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I Served Three Years in Prison for My Husband, but He Gave Me a One–yuan Grand Opening Red Envelope to Dump Me
I spent three years in prison for my husband Adam’s company. When I got out, all I
received was a $1 bonus check for the business opening.
Just as I thought there must have been a mistake, I noticed the girl next to me, Lily, also
only had a single dollar bill in her envelope.
Putting aside my concerns, I happily accompanied Adam to complete the opening
ceremony.
But that night, I came across Lily’s Instagram post. She had shared a photo of a check:
“Congrats on the big opening, boss! So generous with that $1 million bonus!”
The comments were full of envy, congratulating her on her relationship with the “boss.”
Not only did Adam fail to explain, he was quick to distance himself from me:
“You just got out of prison, it’s not appropriate to go public. Let’s keep our marri.
secret for now. Just call me boss in front of others.”
Then he immediately liked Lily’s Instagram post.
I wiped away a tear and called his arch–rival. I’ll work for you from now on.”
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“You were willing to go to prison for three years for Adam’s business. Why the sudden change to work for me?”
“I remember he promised to give you a department manager position when you got out. Are you sure you don’t want it?”
I fidgeted with the $1 bill, letting out a bitter laugh.
“Mm, I don’t want it anymore.”
Just as I said that, Adam suddenly appeared in front of me, asking suspiciously.
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“What don’t you want?”
I calmly hung up the phone and told the truth:
“The department manager position.”
Hearing this, a flash of relief crossed the man’s complex expression.
“Good. I was planning to give it to Lily anyway. You can start as a clerk for now.”
Hearing these words, I couldn’t help but frown.
Back then, I endured three years behind bars for Adam’s company.
He had repeatedly promised me that when I got out, the position would be mine and mine
alone.
Who would have thought that in the end, I’d become nothing more than a lowly office
worker.
At this moment, Adam was breaking the promise he made three years ago with his own
mouth.
But I couldn’t see a hint of guilt in his eyes.
My eyes burned as an unstoppable pain flooded my heart.
Seeing I didn’t respond, Adam took out a contract from his briefcase and tossed it on the
coffee table.
He said nonchalantly: “This is a secret marriage agreement, for the sake of the company.”
The words “Secret Marriage Agreement” stung my eyes badly.
Three years ago, the day before I went to prison, Adam and I got our marriage certificate.
The only thing that kept me going was the thought of a happy married life after my
release.
But now, I had become something he was ashamed to mention.
He even wanted me to disappear without a trace.
I laughed bitterly to myself, picked up the pen without a second thought.
Adam suddenly turned his head, frowning as he watched me about to sign.
She who once couldn’t wait to announce this marriage to the world, how could she suddenly be so decisive?
He instinctively grabbed my wrist, his words puzzling:
“You’re not even going to think about it?”
I didn’t even look up, signing immediately.
Getting the secret marriage agreement as he wished, he fell oddly silent for a moment.
After a while, he cleared his throat, his voice turning gentle:
“Rachel, don’t worry. Once the company stabilizes, I’ll definitely make it up to you properly.”
I responded with a noncommittal “mm“, just as the company WhatsApp group lit
lit up.
Lily had become the company’s first department manager, with all the employees offering congratulations.
“You’ve been by the boss’s side these past three years, we’ve all seen it. This position is well–deserved!”
“I think Lily will be the boss’s wife soon, right? We’ll have to get on your good side from now on.”
Immediately after, Lily sent a shy emoji, tacitly accepting everything.
“I still think Rachel is luckier. She went to prison for three years and can still be a clerk at
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“I still think Rachel is luckier. She went to prison for three years and can still be a cler the company. The boss really spoils her!”
Knowing the truth, she was clearly mocking me.
I struggled to look away from the screen, inadvertently catching Adam staring at his
phone.
The smile on his lips was a tenderness I had never seen before.
It made me wonder.
Was his secret marriage to me really for the company, or was it for Lily?
