Chapter 85 Car Accident
Shen Shuangmiao pursed her lips tightly.
She knew Fu Xuan couldn't bear to see her like this because he feared she would enter into another loveless marriage and spend the rest of her life with a husband who didn't love her.
Love and marriage—these words once represented the most beautiful aspirations and promises for her.
She had loved Zhu Jin so passionately and unreservedly, believing that it would last a lifetime.
But what was the result?
What he got in return was two years of neglect and suppression, the loss of his unborn child, and being left battered and bruised.
Zhu Jin completely shattered all her fantasies and expectations about love and marriage.
Now, she doesn't need a husband, nor does she need love.
She was tired.
I'm really tired.
Zhao Mobai's suggestion sounded cold and realistic, but it actually made her feel safe.
At least the rules are clear, and everyone gets what they need.
Without having to give your heart away anymore, you will naturally not be hurt anymore.
She could use his wealth and influence to completely get rid of Zhu Jin's entanglement, save her studio, and even gain better opportunities for development.
In any case, Zhao Mobai only needs a wife in name only, a respectable shield.
As for what he does outside...
What does it have to do with her?
Her heart was already dead, why would she care about these things?
This might be another pit of fire.
But right now, does she have no better options?
With the Zhu family pressing her relentlessly, her studio is in grave danger; this is the visible trap that could devour her at any moment.
Faced with two evils, she could only choose the lesser one and get out of the biggest predicament at hand first.
As for the future, let's just take it one step at a time.
Thinking of this, Shen Shuangmiao slowly raised her head and looked at Zhao Mobai.
"good."
"I agree."
"What? Miaomiao! You..." Fu Xuan's eyes widened in astonishment, almost unable to believe his ears.
A slow smile curved Zhao Mobai's lips, and a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.
He knew she would make the smartest choice.
Shen Shuangmiao ignored Fu Xuan's shock, looked at Zhao Mobai, and added, "Once the money is in place, I will expedite the divorce process as quickly as possible."
Zhao Mobai stood up, straightened the wrinkles in his sleeves, and smiled languidly and calmly.
"It's a pleasure doing business with you. The funds will be transferred to the designated account within 24 hours. By the way, do you need the Zhao family's legal team to handle the divorce case? We guarantee efficiency."
"No need," Shen Shuangmiao refused decisively. "I can manage on my own."
"what ever."
Zhao Mobai didn't care; as long as he achieved his goal, that was enough.
He gave Shen Shuangmiao a meaningful look, then glanced at Fu Xuan, whose face was ashen, and without saying another word, turned and left gracefully.
The office fell silent.
Fu Xuan took a step forward, finding it hard to accept.
"Why? Miaomiao, why do you have to do this?"
Fu Xuan's voice was filled with confusion.
Shen Shuangmiao turned around, looked at him and smiled: "Fu Xuan, thank you for your kindness, but this is my own choice, and for me, it is the best choice at the moment."
Fu Xuan opened his mouth, but had nothing to say.
What could he say?
He couldn't help Shen Shuangmiao; he wasn't a rich second-generation like Zhao Mobai or a wealthy person.
A billion is an astronomical figure for him.
Fu Xuan could only sigh in the end and had no choice but to accept this fact.
"I see."
...
From that day on, Shen Shuangmiao began to consciously avoid meeting Zhu Jin.
He rejects all phone calls and ignores all messages.
The gifts that Zhu Jin sent to the Su family were returned unopened by Chen Shuangmiao.
On several occasions, Zhu Jin had even found his way to the downstairs of the studio.
But each time, Fu Xuan stopped him at the door.
"She doesn't want to see you, Mr. Zhu, please leave."
Fu Xuan's attitude became more and more forceful.
Zhu Jin grew increasingly uneasy, with a premonition that he was about to lose everything completely.
He tried to contact Madam Su, but this time the old lady made her stance clear, only saying that she respected Shen Shuangmiao's own wishes.
He felt himself being gradually pushed out of her world.
But he was powerless to do anything about it.
The day after tomorrow morning arrived, the day of the divorce hearing.
Zhu Jin used all his connections to try to delay or even cancel the trial, but all his efforts were in vain.
He didn't sleep a wink the night before the trial.
The next morning, his face was so gloomy it looked like it could drip water.
The driver stood at the door, looking at Zhu Jin's unusual appearance, and felt somewhat afraid.
"President Zhu, you..."
Before he could finish speaking, Zhu Jin snatched the car keys from his hand and left without looking back.
He absolutely cannot let Shen Shuangmiao go to court, absolutely not!
Zhu Jin drove like a madman toward the Su family's old mansion, trying to stop her before she left and keep her there at all costs!
He drove at an astonishing speed, dangerously weaving through traffic.
However, at an intersection, a large truck traveling at high speed suddenly veered out from the side.
Zhu Jin jerked the steering wheel in an attempt to avoid it, but to no avail.
Bang!
With a loud bang, Zhu Jin's vision spun instantly.
Before darkness engulfed him, in his blurred vision, he seemed to still see the direction of the Su family's old house, and he seemed to see the figure he desperately wanted to hold onto...
...
The court.
Shen Shuangmiao, dressed in a neat black dress, sat in the plaintiff's seat.
She stood ramrod straight, her face expressionless, waiting quietly.
Fu Xuan also sat quietly in the back row of the audience, his gaze fixed on the door with mixed feelings.
Time ticked by, but the defendant's seat remained empty.
Zhu Jin did not come.
After the judge confirmed the case, the trial proceeded according to procedure.
Shen Shuangmiao's lawyer stated the litigation claims and presented evidence of the breakdown of the marital relationship.
The whole process went surprisingly smoothly.
There was no dispute, no delay.
Finally, the gavel fell.
The crisp sound echoed in the silent courtroom, carrying the decisive weight of a final verdict.
"This court hereby declares that the plaintiff, Shen Shuangmiao, and the defendant, Zhu Jin, are granted a divorce."
Upon hearing this, Shen Shuangmiao abruptly closed her eyes.
it's over.
it's all over.
After more than two years of torment and struggle, I am finally about to be free.
Shen Shuangmiao took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled.
Instead of the relief and ease she had expected, she felt lost, as if she had just emerged from a brutal war and was left with only ruins shrouded in thick fog.
Even after the divorce, the damage this marriage caused her is indelible.
You can't forget the shadows of the past just by being free now.
Shen Shuangmiao closed her eyes briefly, stood up, bowed slightly to the judge, and turned to leave the courtroom.
Fu Xuan immediately came forward, his eyes filled with worry.
"Miaomiao..."
Shen Shuangmiao gently shook her head at him, indicating that she was alright.
Outside the courthouse, a number of media reporters who had heard the news had been waiting for some time.
The flashbulbs went off instantly, and a barrage of questions came flying in.
"Ms. Shen, has the divorce decree taken effect? Are there any remaining property disputes between you and Mr. Zhu?"
"What would you like to say about this marriage?"
Shen Shuangmiao stopped in her tracks, facing countless cameras.
Just then, an undeniably luxurious black sports car slowly approached and stopped in front of the courthouse.
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