Chapter 9 " Take some time to rest . I need to handle some things too . " Camilla hesitated , wanting to say something , but ultimately remained silent . After dropping Camilla off at home , Preston drove straight back to the Rothwell family estate . After he left , the woman's face twisted with hatred : " That bitch is still haunting us even now ! " But all her words were swept away by the wind . Meanwhile , the car stopped at the Rothwell estate . Looking at everything familiar before him , Preston realized he hadn't returned here once since Aurelia had disappeared . The moment he entered the house , the butler said : " Sir , a package arrived for you a few days ago . I placed it on your desk . " He grunted in acknowledgment and went upstairs . Seeing that many of Aurelia's belongings were missing from the spacious room , he frowned . Then his gaze fell on the package on the desk . When he opened it , there was a divorce agreement inside ! Preston's brow furrowed deeply , and the uneasy feeling in his chest grew stronger . Seeing Aurelia's signature on the document , he finally understood - she had been planning to divorce him all along ! His hands trembled uncontrollably . A moment later , Preston rushed downstairs and grabbed the butler : " When were my wife's things moved out ? Why wasn't I notified ? " Veins bulged on his forehead , his face full of rage . His glare startled the butler , who quickly explained : " Half a month ago , someone came to collect Madam's belongings , saying she was on a business trip . Didn't you say you were with Miss Kane and didn't want to be disturbed ? " 09:40 WAIT . He Saved My Four - Year Torturer's Life With MINE ?! ( Nah , I'm out ) 5.3 % Chapter 9 " Sir , has something happened to Madam ? " Half a month ago ... Preston's breathing quickened as he finally understood . While he had been desperately searching for Aurelia , she had already planned to leave him !. She had even secretly moved all her belongings ! Rage burned in his chest . Preston stormed out with a cold expression , got in his car , and immediately made a call . " Cut off all of Aurelia's financial resources and spending access . Whatever it takes , I must see her ! " After hanging up , he immediately opened the Capital Elite chat group . [ I'm sure you all know Aurelia Stone . If anyone spots her , contact me immediately . Rothwell Corporation will seriously consider future partnerships with you . ] The connections in this circle spanned the globe - the chances of someone encountering Aurelia weren't low . Watching the group buzz with discussion , Preston closed his phone and headed to Aurelia's family home . He remembered that Aurelia's parents had died in a car accident when she was in high school . From then on , she had been self - reliant , which was why she was bullied in college . Thinking back on it now left a bitter taste in his mouth . It seemed like many forgotten memories were flooding back into his mind . This time , he would see if Aurelia was really there . After nearly two hours of driving , he reached Aurelia's hometown . Looking at the dilapidated surroundings , Preston frowned and slowly walked inside . But the rooms were covered in thick dust , clearly untouched for a long time . He wandered through the house , feeling increasingly melancholic . Throughout this entire home , he could still see traces of their past together . He remembered how Aurelia was always bullied back then . Whenever he saw her , she would be huddled in a corner , licking her wounds alone . So that one time , he had stood up for her . 09:40 WAIT . He Saved My Four - Year Torturer's Life With MINE ?! ( Nah , I'm out ) 5.5 % Chapter From then on , their relationship grew closer until they got together . During ass , because the Rothwell family was strict , they would come here and spend time together . This they had their first night . Even now , he still remembered how shy she looked then , her voice soft like a little kitten's . The more innocent she seemed , the more he deliberately punished her with fierce passion , making her cry out again and again . They had stayed here for a month . She would cook in the kitchen while he watched , his eyes full of tender amusement . They had also held each other tight under the moonlight . Aurelia's captivating eyes looked at him seriously : " Preston , let's get married after graduation . I love you so much . " He had smiled and agreed . Snapping back to reality , Aurelia before his eyes vanished , and he was left staring at the empty room . Preston's smile faded , and his gaze grew cold . Yet now , Aurelia had left him . Feeling irritated , he was about to leave when he noticed a photo tucked behind a piece of glass . He slowly walked over and picked it up . When he saw it , his pupils contracted . The contents of that photograph made him feel like he couldn't breathe !