On our wedding night, my CEO wife’s assistant barged into the bridal suite with a crowd behind him.

He wrapped an arm around her waist and grinned in front of all the guests.

“I've gotta thank Shawn for being so generous. Over the past year, Chloe and I tried all 1,000 positions in the Karma Sutra, won a $10,000,000 bonus, and even ended up with a baby.

“Don’t feel too bad, Shawn, even if all you got was one dollar.

“And of course, I should thank my future in-laws and everyone here for thinking so highly of me. Tonight, I’ll definitely make sure Chloe has the time of her life on our wedding night.”

The room fell silent.

No one said a word. Even my father-in-law, who always claimed he treated me like his own son, lowered his head and avoided my eyes.

Chloe glanced at me and said casually, “He’s young and insecure. He just wants to spend the wedding night with me. That’s all.

“Jason even gave me his first time because he wanted this baby so badly. I have to take responsibility for him.”

My heart instantly turned ice-cold.

I finally understood why she had given me that envelope with a single dollar in it.

I made my decision as I looked at the woman before me, who suddenly felt like a complete stranger.

I did not want her anymore.

Chloe Hayes noticed my expression darken and gently cupped my face.

“Shawn, even if you didn’t get my first time, it doesn’t matter. You’ll always be my most beloved husband.

“Since you already know about me and Jason, just stay nearby tonight while we consummate our marriage. After he’s finished, you can have your turn.”

I looked at Chloe in disbelief. I had loved with all my heart for ten years, and for the first time, it felt like I was looking at a complete stranger.

Forcing down the bitterness in my chest, I replied, “Whatever.”

Chloe smiled in satisfaction and leaned in to kiss me.

My stomach churned violently as a wave of nausea rose.

Just as I was about to step back, Jason Wade pulled her into his arms.

His hand gripped Chloe’s curves as they kissed deeply in front of everyone.

Their lips pressed together, their breath mingling as they kissed deeply.

“Chloe, I can’t wait any longer. Can we go to bed now?”

“You always keep me busy the entire night.”

Chloe let out a soft laugh as she returned his kiss, then turned to look at me. Her tone carried a hint of helplessness.

“Young men have strong urges. It’s hard to hold back. I’ll go to the bedroom with Jason first.

“Honey, remember to make some soup later. Don’t let Jason go hungry after we’re done.”

She gave the order so naturally, as though I were nothing more than an old servant of hers.

Without another glance at me, she took Jason’s hand and walked quickly into the master bedroom.

The mocking stares around me felt like needles stabbing my entire body.

I stood frozen. My chest was tight and aching.

Chloe and I grew up together.

Back when she said she wanted to start a business, I quit a job that paid over $1 million a year without hesitation to help her realize her dream.

I joined her company and threw myself into endless work and networking.

In the end, it took three stomach bleeds and two collapses to help her build the Hayes Corporation into what it was today.

Once, she said she loved the soup I made her.

After that, no matter how urgent the project was, I insisted on delivering it to her every single day, wind and rain be damned.

People in the company even mocked me as a gold-digger trying to climb the ranks.

Now, I realized that Jason was probably the one who loved drinking that soup all along.

Four years ago, Jason was just a broke student who could not even afford tuition.

He knelt in front of me with red eyes, begging desperately for my help. I softened and funded his education.

I paid off his $30 million in online loan debt and personally gave him an internship position at Hayes Corporation.

He used the resources I gave him to sleep with my wife and humiliate me in public.

After hastily dismissing the guests, I sent a message to my lawyer.

[Draft a divorce agreement for me. I’m going to take back the core technology patents and go abroad with my sister, Vivian, to get away from all of this.]

Just after I sent it, Vivian walked up from behind and nudged my arm.

“What are you standing there for? Go prepare dinner! Jason has a weak stomach. He can’t go hungry!”

I shuddered violently, as though ice water had been poured over me.

I slowly turned around and stared at her.

“You already knew Chloe was cheating?”

“Cheating? Chloe and Jason are in love.

“Jason is so considerate, too. He takes me shopping and to beauty salons. He’s so much better than you!”

Her eyes lit up whenever she mentioned Jason, while there was only disgust in them when she looked at me.

“Chloe is even pregnant with Jason’s child now. She’s happier than ever. If you ask me, you’re the third wheel in their marriage!”

I stared in disbelief at Vivian. I had emptied my savings to send her abroad to study.

She ignored my ashen face completely.

She impatiently urged me to start cooking a couple more times before turning on her heel and walking away, her high heels clacking behind her.

The last trace of familial warmth between us shattered completely.

I deleted the message to my lawyer and typed a new one, gritting my teeth.

[Write me a notarized certificate to sever family relations.]

I wanted nothing to do with the sister and wife who betrayed me anymore.

Jason deliberately opened the bedroom door, showing off the hickeys that covered his skin.

The wedding suite I had carefully prepared had already been turned into a wreck.

Used condoms were scattered all over the floor. The bedsheets were crumpled and stained, and the air was thick with a foul, musky odor.

Jason looked at me provocatively.

“Shawn, the wedding bed you prepared is really comfortable.

“Chloe and I just unlocked ninety-nine different positions. She was screaming so loud the roof almost came off!”

His eyes slid down toward my lower body as he sneered in disdain.

“Chloe said you’ve never satisfied her. No wonder! A sewing needle really can’t get the job done.”

Rage surged through me, and I punched him hard.

He deliberately fell to the ground and suddenly started slapping himself repeatedly.

“I’m sorry, Shawn! I didn’t realize you hated me so much. I’ll pack my things and leave right away.”

Chloe came out wrapped in a bath towel just in time to witness this scene.

She got furious and smashed a vase against my head. Her face was full of rage.

“Shawn, why are you bullying Jason?!”

I had known Chloe for over a decade. Back then, even scraping my knee would make her cry in distress over me.

Now, she struck me for the first time for Jason’s sake.

Blood streamed down my face as a searing pain spread through my body.

She did not even look at me. Instead, she anxiously pulled Jason into her arms, soothing him with a gentle voice.

Jason raised an eyebrow at me. The corners of his lips curled into a mocking, contemptuous smile, yet he pretended to be understanding.

“Chloe, don’t be mad. Shawn is just upset. If hitting me makes him feel better, I’ll accept it.”

He crouched down and helped me up, whispering in a voice only I could hear, “You can’t even satisfy a woman. What gives you the right to challenge me?

“You’re just a watchdog her family kept around out of pity. Do you actually think you’re something now?”

A low chuckle rolled in his throat.

“Oh, right. That one-dollar bonus Chloe gave you? I told her to ‘spare’ you that.

“She said that if keeping a dog around helps guard the house, then a useless, impotent man like you might as well stay.”

Jason’s smug expression made my stomach churn.

I clenched my fists tightly, forcing myself to stay calm.

“No matter how you put it, you’re still just a homewrecker.

“Even if I divorce Chloe, she would never marry you.”

Jason’s smugness twisted instantly.

Suddenly, he shoved a fruit knife into my hand and immediately let out a piercing, pig-like scream.

“I’m sorry, Shawn! I won’t do it again! I’ll leave right away! Please don’t kill me!”

“Shawn! Are you insane?!”

Chloe immediately kicked me hard in the stomach.

A wave of sharp pain forced me to stumble back.

Vivian rushed out of the room and pointed at me, yelling at me, “Shawn, I can’t believe you’d try to kill someone over jealousy! Are you even human?!”

“He set me up! He shoved the knife into my hand!”

I raised the knife, trying to defend myself.

Still, there was only pure, naked disgust in Chloe’s eyes.

“Shawn, I didn’t think you could be this shameless! You tried to hurt someone, yet you’re blaming Jason now?!”

Vivian stared at me like I was nothing but filth.

Before I could speak again, Jason let out an even more painful groan from the ground.

They immediately panicked and rushed to call an ambulance.

Chloe showed no concern for my pain and roughly dragged me toward the hospital.

Just as we reached the emergency department’s entrance, we ran into my in-laws, who had rushed over after hearing the news.

My father-in-law, who had always been polite to me, instantly flew into a rage when he saw Jason in apparent pain. He slapped me hard across the face.

My mother-in-law, who had always spoken gently, now looked twisted with fury.

“Jason is the one who gave us the Hayes family’s golden grandson! He’s our family’s benefactor!

“I’m telling you, Shawn, if you dare lay a finger on Jason again, I’ll have you thrown out of the Hayes family immediately!”

These two elderly people had shown me more warmth and care as my elders than anyone else since my parents passed away.

After more than a decade together, I had believed there was at least a shred of a genuine relationship between us.

It turned out that in the face of so-called family bloodlines and ‘benefactors’, none of it meant anything at all.

“I didn’t touch him. He’s not even injured—”

“Shawn, how dare you still argue about this!”

Vivian rushed out with several freshly-printed test results in hand, cutting me off furiously.

“The doctor said it already! Jason has severe heart damage and is in a life-threatening condition. He needs a heart transplant immediately! This is all your fault!”

My mother-in-law erupted even more violently when she heard this. She actually lifted her hard-soled high heel and kicked viciously toward my lower body.

I failed to dodge in time, feeling a wave of excruciating pain as I let out a miserable cry.

“Serves you right! I knew you had bad intentions!

“You’re a useless man who can’t even perform properly or have children, so you can’t stand seeing Jason doing well!

“At the end of the day, you’re just worthless! You deserve to die alone and take your bloodline with you!”

Vivian’s face was filled with disappointment and rage.

“I’ve already called the police. Shawn, you can reflect on your actions in prison.

“From now onward, we’re no longer siblings!”

Already weak and injured, I was barely hanging on after being beaten by my in-laws.

Still, Chloe dragged me all the way into Jason’s ward with a dark expression.

“On your knees!”

Before I could react, she kicked the back of my knees hard.

I collapsed heavily onto the cold floor tiles, facing Jason on the hospital bed.

Jason’s face was pale as he put on a pitiful expression.

“Chloe, Shawn just acted on impulse and accidentally hurt me. I’m fine. Don’t blame him.”

Chloe’s eyes immediately reddened.

She grabbed my hair and slammed my head violently against the floor.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

“Look at Jason! He’s already this badly hurt, yet he’s still speaking up for you!

“But you still dare to slander him, you heartless, ungrateful b*stard?! Kneel and apologize to him right now!”