After the Divorce, Her Heiress Identity Was Revealed

Miss Quay,your husband is worth hundreds of millions.Are you really willing to leave everything behind?

Lenora Quay looked at the divorce papers in her hand and nodded.Of course!

The lawyer opened his mouth,trying to persuade her.Miss Quay,your husband is handsome and rich.Except for his little problem with getting lost,he is almost the perfect husband.Are you really not reconsidering?

Lenora gave a light,bitter smile.Everyone thought that getting lost easily was a small problem.But no one knew how much pain thissmall problemhad caused her.

When they got married,he got lost and missed the lucky wedding time,leaving her standing alone at the ceremony.

At her parentsfuneral,he went to the wrong hall,embarrassing her in front of everyone.

Last week,when she was in a car accident and in the hospital,she thought she might die on the operating table,but Dale was still wandering around the hospital,lost.

She had told herself countless times that Dale didnt do it on purpose.He really just couldnt find his way.

Until the day before yesterday,she ran into him because of a call from an intern.He picked the shortest route perfectly and arrived at the company on time.

At that moment,she suddenly understood something.

Dale had found his perfect solution.

Her thoughts settled.Lenora took the printed divorce papers and replied calmly,Thank you.I have thought this through.

After a marriage,it was best to part peacefully.Tonight,New Years Eve,she would make one last farewell meal for him.

***

On New Years Eve,Lenora threw all the dishes she had spent the whole afternoon preparing into the trash.She knew her directionally challenged husband would not come back.

Ten minutes ago,she had seen a post on the interns social media.

[Urgent question:What to do if someone is harassing you?]

Almost at the same time,Dales car location was moving in the opposite direction of home.

As the New Year bell rang,Lenora received a New Year greeting from Dale Steele,along with a perfunctory promise.

[Happy New Year.Ill get back as soon as I can.]

MissThe butler stood nearby,his voice a little nervous.Should we prepare the car to pick up Mr.Steele?

Lenora gave a faint,calm smile and stood up to go upstairs.No need.Everyone,go rest.

The butler froze.

The servants looked at each other,whispering among themselves.

Did she really say to let us rest?

Mr.Steele is extremely particular about cleanliness and always gets lost when driving.Havent we spent countless times searching the city for him before?

And tonight is New Years Eve,yet she is letting him be outside alone,not worrying that he might not find his way home.

She must be completely heartbroken.

Actually,it makes sense.A few days ago,she was in a car accident and hospitalized.The hospital is just across the street from the company,yet Mr.Steele still managed to get lost.But when it comes to Miss Megan,its like he has a GPS and always arrives ahead of time.

Lenora pressed her chest where it ached faintly,feeling as if her heart was being squeezed,struggling to breathe.

The servants were right.Dale really was special to Megan.

Lenora had been married to Dale for three years.But at every important moment in Lenoras life,Dale would get lost and fail to show up.

At their wedding,he missed the lucky hour and left her waiting alone at the ceremony.

At her parentsfuneral,he went to the wrong mourning hall and made her lose face in front of everyone.

Last week,when she was hospitalized after a car accident,she thought she might die on the operating table,but Dale was still wandering around the hospital,unable to find the way.

Countless times,she had persuaded herself that Dale did not do it on purpose.He truly had no sense of direction.

Until the day before yesterday,when she saw him because of a phone call from an intern,he chose the shortest route without any mistake and arrived at the company.

Coming back to her thoughts,Lenora looked at the prepared divorce agreement,a self-mocking smile on her lips.Now,she no longer had any reason to deceive herself.

The front door opened,and Megan walked in,supporting Dale.

The man held his injured forehead,and the strong smell of alcohol surrounded him.

Miss Quay,youre still awake!

Seeing Lenora standing at the top of the stairs,Dale looked slightly surprised.You didnt have to wait for me.

In the past,she would have felt sorry seeing him hurt.She would pull Dale over and carefully treat his wound.

But now,after noticing the hint of provocation in Megans eyes,she asked calmly,You promised you would spend New Years with me.

Dale frowned,and a trace of impatience appeared in his voice.I ran into some trouble.Besides,you know my situation

Before he could finish speaking,Megan interrupted with a guilty tone.Im sorry,Miss Quay.Mr.Steele was injured because he tried to save me.Please dont blame him.

Did I ask you?Miss Jaslin,at this hour,shouldnt you be spending time with your family?

Lenoras sharp words made Megan feel uneasy.She bit her lower lip,her eyes filling with tears.Im sorry.Ill leave right now.

After Megan left,Dale threw his coat aside,his face full of irritation.Are you satisfied now?She is my employee.If she was in danger and I went to help her,whats wrong with that?Can you stop being so suspicious?Its really tiring.

But it was clearly him who kept breaking his own rules for Megan.

Megan was the eldest daughter of the Jaslin Family.She fell in love with Dale at first sight at a banquet and insisted on joining the Steele Group.

At that time,because of the cooperation between the two families,Dale had no choice but to make an exception and hire her.

He was the one who always said that the company did not keep useless people.He was known for being strict and for hating incompetence.Yet when Megan made mistakes again and again and even ruined contracts,he only smiled and let it pass.Whenever Megan needed help,he would always arrive in time to clean up the mess.

Was Lenora really being suspicious?

A bitter feeling rose in Lenoras throat.After a long moment,she took out the prepared divorce agreement and handed it to him.

Dale,lets get divorced.

Lenora,well talk about it later.Megan sprained her ankle.I need to go check on her.

He had just received a message,and his face changed immediately.He had not even heard what Lenora said.

He turned to leave at once.

Lenoras heart turned completely cold.She grabbed his arm and pushed the agreement and a pen into his hand.

This is important.Sign it before you go.

Dale looked anxious.Without even glancing at the document,he quickly scribbled his name on it.

Alright.Dont wait for me.Go to sleep first.

Watching Dale walk farther and farther away,Lenora suddenly tightened her grip on the divorce papers.

After a long moment,she picked up her phone and dialed a mysterious number.

I agree to return home,but I have one condition.Help me get the divorce paper.

The man on the other end claimed to be her biological father.A month ago,he came to her with a paternity test.

He said she was only the adopted daughter of the Quay Family.When she was just two years old,she had been taken away and abandoned by their enemies,which was how she eventually ended up with the Quay Family.

When he asked her to move to Hycro City and live with him,she refused because of Dale.

But now,she had figured it out.Holding on to a broken marriage was too painful.Since Dale had found his true love,she chose to let him go.

Lenora,did something happen to you?With your father here,no one can bully you.

Hearing the slightly nervous,deep voice from the phone,Lenora closed her eyes for a moment.When she opened them again,her gaze had turned cold.

Im fine.Please arrange it as soon as possible.

After hanging up the phone,Lenora contacted a real estate agent and listed the only old,small apartment under her name for sale.

She took the key and went there to tidy up the place.Looking at the familiar furniture in the room,she was momentarily lost in thought.

Suddenly,she remembered a winter many years ago,when she and Dale huddled together under the blanket to keep warm.

Lenora,even if I leave my family,I will still make sure you live like a rich lady.

Back then,he had no money,but his eyes were full of her.Now,he had immense wealth,yet his heart no longer had space for her.

How ironic.

Ding.A message notification sound pulled Lenora back to reality.

She opened it and saw that there was a buyer.

The buyer said they were willing to transfer the payment immediately and hoped she could come over right away to sign the agreement.

Lenora agreed.

When she arrived at the agreed place,she immediately saw a familiar figure.

Megan was standing there,surrounded and praised by two female coworkers wearing Steele Group uniforms.A bright smile was on their face.

Megan,youre amazing!You just acted a little cute and Mr.Steele gave us time off.

Mr.Steele really treats you differently.Look at that treatmenteven his wife cant compare.

What his wife?I think shell step down soon.Didnt you see?Mr.Steeles mom already gave Megan the family heirloom necklace.Shell soon be the new presidents wife.

Lenoras fingers tightened,digging deeply into her palm.

She did not expect that her sharp and difficult mother-in-law would also approve of Megan.

Under the lights,Megan wore a custom-made white dress.Her fair,delicate face looked soft and youthful.

As for Lenora,even with careful makeup,the fine lines at the corner of her eyes could not be hidden.

Their eyes met.Megan raised her eyebrows in provocation and took out the sales agreement.Dont misunderstand.I dont want to interfere in someone elses marriage.Mrs.Steele said she would give you an explanation.

An explanation?Did that mean making Dale divorce and marry her instead?

Lenora let out a cold laugh.She quickly walked up to Megan,tore off the necklace from her neck,and threw it onto the ground.

Acting like a prostitute while pretending to be purewho are you trying to fool?

She did not give Megan any chance to speak and slapped her again.

As long as I dont divorce him,you will always be a mistress who cant show her face.

Miss Quay,you misunderstood.Megans eyes quickly filled with tears,and her beautiful face looked full of grievance.I didnt know you were the one selling the house.The company plans to buy this place as a benefit for employees.

As if the timing had been planned,Dales tall figure walked over.

He stared at Lenora with sharp eyes,his tone cold and commanding.

Lenora,when did you become so arrogant?Apologize to Megan right now.

You want me to apologize?Out of the corner of her eye,Lenora noticed the smug expressions on the three peoples faces.In an instant,she understood.It was a trap set for her.

She let out a cold laugh and pointed at the sapphire necklace on the ground.

Dale,shouldnt you explain why the Steele Family heirloom is on this woman?

Its just a necklace.So what if my mom gave it to her?Dale frowned,picked it up,and placed it back in Megans hand.

Lenora,my mother rarely likes a girl this much.Dont be childish and upset her again.Im really caught in the middle between you two.Its very difficult for me.

His words deeply hurt Lenoras heart.Because their family backgrounds were unequal,Dales mother had strongly opposed their relationship at the beginning.

Even later,when she finally agreed to let Lenora marry into the Steele Family so she would not lose her son,she still never treated Lenora kindly.

At first,Dale still protected her a little.But later,he learned to pretend not to see or hear anything and avoided letting the two women meet.

Apologize to Megan.

Seeing the impatience in his eyes,Lenora bit her lip and asked back,And what if I refuse?

Dales eyes turned cold,and there was a hint of threat in his voice.

Lenora,your parentsgraves havent been settled yet.

Youre threatening me with their graves?

Last month,Dale was kidnapped.Her adoptive parents happened to see it and tried desperately to stop the kidnappers.In revenge,the kidnappers stabbed them dozens of times.But because of that,Dale got the chance to escape.

By the time Lenora rushed to the hospital,her adoptive parents had already died.She was so overwhelmed with grief that she miscarried on the spot.It had been a baby boy she had waited three years foralready fully formed.

At the moment when she was the most heartbroken and helpless,Dale was comforting Megan,who had rushed over,worried about him.

Later,the cemetery where her adoptive parents were buried had to be relocated because of property issues.Dale had promised again and again that he would find them a good burial place with a proper location.

But now

Back in the present,her heart felt as if it were being tightly squeezed,the pain tearing her apart.

Tears streamed down Lenoras face.

Dale,do you even have a heart?

Her question was like a knife stabbing into Dales chest.He realized he had spoken impulsively and was about to explain something.But Lenora had already bent down,her voice hoarse and broken.

Im sorry.With red eyes,she looked at Megan beside him.Is that enough now?

All her dignity and pride were shattered under his pressure.

She could still seem to hear the promises he once made with such certainty.

Nora,I will make you the happiest woman in the world.

Your parents are my parents.I will take good care of them.

If you have our child,I will treat you like a queen.That child will be the proof of our love.

Those sweet words had now turned into sharp knives stabbing into Lenoras chest,making it hard for her to breathe.

Seeing her swaying as if she might collapse,Dale felt a wave of concern.

He reached out,wanting to hold her,but Lenora avoided him.

In Lenoras eyes,he looked frighteningly hypocritical.Layers of disgust appeared in her gaze,which made Dale feel annoyed.

Lenora,do you despise me?You know I only spoke in anger.I still love you!

His perfunctory words made Lenora feel sick.

The next moment,she rushed into the bathroom and started retching.

Why did you secretly sell the house behind Dales back?Megans cold,mocking voice sounded behind her.Dont tell me youre planning to leave quietly?

Seeing that Lenora stayed silent,Megan looked surprised,her eyes full of arrogance.

You really are like those Cinderella characters in rich family dramas.Are you planning to play some chasing game with Dalerunning away so he will chase you?

She gently touched her slightly swollen belly and let out a mocking laugh.I wont give you that chance.

Lenoras gaze fell on her slightly protruding stomach,and her breathing suddenly stopped.

Youre pregnant?

Megan raised her eyebrows proudly.Since you know that,you should be sensible and get the divorce.Otherwise,you might end up being thrown out of the house.That wouldnt look very good.

As she spoke,she took out a small golden lock and played with it in her hand.

When Lenora saw the name engraved on it,her pupils shook in shock.

Maxwell Steele.

That was the name Dale had chosen for their baby when she was pregnant.

This is our first child.In the Steele Familys generation name system,it should start withM.So Ill name him Maxwell.He will be the most rightful heir of the Steele Family.

Now,Dale had given that same name to Megans child.It seemed he really cared a lot about this baby.

A self-mocking smile appeared on Lenoras lips as she walked past Megan,preparing to leave.

Seeing that all her effort had failed to get the reaction she wanted,Megan became angry and secretly stretched out her foot.

Caught off guard,Lenora stumbled forward and instinctively grabbed Megan.

Ah!

Megan!

Dale rushed past Lenora and caught Megan in his arms.Then he frowned and glared angrily at Lenora,who was on the ground.Have you made enough trouble?She just likes me.Is it necessary for you to target her like this?Youre so narrow-minded.No wonder you couldnt keep your child!

As expected of her husband,one sentence struck straight at her deepest wound,almost killing her.

He carried Megan away in big strides,as if even looking at Lenora would dirty his eyes.At the same time,two bodyguards lifted Lenora up and locked her in the basement.

Mr.Steele said you should stay here and reflect on yourself.

The doors and windows were locked,and everything around her was completely dark.

Lenora knocked on the door in fear.Dale,let me out!

He clearly knew that she suffered from claustrophobia.

Why?

Darkness.Silence.Faint squeaking sounds in her ears.

The closed space filled Lenora with endless fear.

Her breathing became rapid,and cold sweat covered her forehead.She could only curl up,trying to find a little sense of safety.

It felt as if she were the only person left in the world,with fear surrounding her completely.

Just when she felt she was about to lose her mind,the bodyguards finally opened the door.But instead of letting her out,they threw her into the Steele Familys main house.

Dales mother beat and scolded her as she lay weakly on the ground.

You useless woman who cant even bear a child!You almost killed my precious grandson!If I had known you were this vicious,I would have stopped you from entering this family even if it killed me!

You evil woman!Are you only happy if the Steele Family line ends with you?

As she spoke,she grabbed a whip and lashed it at Lenora,using all her strength with every strike.

In the Steele Familys main house,Dales mother was the only authority.No one dared to stop her.

Lenora was beaten until she was covered in blood,with nowhere to hide.She could only grit her teeth and endure it.

But her body was already too weak.Soon,she lost consciousness and fainted.

When Lenora woke up again,she was already lying on a hospital bed.

Noticing that she had awakened,Dale,who had been guarding her for an unknown amount of time,quickly reached out to check her forehead.

Do you still feel unwell?You had a high fever and fell into a coma.The doctor said that if you had arrived any later,you might have died.Im sorry.I didnt know my mother had taken you away.

With guilt in his eyes,he took out a delicate box.

Megan heard that you were hospitalized and felt very sorry.She specially chose this gift for you as compensation.

After opening it,a chubby porcelain doll with bright red lips and white teeth appeared,looking cute and innocent.

But the moment Lenora saw the doll,she thought of the child she had lost.Her heart twisted with pain.

Take it away.I dont want it.

Her voice trembled with emotion,and while pushing it away she almost knocked the porcelain doll over.

Dales face immediately turned cold.

What more do you want?She has already apologized.

Megan,who had just walked in,spoke with a pretend look of sadness.Its okay.I know she didnt do it on purpose.Shes just

Shut up.I dont need your fake kindness.Lenora grabbed the porcelain doll and smashed it hard onto the floor.

Megan covered her chest and stepped back,her eyes full of fear.

Lenora,have you gone crazy?In your current condition,how can you attend the family gathering later?You might get thrown out as soon as you arrive.

Dale hesitated for a moment,then pressed his lips together and said,Lenora,maybe you shouldnt go to tonights banquet.

Megan showed a confident smile,as if victory was already in her hands.Dont worry,Lenora.Ill take your place and properly welcome the guests!

After saying that,she held Dales arm and walked out closely beside him.

Dale only frowned slightly and did not refuse.

Not long after they left,a commotion suddenly came from outside the hospital room.

Oh no,the hospital is on fire!

Lenora forced herself to get out of bed,but she discovered that the door was locked from the outside.

Thick smoke entered her nose,making her lungs uncomfortable.She coughed violently and struggled to call for help.

The television suddenly flickered on,showing a live broadcast of the banquet.

The camera focused on Dale and Megan.A reporter asked curiously,

Mr.Steele,weve heard that you are planning to divorce Miss Quay and form a marriage alliance with the Jaslin Family.Is that true?

Thats nonsense.

Although Dale denied it,there was a hint of affection in the way he looked at Megan.Their silent interaction was captured by the camera and magnified for the audience to see.

Lenora slowly stopped trying to call for help.She stared blankly at the two people on the screen,her eyes filling with tears.

The burning flames entered the room and woke her from her daze.

Her eyes suddenly turned sharp.Without hesitation,Lenora opened the window and jumped from the eighth floor.

She felt as if every bone in her body had shattered.The extreme pain made her mind go blank.

Around her,she could hear the noisy and anxious voices of the crowd and the rescue workers,but she could not hear clearly or understand them.

Her mind was awake,yet she could not control her body.She felt like an animal in a slaughterhouse,completely at the mercy of others.

When she woke up again,Lenora felt dazed.All she could see was a glaring white light.

A nurse smiled and handed her a phone.A message had appeared on the screen.

[The marriage alliance between the Steele Family and the Jaslin Family is confirmed.The wedding date is coming soon!]

When she opened the message,the engagement photo of Dale and Megan appeared in front of her.

Lenora looked at the brand-new wedding ring on his index finger with a mocking expression.

So,during the few days she was unconscious in the hospital,Dale had agreed to marry into the Jaslin Family and publicly announced the engagement.

The door opened,and Dale walked in.

He was holding a bouquet of flowers,and his eyes were full of helplessness and guilt when he looked at her.

Im sorry,Lenora.Megan is pregnant with my child.I have to take responsibility for what Ive done.

Dont worry.This is just a fake wedding to calm the public.I wont register the marriage with her.Megan has already agreed that after the child is born,it will be raised by you.

After a couple of years,when everything settles down,I will definitely make it up to you.

For a moment,the hospital room was completely silent.

Dale took a deep breath,as if he wanted to say something more.

Suddenly,a sharp scream came from outside.Almost instantly,Dale recognized it as Megans voice.

Without hesitation,he rushed out and quickly found her room among two rows of almost identical hospital rooms.

Megan,are you okay?

Lenora watched his disappearing figure and lowered her eyes in disappointment.

No wonder she had not seen him when she woke up this time.It turned out he had someone more important to take care of.

Mr.Steele!A doctor stepped forward and explained on Megans behalf.Miss Jaslin has a blood clotting disorder.She is bleeding and urgently needs a blood transfusion.But her blood type is very rareRh-negative.

Dale seemed to think of something.Grabbing the doctors shoulders,he said,

Lenora also has Rh-negative.Take hers!

But she has just

Theres nobut.A life is at stake!Dale interrupted impatiently.However,when he turned around,he hesitated for a moment.

Seeing his awkwardness,the doctor quickly led him into Lenoras room.

Lenora,please save Megan.The child in her belly must not be harmed.

Looking at the anxiety in his eyes,Lenora felt her heart twist in pain.When she had miscarried,had he ever been even one percent as worried as he was now?

Dale did not give her any chance to think.With just a glance from him,the nurses immediately held Lenora down on the hospital bed.

Before she could react,a thick needle had already been pushed into her vein.

The doctor looked at her with pity and skillfully operated the blood-drawing machine.

The hospital room door closed,blocking the view from outside.Lenora knew that resisting was useless.Two lines of tears slowly slid down her face.

Dale,from now on,we owe each other nothing.

When Lenora woke up,no one was around.

Her heart felt completely calm.She quietly picked up her phone and sent a message.[How long until the divorce paper is ready?One month is too long.Come pick me up in three days.]

The other side replied almost immediately.[Okay.Ill come pick you up in three days.]

After receiving the confirmation,Lenoras expression looked a little better.

Just then,the real estate agent sent a message saying the house had been sold.Soon after,the payment notification arrived as well.

Lenora forced herself to leave the hospital and personally arranged the relocation of her adoptive parentsgraves.

Using the money from selling the house,she chose a very good spot in a cemetery in the suburbs.She also hired a priest to chant prayers and blessings for them.

For two whole days,Dale did not even notice that she had left.

Finally,on the day she returned to the hospital for a follow-up check,Dale came to see her.

Im sorry,Lenora.Megans pregnancy isnt stable,so she cant be left alone.How are you feeling?I brought you some nourishing soup.

Lenora looked at the man busy taking care of things,her expression cold.

Dale placed the soup in front of her,carefully blowing on it to cool it before bringing it to her lips.

I should have discussed the blood donation with you.But the situation was urgent.I had no choice but to weigh the pros and cons

I know I wronged you.If you want to blame someone,blame me.But please dont take your anger out on Megan and the child in her belly.They are innocent.

To Lenora,these words sounded especially ridiculous.

How was Megan innocent?

One deliberately seduced him,and the other acted like a hypocrite.What a perfect pair of shameless lovers.

She should have seen through everything and left earlier.Maybe then her adoptive parents would not have

Lenora clenched her fingers tightly,her eyes darkening.Alright.I wont drink the soup.Just take me home.

Her indifferent attitude made Dale feel a strange sense of unease.But he still stood up and went to arrange her discharge from the hospital.

Not long after he left,a man dressed in black and wearing a baseball cap suddenly rushed into the room.He covered Lenoras nose and mouth with a cloth soaked in medicine.

She did not even have time to cry for help before her body went limp and her consciousness became blurry.

She could feel the man covering her body and carrying her out of the hospital.

Faintly,she heard Dales suppressed roar.Where is my wife?How could she disappear?

He looked like an enraged beast,his eyes red with fury.

Lenora struggled to stay conscious and weakly called for help in the direction of his voice.Dalehelp

The man seemed to hear her and suddenly turned his head.

The next moment,Megan suddenly rushed into his arms and said while sobbing,Dale,is Lenora angry with me?Is that why she left without saying anything?

Dale held her in his arms with concern and gently comforted her.Be good.Dont think too much.Maybe she just went out to clear her mind.

Even though she had already decided to let go,Lenora still felt a deep bitterness in her heart.

To save herself,she struggled to hook her leg around a passing doctor.

The doctor stumbled and turned around.He quickly noticed something was wrong.When he saw the red hospital clothes under the loose coat,his expression became serious.

Who are you?Where are you taking this patient?

With his loud shout,the people around immediately gathered and surrounded them.

They were all strangers,yet they stepped forward without hesitation to help her.

But outside the crowd,her husband was holding his lover and watching coldly.

Dale,could this be a medical dispute?Thats so scary

Dale,who had been drawn by the commotion,withdrew his gaze and held the woman in his arms a little tighter.

Dont be afraid.Ill protect you.

In just a short moment,the kidnapper managed to break through the crowd with the help of an accomplice and forced Lenora into a van.

Watching the van quickly disappear from sight,Dales eyes filled with suspicion,and an uneasy feeling rose in his heart.It felt as if something very important had just been forcibly taken out of his life.

He forcibly suppressed the uneasiness and took a deep breath.Alright.Nora has probably already gone home.Ill accompany you to your prenatal checkup first.

In Lenoras ears,the doctors loud shouting still echoed.Stop them!That patient is in danger!

Through the rearview mirror,Lenora saw Dale supporting Megan as they walked away together.

The light in her eyes suddenly faded,and she fainted.

When she opened her eyes again,Lenora found herself in a dilapidated factory building,tied to a chair.

A masked kidnapper took out a phone and grinned viciously.

Mrs.Steele,were only after money,not lives.Well trouble you to give Mr.Steele a call and let him reward us brothers with a few million to spend.

Lenora did not refuse.Calmly,she recited the phone number.

Beep.The call connected.

The kidnapper aimed the camera at Lenora and threatened,Mr.Steele,your wife is in our hands.If you want her released,transfer 700 thousand dollars to this account

On the screen,Dale was wearing a grooms wedding suit.His handsome brows were tightly furrowed,and his voice sounded impatient.

Lenora,what trick are you playing again?Im holding my wedding right now.If theres something to talk about,well discuss it when we get home.

Through the camera,Lenora looked at the lavishly decorated venue.It was far more grand than the wedding she once had.

Various live broadcasts were running,and many wealthy elites were present.

How could this possibly be fake?

Like an outsider,she met Dales eyes through the screen and said calmly,Ive been kidnapped.

Meeting her calm,watery eyes,Dales brows twitched,and panic surged in his heart.

Could it bethis wasnt a fake?

His body instinctively moved toward the exit.

Dale,where are you going?Megan tightly grabbed his arm,tears welling up in her eyes.You promised me youd give me a perfect wedding.

The commotion attracted the attention of the surrounding guests,who began whispering among themselves.

Didnt Mr.Steele already divorce his wife?

This looks like a jealous ex-wife trying to steal the spotlight.How could someone as sensible as Mr.Steele gets confused at a time like this?

I bet Mr.Steele wont leave.Both the Steele and Jaslin families value this marriage alliance very much.I heard even the Cardos Familythe richest in Kosciel Cityreceived an invitation and specially sent congratulatory gifts.

Hearing this,Dales steps faltered,and he could no longer move forward.

Megan bit her red lip and covered her face as she cried.I know you cant let her go.Just goIm willing to step aside and fulfill your happiness.

After saying that,she turned and ran out of the banquet hall.The next moment,a sharp screech of tires sounded outside the hotel entrance.

Ah!

Megans scream pierced the air.

Megan!

Dale suddenly snapped back to his senses and rushed out.

Megan lay on the ground,and bright red blood quickly spread beneath her.

The bride had been hit by a car,throwing the entire scene into chaos.

With trembling hands,Dale lifted the bride from the pool of blood and spoke coldly into the microphone,From now on,Megan is my wife.

As soon as he finished speaking,he hung up the phone without hesitation and turned it off.

The video feed was cut off.

Inside,Lenora felt no waves of emotion,as if she had already expected this outcome.

But the kidnappers were furious.One of them raised his hand and slapped her hard across the face.Damn it!We kidnapped a useless woman!

The leader of the kidnappers glared viciously.That bitch Megan actually tricked me.

Boss,I told you we couldnt trust that woman.Last time we followed her instructions to kidnap Dale,we almost ended up in jail.And this time we worked for nothing again!

Hearing this,overwhelming hatred surged in Lenoras eyes.

So that kidnapping had not been an accident.During this period,every time she closed her eyes,the horrific scene of her adoptive parentsdeaths would appear in her mind.

The hatred of her parentsdeath,the pain of losing her child.

Lenora stared fiercely at everyone present.In her heart,there was only one thought.Revenge for her adoptive parents and that innocent child.

Her nails dug deeply into her flesh as she forced herself to remain calm.Give me some time.I can get 700 thousand dollars.

You?

The kidnapper looked at her suspiciously.

Lenora nodded and motioned for him to untie the ropes.

After she was freed,she picked up the phone and dialed a number she knew by heart.

Ive been kidnapped.Send 700 thousand dollars.

Half an hour later,a helicopter suddenly appeared above the factory building.

At the same time,a steady and domineering male voice rang out from the sky.

Who dares to kidnap the little princess of the Cardos Family?

In just a moment,dozens of sniper rifles locked their sights on the kidnappers.Their faces turned deathly pale.

Greck Cardos stepped out of the helicopter,dressed in a suit,with sharp brows and commanding eyes.

When he saw Lenora tied to the chair,his fists quietly clenched.

My dear girl,Daddy came too late.

He gently untied his daughter,but the anger in his voice could not be hidden.

You were in such danger,yet that brat from the Steele Family not only ignored it but even dared to publicly hold a wedding!He truly has the guts of a bear and leopard!

When he noticed the red marks on Lenoras wrists,his expression instantly darkened to something terrifying.

This matter cannot end like this.

Originally,Greck had been afraid that Lenora still harbored old feelings for Dale,so he did not dare act rashly.But now the situation had already crossed the bottom line of a father.He could no longer care about anything else.

Lenora was momentarily stunned.

After her adoptive parents passed away,she had never again experienced the feeling of being cherished by family.

For the past three years,she had been extremely cautious in the Steele Familysuppressing herself and constantly trying to please themyet she never received even a trace of genuine affection.

She never expected that this newly acknowledged father of hers

Lenora pressed her lips together slightly and said softly,Let me handle this matter myself.

Greck didnt understand.To him,Dale only had good looks.He couldnt understand why Lenora was still protecting him,even now.

Thinking this,Grecks brows furrowed deeply.Do you still have feelings for him?

Lenora shook her head and patiently explained,Ive already let go of that relationship.But I want to take this revenge personally.

Her tone was gentle.

Dad,I know youre doing this for my sake.But please believe me,your daughter can handle this.

When Lenora called himDad,Greck was overjoyed.

The corners of his mouth lifted high into a wide smile.

Dad!His good daughter had called him Dad!

Alright,my dear.Dad will listen to you!

After saying that,he took Lenoras hand and carefully escorted her onto the helicopter.

His earlier mature and steady demeanor was gone.Now he looked completely like a doting father devoted to his daughter.

Not long after they left,Dale arrived at the factory with a fierce,hostile aura surrounding him.

Strangely enough,this time he didnt get lost.He arrived at the place with perfect accuracy.Looking at the already deserted building,his eyes darkened even more.

Lenora!I already know this was just a show you put on.You succeeded.Not only did you ruin my wedding,you even caused the death of my child.Since you dared to do it,why dont you dare to face me?Get out here!

Dales voice echoed through the air,but no one responded.

He ordered people to search every corner.After confirming that Lenora wasnt there,he angrily took out his phone and dialed her number.

But the only response he received was a cold automated voice.

Hello,the number you have dialed is currently powered off.

With a dark expression,Dale sent her messages.

[Lenora,how long do you plan to hide?]

[Go to the hospital immediately and apologize to Megan.]

[What you did this time went too far.I wont forgive you so easily again.]

After sending several messages in a row,he suddenly noticed the red exclamation mark beside them.

She had actually blocked him.

He was so furious that he laughed instead,and the emotions he had been suppressing instantly exploded.

He hurled his phone hard onto the ground.Lenora,youre very good.

Just then,his assistant hurried over.

Mr.Steele,we found an envelope that she left behind.

Dales expression softened slightly,though his face was still gloomy.

He could understand that Lenora had done those extreme things because she loved him,but that didnt mean he had forgiven her.

This time,he was determined to teach her a profound lesson.

Looking at the large characters on the envelopeTo Dale,personallythe agitation in his heart was instantly soothed.

He even curled his lips into a faint smile,though he tore it open with a look of disdain.

What era is this?Still writing letters.How childish.

In the past,every holiday,Lenora would prepare all kinds of little surprises for him,along with handwritten postcards.

The envelope she left this time must surely be her apology letter.

Dales brows relaxed as he casually took out what was inside the envelope.

But the moment he saw it,his body froze as if he had been struck still.

In his hand was a sheet of paper,with two clear characters embossed on it.

Divorce Decree.

Dales fingers tightened.

When he opened it and saw both his name and Lenoras written inside,the aura around him instantly turned icy cold.