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    Katelyn turned to face Neil, her eyes clouded with confusion. “Is there something else?”


    Neil hurried over and looked her in the eye.


    “How soon can you sign the contract? Time is running out. I have less than two weeks to fix things.”


    With a casual toss, Katelyn slipped the divorce papers into her purse and smiled. “We’ll discuss it after you’ve handled the remaining tasks.”


    She opened the car door, climbed in, and drove off in an instant.


    Neil stood frozen, engulfed by the car’s exhaust, staring down at the divorce papers. A crushing pain filled his heart, as if it had been physically struck.


    Overwhelmed by a suffocating panic, he realized—he was really losing her.


    Upon returning home, Katelyn immediately logged into her social media and uploaded a “divorce selfie.” The caption read, “Atst, everything is settled.”


    Her love for Neil had burned fiercely for many years, but their three-year marriage had crumbled.


    Years of passion and resentment now seemed like a fading dream, finally over.


    Her post went viral instantly, with countlessizens celebrating her newfound liberty.


    Aimee, the moment she saw the post, was brimming with more joy than Katelyn.


    “Congrattions! You’re finally free from that jerk. Embrace your new life,” Aimee cheered.


    A broad smile spread across Katelyn’s face, growing with each passing second. “I should have done this sooner, or I might have wasted even more years.”


    “Choosing the wrong partner can really ruin you for life. Luckily, you’re young enough to cut ties and start anew. No need to dwell on it. Let’s go celebrate your newfound freedom tonight!”


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    “Sounds good to me.”


    After a lengthy chat, Katelyn hung up, feeling lighter than she had in years.


    Katelyn received an unexpected notification from the bank about a substantial money transfer. It was from Neil.


    Surprise flickered in Katelyn’s eyes. Neil had acted quickly this time.


    Before she could fully process the situation, Neil held another press conference.


    At the heart of public scrutiny, the Wheeler Group was buzzing with discussions about Neil’s alleged deceit involving Lise. In thements, spections swirled about whether he would apologize for the deception.


    Katelyn joined the live stream of the press conference. Under the harsh lights, Neil appeared more worn than usual. A stern nce from him silenced the swarm of reporters eager for answers.


    His expression was weary.


    “Everyone, please. Today’s conference is to extend my apologies to Miss Katelyn Bailey,” Neil began, his voice firm. “I confess to having had an affair during our marriage, and the fault is entirely mine. Our marriage concluded officially at 9:10 AM today. I hope we can all move forward and improve ourselves.”


    He swiftly exited the stage, surrounded by bodyguards, leaving the audience without a moment to react.


    The press conference was brief,sting only five minutes. The media, caught off guard, was silent.


    They had expected an apology regarding the jewelry lineunch event, but instead, they were met with a confession. And Neil had mentioned that he had divorced Katelyn!


    The revtion stunned everyone, and the story quickly dominated social media.


    The drama surrounding their high-profile lives overshadowed even showbiz scandals, marking the end of the prolonged spectacle.


    Lise felt a deep satisfaction upon hearing about their separation.


    Reclining in bed, she caressed her belly, her eyes gleaming with smugness.


    The timing of her pregnancy was perfect. She believed Neil would pardon all her mistakes for their child’s sake.


    If everything went well, she was certain she would be his rightful spouse.


    Her long-awaited dreams were bing a reality, reflected in her joyful smile, just as the ward door suddenly burst open.


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