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Chapter 10

Author: Rare Brood
Six months passed in the blink of an eye.

In the busiest commercial district downtown, the new-energy tech company I controlled was holding the grand opening ceremony for its headquarters.

The weather wasn't cooperating. It was pouring, but the heavy rain didn't dampen the excitement at the scene. Industry bigwigs had all shown up, and reporters' cameras were flashing nonstop.

I cut the red ribbon amid thunderous applause.

"Congratulations, Ms. Stanton! With this new energy project landing,
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    Six months passed in the blink of an eye.In the busiest commercial district downtown, the new-energy tech company I controlled was holding the grand opening ceremony for its headquarters.The weather wasn't cooperating. It was pouring, but the heavy rain didn't dampen the excitement at the scene. Industry bigwigs had all shown up, and reporters' cameras were flashing nonstop.I cut the red ribbon amid thunderous applause."Congratulations, Ms. Stanton! With this new energy project landing, your future is limitless!"Several veteran business leaders came over with champagne, smiling from ear to ear. I clinked glasses with them and smiled, handling the small talk with ease.Just then, a commotion broke out near the security line at the building's perimeter."Hey, what do you think you're doing? Back up! You can't park your scooter here!"A few security guards in suits were pushing away a man in a food-delivery uniform, their movements rough.The man was soaked to the bone and h

  • Gifting My Cheating Fiancé Millions... In Debt   Chapter 9

    Jack had finally hit rock bottom. He couldn't even afford rent and was forced to move into a dark, damp basement room in the slums.Later, all the disgusting things that happened in that basement eventually reached my ears.Sasha had latched onto him like a leech. After Jim got the money from her, he'd blown it all at the casino. When it was gone, he'd beaten Sasha half to death, then packed up and disappeared.Broke and with nowhere else to go, Sasha had crawled back to Jack."Jack, I was wrong. I know that I messed up." She'd kneeled at the basement door, clutching Jack's leg and sobbing like her heart was being ripped out. "Jim forced me. He threatened me with my parents' lives. That's the only reason I gave him the money."Jack had stared at her, taking in her face mottled with bruises. A flash of disgust had passed through his eyes. He'd kicked her away."Get out, you bitch! If it weren't for you, I never would've ended up like this!" he'd roared.But Sasha hadn't left. She

  • Gifting My Cheating Fiancé Millions... In Debt   Chapter 8

    I mailed the detailed account statement, along with copies of the mortgage contract, to every single one of Jack's relatives. In less than three days, the Locke family's house was forcibly seized by the creditor.Later, from the documents Alan organized from me, I saw that Melinda had clung to the doorframe, wailing and refusing to leave. In the end, the debt collectors had dragged her straight out onto the street.She was used to throwing her weight around in the city, but at that point, she'd had no choice but to slink back to her rundown hometown in the countryside.All the relatives who had flattered her shamelessly at her birthday celebration now acted completely differently."Well, well. If it isn't the big-shot general manager's mom. What's with the homeless look?""General manager, my ass. Her precious son used company money to support his side piece and even lost the family home. That's called karma!"Melinda tried to crash at a relative's place but got a bucket of dirty

  • Gifting My Cheating Fiancé Millions... In Debt   Chapter 7

    The following morning, I was jolted awake by my phone ringing over and over. The second I answered, Jack's hysterical voice exploded through the speaker."Noelle, what the hell did you do? Why did the bank freeze all my accounts?"I rubbed my temples and pushed myself up in bed. "Mr. Locke, you're the company's legal representative. The 30-million-dollar debt from the earnout agreement is due. Of course, the bank went after you.""That's bullshit! You're the one who signed that agreement!" he roared."It's all in black and white. You personally signed the paperwork to make you the legal representative." My tone stayed calm. "You went to the bank first thing this morning to try to shuffle money around, right? How'd that go?"The line went dead quiet, leaving only his heavy breathing. I didn't need to see him to picture his face right now.What bank would lend a cent to a company owner carrying 30 million in debt and a completely ruined credit record?"Noelle." Jack's voice sudden

  • Gifting My Cheating Fiancé Millions... In Debt   Chapter 6

    The entire hall fell silent. Every gaze in the room locked onto Sasha.Her face turned as white as a sheet, and she started to tremble all over. "N-No, it's not like that. Jack, let me explain—"She reached out to grab Jack's sleeve, but he shook her off. He stared at the name in the "Spouse" field on the screen, completely stunned. Then, he turned to look at Sasha, his lips quivering. "You're married?"Right on cue, the doors of the banquet hall were kicked open with a loud bang. A man reeking of alcohol staggered in, cursing as he came."Sasha Lane, you shameless bitch! I've been looking all over for you, and you're hiding out here cozying up to some rich sucker?" He was clutching a broken liquor bottle, his eyes vicious.Jack and Sasha both stared at him, their faces instantly bloodless.The man, Jim Ward, lurched up onto the stage and grabbed a fistful of Sasha's carefully styled hair. She screamed as he yanked her down to the floor."Where's the money, you whore? I lost 500

  • Gifting My Cheating Fiancé Millions... In Debt   Chapter 5

    Jack froze for a second, clearly not expecting me to agree so easily. He shot me a suspicious look, picked up the document, and went through it carefully. Once he confirmed the signature was mine, unrestrained joy spread across his face."Now, you're being sensible," he said. He smugly slid the document into his drawer. "Leave the car keys, and you can go."I took the car keys out of my bag and set them lightly on the desk. The moment I turned around, I caught the flash of greed and triumph in Sasha's eyes.That same afternoon, I saw her social media update. In the photo, she was sitting in the passenger seat of my car and holding that limited edition watch. She smiled like she'd just won the lottery.The caption read, "True love will always defeat money. Thank you, my knight in shining armor."Below it was a neat row of likes and fawning comments from the company executives. I scrolled through the replies with a cold expression, took a screenshot, and sent it straight to Alan."

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