Abigail, who had just read it aloud, was initially confused, then shocked, but her emotions quickly changed to joy and happiness.
"What did you just say? Let me see." Felicia snatched the paper from Abigail's hands. She checked it and saw that Abigail hadn't misread it.
A sly smile crept across her face as she looked at the shaken Desmond. "Heh, what were you saying before? That we used you? Yes, we used you, and this is our reward." She waved the paper at him.
Desmond remained silent, but inside, he was burning with anger. He was now completely ruined.
Earlier this morning, Desmond had considered going to his lawyer to transfer everything he owned to Abigail. She had always doubted his love, constantly asking him to prove it.
He happily went ahead with the transfer, never expecting that within hours, he would be filled with regret.
But what was the point of regret now? The deed was done, and it couldn't be undone.
When Desmond was in the process of transferring everything to Abigail's name, the lawyer had questioned whether love was worth such a sacrifice. Desmond had almost argued with him, until the lawyer decided to mind his own business.
If Desmond hadn't caught Abigail in the act, he would never have understood what the lawyer truly meant.
Abigail, now confident, smirked at the drained look on Desmond's face.
"Now that it's come to this, don't you think we should end this?"
"End what-?"
A sinking feeling grew inside Desmond. He knew for certain that whatever Abigail was about to say wouldn't be anything good.
"We should divorce!"
"You want a divorce?" Desmond was stunned.
He hadn’t expected to hear this from Abigail, even though he knew she probably wouldn't say anything good.
Shouldn't she be thinking about saving their marriage and cutting off that man who proposed to her?
He glanced at Felicia, hoping she would speak up and talk some sense into Abigail, but Felicia scoffed and looked away.
He dropped the idea of asking for Felicia’s help. "You want a divorce?" he asked again.
Abigail rolled her eyes in irritation. "Are you going deaf or something? My voice isn’t low or fast, so why do you keep asking me to repeat myself?"
Despite her irritation, she repeated herself. "I want a divorce! That’s what I said, and don’t ask me again."
Felicia nodded in agreement. "Yes, my daughter wants a divorce, so just accept it and let’s move on."
Desmond chuckled, "You want to move on after making me jobless?"
When they remained silent, he continued, "My business has already been transferred to your daughter, and now that you know that, you want to throw me out? Isn’t that ironic?"
Abigail was growing impatient. "All this talk is unnecessary. Just agree to the divorce and be done with it. It’s not like it’s a big deal.”
Desmond shook his head inwardly. To Abigail, divorcing him might not seem like a big deal, but to him, it was more than that—it was devastating. To her, marriage was nothing more than a joke.
"Fine, let's skip the long talk like you said. Even if you won't give me back my company, at least return all the money I've saved with you."
Over the years, Desmond had managed to save a substantial amount of money, which he had entrusted to Abigail, and he expected to get it back now.
"What money? I'm not giving you a cent. Your money is safe with me, and it'll be used as part of my settlement in the divorce."
Desmond stared at her, incredulous. "Are you serious? You're the one asking for the divorce, so why should I pay any compensation?"
"I don't care," Abigail huffed.
"You know what? I'll leave as you want. It's clear that, to you, my worth is close to nothing."
Now that Abigail had dropped all pretense and was showing her true colors, Desmond felt bitter, but he knew there was nothing he could do except leave.
Abigail sneered, "That's not enough. I want you to agree to the divorce."
"Fine, we'll go ahead with the divorce. Just let me know when the papers are ready."
Abigail had made it clear there was no love left, so this was for the best.
Just as Desmond was about to leave, Felicia suddenly stopped him.
"Here, sign this now," she said, tossing a paper at him. Desmond was stunned when he saw it, but he still signed.
Now he fully realized how foolish he had been. They had planned all of this in advance.
"I'm leaving, but remember this... one day, I'll be back," he said, his words carrying a deeper meaning.
Felicia and Abigail were silent for a moment before bursting into laughter.
"You're as poor as a church mouse now. Keep dreaming of a comeback," they mocked him.
Desmond gave them one last look before finally leaving his own house.
Everything he had... was gone.
Out on the street, Desmond pulled out his broken phone to dial some numbers, but just then, a call came in.
"You've been thrown out. Serves you right. Now you see the true colors of those you once called your world," a man's voice echoed through the call.
"Luis Albery!" Desmond recognized the voice instantly.
"Yes, it's me," replied the man Desmond had called Luis Alberto.Desmond's face immediately furrowed. How could he not recognize one of his greatest bullies? From their school days, Luis had disliked him simply because Desmond's family was wealthier than his.It wasn’t until Desmond’s family business collapsed, his father passed away, and his mother disappeared that Luis’s hatred became more obvious.He constantly made things difficult for him, leaving no stone unturned in his efforts to humiliate him.Luis had wanted Desmond to kneel and apologize to him in front of everyone.Even though Desmond's life had taken a turn for the worse back then, he never did as Luis demanded. He would never bow or apologize to him."Why are you calling?" Desmond asked directly."Nothing much, just wanted to hear the sound of your defeated voice. Isn't it satisfying to see the little nonsense business you had snatched away by the very ones you cherished?"Luis's mocking tone rang through the phone. If D
Desmond was stunned and bewildered. He glanced at them again, becoming even more certain he'd never seen them before.But since they claimed to know him, what choice did he have? Maybe they were telling the truth.He remained silent, waiting to hear the man's response. Even though he waited, it didn’t mean he wasn’t ready to ran if something felt off.He already had enough on his plate; he couldn't afford to let this become another burden.“You are?” he repeated, seeing him silent.“You'll find out when you come with us,” the man replied, offering the same response. Desmond could tell from his attitude that he wasn't going to say anything more."How frustrating!" Desmond groaned in irritation.Since they insisted on keeping their lips sealed, he decided to do the same. He stood firmly, clearly indicating he wasn’t about to follow them anywhere.He’d rather stay put than go with them.What if they were kidnappers? They looked wealthy, but that didn’t ease his suspicion."Can I get your
Desmond eyes flashes on seeing the branch manager looking so calm and indifference.Didn't he hear what was happening here? Desmond chose to follow the reasoning that the branch manager didn't hear otherwise why was he so indifferent at such a situation.“Branch manager, that man Desmond, here's he.” She shouted at Desmond.The branch manager glanced at Desmond before speaking. “Hello, Mr. Desmond Ice,” he greeted, his tone indifferent.“Hello,” Desmond replied. “I received a call asking me to come here.”Despite his frustration, Desmond kept his tone calm.The branch manager nodded. “Yes, Mr. Ice, I did request your presence. It’s nothing major, just a matter concerning your outstanding debt balance.”“What?”“It’s regarding a loan.”“A loan balance? I don’t understand. I’ve never taken a loan from this bank.”He had already checked the sign outside and was certain he’d never had any dealings with this company.“You must be mistaken.”“No, Mr. Ice. Our records show you as one of our
After an hour-long drive, the car finally pulled to a stop outside an estate. Desmond, feeling confused, turned to the driver.“Why did you stop?” he asked, wondering if the car had run out of fuel or broken down.“We’re at the address. I can’t go any further, sorry,” the driver replied.“But–” Desmond glanced around, wanting to ask more questions but decided against it. He stepped out of the car.The estate was eerily quiet, the air thick with an unsettling stillness. Desmond could only admire the surroundings before remaining rooted to the spot.After standing there for a while, he began to walk towards the large green gate, but his steps faltered as security guards—or were they soldiers?—stood at the gate. Desmond blinked in confusion.He started to wonder if he had come to the wrong address. If this was the right place, why were soldiers guarding it?“Excuse me, is there a way to get inside?” he asked cautiously.The soldiers immediately turned their attention to him. Though calm,
“What?” Desmond gasped.He tapped his ears, unsure if he'd heard correctly.“You’re taking over from me. Everything I own is yours from now on,” the old man repeated, thinking Desmond hadn't understood.“I know, but... why are you saying this?” Desmond was still in shock, his breath unsteady.Perhaps he had misunderstood. His excitement started to fade, unsure if he'd heard right.The old man chuckled, reading Desmond's thoughts. "Don't worry, Desmond. I'm not joking. I'm completely serious. Sit down."Desmond, who had risen in surprise, quickly sank back into his chair, his heart racing.“You know, when I went to Biol Mountain, it was just for a vacation. I’m a military man. And now, all my military fortune will be yours.”“Military?” Desmond’s eyes widened. “So, those soldiers outside... and the photos... they’re because of your status?”The old man nodded.Desmond’s mind raced. The first shock hadn’t worn off, and now this... His head felt like it was going to explode!“You’re stil
The next morning, Desmond woke up with a sore body. After returning to bed the second time, he had struggled to sleep again, leaving dark circles under his eyes.He headed to the bathroom, which was just as luxurious as the room itself, and took a quick shower. The old man had mentioned they would speak today, and Desmond didn’t want to be late. Afterward, he went to the wardrobe, already stocked with clothes tailored for him, and chose a black top and white trousers before heading out.As he descended the stairs, he saw the same people from the living room the previous day, now gathered around the dining table for breakfast. He hesitated, unsure whether to join them or not.“Desmond, you're awake! Come over!” Rebecca called out, waving him over.He sighed and, feeling a bit awkward, made his way to the table. The old man was seated there as well, so Desmond greeted everyone before quietly joining them for the meal. He was surprised by the silence that hung over the table—was it becau
Goodbye, general Desmond Ice!Thirty soldiers lined up at both sides of Desmond as he made his way to the private jet. It has been three years already. Three years since he left the city for this place. Three years since he promised the Old man. For those three years, Desmond had gone through things. He'd become both fearless and strong. Weak couldn't be tagged near him.He boarded the plane bound for his home country. As he settled into his seat, his gaze lingered on the view outside the window, lost in thought. His mind replayed the events of the past five years, pondering on how drastically his life had changed. He remained lost in these thoughts until the plane touched down.When the plane landed, a convoy of cars were already waiting for him. He climbed into the car at the center of the fleet, and the others cars also followed.At the mansion gates, the stationed soldiers immediately opened them and bowed in respect as the convoy approached.During the ride, Desmond kept his eye
“Plop!”The moment Desmond stepped into an ice cream shop, the brown envelope in his hands slipped to the ground. He nearly stumbled as his eyes fixed on the man and woman seated nearby, ice cream in front of them."It's my birthday today, Abigail, and I have something to say..." The man paused."Will you marry me?"A collective gasp filled the room, followed by excited cheers. In unison, everyone began chanting, "It's a yes, it's a yes, it's a yes."They all eagerly wanted the lady to accept his proposal, their voices growing louder with each chant.Desmond, an ordinary laundry business owner, had come to the ice cream shop to satisfy his wife's craving. No matter how hard he had to work, he always made sure to provide for her.But now, here she was… the same wife he worked tirelessly for… being proposed to by another man.As if things couldn't get any worse, he heard her response.She nodded almost immediately. "I'll marry you, Jackie." The man pulled her in for a deep kiss the mome
Goodbye, general Desmond Ice!Thirty soldiers lined up at both sides of Desmond as he made his way to the private jet. It has been three years already. Three years since he left the city for this place. Three years since he promised the Old man. For those three years, Desmond had gone through things. He'd become both fearless and strong. Weak couldn't be tagged near him.He boarded the plane bound for his home country. As he settled into his seat, his gaze lingered on the view outside the window, lost in thought. His mind replayed the events of the past five years, pondering on how drastically his life had changed. He remained lost in these thoughts until the plane touched down.When the plane landed, a convoy of cars were already waiting for him. He climbed into the car at the center of the fleet, and the others cars also followed.At the mansion gates, the stationed soldiers immediately opened them and bowed in respect as the convoy approached.During the ride, Desmond kept his eye
The next morning, Desmond woke up with a sore body. After returning to bed the second time, he had struggled to sleep again, leaving dark circles under his eyes.He headed to the bathroom, which was just as luxurious as the room itself, and took a quick shower. The old man had mentioned they would speak today, and Desmond didn’t want to be late. Afterward, he went to the wardrobe, already stocked with clothes tailored for him, and chose a black top and white trousers before heading out.As he descended the stairs, he saw the same people from the living room the previous day, now gathered around the dining table for breakfast. He hesitated, unsure whether to join them or not.“Desmond, you're awake! Come over!” Rebecca called out, waving him over.He sighed and, feeling a bit awkward, made his way to the table. The old man was seated there as well, so Desmond greeted everyone before quietly joining them for the meal. He was surprised by the silence that hung over the table—was it becau
“What?” Desmond gasped.He tapped his ears, unsure if he'd heard correctly.“You’re taking over from me. Everything I own is yours from now on,” the old man repeated, thinking Desmond hadn't understood.“I know, but... why are you saying this?” Desmond was still in shock, his breath unsteady.Perhaps he had misunderstood. His excitement started to fade, unsure if he'd heard right.The old man chuckled, reading Desmond's thoughts. "Don't worry, Desmond. I'm not joking. I'm completely serious. Sit down."Desmond, who had risen in surprise, quickly sank back into his chair, his heart racing.“You know, when I went to Biol Mountain, it was just for a vacation. I’m a military man. And now, all my military fortune will be yours.”“Military?” Desmond’s eyes widened. “So, those soldiers outside... and the photos... they’re because of your status?”The old man nodded.Desmond’s mind raced. The first shock hadn’t worn off, and now this... His head felt like it was going to explode!“You’re stil
After an hour-long drive, the car finally pulled to a stop outside an estate. Desmond, feeling confused, turned to the driver.“Why did you stop?” he asked, wondering if the car had run out of fuel or broken down.“We’re at the address. I can’t go any further, sorry,” the driver replied.“But–” Desmond glanced around, wanting to ask more questions but decided against it. He stepped out of the car.The estate was eerily quiet, the air thick with an unsettling stillness. Desmond could only admire the surroundings before remaining rooted to the spot.After standing there for a while, he began to walk towards the large green gate, but his steps faltered as security guards—or were they soldiers?—stood at the gate. Desmond blinked in confusion.He started to wonder if he had come to the wrong address. If this was the right place, why were soldiers guarding it?“Excuse me, is there a way to get inside?” he asked cautiously.The soldiers immediately turned their attention to him. Though calm,
Desmond eyes flashes on seeing the branch manager looking so calm and indifference.Didn't he hear what was happening here? Desmond chose to follow the reasoning that the branch manager didn't hear otherwise why was he so indifferent at such a situation.“Branch manager, that man Desmond, here's he.” She shouted at Desmond.The branch manager glanced at Desmond before speaking. “Hello, Mr. Desmond Ice,” he greeted, his tone indifferent.“Hello,” Desmond replied. “I received a call asking me to come here.”Despite his frustration, Desmond kept his tone calm.The branch manager nodded. “Yes, Mr. Ice, I did request your presence. It’s nothing major, just a matter concerning your outstanding debt balance.”“What?”“It’s regarding a loan.”“A loan balance? I don’t understand. I’ve never taken a loan from this bank.”He had already checked the sign outside and was certain he’d never had any dealings with this company.“You must be mistaken.”“No, Mr. Ice. Our records show you as one of our
Desmond was stunned and bewildered. He glanced at them again, becoming even more certain he'd never seen them before.But since they claimed to know him, what choice did he have? Maybe they were telling the truth.He remained silent, waiting to hear the man's response. Even though he waited, it didn’t mean he wasn’t ready to ran if something felt off.He already had enough on his plate; he couldn't afford to let this become another burden.“You are?” he repeated, seeing him silent.“You'll find out when you come with us,” the man replied, offering the same response. Desmond could tell from his attitude that he wasn't going to say anything more."How frustrating!" Desmond groaned in irritation.Since they insisted on keeping their lips sealed, he decided to do the same. He stood firmly, clearly indicating he wasn’t about to follow them anywhere.He’d rather stay put than go with them.What if they were kidnappers? They looked wealthy, but that didn’t ease his suspicion."Can I get your
"Yes, it's me," replied the man Desmond had called Luis Alberto.Desmond's face immediately furrowed. How could he not recognize one of his greatest bullies? From their school days, Luis had disliked him simply because Desmond's family was wealthier than his.It wasn’t until Desmond’s family business collapsed, his father passed away, and his mother disappeared that Luis’s hatred became more obvious.He constantly made things difficult for him, leaving no stone unturned in his efforts to humiliate him.Luis had wanted Desmond to kneel and apologize to him in front of everyone.Even though Desmond's life had taken a turn for the worse back then, he never did as Luis demanded. He would never bow or apologize to him."Why are you calling?" Desmond asked directly."Nothing much, just wanted to hear the sound of your defeated voice. Isn't it satisfying to see the little nonsense business you had snatched away by the very ones you cherished?"Luis's mocking tone rang through the phone. If D
Abigail, who had just read it aloud, was initially confused, then shocked, but her emotions quickly changed to joy and happiness."What did you just say? Let me see." Felicia snatched the paper from Abigail's hands. She checked it and saw that Abigail hadn't misread it.A sly smile crept across her face as she looked at the shaken Desmond. "Heh, what were you saying before? That we used you? Yes, we used you, and this is our reward." She waved the paper at him.Desmond remained silent, but inside, he was burning with anger. He was now completely ruined.Earlier this morning, Desmond had considered going to his lawyer to transfer everything he owned to Abigail. She had always doubted his love, constantly asking him to prove it.He happily went ahead with the transfer, never expecting that within hours, he would be filled with regret.But what was the point of regret now? The deed was done, and it couldn't be undone.When Desmond was in the process of transferring everything to Abigail'
“Plop!”The moment Desmond stepped into an ice cream shop, the brown envelope in his hands slipped to the ground. He nearly stumbled as his eyes fixed on the man and woman seated nearby, ice cream in front of them."It's my birthday today, Abigail, and I have something to say..." The man paused."Will you marry me?"A collective gasp filled the room, followed by excited cheers. In unison, everyone began chanting, "It's a yes, it's a yes, it's a yes."They all eagerly wanted the lady to accept his proposal, their voices growing louder with each chant.Desmond, an ordinary laundry business owner, had come to the ice cream shop to satisfy his wife's craving. No matter how hard he had to work, he always made sure to provide for her.But now, here she was… the same wife he worked tirelessly for… being proposed to by another man.As if things couldn't get any worse, he heard her response.She nodded almost immediately. "I'll marry you, Jackie." The man pulled her in for a deep kiss the mome