Joslyn pushed open the grand doors of the Fu family, utterly despondent, ignoring the mocking and jeering eyes of the onlookers.

She headed straight to the second floor, to Jacob Lloyd's study.

As soon as she knocked, a whip lashed through the air and aimed directly at her.

That was the traditional discipline method of the Lloyd family.

In the past, for Kade, Joslyn had endured all ninety-nine lashes without flinching.

But she didn't even try to dodge this time. Instead, she caught the whip with her bare hand.

"You rebellious woman! How dare you defy me? Without producing an heir for Kade, what right do you have to resist?" Jacob scolded Joslyn harshly.

"That's right. I am defying you. But how can I give birth? Kade has the ability, but he refuses to touch me. The problem lies with him, not me." Joslyn couldn't hold back and revealed the truth.

But seeing Jacob's unchanged expression, she was hurt once again.

She now realized that she was the only one who had been kept in the dark all along.

"That's your problem when you fail to win Kade's heart." Jacob didn't feel ashamed after it was exposed. He even seized the opportunity to blame Joslyn.

"Fine. Since it's my problem, give me the divorce agreement. I'm willing to divorce Kade." Joslyn retorted directly.

When the Palmer and Lloyd families were related by their marriage, they had specially signed the divorce agreement to prevent future emotional rifts.

The agreement was now kept by Jacob.

That was why Joslyn went there today. She wanted to break up with Kade completely.

"I've been helping the Lloyd family for years and doing everything I could. Moreover, my marriage to Kade has ended. Just give me the divorce agreement. I'll leave the country immediately. The collaboration between the two families can continue, and I can even cede some of the overseas markets to your family."

Joslyn offered a tempting deal.

The Lloyd family had coveted the overseas markets for a long time.

Jacob had been in business for decades and knew these interests clearly.

Besides, the marriage between Joslyn and Kade was merely an arranged deal.

Thus, after little deliberation, Jacob handed the divorce agreement to Joslyn.

As Joslyn left the study with the divorce agreement, she met Scarlett's eyes downstairs.

They were enemies naturally.

"Well, isn't it Joslyn? You have such a big scar on your face. I almost didn't recognize you," Scarlett sneered. "But don't blame me. My hand was injured, and Kade said he'd use the softest skin from your body for me."

Joslyn became the center of attention. Everyone was waiting to see her embarrassment.

She wasn't surprised by Scarlett's presence.

She had gotten what she came for and didn't intend to engage further. However, Scarlett was provoking her deliberately.

But Joslyn didn't get angry. She maintained her composure and walked over to Scarlett with a smile.

Then she swiftly slapped Scarlett several times.

"You haven't learned your lesson after being behind bars. You took what's not yours, so you are a thief. But you flaunt it. Perhaps I should teach you some manners." With that, Joslyn raised her hand to continue.

But she paused when she noticed a familiar necklace around Scarlett's neck.

She recognized it instantly as the only keepsake left by her parents.

Years ago, Joslyn's parents were traveling by car when they collided with a large truck, causing their vehicle to roll over and subsequently burst into flames.

By the time rescuers arrived, their car was reduced to ashes.

But the necklace Joslyn's mother had clutched tightly was saved.

For years, she had worn it around her neck. But the worn cord caused it to slip off and get lost.

She had offered a high reward to look for it.

But she never found it later. Now it was on Scarlett's neck.

Instinctively, Joslyn reached for it, but Scarlett dodged.

"Where did you get that necklace?" Joslyn asked, her voice trembling.

Scarlett glanced at the necklace and chuckled, "Oh, this? Kade gave it to me. I found it quite ordinary and was about to discard it."

With that, Scarlett touched her neck with a knowing smile.

"Joslyn, your marriage means nothing. Kade's heart has always been mine. And soon, everyone will know it."

Scarlett toyed with the necklace, and her gaze was triumphant.

But Joslyn focused solely on the necklace.

"Give me the necklace, and you can have Kade."

Scarlett laughed mockingly after she heard Joslyn's words.

"Joslyn, the necklace is mine. And so is Kade. Even if I don't want them, you can have none." With that, she swiftly walked to the window and tossed the necklace out.

"No!" Joslyn lunged forward. But it was too late. She watched helplessly as the necklace fell and disappeared into the sea below.

She turned back in fury, and her clenched fists trembled with the force of her grip.

Scarlett was more smug and said, "Oh, did you know? Kade and I are expecting a child. In fact... I'm carrying his child now. You lost your baby five years ago, and you'll never have your own baby."

Scarlett's laughter echoed in the silent night, like the haunting echoes of a nightmare.

Five years ago, Joslyn got pregnant with Kade's baby.

But she lost it quietly during a banquet aimed at securing a crucial deal for the Lloyd family after she drank excessively.

It was a lifelong pain for Joslyn.

Back then, Kade had knelt before Joslyn and vowed to her that they would have another baby in the future.

But now, he had forgotten his promise.

Moreover, he exposed her scars to Scarlett.

Scarlett's words stirred Joslyn's painful memories and completely enraged her.

"Scarlett, you're courting death!"

Joslyn charged forward and grabbed Scarlett's hair with all her strength. She landed punch after punch.

One, two, three...

Scarlett struggled desperately and tried to escape Joslyn's punches.

But at that moment, Joslyn was like a trapped beast in a cage. She was driven to madness.

In the chaos, she gave a fierce shove, and Scarlett, like a leaf caught in a storm, fell from the third floor.

Behind the Lloyd family's mansion was a vast ocean.

With the tremendous splash and cries for help from Scarlett, everyone in the mansion was alarmed and rushed over.

Another loud splash followed. Kade jumped in after Scarlett.

Yet, Joslyn had no time for sorrow. She quickly ran downstairs to the seashore.

Fortunately, the amulet of the necklace was still there.

After Joslyn got the amulet, she drove away immediately.

She was aware that Scarlett was important to Kade. Joslyn had pushed Scarlett into the sea, so Joslyn feared that Kade would not let go of her and might even retaliate fiercely.

There was only one day left before her departure. She couldn't afford any mishaps at that critical moment.

Joslyn sped all the way to the airport and spent a nervous night.

When the first ray of sunlight pierced the horizon, Joslyn finally relaxed her tense nerves.

Just as she was about to board the plane, following the flight information Davin had sent her, she suddenly felt a dull pain at the back of her head.

Her legs gave way, and then she lost consciousness.

When she awoke again, the deafening roar of an airplane filled her ears.

Below her was a vast chasm.

Joslyn found her hands bound, suspended from a helicopter by a single rope.

She had a severe fear of heights.

Just one glance downward sent cold sweat pouring over her body. Her head spun with dizziness, and she almost fainted again.

"Joslyn, don't you like bullying Scarlett? I'll let you taste what it's like to be bullied today." A male voice reached her ears from above.

She tried to look up but could only make out a masked figure standing on the aircraft. He was looking down at her.

Even without seeing his face, Joslyn recognized him instantly through his cold gaze.

It was Kade.

He was seeking revenge for Scarlett.

Before Joslyn could react, the helicopter began a rapid vertical dive.

Joslyn was buffeted by the powerful air currents and swung wildly in the air.

She lost consciousness repeatedly-only to be yanked back into awareness each time, forced to endure the terror anew.

In her hazy state, Joslyn vaguely recalled a time when she and Kade went to an amusement park and rode a pirate ship.

Her fear of heights had caused her to faint.

Kade was so frightened that he nearly fainted as well.

Back then, Kade had sworn that he would never let her experience such pain again.

But time changed, and so did he.

Every pain after they got married was brought on by him.

Finally, the helicopter hovered over a vast blue sea.

When it reached a certain height, the rope around her waist was suddenly cut.

"Joslyn, this is the price for what you did to Scarlett."

"Bang!"

Joslyn was plunged straight into the sea.

Seawater rushed into her nose from all sides.

Her hands were tied, and she could only watch in terror as she sank deeper into the sea.

Time ticked by. Joslyn suffocated and gradually stopped struggling.

Just as she thought she would be trapped and die in the sea, the roar of an engine came from the sky once more.

In the next moment, Joslyn was pulled out of the sea and onto a plane.

"Joslyn, we are sorry to be late. Davin sent us the moment he realized you hadn't boarded the plane on time."

Several bodyguards dressed in black quickly helped Joslyn change into dry clothes.

It took a while for Joslyn to recover from the despair of near-death.

The plane headed for another country.

Joslyn leaned over and took a long, last look at the land below.

But suddenly, she raised her hand to stop the plane.

If she left in such humiliation, it would be too easy on Kade.

With a playful smirk, Joslyn issued some instructions, and the plane took off again.

Soon, a massive explosion occurred at the largest fireworks factory of the Lloyd Group. It erupted in a brilliant display of fireworks across the sky.

That was Joslyn's final gift to Kade.

Everyone in the city paused to admire the grand spectacle.

At last, Kade noticed the noise.

He frowned and looked up. His expression changed dramatically after just a glance.

There was a farewell message crafted from fireworks. "Kade, let's never meet again."

The dazzling fireworks pierced Kade's eyes harshly.

An unusual feeling spread through his heart. Something crucial seemed to be slipping away from him.

Before he could react, his assistant stumbled in. "Mr. Lloyd, there's trouble. The hashtag about your divorce with Joslyn has hit the trending list on Twitter."

Kade frowned as he opened his phone and then swiftly browsed through the trending topics.

It was Joslyn's doing.

She had compiled photos and audio of Kade and Scarlett's affair into a document and made it public online.

The comment section was now a battlefield. Everyone labeled Kade as a scoundrel.

"Joslyn acted rashly," Kade thought.

He and Joslyn were both born into privileged families. Behind the glory was a weight of responsibility for them.

They represented their companies' image. Every move they made was captured and magnified by the media and could directly affect the stock prices.

Especially after the two families united through marriage, they were seen as one entity, and the two companies were intertwined.

She should have understood that their relationship was more than personal. How could she reveal it to the public?

Besides, he was merely having a fling with Scarlett.

After all, it was common for rich young men to have discreet relationships.

Kade thought he had given Joslyn all the dignity and respect as Mrs. Lloyd.

So he had been nice enough to Joslyn. He felt no guilt for her.

Just then, message alerts bombarded his phone.

As expected, the Lloyd Group's stock price plummeted.

The other shareholders began bombarding Kade with messages and demanding accountability.

Kade's head felt like it was going to explode from the overwhelming influx of information.

In a fit of rage, he grabbed the ashtray from the table and smashed it onto the floor.

The glass shattered on impact with the ceramic tiles, and he almost collapsed.

"Find her. No matter where she is, find her for me," Kade said to his men, as he suppressed his fury and pinched his furrowed brow.

How dare Joslyn so brazenly expose what was going on in their relationship?

The Lloyd family scoured airport and customs records and eliminated the possibility that Joslyn had left the country.

Yet, after days of searching every corner of the city, they didn't find a trace of Joslyn.

They even found more shocking information as they dug deeper.

The Palmer family's businesses had quietly been withdrawn or sold off overseas. Only worthless shell companies were left behind.

Amid Kade's outrage, Jacob asked him to go back to the old mansion.

As soon as Kade entered, Jacob handed Kade a document. "You won't find her because she's already left the country."

Kade flipped through the document in confusion, only to be greeted by the bold words, Divorce Agreement.

How could this be?

How could Joslyn possibly want a divorce from him?

She had begged him to marry her back then. Over the years, Kade had grown accustomed to her submissive demeanor. He never imagined that Joslyn would ask for a divorce.

"Grandfather, what is going on?"

"A week ago, on the day of the family gathering, Joslyn came to me and used the overseas market as leverage to ask for a divorce. She's now gone abroad," Jacob said, rotating the expensive ring around his finger. "Her grandfather is gone, but the ones left in the Palmer family are no pushovers. I had planned to gradually take over the Palmer family. But they surprised me by moving their business overseas. Joslyn has completely slipped from our grasp. Fortunately, the Lloyd family can finally establish a foothold in the overseas market, so we haven't lost entirely."

Kade remained silent for a long while before finally saying, "Well, as long as the family doesn't suffer any losses, it's all worth it. I'll find a way to suppress the negative news circulating."

After Kade left, Jacob gazed at Kade's retreating figure and sighed deeply.

Kade was undoubtedly the most outstanding among the Lloyd family's grandchildren.

The Lloyd family could flourish only under his lead.

But was Kade truly as unperturbed as he seemed?

Jacob only wished that Kade wouldn't get caught up in love and that he had merely played the role of a husband in name when he and Joslyn were married.