arrived, they started running. Carson set a goal of five laps around the park, which wasn’t a decision made lightly. He had assessed Alison’s abilities and was confident she could do it. Alison worked out regularly, so this should be easy.This physical training
Ryan still clung to what he wanted to believe. No matter how often Alison explained, it wouldn’t change his opinion unless the realization came from within himself. Unfortunately, that was nearly impossible since his heart was clouded with accusations and hatred toward Carson. “Alison, wake up. You’re being brainwashed by this man. Just divorce him,” Ryan urged. Carson, hearing those words, felt a mix of anger and confusion. He didn’t recognize the man standing before him. It was strange for someone to appear suddenly and lash out in such fury, accusing him of being a lousy husband and demanding Alison divorce him. Carson couldn’t understand the man’s reasoning at all. Ryan continued, “Look at him. Rough and poor, unable to give you a decent life. While I... I can give you everything. Cars, houses, a bright future. I can offer you happiness that this man will never be able to.” He pointed toward Carson. Alison was unaffected by his words. “Love isn’t just about money. Kindness
When some strangers in the park started insulting Carson, Ryan felt a new surge of confidence. He grinned widely, satisfied to hear those people beginning to take his side. With this, he was sure he could win Alison away from Carson."Look at them, Alison. Even they know this man doesn't deserve to be your husband. You should realize that," he shouted, directing attention to the crowd interested in the argument. "He's just a poor, useless man. And now, he's even an abusive husband," Ryan added, pointing toward Carson.A voice from behind said, “A poor and ungrateful husband doesn’t deserve to be kept around. If I were that woman, I’d definitely leave my husband.”"Same here. As a woman, we have self-respect. I wouldn't want to be hurt like that," said another.Ryan smiled, seeing support starting to build around him. "Exactly. You all can see it, right? This man has hurt Alison, which is unforgivable. That's why I want to save her from this ungrateful man."Several people began to mov
Ryan remained silent for a long time. He felt a sharp blow to his heart as if he had been rejected while confessing his love. Even though he hadn’t done that, the situation made it clear she disliked him. Ryan lifted his head, looking alternately at Alison and Carson.Alison took a deep breath, calming herself. "I run to become stronger, for myself. No one forces me. I want to be strong so I won’t burden my husbands anymore. If I can protect myself, he won’t have to worry about me anymore." Her voice was firm, but her frustration was evident. She was clearly annoyed by Ryan's stubbornness."Our family is perfectly fine," Carson added.Hearing that, Ryan felt ashamed. He wanted to disappear from embarrassment but wasn’t ready to give up. He wasn’t the man to run away after making a mistake. After a brief silence, he stood up and bowed his head.“I’m sorry for what I did earlier,” he said softly, full of regret. “I just… I just don’t want to see you get hurt by anyone else. I like you,
Ryan was immensely proud of the diamond necklace he gave to Alison. However, when his eyes landed on her neck, he was startled to see another necklace adorning her. The necklace stood out, its design was exquisite and radiant. He squinted further, and as soon as he recognized the necklace, he swallowed hard. His hands began to tremble."Impossible. No, it can't be that incredibly expensive necklace. There’s no way she could afford it," he whispered, his voice barely audible, as though afraid Alison and Carson might hear him.Anxiety crept into his mind. If the necklace around Alison’s neck was truly what he thought, it was worth a fortune. A necklace that could cost as much as a luxury car. Something Ryan could never dream of buying. He tried to convince himself that it was merely a replica. It was impossible for Alison to own something that expensive.“That necklace looks great on you. What kind is it?” he asked, trying to mask his curiosity behind a forced smile.Alison glanced down