Chapter 18 — After Divorce, I Am a Real Angel

"So, for the past three years, you've been treating me well out of guilt. You've treated me badly because you're afraid people will suspect you. Pho Kinh Nghien, in your heart, what am I? A debt that needs to be paid? A victim that needs to be comforted? Or... a doll that can pull strings at will?"

“No!” Pho Kinh Nghien grabbed my hand with terrifying force, "To Nghien, I admit that at first I married you because of my grandfather's request. But then... then I really..."

“Really what?” I pushed his hand away, stood up, and looked down from above, "Really love me? Pho Kinh Nghien, who are you fooling? Isn't the person you love To Tuyet? Isn't it because of her that you organize a cleansing party, cut steaks yourself, and because of her, you don't even care about your wife's life or death? Don't you think it's ridiculous to say these words to me now?"

“That night, I didn't know you were so sick!” Pho Kinh Nghien also stood up, his eyes were red, "Uncle Lam just said you didn't feel well, I thought you were acting up again! If I knew you had acute peritonitis, how could I not go home?!"

“It doesn't matter anymore.” I shook my head, "Pho Kinh Nghien, it doesn't matter anymore. Whether you really don't know or pretend not to know, the result is still the same. When I was in the hospital, you were with To Tuyet. When I almost died, you told the housekeeper 'leave her alone, she won't die'. These words, I will never forget for the rest of my life."

“To Nghien…”

"And also," I interrupted, pulled a file from my pocket, slammed it on the table, "This is an additional clause to the divorce agreement, I asked through a lawyer, it is legally valid. Look, if there are any problems, sign it."

Pho Kinh Nghien lowered his head to look, his face immediately turned pale. On the document there is only one clause:

"Party A (To Nghien) voluntarily waives all property division, but Party B (Pho Kinh Nghien) must truthfully notify Party A of the truth of her identity, and provide all relevant evidence. If Party B conceals, falsifies, or destroys evidence, it must compensate Party A for moral damages, an amount equivalent to 50% of the annual net profit of Pho Thi Group."

"Miss..." Pho Kinh Nghien looked up at me, her eyes as if looking at a stranger, "To Nghien, do you know what you are doing?"

“Of course I know.” I smiled, "Vice President, sign it, I will completely disappear from your world. If you don't sign, we'll meet in court. At that time, the news that the person in charge of the Vice Group is hiding his wife's identity and being involved in a child kidnapping ring spreads out. I wonder how much the stock price will drop?"

Pho Kinh Nghien stared at me, his chest heaving violently, seemingly suppressing terrible anger.

“You threatened me?”

“Yes, I threatened you.” I frankly admitted, "Pho Kinh Nghien, over the past three years, I have humbled myself and bowed before you. It doesn't mean I am weak and easy to bully. Even a rabbit forced into a corner can bite, not to mention I am a living human being. You consider me a pawn, a puppet, a substitute, I accept it. But now the game is over. I want to know the truth, I want to know who I am, where my parents are. If you don't tell me, I'll investigate myself and let you know." Even if I have to poke holes in the sky, I must investigate thoroughly.”

The river wind rushed in, blowing her long hair I. Pho Kinh Nghien and I faced each other, no one gave in. At this moment, I am not the obedient wife of the Pho family, not the fake genius of the To family, I am just To Nghien, a flesh and blood human being who yearns to know the truth. In the end, Pho Kinh Nghien had to give in. He sat down on the chair, his hands covering his face, his shoulders shaking slightly.

“Okay, I'll tell you.” His voice was hoarse, "But To Nghien, knowing the truth won't do you any good."

“That's my problem.” I replied.