“As a reward, your wife will give you a big gift today, okay?”

“Okay, I'll wait for you at home.”

In order to keep me from getting into trouble with Edmund, she really did everything she could. It was the time for this scam that has lasted for three years to come to an end. She left the house. 

On the other hand, I went to apply for the cancelled documents on the back. After filling out the application form, I went to find the lawyer again. When inquiring about that letter of apology, the lawyer simply said that the family's letter of apology had the same legal effect.

It had been established and was not recoverable. I didn't ask any further and asked him to print out two copies of the divorce agreement for me. With the agreements in hand, I went to Elizabeth's company.

Just as I entered, I heard employees talking. “That is Mrs. Elizabeth's husband, right? I heard that he just came back from abroad. With this temperament and body, no wonder he can charm Mrs. Elizabeth. Even a man like me can't stand it!”

“Surely, the wristwatch on his hand is a new Patek Philippe. It is limited to ten worldwide. I've been in the office a few times and seen Mrs. Elizabeth picking out a watch. Even this one can be bought for him. It’s so sweet.”

“The hotel abroad will not be for his establishment, right? I heard that the two are still childhood sweethearts. Even idol dramas don't dare to shoot like this!”

I stood in the doorway of the top-floor office. A familiar voice came from inside, “These three years, are you okay?”

“Well, I’m quite good. Every day when I open my eyes, I can see the sea. The air is the breath of freedom. I haven't thanked you yet. If it weren't for you, I'm sure I would have died long ago.”

“Don't talk about this. It's all in the past. I believe you didn't mean to hurt anyone. I'm helping you because I'm also doing it to help myself.”

Edmund smiled with open favour. “Elizabeth, you're still like this after all these years. If Sebastian knew that you secretly helped me, he would definitely make a scene with you, right? Then I think this wristwatch is too expensive for me. I can't accept it, Elizabeth. You'd better give it to your husband, Sebastian Cuthbert. I'm afraid that if I accept it, he'll sue me again.”

Edmund had always been like that. He took advantage of someone. Then he pretended to be generous and put all the blame on me. Three years ago at the wedding. I publicly exposed his identity as a murderer. I also completely turned against him and Mackenzie Harperwood. But all the guests at the scene stood on his side and accused me of being ignorant. I became the laughingstock of the crowd.

Elizabeth's appearance became my only salvation. But now, she was also the one who pushed me into the abyss. The secretary rushed to me. She opened the door in a hurry to deliver the contract.

Elizabeth's eyes flashed with surprise. She didn’t believe that I stood up in front of her office.

“Sebastian? When did you come? Don't think too much, Edmund just came out. He is just catching up with me, nothing else.”

“Hai, Sebastian Cuthbert, long time no see.”

Edmund stood up. He wore a new high fashion from the Emberlyn Family brand. His face was rosy. His muscles were tight. ‘No matter how you look at it, it doesn't look like you just got out of prison in a mess, Edmund,’ I said in my heart.

I just smiled and nodded. I then suppressed my aggression and said, “It's fine, Elizabeth. I stopped by to see you. Since you're busy, I'll go back first.”

Elizabeth thought I was angry. She caught up with me to explain for a long time.

“Don't be like this, Sebastian. I just asked how he is doing in prison, no other. Please, believe me. It's been three years. Any grudge should be able to be put down, right? Didn't you say it's all over?”

Looking at her anxious appearance, I just smiled. In order to save Edmund, she sacrificed her marriage to accompany me in this drama.  I asked in my heart, ‘Now that Edmund is safe and sound, who is she pretending to be?’

“Well, it passed. Don't worry, Elizabeth. I'm not an unintelligent person, I'm true to my word.”

“You go about your business and I'll be a good husband. I’ll wait for you at home, okay?”

With a sigh of relief visible, she had her secretary personally send me downstairs. Before I left, she also specifically told me that the Harperwood Family would be hosting a dinner party tomorrow night. It was to celebrate Edmund's return. After all, Edmund was the president of the group and wanted to save face.

To the outside world, they all claimed that Edmund was abroad for further study. They didn't mention the fact that he was in prison. I nodded and said that I knew about it. I won't make trouble at the dinner party. She then felt relieved to send me away.

***

Back home, I unloaded the wedding photos on the wall. I used scissors to strangle them a little bit. Then I threw it into the trash can. In the evening, Elizabeth didn't go home. Instead, Edmund re-logged into his social account.

After a long time, he sent an Instagram post. He posted a picture after a long time. It was a candlelight dinner for the two. The woman didn't show her face, only a slender wrist. But you could see the difference in skin colour with the surrounding skin. It was Elizabeth. I liked the picture as he wished. Then I turned off my cell phone and packed my bags.

***

The next morning, the secretary brought a dress for Elizabeth. I opened it and took a look. It was an old model that was eliminated last season. In the evening, when I arrived at the banquet site. Mackenzie had just finished her speech. She handed over all of the company's projects with the Emberlyn Family to Edmund Forrester.

There was a lot of envy on stage. They complimented Edmund for his good fortune. Both rich plums held him in their hearts.

The moment I appeared, the crowd was instantly silenced. They were showing an expression of watching a show. Meanwhile, Elizabeth was too busy socializing. She had no time to pay attention to me. Edmund then hosted her for a while.

But a few minutes later, he took me to the upstairs terrace. In front of me, he stopped acting and exposed his true colours. His expression was full of sarcasm and sinister.

“Sebastian, after so many years, you're still as useless as ever. These three years I've been abroad. I really thank your wife. Because of her, I've lived a good life. You don't think Elizabeth married you because of love, do you? I want to tell you the truth. If it wasn't for you suing, she wouldn't even give you a single glance, Sebastian. You're just a joke for her.”

Anger flared up in my heart after hearing Edmund's words. I couldn't hold back any longer as I slammed a hard punch into his face. He sneered and stepped back quickly. He rolled down the stairs.

The hall resounded with screams. Elizabeth rushed over at the first opportunity. She held the person in her arms. Raising her eyes to me, her gaze filled with anger.

Elizabeth shouted to me, “Sebastian Cuthbert, what are you doing? Are you crazy? Edmund kindly entertained you. Why are you pushing him? Didn't you say you wouldn't pursue the matter back then? Why are you making a scene about today?”

My expression was cold at that moment. My voice was emotionless.

“I'm making a scene, Elizabeth? Are you sure? What happened back then, shouldn't you give me an explanation?”

She wrinkled her eyebrows. A flash of panic in her eyes.

“What do you mean, Sebastian? Explanation for what? Didn't Edmund already make amends to you for these three years? What more do you want now? One size does not fit all, Sebastian. No matter how it was before, it's not a reason for you to make a move on him today. So, I want to apologize to him now!”

Not waiting for me to open my mouth, Edmund was already in tears of aggression in her arms. “Stop, Elizabeth. Don't make it difficult for your husband. Back then a thousand mistakes were all my fault. I felt sorry for him. Today's matter is my apology to him, Elizabeth. Since he hates me so much, let's not contact each other in the future, okay? I don't want to make these things more difficult for you.”

The nails were ruthlessly embedded in the palm of my hand. My blood dripped down. At that moment, both Edmund and Elizabeth embrace each other. They then leave together. It made me know that we were done.

Elizabeth was stunned for a moment. She didn't understand what her secretary meant. It was only after a long time that she came back to her senses.

“A letter of apology? Are you kidding me? That thing has been safe in the police station for three years. How could he suddenly find it?”

The secretary was sweating with anxiety. Her voice stuttered a bit. She then glanced toward the hospital bed and approached Elizabeth's ear.

“I'm not sure, Mrs. Elizabeth. But the copy of the letter of apology was indeed sent by Mr. Sebastian. I called him to explain, but he didn't pick up. I suspected that he knew about that year's incident. Before I had time to go to the police station to ask about it, I rushed over here to tell you.”

Elizabeth replied, “What should we do now? He won't sue, right? If this is exposed by him, the company's reputation that has been built up over the past few years will all be over.”