When She Unveils Identities

Shirley stood aside and didn’t want to interfere in the first place.

After all, Braden was a man who was almost six foot three tall, so being whipped a few times shouldn’t

be a big deal for him. He wouldn’t die.

However, to her surprise, Howard whipped Braden ruthlessly.

After a few whips, Braden’s shirt was torn open, and blood oozed out.

Yet even so, Braden did not beg for mercy at all. He protected Amelie and their baby by risking his

life.

His deep affection for Amelie only made Shirley more of a pathetic, redundant ex–wife.

Outside the study room, Aspen Hampden, the housekeeper, was so anxious that she was sweating. She

mustered up her courage to persuade Howard, “Mr Stewart, please stop it. You might kill him

otherwise!

“Mr. Charles is already gone. If something happens to Mr. Braden, the Stewart family will be

doomed!”

Howard was not soft–hearted. He even exerted more strength while whipping. “So what? I want no

heartlessness to exist in our family’s genes. The Stewart family might as well be gone!”

After a while, he asked Braden, “What’s your answer now? Are you aware of your mistake now? Are you

going to take that woman to get rid of that bastard of yours?”

Braden answered in silence.

He was in too much pain. Therefore, his face was pale, and his forehead was full of cold sweat.

Howard was so furious that he was about to whip Braden again. Seeing that, Shirley stood in front of

Braden while facing the whip. “Howard, please stop it. He did nothing wrong. I don’t blame him.”

“Shirley, what are you doing? Get out of the way!”

Howard withdrew the whip quickly, but it was too late. His whip landed on Shirley’s arm, leaving a

bloody stain, and it hurt severely.

Seeing that, Braden grabbed her wounded arm and examined it. The startling blood mark made him

frown deeply, and he said coldly, “Who gave you the permission to meddle?”

Howard was about to say that Braden still had some conscience left when he saw a piece of paper fall

from Shirley’s coat pocket.

The chaotic scene suddenly froze.

Everyone present stared at the piece of paper without blinking.

Shirley thought, damn!

She quickly crouched down, wanting to hide the paper

Yet it was too late. The words “divorce certificate” were clearly printed on the paper

Although there was no sound, she felt that she was hearing the sound coming from a high–pitched

loudspeaker, announcing that Braden and she had divorced.

“You. You two…”

Howard clutched his chest, looking painful.

“Howard!”

Braden and Shirley ran over to support Howard at the same time.

Howard fiercely shook off Braden’s hand and said coldly, “Don’t call me that. That’s too much for me.

You’ve grown up and become a big man now, and I am nothing to you. How dare you Shirley behind my

back? Your mind is set to piss me off, right?

“Alright then. I might as well fulfill your wish today…”

divorce

Suddenly, Howard opened the drawer and took out a loaded pistol. He said sadly, “Jason gave it to me.

He saved my life back then. And now, I’m too ashamed to live. I might as well go and confess to

him!”

In the next second, he aimed the gun at his head and was about to pull the trigger.

“Howard, don’t!”

Shirley and Aspen were so frightened that their faces turned pale, and they didn’t dare to move at

all.

Braden, on the other hand, was much calmer He said expressionlessly, “Grandpa, stop messing around.

I made a mistake, and you may punish me however you want, but don’t joke with your life It works for

Grandma. Yet it only makes you very childish.”

When Braden was young, he lived with his grandparents and was close to them. Therefore, no one knew

better about their personalities and tricks than Braden did. He knew what Howard was planning on

without thinking

“Joke with my life?”

Howard said seriously with a stern face word by word, “You have three days. First, get rid of that bastard

Second, marry Shirley again.

“If you fail to do either of these three days later, you will know whether I am joking or not!”

Howard was indeed not joking

Soldiers valued promises the most, not to mention it was a promise he made to Jason, who was like a

brother to him

Four years ago, Howard promised Jason that the Stewart family would be responsible for Shirley, and

Braden would take care of Shirley for his entire life

Yet now, Howard broke his promise and made Shirley suffer so much. He found it right to use his death

as his apology

“I don’t agree!”

Before Braden opened his mouth, Shirley said in a clear voice, “I asked for the divorce, so remarriage is

out of the question.”

“Silly girl. Why are you still taking his side after everything he has done?”

Howard was distressed. “I know you better than anyone else. You love him so much. How could it be you

who asked for it? I’m sure it is him who has been bewitched by that nasty woman and forced you. to

divorce. Don’t be afraid. I got your back!”

“Howard, I hate to tell you this, but… Though Braden and I were legally married, we didn’t love each

other. We divorced to pursue our happiness.”

Shirley clenched her fingers in silence, trying to look rational and calm. Then she continued, “Both of us

have our own crush now. Forcing us to be together against our wills will only harm us. Howard, please”

“What ”

Howard did not expect that Shirley was the one who proposed the divorce.

In Howard’s memories, Shirley loved Braden utterly Howard couldn’t believe that she behaved like

an entirely different person so quickly It simply didn’t make sense.

Yet Shirley had already made it very clear, and Howard couldn’t say anything more

“Fine Forget it. The brat has been cold and indifferent since he was a kid, and he knows nothing but

work. And now he even dares to cheat on you! I don’t think he can make you happy. You might as well

leave him

“But no matter what happens, you will always be my granddaughter–in–law. Come and visit me if you

have time, and tell me if you need any help!”

Howard held Shirley’s hand, looking kind. Then when he looked at Braden, he immediately pulled a long

face. “You, kneel in the Reflection Room for three days and nights and reflect on your mistakes!”

“Yes, Grandpa I admit my mistakes.”

Braden lowered his head and was willing to be punished.

Yet for some reason, he was suddenly in a bad mood.