He Wants Two Wives She Wants a Divorce novel Chapter 1

Everyone in Jonridge knew that Leon Quigley spoiled Victoria Smith, the once-down-and-out daughter of the Smiths, excessively.

After their marriage, he kept her home for five years, where she revolved around him 24/7 and obeyed his every command.

From what others saw, Victoria would never bring up a divorce, and Leon thought the same.

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"Are you going to take care of Eva for the rest of your life? What about Victoria?"

As a voice from the private room drifted out, Victoria froze mid-way through opening the door. Her expression shifted slightly.

"I'll just keep Eva on the side, and Victoria will always be Mrs. Quigley. What's there to worry about?" Leon's nonchalant voice came from the room.

It was deep and pleasant as always, but it left Victoria breathless as if a heavy weight had fallen onto her chest.

She steadied herself and suppressed the sharp pain spreading in her chest.

They'd been married for five years. Leon had done everything to show his love and spoken every word of affection, and yet, he'd been keeping a woman behind her back.

That woman was none other than Eva Simmons, whom she despised. That was simply so ironic.

"Will Victoria agree to that?" The conversation in the room continued.

"She's obedient, and she'll understand with a hint. Plus, she doesn't have the right to refuse." Leon's voice was casual.

A trace of self-mockery flashed through Victoria's eyes. Her fingertips paled as she gripped the door handle and pushed it open.

The lively atmosphere in the private room came to an abrupt halt.

Leon sat at the head of the table. With his white shirt standing out under the dim lighting, he exuded an air of elegance, while his facial features were flawlessly perfect.

He seemed no different from heaven's favored child and was destined to receive all blessings.

Seeing Victoria enter, Leon frowned slightly. But soon he returned to his usual composure and gestured for her to come over.

"Come here." It was as if he were calling a well-trained cat.

Victoria didn't move. She stubbornly stood her ground and announced, "I heard everything you said."

"We were just joking, Victoria. Don't take it seriously."

"Exactly. We've seen how Leon has spoiled you all these years; no one else can compare to you."

Some immediately spoke up for Leon.

Victoria ignored them and insisted on hearing it from Leon himself.

Seeing her stance, Leon's demeanor cooled. He got up, and his tall figure radiated an undeniable pressure. "Good. Since you heard it, I was going to talk to you anyway."

A sharp pain stabbed through Victoria's heart. It seemed he'd never intended to explain.

Leon dismissed the others in the room and turned on the lights. Then, he habitually pulled Victoria onto his lap, while his hands wandered around her waist.

As he leaned in to kiss her, he murmured, "I missed you."

Victoria's stomach churned, and she forcefully broke free. "Let's talk."

Instead of holding her back, Leon gazed at her and said, "You now have quite the temper, huh, Vicky?"

Victoria remained silent as her stubborn gaze locked on his. She wanted to make her feelings clear.

Leon leaned back lazily against the couch and looked into her eyes. Then, he said, "I want you to accept Eva's presence. She's very important to me."

When he spoke, his voice was indifferent as if discussing what to have for dinner, but the words that came out were like a knife plunging her straight into hell.

Victoria's eyes filled with disbelief.

He continued, "As long as you agree, you'll always be Mrs. Quigley. No one can take your place."