Eric said, "It's true. I may not understand, but I do know that one should remain loyal to their spouses. My sister may not mention it, but she knows everything. It's still not too late for you to turn back now, Craig.""Are you lecturing me?" Craig furiously glared at Eric. "You should mind your own business! You're almost 30 now, yet you've got zero achievements to prove yourself! I'd rather end my life and spare myself the humiliation if I were you! I'm quite busy right now, so enough chit-chat. I can't afford to waste my time talking to you!"Eric shook his head as he watched Craig leave. He took out his cell phone and sent Jocelyn a text message, asking to meet up at a cafe not too far away from Sonnex Corp.Eric had no idea whether Jocelyn would be there, but he was determined to try. He thought he should try talking sense with Jocelyn since he failed to resolve the situation through Craig.At the same time, Eric sent a text message to Elly, notifying her that he managed to f

Elly's behavior caught Eric slightly off guard, and Jocelyn's face fell upon hearing what Elly had just said."We're different people, Elly. I believe Craig loves me and will continue to love me even if I end up like you after giving birth to his child in the future!" Jocelyn stated, trying to convince herself.However, deep down, she started to doubt Craig's loyalty after Elly's words."Do you think I don't know Craig after being married to him for so many years? And even if you don't know him, don't you know how men can be, especially those with some wealth?" Elly questioned, her voice tinged with self-doubt. "Are you always lying to yourself?"Jocelyn fell silent, acknowledging the truth in Elly's words. She knew that women often had many suitors when they were young and in good shape, but what would happen as they grew older? How many men would still love them the same way?It was a tragedy that only women truly understood. Jocelyn wasn't sure if she could keep Craig's heart.

Eric suggested, "Why don't you work at my place? I need someone in the finance department, and I'm sure I'll need more help from that department in the future. You have a background in finance, so you'd be a perfect fit."He added, "I'll talk to Andy about it later, and once he approves, you can start working there."Elly finally smiled upon hearing his offer. She looked at Eric and replied, "Startups are facing challenges these days, and you have other business partners to consider. While I'm skilled in finance, it may not be right for you to hire me."She continued. "Even if Andy agrees, I don't want any tension between you two because of me. Trust is crucial among partners."Elly took a deep breath and said, "Don't worry, Eric. I won't give up easily. If Craig has chosen to betray me and our family, I won't hold back anymore!"Suddenly, Elly's demeanor changed. "Tell me, what do you think will happen if I expose his affair with his subordinate to the upper management at Sonnex?

Upon returning to the Rosewood Estate, Sylvia noticed the strong smell of alcohol emanating from Eric and furrowed her brow. "How much did you drink this time?""Not much, just two bottles," Eric replied, his face slightly flushed. He was unaware of how his appearance and drinking affected Sylvia, making her tempted to hit him.'Two bottles is not much? I wonder how many bottles he considers too much.'"If you're not drunk, go take a shower. You stink!" Sylvia pinched her nose, unable to tolerate the odor.Noticing her reaction, Eric asked, "You don't like it when I drink?""I dislike anyone who drinks alcohol. My father was a heavy drinker, which is why I've always kept my distance from him, even now."Eric remarked, "You really need to do something about your obsession with cleanliness!"He then headed to the bathroom without waiting for Sylvia's reply, intending to freshen up.After finishing his shower, Eric found Sylvia still sitting on the couch, engrossed in reading the

Sylvia got up and exclaimed, "You should make good use of it! There can't be many people in Salt City with that ability. I haven't heard of anyone possessing it before. Who knows? If you use it right, you could make a huge name for yourself."Realizing this himself, Eric remained in a daze as the doors closed.'When did I acquire this ability? Why wasn't I aware of it earlier!?'-Meanwhile, Craig returned home with a hideous expression on his face. However, Elly seemed unfazed by his presence.After Craig sat down, Elly addressed him, saying, "Since my parents are here, I won't recount all the heinous things you've done in front of them. Here are my conditions: You can continue driving your car, and I'll take care of the children. But you must hand over your banking cards to me. I'll pay you whatever amount you ask for, but you must inform me how you plan to spend it."Of course, you can choose to refuse my proposal and spend the money on your lover. However, when we get a divor

Craig seethed with anger, yet he felt powerless to confront Elly. Firstly, he acknowledged his own fault, and secondly, he feared that Elly would escalate the issue to Sonnex Corp.'s senior management.Mr. and Mrs. Johnson remained silent. The car accident incident had finally revealed Craig's true colors, which deeply saddened them.Elly calmly put away the bank card and said, "My parents will stay here for a while. Keep your opinions to yourself. I don't care to hear what you think."I contributed to half of the house renovation when we purchased it, so I owe you nothing, Craig. I have every right to let my parents move in."Anticipating Craig's objections to her parents moving in, Elly decided to preemptively silence him. She had confidence in her decision."Elly!" Craig finally exploded. "Are you tired of your life? Are you trying to force me into a divorce!?"His anger got the better of him, resorting to using divorce as a threat against Elly.Elly smiled and replied, "Divo

The Mercedes Benz they bought was on a mortgage, but there was only $15,000 left in the bank. The money didn't add up, and Elly cursed inwardly at Craig.How much money did Craig spend behind her back?Elly controlled their monthly household expenses to $750. She saved every penny she could, planning to buy another house for her sons in the future. But what did Craig do?Elly withdrew her bank card and left in big strides.Cody wanted to learn basketball, and Max wanted to learn Taekwondo. The boys were still young, and she wanted to support their interests. She registered them for classes, spending almost $2,000, and then headed to the mall.-At Innova Tech.Eric and Andy were seeing off a supplier. In their previous job at Westman Technology, they were the ones seeking equipment suppliers, but now the suppliers were coming to them.The network equipment market was huge, and Innova Tech had secured two projects from Salt City's major conglomerates, making the suppliers take t

"From now on, I'll make myself look prettier and more refined," Elly declared with determination.Eric understood that Elly wanted to regain her confidence after Jocelyn's hurtful words from the previous day. He believed in Elly's potential and knew that her beauty would shine through with a little grooming. Losing some weight would undoubtedly enhance her appearance and turn heads.While Eric knew nothing about makeup products, he was aware that Elly's trendy clothes must have come with a hefty price tag."Elly, I bet you spent quite a fortune on this makeover, right?" he remarked."Yes, indeed," Elly confirmed. "The clothes and makeup products cost me at least $4,500."Upon hearing the high price, Eric's mouth twitched slightly."I used Craig's bank card. I realized that if he could spend our shared assets on another woman, why shouldn't I be able to enjoy them too?" Elly added with determination."I didn't lead a frugal life for him to splurge our money on his mistress. Since

That was a dire situation."But we can't allow her to do as she pleases," Jocelyn said.Her interference in Craig and Elly's relationship primarily stemmed from Craig's position at Sonnex Corp. With Craig's support, Jocelyn could improve her life and enjoy his financial resources. If Craig lost his job, all her efforts would be in vain.Craig leaned back in his chair and pondered, saying, "Go ahead and keep yourself busy. I'll figure out a way to retrieve my bank card. Tomorrow is payday, and a few thousand dollars will be deposited into the account..."Reluctantly, Craig tried to come up with a solution throughout the afternoon but failed to find one.-Meanwhile, Eric returned to Innova Tech after signing the contract with Williams Corp. To his surprise, similar to Sonnex Corp., Williams Corp. was willing to provide a 60% advance payment.Eric couldn't help but wonder if Sylvia or Irvin were behind this, considering Irvin's status in Salt City.With the contract signed, the p

At the Rosewood Estate.Sylvia returned home early that day and settled onto the sofa, wearing her indoor slippers and engrossed in a book.Usually, Eric would have been home by now, preparing dinner. However, she knew he was signing a contract with Williams Corp. and might be late due to taking the contract back to Innova Tech. She hadn't received any message from him indicating he would return and cook dinner. It was already 7:00 p.m., and Eric hadn't come back.Sylvia furrowed her brow, wondering what was going on. Did Eric become arrogant? Did he think he could ignore their agreement after securing two major projects from Williams Corp. and Sonnex Corp.?If it happened once, it could happen again. Sylvia couldn't let things slide, so she picked up her phone and dialed Eric's number.After a few rings, someone unfamiliar answered the call. "May I know who you are? Mr. Johnson is in trouble. He's undergoing emergency treatment at the hospital. If you know him, please inform his