Chapter 9 

You must be wondering what was in the will, right? 

Well, he left my grandmother a large sum of money so she could live peacefully, and the mansion is now hers. 

Then, he gave me the rest of the empire, which will be managed by Mr. Morris Hudson for now. 

But what shocked me even more was that the will clearly stated- 

Once I turn eighteen and marry Mr. Sean Hudson, I would have the right to inherit the above wealth. 

If I refuse this arrangement, all of my grandfather’s assets, including the portion given to my grandmother, will be donated to charity… 

My father had no objections to this arrangement. 

I looked at my grandmother, but she simply smiled. 

So the outcome was clear–I had no choice, because I certainly couldn’t let my grandmother end up on the streets with me. 

Three Months Later 

I stood in the church in front of my husband. Yes, my husband, who has yet to say a word to me. 

“Now, you may kiss the bride,” the priest announced. 

At the sound of this, my body stiffened, and my palms started to sweat, but I tried to act as normal as possible. 

I clenched my fist and bit my jaw to control my emotions. 

He slowly reached out to me, tilting his head slightly. I looked up at his face. 

He gazed into my eyes and slowly came closer. 

As he got really close, nervousness took over me, and I closed my eyes, waiting for the kiss. But I never felt his lips on my skin. 

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I was caught off guard when I heard the cheering of our family and a few friends around us. 

Then I understood–he had just pretended to kiss me. 

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Better Life Without You 

Chapter 9 

This was the most humiliating thing I had ever experienced, 

A husband who refused to kiss his newlywed bride. 

Tears welled up in my eyes, but I immediately hid them, not wanting anyone to see my weakness. 

I stared at him again, and he was smiling at everyone while saying, “Thank you.” 

“What a performance!” I thought to myself as I looked back at the people around us. 

I glanced at Sean. 

From his eyes, I could tell how unsure he was about this marriage. I laughed bitterly at my fate. 

Did my grandfather ever consider my happiness? I couldn’t help but wonder. 

After the wedding, we rested in the car and moved–I had no idea where to. 

We arrived at the mansion, which was almost the same as ours, perhaps a little bigger, but to me, it was 

the same. 

He got out of the car and walked inside without even looking at me. 

I felt a little sad, but then I laughed inside. Was I expecting him to hold me in his arms and carry me 

inside? 

I snapped out of my thoughts and began walking inside. 

This mansion looked beautiful. I observed the surroundings. It had a lovely garden, large trees, and many bodyguards. 

Was he a president or something? Why did he need so many bodyguards? I thought to myself. 

I crossed the porch and reached the living room where I saw him standing, his hands in his pockets. 

I stood a few feet away from him, watching him. 

“First, never forget that this is my house, and if you choose to live here, you must follow my rules. And you do not want to live, fuck off. I do not like noise in the house. The second stays out of my business, and the third does not come to front me if possible and do whatever you want.” 

He showed me a black card he was holding in his hand and said, “And never bother me.” 

He threw the card on the table and started walking, but stopped and called out to Anna. 

A lady in her mid–50s came running, bowed down towards him, and answered Yes, Master“. 

Better Life Without You 

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“Show her the cellar. He stated it in me go and had it for, I do not know, where 

My heart got shattered into pieces hearing this 

1 had faced many things in my life while oil belonging to a rich family. I always had bury around me, i never thought I would live in a basement after my marriag 

She glanced at me with a blank expression and nodded towards me to follow her, and herause I had no other option, I did as I was told but not before grabbing his card. 

We arrived at the cellar after crossing eleven stairs 

Yup, I counted. 

She turned on the light, and I looked at the place, and to my dismay, it is not a normal basement; it is a beautiful small house with a small living room, kitchen, and one enormous bedroom. 

Looking at this, I feel Some ease; at least it is not as bad as I thought. 

Feel home Miss Williams, the lady’s name being Anna, spoke with a bit of bitterness. 

I looked toward her. “It is Mrs. Hudson for you,” I said, raising my eyebrows. What did she think she could dominate? Like it or not, I am still his legally wedded wife, and nothing can change that. 

“Send my stuff here, and you may leave.” I said, walking towards the kitchen, as I needed water to calm myself. 

She nodded and left from there, and I took a breath in relief. 

I saw one door open and saw one more beautiful garden and a view of the swimming pool 

I can go out directly using this door, So I do not have to use the main door for my excess. And the keys were giving me a clear sign, saying this is the door I need to use. 

I came back and saw my stuff lying in the living room. I took my simple dress out, as I want to get rid of this wedding dress as soon as possible. 

After taking a warm, relaxing shower, I sat on the Sofa and closed my eyes. 

My whole life came in front of me.