I emerged from the thousands of initial competitors, advanced to the semifinals, and then made it to the finals among hundreds.

In the spring of the following year, I won the championship.

Along with this triumph came another piece of news: the court’s divorce ruling.

I also received three properties in the city center, a villa in the countryside, and a luxury car.

I accepted them quietly.

This was what Elijah owed me.

On the day of the court ruling, I didn’t attend the hearing but entrusted it to my lawyer. I had no desire to see Elijah’s insincere face.

As the champion, I was in the spotlight for a...