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Dropped My Cheating Wife, Got a New One

Dropped My Cheating Wife, Got a New One

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By:  Twin ElmCompleted
Language: English
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Cheating

Face Slapping

Mistress

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Counter Attack

As I lean into the arms of my sexy gym trainer, I randomly come across a forum post that displays my home's coordinates in its IP address. "Everyone, what should I do if I've accidentally ruined my boss' husband's luxurious custom-fitted suit when I was washing it earlier? I'm just an assistant, so there's no way I can afford to pay for it!" At first glance, I can tell that the post is made by Archie Carter, the personal assistant of Valerie Henderson, whom I've married via a marriage alliance. Someone leaves a scathing comment in the post. "What else can you do? Cough up the payment, of course! What's the point in making this post?" "You call yourself an assistant when in reality, you're nothing but a pretentious phony! You think you can get away with making mistakes just by crying about how poor you are?" Archie quickly replies, "I wanted to compensate for the damages, but when Ms. Henderson found out about it, she already made me 'compensate' using other methods. I used the whole night to pay the price, you know!" One can only imagine how wild the night could have been for Valerie and Archie. I just laugh before sharing the post to my admirers' group chat. "Whoever can knock off Henderson Group's stock price by five points gets to replace that useless wife of mine."

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Chapter 1

Chapter 1

"Mr. Pearce, Henderson Group's stock really did drop below five points."

My assistant, Watson Gray's voice came through the line as I leaned back against the leather seat of my private jet, tracking candlestick charts on my tablet.

Henderson Group's stock had started plunging at 2:00 pm. Trading volume had spiked, and the stock was now down 5.3%.

"Understood," I said before hanging up and tapping on WhatsApp.

The group chat "Stargazers" had accumulated hundreds of new messages.

Mireille Robillard: "I had three financial influencers dig into Henderson Group's accounts. There were some questionable entries on their last-quarter report's accounts receivable."

Lana Gaudreau: "I contacted an asset analysis firm. They're drafting the report now."

Cheryl Dobson: "I'm digging into Henderson Group's environmental compliance issues. It'll blow up tomorrow!"

The last message came from my childhood friend, Stacey Robinson, heiress of Robinson Group.

"Five points done. Not a single percent more or less."

I let out a soft laugh and replied, "That was fast."

"I've been waiting three years to hear you say that," she instantly texted back. "How could I not be fast?"

I smiled. Just as I was about to type my reply, my phone rang. It was Valerie Henderson.

"Kieran Pearce," she hissed in a voice tight with fury. "Are you the one behind Henderson Group's stock crash?"

"Ms. Henderson," I slowly replied. "The stock market carries inherent risks, and investors should invest with caution. How is Henderson Group's falling stock any of my business?"

"Who else could it be other than you?" she practically shouted. "Is this all because I didn't make Archie compensate for your stupid suit?"

"Stupid suit?" I chuckled. "Valerie, that 'stupid suit' cost 870,000 crown dollars, and it was an 18th-birthday gift from my mom. Your personal assistant intentionally ruined it in the wash, and now, you're blaming me for being the petty one?"

"He was just trying to do a good job! Besides, he saved my life once. Forget a suit; I would even give him one of my sports cars as an apology if I had to."

"Trying to do a good job?" I mockingly cut her off. "Is that why he uploaded a sob post at 2:00 am, pinning it to my place's location tag and claiming I was 'trampling all over his dignity'?

"Besides, he saved your life, not mine. Since when did I agree to let you use my belongings to repay your personal debts?"

Ever since Archie Carter made that post, the hashtag #KieranPearceVsHendersonGroupCEOAssistantSuitScandal had climbed to the top of the trending charts.

Everyone tuned in to watch the drama unfold, leaving a chaotic mix of both positive and negative comments.

Some even went so far as to spam Pearce Group's official Twitter page under the pretense of defending working-class rights.

On the other end of the line, Valerie fell dead silent for three seconds. When she spoke, her voice had turned cold.

"Archie only made that post because you pushed him too far.

"I know you look down on him, Kieran, but he earns a living with his own hands. People like him deserve more respect than someone like you, who was born rich."

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12 Chapters
Chapter 1
"Mr. Pearce, Henderson Group's stock really did drop below five points."My assistant, Watson Gray's voice came through the line as I leaned back against the leather seat of my private jet, tracking candlestick charts on my tablet.Henderson Group's stock had started plunging at 2:00 pm. Trading volume had spiked, and the stock was now down 5.3%."Understood," I said before hanging up and tapping on WhatsApp.The group chat "Stargazers" had accumulated hundreds of new messages.Mireille Robillard: "I had three financial influencers dig into Henderson Group's accounts. There were some questionable entries on their last-quarter report's accounts receivable."Lana Gaudreau: "I contacted an asset analysis firm. They're drafting the report now."Cheryl Dobson: "I'm digging into Henderson Group's environmental compliance issues. It'll blow up tomorrow!"The last message came from my childhood friend, Stacey Robinson, heiress of Robinson Group."Five points done. Not a single percent
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Chapter 2
I was so furious that I laughed."Do you even hear yourself, Valerie? Why are you acting like you're a self-made employee earning a living with your own hands?""Of course, I know what I'm saying," Valerie snapped back. "Our arranged marriage is strictly business, Kieran. You've benefited from all the resources the Henderson family has brought to the table, so the least you can do is show some self-awareness as my partner."Archie is just an assistant. Do you really find it that fun to pick on him?"I looked out the window at the rolling sea of clouds and suddenly realized that this petty back-and-forth was indeed a waste of time."Valerie, since you mentioned that this is an arranged marriage, let's talk business.""Business?""Yes, business," I replied, straightening up in my seat. "Henderson Group and Pearce Group have six partnership projects, totaling 3.7 billion dollars."Right now, Pearce Group's stock is also taking a hit because of what your assistant did. We dropped t
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Chapter 3
Archie was utterly stunned."Besides," I said, flicking the card back onto the coffee table. "That doesn't even cover the dry-cleaning bill, Mr. Carter."Teardrops rolled out of his eyes, but he bit his lip hard and refused to let a single sob escape his lips. That whole "strong yet wronged" act was a textbook masterclass in manipulation.I was so amused that I almost laughed, but just as I opened my mouth to speak, footsteps came from the stairs.Valerie rushed down, and her brows twisted into a tight frown the moment she noticed that Archie was crying."Kieran! Did you target him again?""Me? Targeting him?"I glanced at the scarf and added, "Ms. Henderson, your assistant just used a 4,000-gaul-dollar cashmere scarf to polish shoes. How am I picking on him, just because I'm demanding he pay for the damages?"Valerie looked at the misshapen scarf in his hands and was momentarily at a loss for words. "Archie was just trying to help…"When her gaze swept past the pale pink cres
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Chapter 4
Dressed in a custom black tuxedo, I stood in the center of the ballroom, handling an interview.A reporter asked, "Mr. Pearce, there have been plenty of rumors circulating about your marriage lately. What are your thoughts?"I smiled. "Today's the grand opening of the complex. Let's talk about business rather than my marriage life.""But rumors suggest you and Ms. Henderson are facing a marital crisis—""A marriage alliance…" I calmly interrupted. "...prioritizes mutual profitability. Ms. Henderson and I have always cooperated seamlessly on a corporate level."The moment the words left my mouth, a sudden commotion broke out near the doors of the ballroom.Valerie was here, with Archie beside her. He was dressed in a white suit—an out-of-season designer piece I had tossed into the clothing recycling bin last month, now clearly tailored down to fit his frame.What stood out most aggressively was the limited-edition Patek Philippe watch on his wrist. It was a custom Silverbrook pie
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Chapter 5
My childhood friend, Stacey Robinson, stepped onto the stage in a white haute couture gown, holding a bouquet of white roses under the intense gazes of the entire ballroom.I dropped to one knee and opened a ring box. A ten-carat blue diamond ring glittered spectacularly under the lights."Stacey Robinson," I called out in a clear, firm voice. "I missed my chance three years ago, and I refuse to make the same mistake today. Marry me."There were no dramatic speeches or theatrical hesitation.She extended her hand. "Yes."I slid the ring onto her finger and wrapped an arm around her waist. Then, I leaned into the microphone and announced in a clear, powerful voice."Effective today, Robinson Group will acquire stocks in Pearce Group and become our second-largest shareholder. Stacey and I will be partners in both business and life."As for Henderson Group…"I glanced at Valerie. "I wish Ms. Henderson and Mr. Carter everlasting happiness.""Kieran! You can't do this! Those photos
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Chapter 6
Back when Dad died, and Pearce Group was on the verge of collapse, Tristan had immediately cut ties and drawn a clear line between himself and our family.Now that things at Pearce Group had settled, he wanted to crawl back and demand a piece of the pie.I recalled Watson mentioning last week that Tristan had privately met with Valerie's executive assistant three times over the past two weeks. He had even sneaked into Henderson Group's headquarters and spent two hours inside.Back then, I assumed he was simply trying to cozy up to the Hendersons and never realized his calculations ran this deep."How's it going?" Stacey asked and glanced at my phone."The dogs are turning on each other."I closed my eyes and added, "I'll stay at the apartment tonight. I don't feel like going back there.""Sure."After the car pulled into the riverside apartment complex, she stood at my door and asked, "Do you need me to stay?""No need. I just need some time by myself," I said, shaking my head
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Chapter 7
Tristan shifted his tone and finally revealed his true colors."What I mean is that, judging from how badly the stock price is plummeting right now, quite a few board members are wondering if it's time we re-evaluate the chairmanship of this company…""Let's vote," I said, refusing to waste another breath on his nonsense. "This is a motion to remove Valerie Henderson from all positions within Pearce Group, and I'll assume the role of the acting chairman."The voting concluded with seven votes in favor, three against, and one abstention."Motion passed. Meeting adjourned," I announced.Livid, Tristan wouldn't stop shouting about unfairness through the line. But I didn't bother to respond and immediately hung up the call.Just then, Watson knocked and stepped into the office. "Mr. Pearce, Archie just uploaded a public apology video."In the video, Archie's eyes were slightly red. Tears welled up in his eyes for a long time, but he fought them back and refused to let them fall."I
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Chapter 8
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Tristan roared. "Now I see, you're just a lunatic!"I looked at him and suddenly smiled.Then, slowly rising from my seat, I said, "Uncle Tristan, are you getting this agitated because you care about me, or is it because… you were the one who leaked all these details?"A dead silence fell over the conference room.Tristan's expression shifted. "Don't make accusations you can't prove! Watch it, or I'll sue you!""You'll sue me?"I unlocked my tablet and cast the screen to the projector, showing a series of bank statements.Over the past week, Tristan's personal account transferred a total of 3 million dollars to three media marketing firms. The exact timestamp of the transfers was the day before the leaks dropped.Next came his personal chat logs with a senior board member, Harold Fletcher. It clearly documented how Tristan had leaked corporate project proposals and split profits with Harold.Besides, the "insider" who had leaked my blurre
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Chapter 9
I stared at the screen and tightened my grip around the tablet until the metal edge dug into my fingers."Archie isn't going to jump. This is just another act, and he couldn't even be bothered to come up with a new script," Stacey remarked and coldly tapped the bridge location tag on the screen."I know."I slammed the tablet shut. My phone buzzed so intensely with push notifications that it numbed my hand.The top 20 most viral hashtags were variations of #KieranPearceDrivesLoverToSuicide."But public opinion has exploded. If he succeeds in riding this wave of viral sympathy, Pearce Group will lose half of our business partners by the end of the day.""What's your plan?" Stacey asked.I grabbed my coat and headed out the door. "We beat them at their own game. I've been preparing for this."Let's head to the bridge to build him a grander stage for his act. Today's the day we clear all the outstanding debts."…As we sped toward Oakhaven Grand Bridge, Valerie called. Her furio
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Chapter 10
When I raised my hand and waved, Stacey immediately hit play on an audio player. A phone call between Valerie's executive assistant and Archie rang out clearly across the bridge."Archie, all you have to do is pretend you're going to jump. We'll handle everything else afterward, and once it's done, you'll get paid."Remember. Cry hard, look miserable, and lean over the railing as far as you can. We've arranged for reporters, and if your act is convincing enough, the pressure of public opinion will surely force Kieran to give in."Then came Archie's greedy and smug voice."Don't worry. I'll give you a perfect performance! But remember the one million dollars we agreed on. You promised that once this succeeds, I'll be promoted to the CEO's executive assistant with a six-figure salary. Don't go back on your word."The media went absolutely wild and pressed so hard against the police barricades that they almost knocked them over. The sound of camera shutters nearly drowned out the rus
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