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Chapter 9 Adrienne was so frightened by his predatory gaze that her legs went weak , and she nearly collapsed to her knees . But soon , her eyes darted around , and tears welled up instantly . " Mr. Faulkner , what's wrong ? Did Bethany say something to you ? Don't believe her , she's best friends with Mrs. Faulkner , she's definitely trying to drive a wedge between us ... " She lunged forward , trying to cling to Lucas's leg . " Get away ! " Lucas kicked her hard in the chest , then flung the photos and evidence from the file folder straight into her face .

Papers scattered everywhere , like white funeral bells tolling . " Look at this ! Surveillance footage , bank transfer records ! Did you really think I , Lucas , am a fool ? " Lucas screamed hysterically , his voice cracking with rage and regret . Adrienne stared at the evidence on the floor , her face instantly turning as pale as paper . It's over . Everything is over . 0.00 % 18 20 L Chapter 9 288 Vouchers She slumped to the ground , and seeing Lucas's shattered state , she suddenly stopped pretending . The mask of meekness was torn away , revealing the twisted jealousy and hatred beneath .

" Yes ! I did it ! So what ? " Adrienne got up from the floor , wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth , and laughed maniacally . " Lucas , stop acting like a victim . If you hadn't indulged me , if you hadn't suppressed Abigail for my sake again and again , would I have had the chance to do any of this ? " " Shut up ! " Lucas was shaking with rage . " Why should I shut up ? I will say it all ! " Adrienne glared at him venomously . " Do you really think Abigail left because of me ? Wrong ! She left because of you ! " " For seven years , what did you treat her as ? A maid ? A driver ?

A pet you could summon and dismiss at will ? " " She is Abigail ! The genius who amazed the world at the Venice Biennale ! For you , she gave up everything to become a homemaker , and what did you do ? You despised her for smelling of cooking oil , for lacking ambition . " " Lucas , you never loved her . You just enjoyed trampling a genius under your feet , making her bow and scrape for you ! " Every word was a dagger to the heart . 15.42 % 18 : 201 Chapter 9 288 ( Vouchers Lucas staggered backward , crashing into the cabinet and doubling over in pain . " No ... I love her ...

I just wanted her to be more realistic ... " he muttered , trying to defend himself . " Love ? " Adrienne sounded as if she'd heard the biggest joke in the world . " That's possessiveness ! You're a businessman through and through . You thought Abigail was beneath you , so you crushed her self - esteem to make her dependent on you . But in reality ? " " In reality , you were the one beneath her ! Her talent and pride are things someone as money - obsessed as you could never achieve in a hundred lifetimes ! " " Now it's over . She's finally woken up . She doesn't want you anymore .

Hahaha- " " Ah- ! " Lucas let out a broken scream , grabbed the vase on the table , and smashed it violently . The sound of police sirens came from downstairs . It was Bethany who had called the police to arrest Adrienne . When the police burst in to take Adrienne away , she turned back and shouted at Lucas , " Lucas ! You're just a pathetic wretch ! Abigail will never forgive you , not even in hell ! " At last , the apartment fell silent . 35.28 % 18:20 Chapter 9 289 Vouchers Lucas collapsed onto the carpet , surrounded by chaos . He stared at the empty room .

The woman who used to leave a light on for him late at night , bring him hot porridge when his stomach hurt , and gently pat his back when nightmares woke him - she was gone for good . " Abigail ... " He covered his face , tears streaming through his fingers , and let out a sound of utter , stifled grief . Affection that comes too late is worth less than grass . The next day , Lucas went to the police station to cooperate with the investigation . When he came out , he happened to run into Bethany's lawyer . "Mr.

Faulkner , " the lawyer handed him a document in a businesslike manner , " this is from Ms. Wagner , who asked me to pass it on to you . " It was a detailed record of all the funds Abigail had secretly raised by selling her paintings to help his company with cash flow back then . Every transaction was an astronomical sum . And on the last page was a divorce agreement , already signed , stating she would leave with nothing . Abigail's signature was there long ago . " Ms.

Wagner said that when she first arrived , she brought nothing with her , and when she leaves , she doesn't want to take anything from the Faulkner family . As for this money , consider it the rent for her 53.79 % 18.20 Chapter 9 228 buchers seven years living here . " Lucas stared at the document , every word striking him like a slap in the face . So , it was really him who was reaching above his station . So , for seven years , it was always her lowering herself , nourishing his so - called success with her own flesh and blood . He wandered the streets in a daze , clutching the documents .

Unconsciously , he found himself standing in front of the gallery where they first met . Back then , Abigail was a genius painter adored by all , while he was just a rookie investment manager . " That painter is so beautiful . If only she could be my girlfriend , " he had once thought . Later , he really did become her husband . But in the end , he lost her with his own hands , Rain began to fall from the sky . Lucas stood in the rain , gazing at the empty display spot in the gallery window - the place where Abigail's masterpiece once hung .

Suddenly , he remembered what Abigail said to him when she proposed seven years ago : " Luke , I don't ask for wealth or luxury , only that no matter what 75.00 % 18:20 Chapter 9 storms come , we can weather them together . " Rain mixed with tears flowed into his mouth , so bitter it drove him mad . " Abigail ... I was wrong ... " " Please come back ... " Not far away , in a black sedan by the roadside , Bethany watched the scene and coldly rolled up the window . She said into the phone , " Don't worry , the way that man is now , it's worse than death for him .

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