Chapter 1

It was the sixth anniversary of my marriage. 999 champagne roses were delivered to my office desk, and the delivery man asked me to sign the delivery sheet. Everyone was jealous of me. They gushed about how doting and romantic my husband, Harold Atkins, was. I simply clutched the bouquet of roses to my chest, chuckling bashfully. Harold's assistant, Sierra Schneider, snatched the roses away from me. "Mrs. Jackson! You can't just steal my flowers to show off just because you didn't receive any!" she jeered. "Great, now you've tainted the birthday gift that my boyfriend got me!" The delivery man was bewildered. He apologized for mixing up the order as Harold chased him out. Harold was always affectionate toward me. He consoled me and reprimanded Sierra, even making amends by gifting me a diamond necklace worth millions. Amidst the teasing and cheering, I took the box from Harold. I opened it to reveal a gorgeous diamond necklace. However, I didn't even have time to feel moved before I saw Sierra's name written on the gift card. Sierra? Wasn't that the name of Harold's assistant? I was stunned, but I couldn't help but laugh. How careless could Harold be? Messing up the flowers was one thing, but even the necklace? Seeing me freeze up, Sierra smirked. It was obvious that she had planned this whole situation out. Harold just stared at Sierra as the two exchanged looks, having an unspoken conversation among themselves. A shiver ran down my spine. I didn't even dare to believe it. I had been married to Harold for six years, and he always loved me like I was his everything. Even a small cut on my finger was enough to make him worry all day long. He had even called off a business dinner just to take care of me. How could such a doting man possibly cheat on his wife? At that moment, everything hit me. Those texts Sierra sent me weren't lies. Harold had actually betrayed me. That love and kindness he once showed me now felt agonizing. It pained me just to think about it. My head buzzed as the world around me seemed to lose its color. Still, I didn't want to make a fuss. I just wanted to know why Harold would lie to me. I crushed the card into a ball and clenched my fist around it. Putting on a fake smile, I pretended that everything was fine. Harold breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing that I was convinced. He put the necklace around my neck and kissed me on the forehead in front of everyone. "You look stunning, darling. Come on, let's head to that amusement park you've always wanted to go to. I've prepared a surprise just for you," he said, pulling me along. However, Sierra held her arm out and blocked my path. "Mrs. Jackson, you haven't paid for the flowers!" "Pay for the flowers?" I asked in confusion. Sierra held her chin up high as she scoffed, "These roses were air-shipped by my boyfriend, specifically for my birthday. Now that you've tainted them, the whole romantic gesture is ruined! "I'm going on a date with him later. You can't possibly expect me to bring these used flowers that you've laid your hands on, right?" The atmosphere became tense as she said that. My colleagues shot me an awkward glance. After all, it was because of their teasing and urging that I assumed the flowers were for me. I didn't even think twice before signing. They were the ones who wanted to get a photo with me. I only held onto the flowers to play along.