Chapter 1 — The Light That Calls Me

The moment Co Tram Chu announced his divorce during the livestream, I was still holding in my hand the third wedding anniversary cake he gave me. On the cake's surface are written eight words:

"Three years of companionship, a lifetime with you."

I stared at that line for two seconds, then suddenly felt ridiculous. Because just a minute ago, Co Tram Chu was holding my hand and smiling at the camera:

"This is my wife, To Duong. She accompanied me from a small studio to where I am today. Without her, there would be no Te Quang Furniture."

The livestream room was filled with blessings. Some people say we are a model of couples starting a business together, some people praise Co Tram Chu for pampering his wife, and some people ask when we will have a first month party for our children. I stood under the stage, looking up at myself on the big screen. Long white dress. Hair is tied in a bun. Holding a cake in his hand, a gentle, dignified smile. She looks like a happy woman about to step onto the podium. Until Co Tram Chu took the microphone from the host, his voice suddenly became calm.

"However, today I have one more thing to announce."

I raised my head. His eyes looked at me so coldly that there was no warmth left from the relationship between husband and wife.

"To Duong and I have decided to end our marriage."

The whole studio immediately fell silent. But just a few seconds later, the comments on the screen flowed away like a waterfall. 【What does this mean? Divorced?】 【We were still in love just now?】 【Did To Duong do something?】 Co Tram Chu received a file of documents from the staff behind him, then slowly walked in front of me. The black letters printed prominently on the paper made my eyes hurt.

"Divorce agreement."

I did not reach out to receive. He brought the microphone to his lips again and continued to speak to the camera:

"In this marriage, I have tried to shoulder all responsibilities. But To Duong has not participated in running the company for many years, some of the company's money was also transferred to an account in her name. In addition, the ownership of the new product model that Te Quang Furniture is researching is also in dispute."

"For the sake of the company and all employees, I can only make this decision."

He speaks too fluently. It was so smooth that it seemed like I had rehearsed it countless times. Only then did I understand. Today's anniversary livestream was never meant to be a celebration from the beginning. It was a meticulously staged trial. I held the cake and stood on the horseshoe. Co Tram Chu is responsible for reading the indictment. And the strangers in the livestream room will take turns cursing me. I looked behind him. There stood a woman wearing a silver evening dress. Tham Uyen Ninh. Co Tram Chu's first love. At the same time, he is also the chief designer that Te Quang Furniture is promoting outside. In her hand she held a lamp. The lampshade curved like a crescent moon, the light filtered through the gap, like a piece of moonlight falling on the window sill in the middle of the night. That lamp is named "Moon Eclipse." With just one glance, I realized it. That's my design. More precisely, the first sketch I drew in my first year of Interior Design Te Quang was founded. At that time, I had not yet quit my job. During the day, I work at a design company. At night, he diligently drew manuscripts in the cramped rented room. Co Tram Chu sat next to me and made me a cup of cold coffee. I pointed to the drawing and asked him:

"Do you think it's like when the moon is covered by clouds?"

He smiled.

"Then call it the Lunar Eclipse lamp."

At that time, he laughed and gently stroked my hair.

"In the future, this lamp will definitely light up thousands and thousands of rooftops."

And now... That lamp is in Tham Uyen Ninh's hand. Co Tram Chu told everyone that... Tham Uyen Ninh is the real creator. Tham Uyen Ninh pursed her lips, her face showing both sadness and helplessness.

"To Duong, I'm sorry. I didn't expect you to be so angry because of this."

As soon as the words fell, the livestream room immediately exploded. 【Does she still have the face to be angry?】 【It turned out to be a dispute over the ownership of the design.】 【Mr. Gu's divorce was so right!】 【Miss Tham is so honest.】 I suddenly burst out laughing. Not for fun. It's just that everything in front of you is so ridiculous. Besides laughing, I don't know what else I can do. Co Tram Chu lowered his voice and reminded:

"Don't cause trouble anymore, sign your name. That way you can leave with dignity."

"Face?"

I stared at the divorce agreement in his hand.

"You went on a livestream and said I arbitrarily used the company's money, revealed business secrets, and gave my work to others. But you call that saving face?"

His expression darkened slightly.

"The truth is like that."

"Really?"

I finally put the cake on the table next to me, then picked up the agreement. The livestream lens immediately panned close-up. Everyone thought I would cry, lose my temper, and tear up the agreement. But I just slowly turned to the first page. It clearly states that Co Tram Chu agreed to compensate me 300,000 yuan. The house belongs to him. The car belongs to him. The company shares belong to him. All savings after marriage belong to him. Even the cat we raised for two years... Also belongs to him. Only 300,000 yuan. At the bottom of the agreement there is also a small line of text.

"Party B must move out of its current residence within three days, and must not in any way affect the normal operations of Party A and Te Quang Furniture."

After reading, I raised my head to look at him.

"Co Tram Chu, you're really well prepared."

"As long as you sign, everyone can save face."

"What if I don't sign?"

The gentleness on his face finally disappeared.

"To Duong, stop being unreasonable."

That statement was clearly recorded by the microphone at the scene and transmitted directly into the livestream. The comment box suddenly went silent for a moment. I looked at him. Three years of marriage. This was the first time he revealed his true self in front of everyone. The face that I once loved so deeply could be so strange.

"Co Tram Chu."