A Matter of Wife and Love

Rose let out a scream, her head turning to the side. A smug Elyse was going to lecture her, but Rose shot her a glare and swung her hand straight into Elyse’s face. Elyse covered her face as she stared at Rose in disbelief. “How dare you?”

Rose put her hands on her hips, harrumphing. “What? Do you think I won’t retaliate? Are you stupid?” She huddled closer to Elyse and poked her. “Do you know how much money I can make? If you were to ruin my face, I would ruin your future. Fortunately, I am a generous woman. So, how will you settle this? Compensation or apology?”

Already incensed by Rose’s arrogant attitude, Elyse couldn’t stand for her further bragging of the resources she had. The resources she stole! Livid, she slapped Rose once more, but Rose wasn’t one to back down that easily, and they got into a tussle. However, Elyse came from money, and she was no match for Rose, who had seen and been through society’s darkest side. Eventually, Elyse’s hair became unkempt, her shirt was torn, and her face was clawed. She was pinned down by Rose like a defeated cat.

Not even Elyse’s assistant came to help. She was sick and tired of Elyse’s exploitation and constant yelling. Everyone else stood by and watched. Elyse looked down on them in the past, after all. Some even stayed far away lest they got dragged into the mess. The fight went on until Donia came.

A tattered Elyse was dragged back up. She felt her scalp roaring in pain, and her face was burning. Her whole body was screaming out, and her legs were buckling.

Donia shot her a look of disgust before handing Elyse a mirror. “Look at yourself.”

When she looked into the mirror, all Elyse saw was a mad woman. A madwoman with disheveled hair, messy clothes, and a face covered in bruises. Tears were streaming down that woman’s cheeks. Is that… me? Aghast, she touched her hair, and the woman in the mirror mimicked her movement as well. She then opened her mouth, and that madwoman did the same as well. Stricken by grief, Elyse hurled the mirror away and covered her face, shrieking.

to me? This isn’t me. I’m supposed to be perfect. I’m supposed to have perfect hair and perfect makeup. I’m

moment of her time. Her attention was on Rose. “You injured her face. How do you expect her

looked as perfect as ever. Her clothes were straight, and her hair was perfect. She looks

necessary actions to make sure she could heal faster. Even

she’s changed. As soon as I’ve lost my worth, she’s changed. How could she! How could she abandon me? Elyse hated

been in this industry for years. You know how they are. They only care for

but Rose chuckled and turned the other cheek, challenging Elyse to slap her. Even though she was overwhelmed by anger, she still couldn’t do anything to Rose. Donia said she would press charges if Rose were hurt.

without shedding a tear. However, the moment she got into the car, she burst into tears, agonizing over the unfair treatment she was given. Eventually, she got exhausted from crying, and she

coming to comfort her, but her assistant said, “Donia called. Since you don’t have

raised her hand and was about to slap

added, “Don’t blame this on me. Donia said that. If you want the

is mocking me! Elyse’s face contorted with rage, but she didn’t slap her assistant. Instead, she punched the car. Dammit. Everyone’s coming at me just because of one canceled marriage. I’ll show them. I’ll show

best to doll herself up, but the scars couldn’t be hidden, so she wore a pair of sunglasses and a mask. Fortunately, it was the

do everything herself. Just for this meeting alone, Elyse had to make at least