Chapter 1 Scandals

• "Naomi, did you see the headline news? Last night, Magnus got completely drunk and was photographed at the hotel entrance with a woman in his arms!"
• In the early morning, I was sitting in front of my computer checking emails.
• The email I received yesterday was the admission invitation from Leeds College of Arts in Meriland.
• Still hesitating, I received a call from my best friend, Victoria.
• While talking with her, I quickly opened Twitter.
• I saw the headline of the news. stating that the Heir of the Carter Group, Magnus Carter, had a late-night meeting with a young model.
• The number of views had exceeded 100 million.
• I patiently clicked on the news, and the photo of Magnus hugging a beautiful woman took up half of the phone screen.
• The comments on Twitter were even more explosive, with over 1 million comments.
• I casually scrolled through the comments.
• "Wow, isn't she the new model Melissa Kimmons? She managed to hook up with Mr. Carter!"
• "Ah, I really wish I were the woman in Magnus's arms!"
• "I heard that Magnus got married a few years ago. Could it be a rumor?"
• "How could Mr. Carter possibly marry so early? He's ours!"
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• I coldly finished reading the news and had no intention of paying any attention to the rumors online.
• Three years ago, I was forced to marry Magnus under the coercion of my father and stepmother because of the company's financial needs.
• Everyone in Avalon knew that Magnus was a playboy, and I was just a victim of a marriage alliance.
• On our wedding night, Magnus didn't come home. I called him several times but to no avail.
• Soon after, he said that our marriage was only in name and asked me to leave him alone.
• I was about to close the news, but then a video interview popped up at the bottom of my phone. The main subject was none other than Magnus.
• The video played automatically.
• In the video, Magnus's handsome face revealed a casual indifference. His white shirt was casually unbuttoned at two buttons, making him look irresistibly charming.
• "Who said I'm married? You can't just spread rumors like that. My baby Melissa would be unhappy if she heard this," Magnus retorted.
• Seeing his expression, I rolled my eyes.
• I knew very well what kind of person Magnus was.
• In the three years of our marriage, he rarely came home and only brought me endless gossip and scandals.
• "Naomi, are you alright?" Victoria asked on the phone. Her voice was filled with concern.
• "Don't worry. It's no big deal."
• After ending the call with her, I clicked on the mouse to confirm and sent back the admission invitation letter.
• It had always been my dream to study jewelry design at this school.
• My dream was to become one of the top jewelry designers in the country.
• However, this marriage had blocked my way.
• Now, I was finally going to end these dark and gloomy days.
• I didn't care about Magnus. He was just a jerk and could go to hell.
• I was just one step away from freedom, ending this absurd marriage.
• I called Magnus in the morning, but he only got back home in the evening.
• The door opened, and Magnus walked in wearing a black shirt. The shirt was slightly unbuttoned, revealing his alluring collarbones and exuding an indescribable, evil charm.
• His handsome face, once full of youthful charm, instantly darkened with impatience upon seeing me. Noticing my gaze on his chest, he disgustedly fastened the button.
• "What's so important that you had to wait for me to come back? Couldn't you say it on the phone?" Magnus sat down across from me in the farthest spot.
• As soon as he sat down, several scents immediately filled my nostrils. Along with his men's cologne, there were also various women's perfumes, some strong and some subtle.
• The mix of scents made me feel dizzy and overwhelmed.
• "You forgot that we're already married, right? This home doesn't belong to me alone. Shouldn't you come back?" I said calmly, rubbing my forehead.
• "Don't mention marriage to me. It disgusts me so much! It's just like a trade. We're only married because of our parents. If it weren't for them, I wouldn't have married you!" Magnus's eyes were full of disdain. He didn't even bother to look at me.