I Survived His Betrayal

Chapter 3

"Unbelievable!"

Steve raised his hand, and two bodyguards immediately rushed over, forcing her down onto the ground.

Her knees landed directly on shattered glass, the stabbing pain leaving her gasping. Claire tried to resist but couldn't move.

Steve glared at her. "Apologize!"

Staring at the man's icy expression, Claire finally couldn't hold back. As tears slid down her cheeks, she gave up on this man completely.

Employees outside the door witnessing this scene were thoroughly shaken.

"Mr. Reed is truly furious this time! To treat Mrs. Reed like this!"

"Exactly! In the past, if Mrs. Reed lost even a single strand of hair, Mr. Reed would be heartbroken!"

"Seems Mr. Reed really likes Irene. I'd like her too—big chest, no brains..."

"It hurts so much... Forget it, Mr. Reed. If Mrs. Reed won't apologize, just take me to the hospital, okay?" Irene began to sob pitifully, and only then did Steve notice her face had turned deathly pale.

He had no more time to waste on Claire. Sweeping Irene up in his arms, he strode toward the door.

"Keep an eye on Mrs. Reed. Make her kneel here for three full hours—let this be her apology to Irene!"

"Yes, sir!"

"You've let me down, honey. You'd better pray nothing happens to Irene, or you know what I'm capable of."

With those words, Steve carried Irene away.

The spectating employees didn't dare linger either, quickly scattering.

Watching Steve's rigid retreating back and smelling the nauseating scent of s*x still lingering in the suite, Claire trembled as she pulled out her phone to call Steve's grandfather.

"Grandfather, I know you've always disapproved of my relationship with Steve. Before, I refused to divorce him, but now I've realized—I don't deserve him. I want a divorce."

"Good. You've finally come to your senses. Since you don't have children yet, get the divorce done quickly."

"I'm afraid Steve won't agree..."

"Don't worry about that. I'll have the signed divorce papers delivered to you as soon as possible."

Next, she made a second call. "Mr. Shepard, I've decided to join your company as your secretary."

Soon, a man's indifferent voice came through. "Oh? I remember that this offer was extended to you three years ago. For you to respond only after three years, isn't that a bit late?"

"It's not too late. Steve and I will divorce within a month. After that, I won't be Mrs. Reed anymore. If Mr. Shepard still values me and believes in my abilities..."

"Interesting. Very well, I look forward to welcoming Miss Lynch to the team."

After hanging up, Claire expected to cry, but instead, she felt an unexpected sense of relief.

For three years, she had defied the entire Reed Family for Steve. Only now did she realize that all her struggles and sacrifices had been for nothing.

She and Steve had never been from the same world.

To stay by his side, she had given up her own life and career, yet she could never sustain this marriage.

Since that was the case, it was time for her to exit his life completely.

Upon returning home, Claire began packing her belongings. After three years of marriage, everything in this house had been arranged by her own hands.

But now that she was about to leave, she realized how pitifully few things truly belonged to her.

Halfway through packing, two bodyguards suddenly barged in, grabbed her arms, and dragged her out.

Struggling, she demanded angrily, "What are you doing?"

"Mr. Reed's orders—you're coming to the hospital now."