Who Dares Claim The Heart Of My Wonderful Queen? Novel – Puzzled, I went upstairs to the second floor and was met with the unmistakable sounds of intimacy coming from the master bedroom. A woman’s voice moaned loudly, attempting to stifle her pleasure. “Stop it, Neil. This isn’t fair to Katelyn…” It was Lise Cooper. She was my husband,Neil’s old flame. I never expected her to return. “Why is it unfair?I don’t care for her at all. I’m not even interested in her body and I’ve never touched her since we got married.” Those words pierced my heart like invisible daggers. He didn’t love me and had even betrayed me. Without hesitation, I picked up the divorce papers, quickly signed it. “Neil Wheeler, I’m done. From now on, we have nothing to do with each other.” As soon as I spoke, my phone rang. The voice on the other end sounded urgent. “Katelyn, when are you coming back to work? The orders at the studio are piling up. Someone has even offered a hundred million dollars for a chance to work with you.”
Katelyn Bailey pushed the door open and walked briskly into the villa. Today was her anniversary with Neil Wheeler, and she had already planned the celebration. “Neil? Are you home?” she called out. Katelyn looked around but found no one in the large house. Puzzled, she went upstairs to the second floor and was met with the unmistakable sounds of intimacy coming from the master bedroom. A woman’s voice moaned loudly, attempting to stifle her pleasure. “Stop it, Neil. This isn’t fair to Katelyn…” Hearing the soft moan was enough to drain all the color from Katelyn’s face, and it definitely didn’t help when she recognized the voice. It was Lise Cooper. She was Neil’s old flame. Katelyn never expected her to return. Yet there they were, in the master bedroom, engaged in an affair. “Why is it unfair? Our families joined by marriage for mutual benefits. Katelyn is just my wife in name. I don’t care for her at all. I’m not even interested in her body and I’ve never touched her since we got married.” “I pity her! Three years of marriage, and she hasn’t won her husband’s heart,” Lise commented.
Katelyn began to tremble. Those words pierced her heart like invisible daggers. Her marriage to Neil had always been one of convenience, and not by love. For the past three years, Katelyn had devoted herself entirely to her family. She did the laundry, cooked meals, and tried her best to be a good housewife. Despite her efforts, Neil had never shared a bed with her. Katelyn had believed she wasn’t meeting his expectations and had failed to earn his approval. But now, she realized he had never cared for her. The ongoing sounds of intercourse from the room made Katelyn’s heart ache. “Bang!” All of a sudden, the door flew open. The two people on the bed were entwined, and Neil quickly grabbed a blanket to cover both himself and Lise. When he saw Katelyn, he froze for a moment before his expression turned cold.
With disdain, he barked, “Get out!” Even though he had been caught in the act of adultery, he still carried himself with an air of arrogance. Katelyn felt a sharp pain in her chest. Staring at her husband, who showed no remorse, she asked in disbelief, “Neil Wheeler, why are you doing this to me?” Lise leaned forward and deliberately pulled down the blanket a little bit, revealing the smooch marks on her collarbones. With a soft sigh, she said, “Katelyn, you should understand that a mature man has physical needs. Neil doesn’t love you, so he doesn’t wanna sleep with you. I’m the only one he loves, which is why he can only be intimate with me. I’m sure you can understand our situation, right?” Lise smiled. She had deliberately chosen to seduce Neil on their anniversary, relishing the thought of Katelyn being overwhelmed. Katelyn clenched her fists tightly and glared at Lise with bloodshot eyes.
“You’re proud of being a home-wrecking bimbo, aren’t you?” Lise’s eyes turned red as she replied, “How could you say that? Would I have broken up with Neil if your parents hadn’t threatened my family’s safety? Katelyn, forcing love only leads to suffering. And remember, in any relationship, the one who isn’t loved is the real outsider.” Katelyn stared at her in shock. So this was the story Lise had fed Neil. It was now clear to her how Neil couldn’t seem to move on from Lise. The truth was that neither Katelyn nor her family had forced Lise and Neil apart. “That’s a lie!” Katelyn wanted to defend herself, but before she could speak, Neil cut her off. “Katelyn, if it weren’t for you, Lise wouldn’t have suffered so much these past few years.
How dare you and your parents treat her that way? I will never forgive the Bailey family.” Neil had already stood up and dressed, his gaze toward Katelyn as cold as ice. Katelyn’s heart continued to ache. In that moment, she abandoned any attempt to explain and smiled bitterly. She realized how blind she had been to love a man who cheated on her and felt no remorse. A flash of satisfaction crossed Lise’s eyes, but she sighed with a guilty tone. “Neil, don’t be so hard on Katelyn. She overheard us at the door earlier. You haven’t slept with her in three years, so it’s understandable she’s feeling unbalanced.” Katelyn trembled with rage. She stormed over to the bed and snapped, “You shameless bimbo! How dare you spew such nonsense? Didn’t anyone in your family teach you any manners? I’ll be happy to give you a lesson then.” She raised her hand and slapped Lise across the face. “Smack!” “Eek!” Lise cried out in pain. Her head snapped to the side from the force of the slap.
“Katelyn, you bimbo!” Neil’s eyes narrowed. Without a second thought, he rushed to defend Lise, and slapped Katelyn back. “Smack!” Caught off guard, Katelyn was struck and staggered back. A burning pain spread across her right cheek, and her ears buzzed as she struggled to regain her balance. Anger flared in Neil’s eyes as he growled, “Who do you think you are? How dare you hit Lise! Marrying you is my biggest mistake in life.” He turned abruptly, yanked open the drawer of the nightstand, and pulled out a divorce agreement. He threw it at Katelyn and shouted, “Sign it. I never want to see your face again!” The divorce agreement had already been prepared and signed by Neil. Katelyn fought back a bitter smile. The pain in her cheek was sharp, but it couldn’t compare to the deep ache in her heart. However, she knew it was time to let go of her marriage. He didn’t love her and had even betrayed her. There was nothing left for her to hold on to.
Without hesitation, Katelyn picked up the agreement, quickly signed it, and threw it at Neil’s face. “Neil Wheeler, I’m done. From now on, we have nothing to do with each other.” As soon as she spoke, her phone rang. Katelyn froze when she saw the caller ID. Ignoring Neil’s reaction, she swiped to answer the call. The voice on the other end sounded urgent. “Iris, when are you coming back to work? The orders at the studio are piling up. Someone has even offered a hundred million dollars for a chance to work with you.” – “I’m back now. I’ll be there in a second.” Since Katelyn no longer needed to focus on Neil or play the docile and devoted wife, she was determined to return to her career immediately. She resolved never to fall in love again. Katelyn’s expression grew serious. Although her appearance remained unchanged, Neil sensed something different about her. Her gaze and demeanor had shifted. Even the look in her eyes was no longer the same. Neil stared at Katelyn without blinking. For some reason, he felt irritated when she signed the divorce agreement so decisively.
From the very beginning, she had loved him with every fiber of her being. He couldn’t understand why she signed the divorce agreement so readily. Believing she might be playing games with him, Neil walked closer and sneered, “You’d better not try any dirty tricks, Katelyn.” Katelyn ended the call and looked at him directly. “Do you really think you deserve that?” she retorted. Back in the day, she had loved him and cared only about him, which made her willing to endure everything for him. Now that they were done, he meant nothing to her. Without giving the two shameless scumbags another glance, Katelyn turned and left the villa. She walked with her head held high, as if nothing in the world could bring her down. Lise noticed Neil’s eyes were still on Katelyn and felt a pang of jealousy. Suddenly, her phone buzzed with a message. After reading it, Lise’s mood brightened. She exclaimed, “Great news, Neil! Iris has agreed to work with us. Her manager just sent me a message.” Neil snapped out of his thoughts and looked at her with surprise. “Are you serious?” Wheeler Group’s design department had been facing a major issue with a critical project. Recently, their designer was caught plagiarizing. If they didn’t meet the deadline, the company would owe the client several billion dollars in compensation.
Only five days remained. The only designer capable of completing such a massive project on such a short notice was Iris, the top designer in the industry. The Wheeler Group had been trying to contact her for weeks but had been repeatedly rejected. Surprisingly, Lise had managed to secure the opportunity. She showed Neil the message and said excitedly, “It’s true. You can go to the negotiation tonight. I spent the whole night convincing her manager. My efforts finally paid off.” Iris was famous but had a difficult personality. Over the past three years, she hadn’t produced any new designs and seemed to have disappeared. For that reason, anyone wanting to work with her had to go through her manager, but her manager was notorious for avoiding people. Neil placed his hand on Lise’s and said seriously, “Lise, I’ve never forgotten how much you’ve done for me. I will keep my promise to you.” She nodded eagerly in response. Suddenly, she frowned and winced in pain. Neil asked with concern, “Is everything alright with you?” Lise forced a smile and replied, “I’m fine.”
Neil gazed at her intently and stated, “Don’t lie.” After hesitating for a moment, Lise slowly lifted the hem of her dress to reveal large bruises on her knees. Neil immediately recognized that it had been caused by kneeling for an extended period. His expression immediately changed. In that moment, he realized why Iris had agreed to work with them. Lise had to get down on her knees, begging for their cooperation. Feeling deeply moved, Neil looked at her with affection and said, “Thank you for everything you’ve done for me, Lise.” Lise responded shyly, “I’m willing to do anything if it helps you.” Their eyes met, and they couldn’t contain their emotions. Neil suddenly leaned in closer. Meanwhile, Katelyn had just arrived at her design studio. As she looked at the familiar office she had been away from for three years, she felt a pang of regret. She had wasted so much time on a man who wasn’t worth it. Aimee Stephens, her manager, spotted her and quickly trotted over. Dressed in a black suit dress, she looked both professional and capable.
She gave Katelyn a big hug. “My little Iris! You’re finally back! I’ve missed you so much.” A hint of guilt crossed Katelyn’s face. “I’m sorry. It was all my fault. Aimee, tell me about this order.” Aimee knew the importance of business. She led Katelyn to the sofa, where they both sat down, and said, “The offer was made by Lise Cooper. She did it on behalf of Neil Wheeler. Let me show you the documents.” Katelyn was stunned. The next moment, she let out a sudden chuckle. What a small world! He had told her to leave, but now he badly needed her assistance. – Aimee looked at Katelyn with surprise and asked, “Isn’t Wheeler Group your husband’s company? You didn’t help him? Why did they reach out to me instead?” Katelyn pressed her lips. She had known about the crisis in the design department and had offered to assist, but Neil had told her to leave and not cause any trouble. With a bitter smile, she responded coldly, “We’re divorced, Aimee.” Their marriage had lasted only three years, but she had loved him for ten. All that love had been wasted. In the end, she felt she deserved this unfortunate outcome. Aimee’s eyes widened as she looked Katelyn up and down.
Clicking her tongue, she remarked, “So, the love-struck girl has finally woken up. I warned you not to marry that jerk after finding out he had an ex-girlfriend that he couldn’t forget. I tried hard to change your mind, but you were determined. I guess you had to learn it the hard way.” Katelyn’s expression remained calm, though her once lively eyes seemed dull. Suddenly, she let out a chuckle and said, “You’re right. I learnt my lesson the hard way. From now on, Aimee, I’m focusing on my career.” “Fantastic! That’s what I want to hear. Forget about love! Your career is what matters,” Aimee said with enthusiasm. Then, she quickly added, “What’s your plan for the collaboration? We can walk away from the 100 million dollars and give those bastards what they deserve.” Katelyn looked at her and asked, “The response you gave them was as vague as always, wasn’t it?” Aimee nodded in confirmation. That was how they operated. They would preliminarily accept an offer once everything seemed in order, but the response remained vague.
This allowed them time to further investigate the client. If anything suspicious came up, they would end the partnership immediately. Katelyn smiled as she thought it over. She had reviewed the file and knew that if Wheeler Group missed the deadline, they would owe their client several billion dollars. She chuckled and said, “Alright. Let’s keep them hanging. Let them know we’ll be at Skyline Building tonight.” The Skyline Building was a place that catered to solely the upper class. The guests there were not only wealthy but also held significant influence. Lise sat in a private room, holding Neil’s arm. With a gentle smile, she said, “Neil, I’m sure you’ll close the deal tonight.” Neil smiled and wrapped an arm around Lise’s waist. “It’s all thanks to you, Lise. I’m lucky to have you.” Lise blushed, already envisioning her success. If the deal went through, Neil would realize her true worth and see that only she could truly help him. The meeting was scheduled at seven in the evening. The door to their private room was left open, allowing a clear view of the corridor. At the same moment, they both noticed two figures approaching. Lise’s smile froze. She stared at one of the figures in shock.
She wondered if she was seeing things, but it looked just like Katelyn. Neil also spotted Katelyn, and surprise flickered in his eyes. She wasn’t dressed in her usual casual shirt and loose trousers. Instead, she wore a black, form-fitting dress that accentuated her figure. Her long hair was styled in loose curls that cascaded over her shoulders. She looked both alluring and distant. Her neck was graceful, and her waist was slender. To Neil, she resembled a figure from a classic oil painting. He pressed his thin lips together as his eyes traveled over her from head to toe. It had only been a day since they last saw each other, but Katelyn seemed completely transformed. Just yesterday, she was still his dull and mediocre wife. Now, he couldn’t help but imagine the attention she would draw from other men when she was in a crowd. It seemed like Katelyn hadn’t noticed them, as she walked straight ahead. Then, something unexpected occurred.