"Selina, you don't want free money? What do you mean by that? I'm a stranger now?"

I replied, "Since we've already broken up, we shouldn't interact to avoid being misunderstood."

I thought of my somewhat jealous husband.

Levi glanced at Rosalie, looking as if he had it all figured out.

"The company is holding a banquet for Mr. Grey in three days. I'm planning to take you there to broaden your horizons, but you need to buy a decent dress to avoid disgracing me later..."

Before he could finish speaking, I politely declined. "That's really not necessary. Thank you."

Levi became a little annoyed at my second refusal.

His hand holding the cheque froze in mid-air and his teeth were chattering. "Selina, you've really grown bold now. You indeed have a bad temper. Since you don't want to go, forget it. I'll take Rosalie!"

Hearing that Levi was going to take her to the banquet, Rosalie's eyes lit up and she hurriedly said, "Levi, I will do my best not to let you down."

I refused to argue with them any longer. I turned around and strode away. Before leaving, I said, "I hope you will still be this confident three days from now."

Leaving the airport arrival hall in a hurry and breathing in the fresh air, the nausea surging in my stomach subsided greatly.

Three years ago, my family arranged for me to go abroad for a blind date. Pressured by my parents, I begged my boyfriend Levi, whom I had been dating for seven years, to get married, hoping to make it a done deal.

Levi agreed.

Unexpectedly, I not only met Levi at the entrance of the clerk's office, but also his first love, Rosalie. "Rosalie's child needs to be legitimate, so I have to marry her first. I will marry you once we get a divorce in a month. It's just for the child. Don't overthink it."

Watching Levi holding Rosalie's hand and walking into the clerk's office, I gave up completely.

That night, I took a plane to go abroad for the blind date. A month later, I married Axel. Then, I gave birth to our first child a year later. Lately, I got pregnant with our second child.

If I had not accompanied Axel back to pay respects to his ancestors, I would not have returned, not to mention meet Levi.

Three days later, I put on light makeup and came to the banquet alone in casual clothes.

As soon as he saw me, Levi's eyes lit up while he smirked slightly.

"You said you wouldn't come, but your actions say otherwise. However, you have to at least please me if you want me to take you back. You must dress appropriately to match my status on an occasion like today."

I ignored his sudden narcissism and tried to walk around him to my seat. I had taken only two steps when the angry Levi grabbed me. "Selina, I'm talking to you. Do you hear me? Our seats are here. Where are you going?"

I shook off his hand and said calmly. "This is your seat. My seat is over there."

Levi followed my gaze and turned pale when he saw the main seat.

Rosalie glanced maliciously at me, pointed at my bracelet and cursed, "Selina, how did you sneak in? You came here to cause trouble, right? How... How dare you wear this bracelet?!"

Her voice was so loud that it attracted everyone's attention instantly.

"Is this woman's bracelet the Eternal Sincerity that Mr. Grey spent a fortune on to win for his wife? Today is the first time that Mr. Grey will appear with his wife. Is she trying to embarrass Mrs. Grey?"

"Did she sneak in? Is she trying to embarrass us in front of Mr. Grey?"

"Mr. Salfolk, is this your friend?"

Seeing that I wasn’t looking him in the eye, Levi tightened his sleeves and answered calmly, "No."

Hearing Levi's answer, Rosalie's face lit up as she looked at me haughtily. "Take off the bracelet and get out!"

I looked at her playfully and said with a sneer, "Are you sure you want me to go?"

Humiliated, Rosalie's eyes flashed with fury as she yelled, "What's with the pretense? Take off the bracelet right now!" Then, she came over to grab my bracelet.

I slapped her hand away and moved backward to avoid letting her get near me. Caught off guard, I fell on the ground after someone tripped me, leaving me dazed.

Rosalie stepped on my hand with one foot and forcibly tore the bracelet off my wrist. "You treat this trashy bracelet like it's a treasure."

My hand hurt from being stepped on, and my wrist was all bloody and mangled. I just stared blankly at the broken bracelet and the scattered gems on the ground.

"Carry her and throw her out!" Rosalie had a haughty look on her face.

Immediately, people surrounded me. Seeing someone trying to grab my hands and feet, I immediately struggled and said, "Stop! I'm Axel's..."

Slap!

Before I could finish, Rosalie slapped me in the face. "Are you going to spread rumors that you're Mr. Grey's lover again? Who do you think you are?" Rosalie slapped me again as she was still not satisfied.

I did not want to argue with her during my return this time because there was no need. However, now I would make her pay the price.

Levi crouched down in front of me and wanted to touch the wound on my wrist, but I immediately avoided him. He looked at me coldly.

"Selina, have you had enough? You came here with the bracelet and dressed like this today. You didn't want to lose me after I became rich and wanted me to become jealous, right? Just beg me and I'll say yes."

I sneered and looked at him, saying, "Levi, you're doomed!"

Levi frowned and was about to speak, but found that the place had suddenly quieted down. The guests began to fix their appearances and move toward the entrance.

Levi quickly grabbed me and whispered, "Mr. Grey is here. Behave yourself! Don't worry. Rosalie and I are divorced."

'How ridiculous,' I thought as I rubbed my nearly crushed hand. I only found Levi repulsive. Their divorce was none of my business.

With everyone watching, Axel strode in with our son, Reagan Grey, in his arms.

In the hall, Reagan wriggled free. The adorable kid instantly captivated everyone as soon as he landed on the ground. The nanny trailed close behind, worried that he would fall.

Levi suddenly turned to look at me, saying, "Selina, if you stop your petty jealousy and leave Rosalie alone, I'll forgive you for disappearing for three years. I'll give you a chance to bear me a child — our child."

I remained silent, trying to catch Axel's and Reagan's attention. Finally, Axel followed Reagan over to me.