Chapter 1

Camille's eyes widened with shock as she asked,"A d-divorce? Why?" Her voice trembled and she felt a lump form in her throat. 

Fredrick's face twisted into a sneer, his eyes glinting with malice."I never loved you, Camille. Our marriage was a mere arrangement, a business deal. Your father got his share of the profit and I got the company, plus a good-looking wife to improve my bad reputation. The company is in my hands now. I don't need you anymore."

Camille's mind reeled as she struggled to process his words. Tears pricked at the corner of her eyes, and her heart felt like a heavy weight was crushing it."Is it because of Cassie?" She asked, her voice barely audible.

Fredrick snorted, his eyes rolling in disdain."Just sign the papers." He tossed the divorce papers on the floor, the sound echoing through the room like a slap in the face.

Camille's heart raced as she felt a surge of anger and hurt. She took a step forward, her eyes blazing with tears. "No I won't do that," She exclaimed, her voice shaking. "I love you, Fred. I sacrificed my career for your company and our family."

Fredrick suddenly grabbed her jaw in anger, squeezing it tight, forcing her head back to look at him. His eyes were dark, full of hostility which ached her heart."Watch me, you and your father can't threaten me anymore. I am the master of this house and you are nothing but a headache that I wanted to get rid of so bad!"

Camille cried in pain, "You're hurting me." She was trying to pull away from him, but his grip was strong. Her hands pushed against his chest but in vain. Her eyes began to get blurry when his grip suddenly loosened and he pushed her on the floor, throwing the divorce papers on her. 

"I have always loved Cassie. Just sign those papers and leave my life forever."

She coughed many times clutching her throat, and her whole body began to tremble. A choked sob escaped her lips and she glanced up at him. Her cries turned into whimpers as she looked at her husband who had become so violent that she didn't even recognize him anymore.

"I won't give up so easily," she told him confidently.

Fredrick's face reddened with anger, "You don't have the guts to fight. You'll meet my lawyer next time."

***

The next morning, Camille went to Cassie's house, She found Cassie sitting in her living room, sipping tea with a knowing smile.

"Oh look who's here." Cassie said, her voice dripping with sarcasm, "Fredrick told me the news. You're divorcing. And after what you did for him. What a shame."

Camille ignored her jibe and sat down, her eyes fixed on her sister,"Don't come in between my marriage, Cassie," she pleaded, her voice cracking.

Cassie laughed and shook her head. "Oh no, darling, this is my moment to shine. Fredrick is finally mine. I've been waiting for three years."

Camille looked at her. "Why are you so fixated on my husband?"

Cassie shrugged casually, elegantly sipping her black tea. "You were an intruder in our relationship. I just take back what's mine. So don't talk about me ruining your life when it was never happy to begin with."

Camille glared at her gritting her teeth. "Cassie, I never did that. You've always been my sister…."

"Sister?" She sneered, rolling her eyes boredly. "Please don't insult me." She stood up, her eyes flashing with anger. "You had your time with him. I'll have him now. And you'll get nothing."

Camille stood up, her eyes blazing with determination,"He is my husband. My! And I won't give up without a fight." 

Cassie smiled slyly, looking up at Camille.

"Sister," Cassie called softly, coming up to her, and looking at her guiltily and tenderly. "I'm sorry, we didn't expect things to turn out this way…I and Fredrick…we didn't mean it…please forgive us!"

Camille looked at her coldly, her face expressionless.

"What is she up to now?"

Cassie had a pale face, sobbing, she grabbed Camille's arm and said, "Sister, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to come in between your marriage with Fredrick, please don't be angry with us, everything is my fault, if you want to scold or fight, just do it!"

Camille looked at her sudden weak and fearless appearance and felt disgusted. She shook her hands off surprised at her sudden change in attitude.

It didn't take much strength, but Cassie's body suddenly stumbled, and her entire body fell to the ground.

"Cassie!"

Fredrick screamed from behind and rushed to help her up, yelling in a low angry voice, "Camille! What are you doing? Why did you push her?"

"I-I didn't…"

Camille turned pale and subconsciously wanted to explain, but was interrupted by Cassie.

"F-Fredrick, please don't blame my sister, I'm the one who is trying to come in between your marriage, don't say she pushed me, even If she hit me and scolded me, it's still the right thing to do," Cassie said while crying.

Camille's pupils shrank, shock written all over her face. She lifted her head and met Fredrick's disappointed eyes.