Disposable Wife: He Married A Nobody? Think Again

Iris Hotel had just hosted a medical forum.

Evelyn Mason walked out only after the final session ended. The winter air struck her the instant she crossed the doors, and the freezing wind cut straight through her coat.

Instead of looking up, she focused on her phone and typed a message to her husband, Aaron Foster.

Before she could hit send, a bold headline flashed across the screen—"Foster Group Unveils New Targeted Drug, Celebration Banquet Held at Iris Hotel."

For a brief second, Evelyn wondered if her eyes had betrayed her.

That drug was her research, something she had painstakingly created for Aaron's company. How could they throw a banquet to celebrate it without even telling her?

After lingering in place for a heartbeat, Evelyn turned on her heel and headed back inside. Outside the Hall Three, a large sign clearly displayed the words "Foster Group Celebration Banquet."

When she arrived at the entrance, the sight of Aaron and Karina Tucker standing together intimately struck her like a blade.

Karina worked at the same hospital as Evelyn; she and Aaron had grown up together. However, the way he held her made it clear their bond had crossed the line long ago.

Aaron's arm rested firmly around Karina's waist, and from time to time, he looked at her with affection.

A sharp wave of hurt surged through Evelyn's chest. Never once had Aaron looked at her that way.

Laughter drifted from inside, followed by the teasing voices of Aaron's friends.

"Aaron, you and Karina look perfect together. So when are you finally marrying her?"

"Exactly! Karina is talented and stunning. Why stay married to that invisible wife you never even bring around? You should just divorce her."

"Wait, wasn't the drug created by Aaron's wife? Sounds like he still needs her brains."

Every sentence stabbed into Evelyn like sharp splinters, and the pain spread through her body in heavy waves that wouldn't ease.

Even so, she kept her gaze on Aaron, clinging to the small hope that he would at least stop them from humiliating her.

Instead, Aaron let out a careless laugh and pulled Karina closer. "That woman means nothing to me. The drug was Karina's achievement. She's the true backbone of Foster Group!"

A deafening buzz filled Evelyn's head.

Did Aaron really just say that?

Was he seriously handing over the credit for the drug she had built through endless sleepless nights to Karina?

Evelyn's vision blurred as heat burned behind her eyes, and tears threatened to spill.

For years, she had loved Aaron without holding back. She poured her time, her energy, and her talent into Foster Group, yet now she was the punchline of their conversation.

At that instant, Evelyn understood that this marriage had already collapsed.

Breathing became difficult as the ache in her chest tightened.

Unwilling to let anyone witness her breaking apart, she quickly turned away and walked toward the restroom.

After spending several minutes alone and forcing herself to calm down, Evelyn stepped