Richest Mogul

The power of the negative item was truly terrifying.

"If you knew a negative item was influencing me, why would you still agree to the divorce? I've regained clarity. I don't want kids. What I want is to be with you, Thora. Let's get remarried. I don't want this divorce!"

Hubert clung to Thora in desperation, pleading with her to return to the courthouse with him.

But Thora stood firmly in place, refusing to move. No matter how desperately Hubert tried to pull her toward the courthouse, she didn't budge.

Gradually, his panic subsided, replaced by a creeping suspicion. He looked at her warily. "You... You wouldn't want this divorce, would you? Are you taking advantage of the fact I was influenced by the negative item to get rid of me?"

"We need to think carefully about this marriage. How often have you complained about me? That I'm too focused on health or too controlling. Yesterday, you even said I gave off an ageing vibe.

"Maybe you don't realize it, but you've grown tired of me. Besides, when was the last time we were truly intimate as husband and wife?" Thora spoke with a calmness that belied the turmoil of the moment.

Upon reflection, their seemingly idyllic marriage had always been more of an illusion than reality. They had never truly been as deeply in love as they appeared to others.

"No, that's not how it is. We've been busy this past year. Neither of us has been in great health. How could we possibly think about things like that? We've been married for years-of course, there have been arguments!

"As for what I said yesterday, I wasn't in my right mind because of the negative item. And come on, we're nearing 40. It's not the same as being 20. You're blowing things out of proportion." Hubert didn't think he had done anything wrong.

Thora took a deep breath and met his gaze. "No intimacy for a year, and you think that's normal? You blame work exhaustion, but you still find time to stay up all night gaming or drinking until dawn with your friends. Hubert, last night made me see things clearly. We're not in love anymore."

"We need to separate. When we've had enough time apart, we can think about whether reconciliation is even possible."

"You've got someone else, don't you? Are you just using this as an excuse to divorce me? After all these years, how could we possibly want to get divorced just because we've gone a year without intimacy?" Hubert simply couldn't believe Thora's words.

Thora's eyes glistened as she looked at him, her voice steady but tinged with sadness. "Do you honestly believe there's nothing wrong between us?"noveldrama

"Of course, there's nothing wrong! I was influenced by that negative item. You told me Mrs. Martin helps deal with things like this. Let's go to her together. I swear I'll treat you better.

"Remember what we promised-no matter what happens, we won't abandon each other. Every couple has their arguments, but our relationship is really good now," Hubert said. He didn't want to lose Thora.

Thora's tone hardened. "I just texted you. It has Mrs. Martin's number Call her by noon today, or the negative item might influence you again. Then, once more, you lose control of your true thoughts."

"Alright, I'll contact her before noon, but let's get remarried right away," Hubert said.

Thora took a step back. "Let's talk about it later. For now, I will stay at my mom's place for a while."

Without another word, she walked to the curb, hailed a cab, and left.

Hubert stood there, stunned and motionless, watching as she left.

Skylar met Hubert during her lunch break. He looked weary, and his face drained of color.

"This vial-shaped emerald pendant really made me lose my mind? I've been thinking about the past few days' events on my way here. The person I had been in these last two days.. that wasn't me," Hubert said, running his hands through his hair.

All that kept replaying in his mind was the image of Thora coldly getting into a car

and leaving him behind.

She wanted a divorce. She really didn't want him anymore.

Skylar looked at him calmly. "It really will make you lose control. If it's not dealt with today, it will affect you even more in the future. Not just your health, but your career,

relationships, and everything else."

Skylar held up a piece of paper with a drawing of a seal, which she used to wrap

the vial-shaped emerald pendant.