Bloody battles raged on the frontier, and Adrian Ashbourne returned home laden with military honors. Following his late mother’s final wish, he traveled to the capital to wed his betrothed, choosing to conceal his true identity and illustrious background.
Yet his wife grew disgusted by what she perceived as his mediocrity, and she resolved to marry another man instead. Enraged, Adrian severed their marital ties. The moment the separation was finalized, he was summoned to the imperial palace, where his prestigious official rank and distinguished military title were fully restored.
Overcome with crippling regret, his former wife begged for reconciliation. “If you refuse to take me back, I will take my own life right here!” she wailed.
Adrian’s expression remained cold and impassive as he replied indifferently: “Then go ahead and die.”
