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After Calling Me Old Crow, He Fell Hard

After Calling Me Old Crow, He Fell Hard

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Oleh:  Sharp TongueTamat
Bahasa: English
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Sinopsis

Mistress

Cheating

Regret

Tragic Love

Secretary

By my third month on the job, I discovered that my coworkers had been calling me "the old crow" behind my back. The nickname came from none other than Jace's condescending secretary—because at 32, I was still clutching onto an eight-year relationship that hadn't ended in marriage. I confronted Jace. "Do you know your employees have been calling me the old crow?" He didn't even bother to look up. "That's just Sadie—she speaks her mind and means no harm. You're 32; why get so worked up over what a young girl says?" Then he gave me a faint, mocking smile. "Though honestly, it's a pretty fitting nickname." It felt like a cold hand had wrapped around my heart. So that was it—eight years of my youth, nothing more than a joke to him. I turned and walked away, handed in my resignation, and blocked every way he could reach me. But for the first time, the man who had always seemed so calm and untouchable finally panicked. "Elara," he pleaded, "please come back."

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Chapter 1 The Old Crow
The first time I really heard the words "old crow" was during the company's Monday morning meeting.Sadie Laurent kept her eyes down as I scolded her, a teardrop glistening at the corner of her lashes. And during the short break, someone muttered under their breath, "She really is an old crow—always picking on the young and pretty ones."For a moment, my thoughts froze.That single line stirred up a storm. Whispers rippled across the room, each one sharper than the last."She's just throwing her weight around—bossing people for no reason.""Thirty-two, and still clinging to an eight-year relationship that's going nowhere. Talk about persistent."I set my cup down, and the room went dead silent. Countless eyes turned to me, as if I were the one who'd done something wrong.Sadie dabbed her reddened eyes with a tissue. "Ms. Stone, I'll double-check the data again.""Not double-check—redoing," I said, forcing my voice to stay cold despite the sting in my chest. "Before tomorrow's m
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Chapter 2 When Loyalty Turns to Ash
"Mr. Pryor, Elara, I was worried you'd get bored waiting for the food, so I ordered ahead. See if they're to your liking?"I glanced at Jace, but he went straight to sit beside her instead, smiling as he said, "Sadie felt bad for upsetting you and came to make amends. See? She's thoughtful like that."Sadie poured me a glass of sake and lifted her cup toward me. "Elara, it's my fault for messing up the data and dragging you into all that gossip—you know what? I'll just drink this as an apology."She downed it in one gulp, her cheeks turning pink, making her look even more delicate and charming. Jace gave her an approving glance before asking casually, "People were gossiping about Elara? What were they saying?"Sadie pressed her lips together, smiling faintly. "It's better if you ask Elara yourself, Mr. Pryor. I really shouldn't repeat it."Jace turned to me then, curiosity flickering in his eyes. I met his gaze evenly. "Your employees called me the old crow."He didn't even blink
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Chapter 3 May We Never Meet Again
I steadied my breath before speaking again. "So your idea of being meticulous is letting someone who can't even organize a report hold the core data hostage?"Sadie's eyes immediately filled with tears. Her voice trembled, dripping with wounded innocence. "Elara, I know I'm not as smart as you, but I've really been trying my best…""It's not your fault, Sadie," Jace interrupted, slipping an arm around her shoulders. His voice softened tenderly, but when he turned toward me, his expression shifted—his eyes filled with irritation. "Elara, are you done? You nitpick over every little thing. Honestly, you're acting more and more like an old crow."The word hit me like a slap. For a moment, I just stared at him, stunned.He ignored the hurt on my face, his tone rising with every word. "Not only can't you do your job right, but you even constantly cause drama! Calling you an old crow is putting it lightly. Look at Sadie—so humble, so gentle. I'm saying this for your own good!"Sadie lean
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Chapter 4 When the Empire Falls
The door closed slowly, shutting out the look on Jace's face—the one caught between guilt and hesitation.The weightless drop of the elevator felt just like the way my heart had been sinking these past three months. Only this time, it hit the bottom. I didn't look back.As soon as I stepped out through the revolving doors of the office building, my phone started buzzing. Without even glancing at the screen, I declined the call, then dragged his name into the blocked list.Eight years of youth, of passion and love—all of it went into the trash along with that cardboard box. I deleted every social app and collapsed into sleep that blurred days into nights.…A week later, on a quiet morning, I was sitting by the window of my new apartment, eating breakfast, when my phone rang. The number was a local landline, unfamiliar. I hesitated before answering."Hello, is this Ms. Elara Stone?" a slightly anxious middle-aged man's voice asked."This is she. Who's speaking?""Ms. Stone, I'm
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Chapter 5 From Pryor to Ardent
"I've already gotten rid of that idiot Sadie! And everyone who ever called you names—I'll make sure they pay! I won't ever let you suffer again! Elara, I can't live without you…"He reached out, trying to grab my arm, but I sidestepped his touch. I looked at him steadily, a faint sadness rising within me. So this was what I'd been to him all along—a tool to clean up his mess. Someone he could beg when he needed help, then dumped when he was done with."Jace, don't you get it even now?" My voice came out calm, stripped of any feeling.A flicker of hope flared in his eyes as he looked at me, desperate."I didn't leave because of Sadie, or because we never got married," I said slowly, each word deliberate. "I left because I finally saw the truth—you, Jace Pryor, are not worthy of the love I gave you for eight years. And you're certainly not worthy of the life I plan to live."Without another glance, I stepped back and slammed the door shut. Jace slumped against the cold wall, the rin
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Chapter 6 A Clean Strike
"Hello, Mrs. Pryor." My tone was polite but distant.On the other end, Melinda's voice was gentle, though weariness bled through every word. "Elara, it's me. Are you off work? Have you eaten yet?""I just got off. What can I do for you, Mrs. Pryor?" I asked directly.My bluntness caught her off guard; there was a brief pause before she sighed. "I know, Jace has been an idiot. I'm calling to apologize on his behalf. But Pryor Inc. is in real trouble right now... I know this is asking too much, but could you help him? You're the only one who can convince Ardent Capital to give them another chance."Her words stirred memories I'd long buried—eight years of subtle condescension from this elegant, well-bred woman who had never once seen me as her equal. She'd always had advice for me, advice that sounded kind but cut deep."Elara, why work yourself so hard? Let the men handle business…""A girl's place is in the home—be a good wife, a good mother…""You see? It's because you never ta
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Chapter 7 Ruins of Their Own Making
With trembling hands, he finally signed his name on the agreement.When the negotiation ended, Mitchell Zellner and his team left in defeat, their faces grim and sullen.Lana stood, walked over, and gave my shoulder a firm slap. "Beautifully done. That's how Ardent Capital gets things done! Tonight's celebration dinner—my treat!"But with that triumph came the death knell for Pryor Inc. The very next day, during office hours, a frail figure burst into Ardent Capital. It was Melinda.She ignored security and shouted into the open space, her voice breaking with desperation. "Elara Stone! I know you're in there! Come out! Come out and see me!"Through the narrow slats of the blinds, I watched the commotion downstairs with a cold, detached calm.The receptionist's voice came nervously over the intercom. "Ms. Stone, Mrs. Pryor insists on seeing you. She's very emotional…""Tell her I'm in a meeting. Ask her to leave." My voice carried clearly through the line."You can't be so heart
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Chapter 8 Ashes of the Pryors
He looked at me—steady, direct, and sincere. "Ardent Capital needs someone with your skills. If you ever need help, just ask.""Thank you, Mr. Gardner." I accepted his recognition without false modesty.…A few days later, I had just wrapped up a joint project meeting with Shane's department, and we were walking side by side, quietly discussing a detail. "Mr. Gardner, I suggest—"Before I could finish, a disheveled figure appeared out of nowhere, cutting me off mid-sentence. It was Jace. He stood rigidly in the corridor, his eyes locked on me—filled with hatred and bitter resentment.Shane stopped immediately, stepping slightly in front of me, shielding me without a word.Jace lunged forward but was quickly restrained by the building's security. Struggling against their grip, he shouted hoarsely across the distance between us. "Elara Stone! What will it take for you to look back? Do you have to see my whole family destroyed before you're satisfied?"Then his gaze shifted to Shan
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Chapter 9 The End of the Pryor Heir
Sadie lifted her wineglass, ready to press it to the man's lips, when a furious voice thundered her name from behind. She froze, the glass nearly slipping from her trembling fingers.She turned in shock. "J-Jace?" Her voice quavered as she instinctively shrank closer to the middle-aged man."You whore!" Jace's eyes burned scarlet as he lunged forward, grabbing a fistful of Sadie's hair and yanking her out of her seat."Let go of me! You're insane!" she screamed, clawing desperately at his hands."Insane? Damn right I'm insane! You drove me to it, you filthy bitch!" He roared, his voice echoing through the bar. "Look at her! Everyone, look at this woman!"He shoved her forward as he shouted, pointing at her disheveled hair and smeared makeup. "This is the woman who ruined me! She's the reason Elara Stone turned on me! The reason Pryor Inc. went down! The reason my family's in ruins!"With every word, he dragged her harder. Sadie shrieked and struggled, sobbing as bystanders began
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