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My Wife Cheated With Her Dad's Caregiver, So I Walked Away

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My Wife Cheated With Her Dad's Caregiver, So I Walked Away

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Synopsis

Ever since my father-in-law was hospitalized, we hired a young male caregiver. Ever since then, my wife, Chloe, started visiting the hospital way too often.
The guy was reckless and clumsy. Once, he even gave Arthur his medication twice in a single hour.
I suggested to Chloe that we fire him and find a professional, but she snapped at me out of nowhere. She claimed I was just jealous of how young and hardworking he was.
On top of looking after Arthur, he was supposedly studying for his grad school exams, and Chloe looked at him like he was some kind of hero.
Later, Arthur collapsed in the bathroom and desperately tried calling me for help.
I was away on a business trip and immediately called the caregiver, only to hear Chloe’s flirtatious voice through the receiver:
"Babe, can you bring me a towel? I forgot mine~"
I was furious, but she turned around and tore into me, calling me sick-minded and accusing me of using her sick father's life just to lie and get her attention.
Furious, I demanded a divorce on the spot. But now, she was in tears, begging to stay by my side and keep building our company together.
On my way back from a business trip, I swung by the hospital to check on my father-in-law, Arthur. He suffered from dementia and had recently taken a bad fall, leaving his mobility severely impaired.
The second I reached his room, I heard the caregiver, Hunter, scolding him harshly.
"You're an old man, and you still managed to wet the bed? If you need the bathroom, tell me!"
Arthur’s hands trembled uncontrollably. He couldn't form words properly, and under Hunter's harsh scolding, all he could do was wave his hands weakly.
"Aren't you just putting on a pity show so Chloe will come visit? You don't have to drag me down with your mess. It’s annoying. Chloe’s a busy CEO running a real company..."
Seeing this sickening attitude, I stormed inside and snapped at him.
"Is this how you treat your patient?" I frowned, pulling out my phone to call Chloe right then and there.
Hunter didn't look scared at all. Instead, he shrugged and told me to lend a hand since I was already there.
"A kept man like you has nothing better to do anyway. Chloe's out there making real money, so you might as well pull your weight and take care of the old guy, right?"
It wasn't that I refused to care for Arthur. I was the one paying for a caregiver specifically so Arthur would get professional help.
Did I pay this guy just so he could order me around?
The more I thought about it, the angrier I got. But the bed was still soiled, and no matter how disgusted I was with Hunter, my priority was making Arthur comfortable.
Once everything was cleaned and changed, Hunter sliced an apple for himself, slumped into a chair, and scrolled through his phone, completely ignoring me.
"Did he take his meds? And what did he have for dinner?"
I asked a few questions, but Hunter just rolled his eyes, saying he was giving me a chance to perform. He added that a freeloading husband who married up ought to please his father-in-law.
His words grated on my nerves. I had told Chloe multiple times that this guy was careless. While checking Arthur’s medication tray, I noticed the dosages were completely off.
"Did you give him two doses in one meal?" The hospital strictly apportioned meds by the day. Seeing the blister packs empty, I confronted him, but Hunter just brushed it off.
"Doctors always prescribe low doses anyway. It won’t kill him. Look at him, he’s totally fine."
His nonchalant, smug attitude made my blood boil. I called Chloe immediately.
Her voice on the other end sounded distant and lazy: "Everyone makes mistakes, Logan. Hunter's been cramming for his grad school exams lately. It’s normal to be a little distracted."
"What if he ruins your dad’s health? Do you really not care at all?" I was fuming, but Chloe cut me off, saying she had to jump into a meeting and told me to stop being unreasonably jealous.
She claimed young men as hardworking and humble as Hunter were rare these days.
Earlier on, Hunter indeed put on quite a show. He even emptied Arthur's bedpans without flinching. Chloe had praised him to the skies, saying he had none of the typical arrogance of fresh college grads.
"No wonder you're just a kept man," Hunter sneered, rolling his eyes after I hung up. "Always running to tattle on people. You just can’t stand having me around, can you?
"Mr. Sterling, Chloe is the one signing my paychecks. You have no right to decide whether I stay or go. If you like living off a woman, stick to being a quiet trophy husband. Why stick your nose into the owner's business?"
I couldn't hold back anymore and punched him squarely across the face. "Shut your damn mouth. Who told you I was living off anyone?"
"Chloe’s a powerhouse CEO. And you? You're just a nobody in the office, but you still won’t admit it.
"You hit me! Let's see how you explain this to Chloe!"
I didn't waste another breath on him. I called the head nurse over right away. Arthur had swallowed a double dose of strong medication, and I had no idea what kind of damage it might cause.
I took him down for a full emergency checkup. By the time we returned, I could already hear Chloe's voice echoing in the hallway.Hunter got to her first, playing the victim. He claimed I had blown a minor mistake out of proportion and slapped him across the face, holding a hand over his slightly red cheek.
He had never acted like this before. Chloe sighed deeply. "Why do you always have to make things difficult for him? Assault is a crime, Logan. You're lucky Hunter is kind enough not to call the police."
"..."
I admitted I had lost my temper, but the potential consequences were life-threatening.
The doctor had warned us strictly to handle Arthur's meds with extreme caution, though thankfully, Arthur was out of immediate danger for now.
Once the test results confirmed he was fine, Chloe grew even angrier. She demanded I apologize to Hunter.
"You're embarrassing me. Logan, apologize to him right now."
"You want me to apologize? Chloe, have you completely lost your mind?"
Hunter was the one who screwed up and neglected her father, yet Chloe acted completely blind to it. The young man lowered his head, speaking in a soft, pitiful tone.
"It's fine, Chloe. Logan was just stressed. It was my own carelessness. I'll be more careful next time. Please don't fire me, Chloe... I really need this money to pay rent."
His eyes were rimmed with red, and with his clean-cut, youthful looks, he played the wounded puppy perfectly.
He had come from some impoverished small town in the middle of nowhere. Chloe used to look down on him, calling him a tacky hillbilly with a cheap vibe. But somehow, things had completely flipped.
Now, she not only defended him, but she also couldn't seem to get enough of his company.
"It's not your fault," Chloe said, shooting me a cold glare. "Some people are just too petty to act like real men."
"That is your biological father! If he had a toxic reaction to those pills—"
"Isn't he perfectly fine?" Chloe crossed her arms. "You're just using Dad as an excuse to bully Hunter. If you have an issue with me, say it to my face. At least then I’d respect you as a man."
My chest tightened with utter disgust. Without another word, I turned and walked straight out of the hospital.
Chloe stayed behind that night. She never came home.
Late that night, I saw Hunter update his SnapChat story with a new photo.
It was a luxury watch worth tens of thousands of dollars, resting against a woman's slender hand—Chloe's hand.
His caption read: Best boss in the world. Chloe bought me a gift the second she knew I was treated unfairly. The price tag matches the size of her heart.
Beneath the post, Chloe had commented with a red heart emoji: As long as you love it.
I turned off my phone, refusing to look at any more of this trash. Our company had entered a hectic phase, and I was constantly traveling to close partnership deals.
On paper, Chloe was the public face and CEO of our firm. That was something she had begged me for when we first got married. She wanted to be seen as an independent, powerful woman. Back then, I loved her to death, so I indulged her every whim.
The strategic planning, funding, and real operations were all managed by me. Chloe was merely a figurehead. As for me being a "kept man"? It was laughable.
My family was exceptionally wealthy. In the beginning, my parents strongly opposed me marrying Chloe, feeling our backgrounds were worlds apart. I was the one who fought for her, even causing a massive rift with my family.
I had moved out on my own for a long time just to get my parents' reluctant blessing. Chloe and I had met during an overnight hike in the mountains.
The temperature had plummeted near the summit, and she was underdressed and suffering from mild hypothermia. I carried her all the way down the mountain on my back. She was so touched she cried, and that was how we bonded. We went hiking together often, and slowly, we fell in love.
I loved her deeply and trusted her with everything. From the start, I never suspected anything inappropriate between her and Hunter.
Yet she constantly turned the tables, accusing me of being insecure. Every time I brought up firing Hunter, she blew up in irrational anger!
Chloe didn't come home that night. Early the next morning, I boarded a flight for a business trip, so I didn't bother asking.
Midway through my trip, my phone rang. It was Arthur.
He was frantically tapping on the screen, mumbling broken words into the mic. I panicked. "Arthur, what's wrong? Are you okay?"
All I heard was his muffled weeping. Panicking, I texted Chloe, but got no reply. Using my work phone, I dialed Hunter’s number.
The line picked up. Through the receiver, I heard running water, followed by Chloe’s sweet, breathy voice:
"Babe, I forgot to grab a towel. Can you hand me one?"
They hadn't gone home last night. They were together right now, in the same hotel room.
A suffocating wave of humiliation washed over me.
Chloe was cheating on me.My blood surged with rage, but Hunter just chuckled through the phone. "Is something wrong, Logan?"
"Aren't you supposed to be at the hospital right now? Something happened to Arthur! Get over there immediately!"
"Oh, sorry about that. Chloe mentioned her back was aching yesterday. I used to practice massage therapy, so I came over to give her a rubdown."
Hunter dragged out his words with disgusting intimacy. Then I heard Chloe's voice as she snatched the phone away.
"Your dad is in terrible shape! Get to the hospital right now!" I yelled.
"Tsk, you really go all out, don't you? Checking up on me by calling Hunter's phone?" Chloe sneered. "Logan, why can't you just be honest for once? You're just paranoid that I'm with someone else."
She said she didn't believe a word of it. She claimed she had called Arthur earlier that morning to ask if he liked his breakfast, so how could anything possibly be wrong?
"If you're going to invent an excuse, at least make it believable..."
She kept rambling and berating me, accusing me of harboring deep malice toward Hunter. In the background, I heard the hum of a hair dryer as Hunter began drying her hair.
"Ah, stop, that tickles!" she giggled.
"Chloe, go check on him! He's sobbing on my other line, he's in pain!"
I could still hear Arthur crying faintly through my other device. It broke my heart. I had only called Hunter because he was supposed to be on duty.
Never in a million years did I imagine they would be in bed together.
Chloe told Hunter to hang up on me.
"If you hang up, we're getting a divorce!" I roared.
"Logan, man, that's really low," Hunter piped up self-righteously. "A grown man threatening divorce over nothing?"
Hunter actually started lecturing me, calling me a pathetic kept husband who had the nerve to throw around threats.
"Chloe is gorgeous and kind-hearted. Plenty of successful men would die to be with her. Honestly, you should do her a favor and sign the papers."
I could hear the smug triumph dripping from Hunter's voice. Chloe told him to hang up and block my number immediately.
Wrapped only in a plush bath towel, Chloe looked radiant. Over the years, she had taken great care of her appearance. Hunter ran his fingers lightly down her bare back, sending a shiver through her shoulders.
"You smell amazing, Chloe. You don't look a day over eighteen, let alone in your thirties."
"Flatterer," she teased. "Don't mind my husband. He's always like that. Don't be mad at him—I'll make it up to you."
Their eyes locked. Hunter wrapped an arm firmly around her waist. "Well, if you insist... why don't I give you another massage?"
...
I rushed straight to the hospital the moment my flight landed. Thankfully, I had called emergency services in advance.
The nurses informed me of Arthur's condition. He had tried to reach the bathroom on his own, suffered a terrible fall, and hit his head, making his condition significantly worse.
He couldn't speak, his hands shaking violently. Looking at him, my eyes stung with tears.
When Chloe finally showed up, she made no effort to conceal the dark purple hickeys scattered across her collarbone. It was as if she wanted the whole world to know how wild their night had been.
Youth was great, wasn't it? Full of stamina!
My stomach turned with utter revulsion. If I couldn't see the reality by now, I would be the biggest fool alive.
Chloe had utterly trashed our marriage. And once something becomes garbage, I have no interest in keeping it.
I pulled the divorce papers from my briefcase and slapped them onto the table.
Chloe’s voice spiked. "Are you serious, Logan?"
"Sign them."
Beside her, Hunter couldn't conceal the spark of delight in his eyes. He leaned down and whispered into Chloe's ear, "Chloe, you're in the prime of your life. There’s no need to waste another second on a dead marriage with a broke, violent freeloader."
He fed her ego, telling her she was out of my league and deserved so much better.
Flattered by his hollow compliments, Chloe snatched up the pen and scribbled her name across the divorce agreement without a second thought.
Hunter leaned in closer. "Congratulations on starting a brand-new chapter, Chloe. By the way... could I get a part-time job at your company?"
He wanted to be her personal assistant. Chloe looked slightly hesitant, but Hunter quickly added that he needed extra income to secure a better lifestyle for them.
I stood to the side, a cold smirk playing on my lips. "Maybe you should look into how our company's corporate structure is actually set up. I was never a kept man. An heir to the Sterling family doesn't need to live off anyone.
"Your precious Chloe won't even be able to keep her own title, let alone hire you."
My mocking words struck a nerve, and Chloe quickly tried to reassure the younger man. She was clearly infatuated with him. "Don't listen to him. I'll walk away with half his fortune. I definitely won't let you struggle."
"You're the party at fault. Let's see how much the court actually awards you," I retorted coldly. "And before I came here, I already called the police. Hunter is facing charges for intentional negligence and elder abuse. Just wait."

Chapters (3)

Chapter 1   Chapter 2   Chapter 3

Chapter 1

Ever since my father-in-law was hospitalized, we hired a young male caregiver. Ever since then, my wife, Chloe, started visiting the hospital way too often. The guy was reckless and clumsy. Once, he even gave Arthur his medication twice in a single hour. I suggested to Chloe that we fire him and find a professional, but she snapped at me out of nowhere. She claimed I was just jealous of how young and hardworking he was. On top of looking after Arthur, he was supposedly studying for his grad school exams, and Chloe looked at him like he was some kind of hero. Later, Arthur collapsed in the bathroom and desperately tried calling me for help. I was away on a business trip and immediately called the caregiver, only to hear Chloe’s flirtatious voice through the receiver: "Babe, can you bring me a towel? I forgot mine~" I was furious, but she turned around and tore into me, calling me sick-minded and accusing me of using her sick father's life just to lie and get her attention. Furious, I demanded a divorce on the spot. But now, she was in tears, begging to stay by my side and keep building our company together. On my way back from a business trip, I swung by the hospital to check on my father-in-law, Arthur. He suffered from dementia and had recently taken a bad fall, leaving his mobility severely impaired. The second I reached his room, I heard the caregiver, Hunter, scolding him harshly. "You're an old man, and you still managed to wet the bed? If you need the bathroom, tell me!" Arthur’s hands trembled uncontrollably. He couldn't form words properly, and under Hunter's harsh scolding, all he could do was wave his hands weakly. "Aren't you just putting on a pity show so Chloe will come visit? You don't have to drag me down with your mess. It’s annoying. Chloe’s a busy CEO running a real company..." Seeing this sickening attitude, I stormed inside and snapped at him. "Is this how you treat your patient?" I frowned, pulling out my phone to call Chloe right then and there. Hunter didn't look scared at all. Instead, he shrugged and told me to lend a hand since I was already there. "A kept man like you has nothing better to do anyway. Chloe's out there making real money, so you might as well pull your weight and take care of the old guy, right?" It wasn't that I refused to care for Arthur. I was the one paying for a caregiver specifically so Arthur would get professional help. Did I pay this guy just so he could order me around? The more I thought about it, the angrier I got. But the bed was still soiled, and no matter how disgusted I was with Hunter, my priority was making Arthur comfortable. Once everything was cleaned and changed, Hunter sliced an apple for himself, slumped into a chair, and scrolled through his phone, completely ignoring me. "Did he take his meds? And what did he have for dinner?" I asked a few questions, but Hunter just rolled his eyes, saying he was giving me a chance to perform. He added that a freeloading husband who married up ought to please his father-in-law. His words grated on my nerves. I had told Chloe multiple times that this guy was careless. While checking Arthur’s medication tray, I noticed the dosages were completely off. "Did you give him two doses in one meal?" The hospital strictly apportioned meds by the day. Seeing the blister packs empty, I confronted him, but Hunter just brushed it off. "Doctors always prescribe low doses anyway. It won’t kill him. Look at him, he’s totally fine." His nonchalant, smug attitude made my blood boil. I called Chloe immediately. Her voice on the other end sounded distant and lazy: "Everyone makes mistakes, Logan. Hunter's been cramming for his grad school exams lately. It’s normal to be a little distracted." "What if he ruins your dad’s health? Do you really not care at all?" I was fuming, but Chloe cut me off, saying she had to jump into a meeting and told me to stop being unreasonably jealous. She claimed young men as hardworking and humble as Hunter were rare these days. Earlier on, Hunter indeed put on quite a show. He even emptied Arthur's bedpans without flinching. Chloe had praised him to the skies, saying he had none of the typical arrogance of fresh college grads. "No wonder you're just a kept man," Hunter sneered, rolling his eyes after I hung up. "Always running to tattle on people. You just can’t stand having me around, can you? "Mr. Sterling, Chloe is the one signing my paychecks. You have no right to decide whether I stay or go. If you like living off a woman, stick to being a quiet trophy husband. Why stick your nose into the owner's business?" I couldn't hold back anymore and punched him squarely across the face. "Shut your damn mouth. Who told you I was living off anyone?" "Chloe’s a powerhouse CEO. And you? You're just a nobody in the office, but you still won’t admit it. "You hit me! Let's see how you explain this to Chloe!" I didn't waste another breath on him. I called the head nurse over right away. Arthur had swallowed a double dose of strong medication, and I had no idea what kind of damage it might cause. I took him down for a full emergency checkup. By the time we returned, I could already hear Chloe's voice echoing in the hallway.

Chapter 2

Hunter got to her first, playing the victim. He claimed I had blown a minor mistake out of proportion and slapped him across the face, holding a hand over his slightly red cheek. He had never acted like this before. Chloe sighed deeply. "Why do you always have to make things difficult for him? Assault is a crime, Logan. You're lucky Hunter is kind enough not to call the police." "..." I admitted I had lost my temper, but the potential consequences were life-threatening. The doctor had warned us strictly to handle Arthur's meds with extreme caution, though thankfully, Arthur was out of immediate danger for now. Once the test results confirmed he was fine, Chloe grew even angrier. She demanded I apologize to Hunter. "You're embarrassing me. Logan, apologize to him right now." "You want me to apologize? Chloe, have you completely lost your mind?" Hunter was the one who screwed up and neglected her father, yet Chloe acted completely blind to it. The young man lowered his head, speaking in a soft, pitiful tone. "It's fine, Chloe. Logan was just stressed. It was my own carelessness. I'll be more careful next time. Please don't fire me, Chloe... I really need this money to pay rent." His eyes were rimmed with red, and with his clean-cut, youthful looks, he played the wounded puppy perfectly. He had come from some impoverished small town in the middle of nowhere. Chloe used to look down on him, calling him a tacky hillbilly with a cheap vibe. But somehow, things had completely flipped. Now, she not only defended him, but she also couldn't seem to get enough of his company. "It's not your fault," Chloe said, shooting me a cold glare. "Some people are just too petty to act like real men." "That is your biological father! If he had a toxic reaction to those pills—" "Isn't he perfectly fine?" Chloe crossed her arms. "You're just using Dad as an excuse to bully Hunter. If you have an issue with me, say it to my face. At least then I’d respect you as a man." My chest tightened with utter disgust. Without another word, I turned and walked straight out of the hospital. Chloe stayed behind that night. She never came home. Late that night, I saw Hunter update his SnapChat story with a new photo. It was a luxury watch worth tens of thousands of dollars, resting against a woman's slender hand—Chloe's hand. His caption read: Best boss in the world. Chloe bought me a gift the second she knew I was treated unfairly. The price tag matches the size of her heart. Beneath the post, Chloe had commented with a red heart emoji: As long as you love it. I turned off my phone, refusing to look at any more of this trash. Our company had entered a hectic phase, and I was constantly traveling to close partnership deals. On paper, Chloe was the public face and CEO of our firm. That was something she had begged me for when we first got married. She wanted to be seen as an independent, powerful woman. Back then, I loved her to death, so I indulged her every whim. The strategic planning, funding, and real operations were all managed by me. Chloe was merely a figurehead. As for me being a "kept man"? It was laughable. My family was exceptionally wealthy. In the beginning, my parents strongly opposed me marrying Chloe, feeling our backgrounds were worlds apart. I was the one who fought for her, even causing a massive rift with my family. I had moved out on my own for a long time just to get my parents' reluctant blessing. Chloe and I had met during an overnight hike in the mountains. The temperature had plummeted near the summit, and she was underdressed and suffering from mild hypothermia. I carried her all the way down the mountain on my back. She was so touched she cried, and that was how we bonded. We went hiking together often, and slowly, we fell in love. I loved her deeply and trusted her with everything. From the start, I never suspected anything inappropriate between her and Hunter. Yet she constantly turned the tables, accusing me of being insecure. Every time I brought up firing Hunter, she blew up in irrational anger! Chloe didn't come home that night. Early the next morning, I boarded a flight for a business trip, so I didn't bother asking. Midway through my trip, my phone rang. It was Arthur. He was frantically tapping on the screen, mumbling broken words into the mic. I panicked. "Arthur, what's wrong? Are you okay?" All I heard was his muffled weeping. Panicking, I texted Chloe, but got no reply. Using my work phone, I dialed Hunter’s number. The line picked up. Through the receiver, I heard running water, followed by Chloe’s sweet, breathy voice: "Babe, I forgot to grab a towel. Can you hand me one?" They hadn't gone home last night. They were together right now, in the same hotel room. A suffocating wave of humiliation washed over me. Chloe was cheating on me.

Chapter 3

My blood surged with rage, but Hunter just chuckled through the phone. "Is something wrong, Logan?" "Aren't you supposed to be at the hospital right now? Something happened to Arthur! Get over there immediately!" "Oh, sorry about that. Chloe mentioned her back was aching yesterday. I used to practice massage therapy, so I came over to give her a rubdown." Hunter dragged out his words with disgusting intimacy. Then I heard Chloe's voice as she snatched the phone away. "Your dad is in terrible shape! Get to the hospital right now!" I yelled. "Tsk, you really go all out, don't you? Checking up on me by calling Hunter's phone?" Chloe sneered. "Logan, why can't you just be honest for once? You're just paranoid that I'm with someone else." She said she didn't believe a word of it. She claimed she had called Arthur earlier that morning to ask if he liked his breakfast, so how could anything possibly be wrong? "If you're going to invent an excuse, at least make it believable..." She kept rambling and berating me, accusing me of harboring deep malice toward Hunter. In the background, I heard the hum of a hair dryer as Hunter began drying her hair. "Ah, stop, that tickles!" she giggled. "Chloe, go check on him! He's sobbing on my other line, he's in pain!" I could still hear Arthur crying faintly through my other device. It broke my heart. I had only called Hunter because he was supposed to be on duty. Never in a million years did I imagine they would be in bed together. Chloe told Hunter to hang up on me. "If you hang up, we're getting a divorce!" I roared. "Logan, man, that's really low," Hunter piped up self-righteously. "A grown man threatening divorce over nothing?" Hunter actually started lecturing me, calling me a pathetic kept husband who had the nerve to throw around threats. "Chloe is gorgeous and kind-hearted. Plenty of successful men would die to be with her. Honestly, you should do her a favor and sign the papers." I could hear the smug triumph dripping from Hunter's voice. Chloe told him to hang up and block my number immediately. Wrapped only in a plush bath towel, Chloe looked radiant. Over the years, she had taken great care of her appearance. Hunter ran his fingers lightly down her bare back, sending a shiver through her shoulders. "You smell amazing, Chloe. You don't look a day over eighteen, let alone in your thirties." "Flatterer," she teased. "Don't mind my husband. He's always like that. Don't be mad at him—I'll make it up to you." Their eyes locked. Hunter wrapped an arm firmly around her waist. "Well, if you insist... why don't I give you another massage?" ... I rushed straight to the hospital the moment my flight landed. Thankfully, I had called emergency services in advance. The nurses informed me of Arthur's condition. He had tried to reach the bathroom on his own, suffered a terrible fall, and hit his head, making his condition significantly worse. He couldn't speak, his hands shaking violently. Looking at him, my eyes stung with tears. When Chloe finally showed up, she made no effort to conceal the dark purple hickeys scattered across her collarbone. It was as if she wanted the whole world to know how wild their night had been. Youth was great, wasn't it? Full of stamina! My stomach turned with utter revulsion. If I couldn't see the reality by now, I would be the biggest fool alive. Chloe had utterly trashed our marriage. And once something becomes garbage, I have no interest in keeping it. I pulled the divorce papers from my briefcase and slapped them onto the table. Chloe’s voice spiked. "Are you serious, Logan?" "Sign them." Beside her, Hunter couldn't conceal the spark of delight in his eyes. He leaned down and whispered into Chloe's ear, "Chloe, you're in the prime of your life. There’s no need to waste another second on a dead marriage with a broke, violent freeloader." He fed her ego, telling her she was out of my league and deserved so much better. Flattered by his hollow compliments, Chloe snatched up the pen and scribbled her name across the divorce agreement without a second thought. Hunter leaned in closer. "Congratulations on starting a brand-new chapter, Chloe. By the way... could I get a part-time job at your company?" He wanted to be her personal assistant. Chloe looked slightly hesitant, but Hunter quickly added that he needed extra income to secure a better lifestyle for them. I stood to the side, a cold smirk playing on my lips. "Maybe you should look into how our company's corporate structure is actually set up. I was never a kept man. An heir to the Sterling family doesn't need to live off anyone. "Your precious Chloe won't even be able to keep her own title, let alone hire you." My mocking words struck a nerve, and Chloe quickly tried to reassure the younger man. She was clearly infatuated with him. "Don't listen to him. I'll walk away with half his fortune. I definitely won't let you struggle." "You're the party at fault. Let's see how much the court actually awards you," I retorted coldly. "And before I came here, I already called the police. Hunter is facing charges for intentional negligence and elder abuse. Just wait."

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