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Author: Domi
I turned to look at the others in the company.

They had unpleasant expressions, but no one spoke up.

Just then, Linda walked over.

I stared at her with a blank expression and asked, "Linda, what's going on here?"

Linda replied casually, "I'm doing this for your own good."

"You made a big mistake, so it's best for you to stay at home and reflect.

"Melvin will take over your position."

Her relaxed tone left me in disbelief. "He's just an intern! What makes him qualified to take my place?"

Linda crossed her arms and sneered, "Lewis, don't underestimate others, and don't forget that your success today is largely because you're my husband."

It suddenly struck me that Linda was trying to force me to comply.

She wanted me to realize that without her, I was nothing.

Linda looked me up and down and said, "Just admit your mistake, and everything can still be yours."

"You're really concerned about your status, aren't you? I know it, or else you wouldn't have worked so hard," she added.

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  • Deep Love, Sadly Short-Lived   19

    As I was about to leave the hospital, a hoarse voice came from behind me: "Are you satisfied now?"I turned around to see Linda holding a sheet of paper. She had lost a lot of weight, and her collarbones were sticking out."I used to think that my wealthy family background and my own qualities meant you should feel lucky to have me by your side, being spoiled by me," she began, her voice trembling. "But now I realize that without my parents' protection, I am nothing."She continued, her voice shaking even more: "Chancers Corporation is gone, my mother is ill, and even you have left me. I truly have nothing left."The autumn wind felt a bit gloomy, and I remained silent.There was nothing left for us to say at this point. I turned to leave, but Linda stopped me.Her body trembled slightly, and her eyes were red. "Lewis, can you stay? Can we forget everything and start over?"After a moment of silence, I spoke softly, "From the moment you deceived me and underestimated me, there has be

  • Deep Love, Sadly Short-Lived   18

    On the day when the Chancers Corporation changed hands, I had someone deliver the news to Linda's mother. When something worth celebrating happens, it's only right to share it with others. However, upon hearing the news, she was so shocked that she fell into a coma and has not woken up since.Aware of her condition, I came to the hospital and paid all her medical bills. Standing at the door of the hospital room, I looked at Linda's mother lying in bed, frail and lifeless. Suddenly, I remembered how she looked when she first approached me all those years ago—graceful, arrogant, and condescending."Lewis, being chosen by our dear Linda is your good fortune," she had said back then. "As a mother, I naturally respect her wishes and agree to you becoming our son-in-law."With that, she placed an agreement and some documents in front of me. "Don't rush to refuse. Take a look at these first," she urged. "I've heard that your mother was a highly respected educator during her lifetime. Yo

  • Deep Love, Sadly Short-Lived   17

    Linda looked at me, despair in her eyes for the first time."Lewis—" She tried to speak but couldn't find the words."Linda, don't struggle. You can't win against me," I said."Take advantage of the tiny bit of nostalgia I still have for you and sign the divorce papers now," I continued. "Don't push your luck while I'm still showing you some mercy. You can't afford it."Linda's face turned pale. "Lewis, do we have to do this?""What else?" I stood up, the chair scraping loudly against the floor. "Linda, do you really think that after everything we've been through, we can go back to how things were?""You do know this relationship began with your deceit," I added, looking down at her. "Not to mention what happened later – your emotional and physical infidelity. You've already tainted yourself to the point where I find you disgusting to look at."Really, don't push me any further, Linda."Linda closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, they were calm. "Fine."The process of my di

  • Deep Love, Sadly Short-Lived   16

    I avoided Linda's attempt to hold my hand and placed the divorce agreement and the share acquisition contract in front of her."Linda, just sign it," I said calmly.Her dark eyes flickered with a hint of bitterness. "Lewis, are you really that ruthless? I know I was wrong, and I won't contact those other men again."Seeing that I remained silent, Linda grew increasingly agitated. "I merely had an affair, does it really warrant you hating me and seeking revenge to this extent?”She yelled at me, her voice hoarse and terrifying, like a dying wounded beast.Did I hate Linda? Perhaps, there was a time when I did. I used to believe that by offering my sincere heart, I could get another one in return. But later, I realized that what I received in exchange was a sharp knife, one that had stabbed me deeply, causing me to bleed profusely.I raised my glasses slightly on my nose and said, "Linda, I've never been someone who repays kindness with vengeance. When you tried to destroy my business

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    After being discharged from the hospital, I returned home. Linda sprawled on the couch, her arm covering her eyes. She looked utterly defeated."Did you set everything up, Lewis?" she asked, her eyes showing a hint of desperation.I knew her life had been tough during my time in the hospital. While I was away, some of the team members I had nurtured decided to leave. As they departed, the Chancers Corporation started falling apart. The corporation seemed on the brink of collapse, and internal problems were tearing it apart.The first department to hit rock bottom was the finance department. Linda had hired some of her lover's relatives for key financial roles, despite my objections. She claimed they were highly skilled professionals and hoped I would train them. But the truth was, these folks were quick but often cut corners, making them a long-term risk.This actually worked in my favor. As expected, the finance department started having issues. Then, under Melvin's guidance

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    That evening, I stood in the darkness for a long time, until my hands turned icy and my feet went numb. It was then that I made a decision. I took the initiative to approach the school and gave up my opportunity to study abroad. The Chancers family held significant influence, and tweaking my plans for studying abroad was an effortless task for them.I preferred taking initiative rather than passively bearing the consequences.I personally dismantled my business, crushing my dreams of studying abroad.Linda aimed to break my spirit and keep me grounded forever.So, I made the choice to start from zero, with the intention of relying on her strength to rebuild.I wouldn't and couldn't afford to lose.Melvin chuckled softly on the other end of the line, "It's not over yet, is it, Lewis? You desire more than just this, don't you?"I nodded and sighed, "You know me too well, Melvin."Of course, it wasn't finished.It couldn't be over.My goal had always been clear: to make the Chancers Co

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