Chapter 8

As I appeared, Antonio hurriedly approached and seized my wrist, demanding, “Why did you block me? We still need to sort things out! How can you just leave? I’ll be over if you leave me!”

His face was etched with desperation, eyes bloodshot.

I sneered, “When you let Valda trample on me, I thought you were ready to fight solo. Seems like you’re not so confident after all.”

“Need I remind you? There’s no love left between us. I want a divorce, and I won’t help you. I hope you fail miserably!” .

Antonio’s eyes widened with despair, his posture slumping in defeat.

I shook off his grip and walked away.

Just as I took a few steps, Antonio lunged forward and enveloped me in a suffocating embrace.

Gasping for air, I heard him roar in my ear, “I only made one mistake! Why can’t you forgive me? Would you rather see me destroyed?”

Valda suddenly emerged, live–streaming on her phone, and shouted, “Everyone, look! This is the boss who sexually harassed me! If he doesn’t give me five million in compensation today, I’ll ruin him!”

Antonio’s grip loosened, stunned.

I slipped away, put on a mask, and was about to leave when Valda shouted, “Look! This is the wife of that creep! She’s his accomplice!”

“Stay away from them! Your life will be over if you get involved!”

Antonio yelled, enraged.

“Turn off your phone! How dare you? Shut it off now, or I’ll call the police!”

Valda remained unfazed, smirking.

“Scared? Everyone can see your humiliation now! Want me to stop streaming? Easy–just transfer me five million, and I’ll vanish from your life!”

I frowned, my gaze cold.

“This is between you two. I have my own life to live!”

As I turned to leave, my hair was yanked painfully.

I cried out in agony, drawing a crowd.

Photos were snapped and uploaded.

Valda’s livestream had gone viral, and many recognized her face.

Comments flooded in, condemning me.

“A wife who tolerates her husband’s misdeeds deserves to be cheated on!”

“How could she let her husband harass a young girl? She should be ashamed!”

“We women know what’s going on. She’s just letting another woman do the dirty work while she enjoys her money. Disgusting! This five–million payout is well–deserved!”

Before I could react, Valda angrily shouted, “If you couldn’t control your husband, why should I suffer? You’re his accomplice!”

Antonio yanked her away forcefully.