Chapter 1 — Ten Slaps for One Million. But the Price You Have to Pay is a Lifetime of Regret.

To Coax The Secretary, My Husband Asked The Security Guard To Slap Me 10 Times In Front Of The Whole Company. The Next Day, My Seat Was Empty, He Was Just Starting To Regret Everyone thought I was just a small employee, he could step on me however he wanted. Wanting to appease the secretary to vent her anger, the CEO directly ordered the security guard to slap me ten times in front of all the employees. After seeing me humiliated enough, the secretary even transferred me one million. Say compensation. The next day, the general manager saw that my seat was empty and just nonchalantly asked the Human Resources department a question. The person over there responded very quickly:

"She just took a month off from marriage."

The company's year-end party ended with ten slaps on my face. The person giving the orders is my husband. Just because the secretary he cared for made me teary-eyed, saying that I had bullied her. In the middle of a hall filled with employees, Co Than hugged Lieu Y Y in his arms, his eyes as cold as ice.

"To Tham, sorry Y Y."

I stood motionless.

"I didn't push her."

Lieu Y Y immediately shook her head, wiping her tears while choking:

"Mr. Co, I'm fine. Ms. To probably didn't mean it..."

The more tolerant she appeared, the more unsightly Co Than's face became. Finally, he looked over at the two guards.

"Ten slaps on the ear. Until Y Y calms down, that's it."

The whole hall was silent. Every eye turned towards me. No one knew that I was the legal wife of the general director standing in front of me. In everyone's eyes, I am just an ordinary project employee, and Lieu Y Y is the one he cherishes. The first slap landed, my ears rang. The second one. Then the third one... From beginning to end, Co Than just coldly stood and watched, his eyes not showing any trace of pity. By the end, the corners of my lips were bleeding. He walked over and looked down from above.

"Are you sorry now?"

I raised my head. Then burst out laughing. That smile made Co Than freeze. Because in my eyes there is no more resentment, no more begging. Only extreme coldness remains. Lieu Y Y nestled into his arms and whispered:

"Mr. Gu... she seems to be agitated."

Co Than frowned.

"Don't stand here and embarrass yourself anymore."

I was just about to open my mouth when he took out his phone. Right after that, my phone rang with a notification:

"Your account has just received 1,000,000.00 yuan."

One million yuan. The price is ten slaps. Each one is exactly one hundred thousand yuan.

"This is compensation."

"Remember your identity."

"Don't make Y Y feel uncomfortable because of you in the future."

As soon as Co Than's words ended, the whole hall immediately erupted in whispers.

"One million yuan?"

"Ten slaps in exchange for 1,000,000.00 yuan, that's too much."

"If it were me, I would be ready to stand up and be slapped every day."

Lieu Y Y looked at me, her eyes could not hide her pride. Those eyes seemed to be showing off victory. In Co Than's heart, I'm not even worth a hair of hers. My pride, he only used 1,000,000.00 yuan to buy it off. I raised my hand to wipe the blood from the corner of my lips and slowly stood up. From beginning to end, I did not look at the gloating faces around us. I don't want to see Co Than anymore. I turned around and walked out of the hall, where my last bit of dignity had just been buried. Every step hurts like stepping on my tongue knife. But I know very well. Since that moment... Some things have completely changed. Returning to the villa I still call home, I didn't turn on the lights. I sat quietly in the dark, letting my cheeks burn, letting my heart break little by little. This is not the first time Co Than has treated me like this because of Lieu Y Y. I stayed up for three nights to complete the plan, just because of a few coy words from her, all the effort was in someone else's name. I personally cooked a bowl of soup for him, just because she said it didn't suit his taste, he immediately threw it straight into the trash. Every time I choose to be patient. In return, his excesses only increased more and more. I once foolishly believed that as long as I was gentle enough and obedient enough, one day he would recognize my heart. Only today did I understand. The person who has stopped loving you, even if you cheat for them... They will not bother to look back once. I don't know how much time has passed. The big door opened. Co Than walked in carrying the smell of alcohol. Seeing me sitting in the dark, he immediately frowned.

"If you can't sleep at night, who are you sitting here performing for?"

He conveniently turned on the light. The bright light made me instinctively close my eyes. When he saw my red, swollen face clearly, his eyes paused for a moment. But it was only for a moment. He walked over and threw me a tube of pills.

"Don't bring this look to the company tomorrow."

I never reached out to receive it. My voice was hoarse to the point of almost no sound.

"Let's get a divorce."

He burst out laughing as if he had just heard the most ridiculous thing.

"What are you planning to do again?"

He leaned down, squeezed my chin, forcing me to look straight at him.

"I'm warning you."

"Don't threaten me with divorce."

"If you want to be Mrs. Co, there are still a lot of people lining up."

"You'd better put those thoughts aside immediately."

"Just live obediently for me."

"If not..."

"Today is just the beginning."

Every word he said was like a knife cutting straight into my heart. I looked at the face that once made me blindly love it. Only pain and sadness remained in my heart. After a long time, I slowly closed my eyes. Gently nodded.

"I got it."

Maybe he thought I was compromising. The corner of his lips curled up in satisfaction then turned and went into the bathroom. I opened my eyes. Quietly looking at that back. At this point... In my heart there is not even a little bit of love left. I picked up the phone. Called a number that had not been heard from for a long time. The bell only rang a few times before the phone was picked up. On the other end of the line, a man's voice was calm but full of worry.

"Permeate?"

The moment I heard that voice, my tears could no longer be held back. I quickly covered my mouth, trying to swallow my sobs inside. I don't want Co Than to hear. Using the last bit of my strength, I could only say one sentence.

"I don't want to hold back anymore."

The other end of the line was silent for a few seconds. Then the voice of my brother, To Minh, slowly rang out. There is both pain and anger in it.

"Is he bullying you again?"

I took a deep breath, trying to keep my voice calm.

"Don't interfere."

"I just wanted to tell you..."

"I've decided."

To Minh understood immediately. He didn't ask more.

"Do whatever you want."

"The To family..."

"Forever be my support."

The call ended. The weight pressed down on me for three days The past year has finally disappeared. Up until now... I have never been someone with no way out.