Chapter 1 One of the female students in the class had never turned in a single assignment , so Stephanie Brogan deducted her participation grade . That afternoon , a group of people vandalized her desk . Her lesson plans were scattered across the floor , and her computer screen was shattered . The thermos water even soaked all the students ' theses was she'd stayed up late correcting . Stephanie stood there , staring at the mess with shaking fingers . She drew in a deep breath and got ready to confront Amelia Gibson - until she spotted her husband , Edgar Ferguson , in the corner of the teaching building . He had Amelia in his arms , gently wiping away her tears . His voice was soft . " Don't cry . I've already stood up for you . No one will dare to bully you while I'm around . " Amelia sniffled , her eyes red and puffy . " Thank you , Mr. Ferguson . Without you , college would've been hell for me . I don't even know how to repay you . " Edgar grinned and brushed her lips . " Then give me a kiss as thanks . How about that ? " She looked bashful for a moment , then hesitated before standing on her tiptoes and gently kissing his lips . " It's just a thank - you , " she whispered . " But I don't support this . You have a wife . If you're going to pursue me , I need time . " He smoothed her hair softly . " Okay . I'll wait . " 15.021 Chapter 1 Stephanie watched from the shadows , cold blood running through her veins . At that moment , she remembered their wedding day . Edgar knelt on one knee on the rose petals , swearing , " Stephanie , I'll only love you in this life . " That vow felt empty three years later . After Amelia went back to the dorm , Stephanie stumbled to the car , her face drained . Edgar leaned against the front , lighting a cigarette , his face lit by the flame . He looked over , surprised . " Stephanie ? " " Edgar . " Her voice quivered . " When did this start ? " Edgar froze for a second , then laughed lightly . He took his time letting out a smoke ring . Even through the haze , his eyes still held that dangerous kind of charm . " Since you've discovered it , no point hiding it , " he said lazily . " I only get ten years to fool around . Once I'm old and ugly , there's no going back . " I do love you , Stephanie , but don't expect me to only love you forever . I'll eventually get bored . " Amelia reminds me of how you used to be - young and pure . I'm into that right now . Relax . I'm not divorcing you . After I've had my fun , I'll come back . ' Stephanie felt like her heart had been grabbed out of her chest and squeezed repeatedly . " I can't accept it ! If you end things with her now , I can still forgive you . " Edgar frowned , clearly annoyed . " Enough . I've already made it clear . 1500 Chapter 1 You're still the one I'll spend most of my life with . So just … " 93 our wind He grabbed her chin , his gaze turning cold . " Behave . Don't mess with my little lover . " Then , he let go and left . Stephanie stood there , her whole body trembling in shock . She had heard how some rich families worked - where men kept their wives but still messed around with other women . Wealthy heirs like Edgar were dream husbands for a lot of rich girls . But she never imagined he'd turn out like them . Because once upon a time , he truly loved her . He'd gone against his entire family to marry her , a teacher's daughter . He even stood outside her dorm for three days just to get her back . He knew her coffee preferences , the exact date she got cramps every month , and how much she hated rainy days . On their wedding day , he held her hand and solemnly promised in front of everyone that she was the only one he'd ever love . She just didn't expect that promise to break so fast . Stephanie had no clue how she even made it back home . She collapsed on the bed in a daze , soaking her pillow with tears . When she came to , freezing water had already reached her chest . Her eyes shot open . She was trapped inside a huge glass tank , her wrists chained above her . Water was slowly rising around her . Across from her , Edgar was lounging on a leather couch in a crisp suit . With legs crossed , he flipped a lighter open and shut . 15 : 021 Chapter 1 The flame lit up the sharp edges of his face , but not the coldness in his eyes . 2AR en els " Edgar ! " Stephanie thrashed , splashing water everywhere . " What are you doing ?! " He said coldly , " You went to Amelia and told her to stay away from me . He shut the lighter with a snap and stood up , walking toward the tank . " She blocked me after that . So now , you're getting punished . " Stephanie shook her head wildly , her voice cracking . " No ! I didn't even see her after I got home ! " " Still lying ? " Edgar said with a cold smirk , signaling the bodyguard . " Raise the water . " The tank started filling up faster , and the freezing water climbed like icy fingers around her throat . Stephanie had to lift her chin to breathe . The terror of drowning filled her every breath . Edgar showed no concern for her pain . He just stared coldly as she struggled . " I told you I love you already . Just give me ten years . I'll come back . " But until then , don't ever hurt Amelia . " With that , he turned and walked off . " Edgar ! Edgar- " Her screams faded under the rising water . He never looked back . Every ten minutes , the tank filled a little more . The chill never left her , and neither did the fear . 15 02 J Chapter 1 288 Right before everything faded , she caught flashes of the spring trip back then . She slipped into the water , and Edgar jumped in without hesitation like crazy . She remembered all those nights when she was scared of the dark , and he stayed up just to talk her through it . She remembered him running out late at night to grab hot oatmeal when her stomach hurt . But now , all of that was gone . By the time the bodyguards pulled her out , Stephanie couldn't even stay on her feet . She hit the ground hard , coughing violently , drenched and barely holding it together . Her hands were shaking as she pulled out her phone . The screen lit up instantly . Amelia had just posted something new on Instagram . " First time someone's ever waited outside my dorm all night just to get unblocked . " The photo showed Edgar standing downstairs with a bouquet of roses , looking soft and romantic . Stephanie stared at it and suddenly smiled . Tears fell on the screen . She got up unsteadily . When she got home , she sat down and typed up a divorce agreement . Edgar didn't show up until later that night . When he saw how pale she looked , his voice turned a little gentler . " Wanna grab dinner ? " 1502 Chapter 1 288 Vouchers . He patted her head like she was a puppy that needed calming down . " Let's just move past this . I'll only be with her for ten years . Don't mess with her anymore . " Stephanie looked up and said calmly , " Alright . But you need to sign something . " She handed him a document . " It says you'll come back in ten years . " Without even glancing at it , Edgar scribbled his signature . " ' Is that enough for you ? " he asked , leaning in for a kiss . Stephanie turned away and whispered , " Yeah . " And she meant it . Because he had no clue that what he signed wasn't a promise to return . It was a divorce agreement .