Husband's Mysterious Test Begins

When we were dating, Keith and I would joke around and check each other's phones.

But these years, we had both been occupied with work, and I had never doubted Keith, believing in his character.

This was the first time I had looked at his phone since we got married.

I remembered the password, and after looking through it, I only found all the regular work group chats and chat records.

Apart from that, there was only a few ordinary leisure and entertainment software on the page.

I didn't notice anything wrong.

Was I really overthinking it?

"Honey, I'm done. We're out of shower gel at home. Remember to buy some."

Suddenly, Keith came out, wiping his hair.

I put his phone down immediately.

But he still saw it.

He smiled, "We are married for three years, and you still don't believe me? How about you check it again?"

Keith came over and sat on the sofa. "Why are you checking my phone suddenly?"

"Nothing. It's just that my mom is a little confused about something. I told her about it, but she still wants to ask for your opinion. I just want to see what she says to you."

I chose to stay put for now.

Keith raised his eyebrows when he heard this. "You have the final say about everything. You don't need to ask for my opinion. You know, I trust you the most.

"We have saved up 800 grand now. I believe we will be able to afford the down payment of a house in New York soon. Our lives will get better and better."

Hearing Keith say this, I felt a surge of guilt.

Could it be that I was being too suspicious?

"Well, honey, I just have something to ask you."

I was about to confess when I suddenly saw the emerald bracelet on Keith's wrist that he had not had time to take off.

Suddenly, my whole body went cold.

This was precisely the same as in the video.

The video blogger said that this emerald bracelet was worth millions of dollars.

If it was just a simple job, why didn't Keith return the bracelet after work?

"What's the matter? Is our mom sick again?" Seeing that I didn't say anything, Keith immediately asked nervously.

I calmed myself down and shook my head. "Nothing. There's a new property on the west side of the city. I heard that they can lower the down payment. Why don't we go take a look?"

But Keith said, "Don't worry, we can save more money and the loan interest rate will be lower by then."

It was late at night.

But this time, I didn't fall into a deep sleep like usual.

Keith thought I was asleep, so he picked up his phone and sat up.

Through the mirror, I saw Keith's grave face as he entered the password.

But it was not the password I knew before!

He walked to the balcony and made a phone call.

When I heard him get up, I slowly approached the balcony and eavesdropped on his phone call.

"Roy, help me put the things I bought at the auction today in the Stellar Villa. Keep an eye on the company for me these few days.

"The people below are not well behaved. Grandpa is having his 70th birthday. The day after tomorrow, help me prepare a gift and remember to find me a pretty female companion. I will bring her to the birthday party."

Keith gave a few instructions and then turned to talking about business matters.

Hundreds and tens of millions seemed like just a number in his mouth, and he didn't act like a miser at all like he did in front of me.

I felt desperately disappointed.

Suddenly, a cautious question came from the other end of the phone.

"Mr. Laurent, are you really not going to bring your wife back to meet your grandpa? You have been married for three years, and you haven't confessed it to your grandpa and parents. They are all worried about your marriage all day long...

"I heard that this birthday party, they have arranged a few ladies of equal status for you to go on blind dates with."

Hearing these words, Keith sneered, "I don't want to listen to them and go for a business marriage. Diana Rosenberg is unpresentable, and she comes from a small county town. How could my parents and grandfather like her?

"Taking her back would only embarrass me. Besides, her parents are mercenary and snobbish. They even wanted Diana and me to buy a house in their hometown to provide for their retirement.

"I'll have to test Diana. Even if I have billions of dollars, I won't marry a lazy, selfish, and wasteful woman. Women need to be trained. Only when she learns to endure hardships and lives a good life will she be grateful to me."

Hearing this, I clenched my fists.

We had been together for six years, and he never trusted me?!

Was I this kind of woman in his mind?

Roy, his secretary on the other end of the phone, heard this and said in a flattering tone, "Yes, yes, Mr. Laurent. But you and your wife have been married for so long. What if she fails the test in the end?"

Keith said casually, "Of course, we'll get divorced, but I've already notarized all my pre-marital assets, and even my salary was advanced for five years. Even if we get divorced, she won't get anything from me.

"But we'll part amicably. I'm still willing to give her a substantial divorce settlement."

Roy laughed awkwardly and spoke carefully, "I heard that Ms. Celeste will be back from abroad in a few days, and she specifically asked to see you, Mr. Laurent. Would you like to meet her?

"Mr. Laurent, you and Ms. Celeste had dated for so many years. Even your wife is somewhat similar to her. You haven't forgotten her for so long, have you?"

Keith remained silent for a while. "Diana is just a substitute. How can she be compared to her? If it weren't for what happened that year...

"Forget it. I won't meet her."

The two quickly hung up the phone.

I also went back to bed, tears streaming.

Just a moment before, I was full of joy and thought that Keith and I were working towards a bright future together.

I believed we trusted each other and had been in love for many years. We were a loving couple.

But his phone call shattered all my good hopes.

The lie, the deception, the test, and the substitute...

Combined, it was so absurd!

I deemed he was in love with me, but in fact, he already had someone else in his heart.

I was just a ridiculous substitute!

Who was Ms. Celeste?

Keith actually treated me as her substitute!