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After serving five years in prison for her brother, she was released and arrived at a hotel, supposedly for a welcome-home celebration. Instead, it turned out to be her brother's and wife's wedding venue.
Just as I thought the venue had made a mistake, my brother handed me a suit.
I was overjoyed, thinking this was a surprise planned by my wife and brother.
Putting on the suit, I discovered, to my shock, that the groom was actually my brother.
"Thank you all for attending Serenity's and my wedding. Serenity and I will certainly grow old together."
Everyone offered their congratulations, wishing them a lifetime of happiness.
I wanted to angrily confront them, but my parents held me back.
Afterwards, my wife and brother explained to me:
"You just got out of jail and have a criminal record. We're only getting married for the kids' sake. It's a fake marriage. But in public, you can only call Serenity your sister-in-law."
The next day, they were inseparable, even going on a honeymoon.
Regaining my composure, I contacted their sworn enemy. "Alright, I accept. I'm in."

No Homecoming

She came here today with one primary objective: to prevent me from clearing my name.


To make me carry the blame for a lifetime.


I knew it. She wouldn't have bothered to come all this way just for my trivial matters.


I let out a cold laugh. "Fine, then let's settle our accounts today. You betrayed me, Damien backstabbed me, the children aren't mine, and my parents don't even love me. Why should I suffer a lifetime of losses for your sakes?"


"This whole thing wouldn't have even happened if someone hadn't sent that whistleblowing letter to the partner company. When the partner company didn't act, they still wouldn't let it go, insisting on making it public online."


"At the end of the day, it's your insatiable greed, biting off more than you can chew. You've singled me out to bully, and you expect me to swallow my pride and take it. That's not how the world works."


Serenity opened her mouth but remained silent for a long while.


Chapter 9