Chapter 3

Another week passed, and Alexander barely came home.

Every time he returned, I was already asleep.

On the rare occasions we met, I was gentle and obedient, asking after his well-being, never mentioning Vivian.

Recently Vivian had been posting on social media for a whole week, all photos of Alexander accompanying her.

I liked every single one and commented blessings underneath.

Friends in our social circle were shocked, privately messaging Alexander, saying that the former strong-willed Serena who couldn't tolerate any betrayal was gone.

They congratulated him on finally making his wife docile and obedient, enjoying all the benefits.

Looking at those flattering words, Alexander felt extremely uncomfortable.

Too obedient.

So obedient she didn't seem like the Serena who loved and hated so clearly.

But thinking it over, perhaps this was the power of love.

Serena loved him so much that she was willing to be patient for him, willing to understand his difficulties.

Thinking this way, he felt at ease again.

The next morning, Alexander unusually woke me up.

"Nina, get up and get ready. Vivian has something she wants to ask for your help with."

I raised an eyebrow, said nothing, got up, changed clothes, and followed him out.

When we arrived, I immediately saw Vivian wearing a crown.

That crown, I knew all too well.

It was the one that five years ago at our wedding, passed down through Alexander's family, that he personally placed on my head, symbolizing my status as Luna, the only one of its kind in the world.

Now, this "only love" was on another woman's head.

When Vivian saw me, she shyly glanced at Alexander, then walked up to me.

"Serena, Alex darling told me you're especially understanding and supportive of us acting."

"Don't worry, I promise we're just acting, there won't be anything else..."

As she spoke, she looked at Alexander, her eyes showing a kind of sorrow.

"His heart is still with you."

Hearing this, Alexander clenched his fists, his expression showing restrained discomfort.

I didn't know what to say for a moment. Again, they were treating me as part of their game.

Just as I was about to lose my composure, Vivian spoke again:

"Because this is sister's crown, I feel I should ask sister's opinion, so sister, do you agree to let me have the crown?"

The implication was clear.

Not just wanting the crown, but wanting to take my position.

Before I could speak, Alexander naturally took over:

"Of course she won't mind. After all, this crown just sits in the safe gathering dust, and Serena doesn't need it anymore."

"Lending it to Vivian to fulfill her grandfather's wish, you're doing a good deed. You should be happy too, right Nina?"

He turned to look at me, his eyes full of certainty.

I sneered silently.

I stepped forward, my fingers lightly brushing over the crown's cold metal and gems.

"Of course I don't mind."

"I heard the wedding is set for next week? I'll attend on time and definitely give you a generous gift."

"After all, the chance to personally watch my own husband marry someone else doesn't come often. I'd like to broaden my horizons too."

Vivian was stunned, clearly not expecting me to be this calm.

I continued: "But Vivian, this waistline... has it gotten a bit rounder lately?"

I looked meaningfully at her lower abdomen.

Vivian's face stiffened, and she instinctively covered her stomach, her eyes showing some panic.

My hand reached out and grabbed that crown.

Since the heart of the person who gave this crown was no longer there, then this crown was indeed useless.

I suddenly yanked it off Vivian's head and, under everyone's shocked gazes, threw it hard onto the marble floor!

The delicate metal structure instantly deformed, gems scattered everywhere, making a crisp and piercing shattering sound.

Vivian screamed, covering her chest and stepping back two steps, tears streaming:

"Ah! My crown! Serena, what are you doing? Even if you don't agree, there's no need to destroy it publicly and embarrass me!"

Alexander also became furious.

He rushed over and pushed me aside, protecting Vivian.

"Serena! Are you crazy? Bullying even a young girl!"

"You've already worn this crown, and it would just be wasted sitting there. What's wrong with letting Vivian use it? How can you be so malicious!"

He frowned, impatiently saying:

"As punishment, that project your parents' company is negotiating, suspend the cooperation."

"I won't be coming home recently either. You reflect on yourself!"

With that, he put his arm around the crying Vivian and turned to leave.

A sharp pain instantly exploded.

I steadied myself against the display case beside me, took a deep breath, and endured the pain from the Mate Bond.

Soon everything would be resolved.

I took out my phone and performed a series of operations, transferring all assets under Alexander's name.

No cooperation then no cooperation.

Anyway, the funds for that project, you can't come up with them anymore.