A Million-Dollar Wish

Synopsis

My fiancé's kept woman forced her way in front of me. Tearful and desperate, she pleaded, "As long as I can stay with Mr. Collins, I can be the kept one! Please, Mrs. Collins, do me this kindness!" I just watched her calmly, reminded of how love had once blinded my younger self too. I chuckled. Her voice trembled as if terrified. "Your marriage is just a Collins-Gomez alliance... He's never even slept with you, has he?" My robe slipped, revealing the unmistakable marks James had left on my skin. The girl's hopes turned to ashes. With forced grace, she muttered, "Then... May you have a happy life together." Before leaving, she asked for a parting settlement. "How much?" I asked. Wiping her tears, she declared, "One million. I will cut all ties with Mr. Collins!" I nearly choked on my laughter. "How about ten million—to wish you and James a lifetime of happiness?"