Carol wanted to show everyone that she didn't need protection or care. Part of her believed that if she earned well and cultivated enough clout, Victor would eventually come back to her. However, now she realized it was a pipe dream, and she had been delusional.
Victor never loved her in the first place. He married her to fulfill Edgar Damone's wishes. Even after months of living together, they had failed to consummate their marriage or even develop feelings of true love. If they did, Victor wouldn't be frolicking with beautiful women every chance he got.
Initially, Carol blamed herself and their financial situation for their marriage woes. But now she had more clarity. All the man wanted was the company of multiple women, and he did not even bother to hide his relationships. Now that h
