Good Riddance to Him and His True Love

I opened my eyes to see the familiar banquet hall.To my surprise, I was back at the engagement banquet.In my past life, my eyes were only on Gus. I had arranged every detail of the event, but he had been indifferent.Now I realized he probably already loved Sienna but couldn't let go of me, his wealthy yet naïve fiancée."This banquet is crucial for our company. If you make another rookie mistake, you're out."A harsh scolding snapped me out of my thoughts. The wine had spilled from a tray, creating a mess."Sorry. I'll be more careful." Sienna bowed deeply.Satisfied with her humble attitude, the supervisor gave a few more warnings and walked away.But as she turned, Sienna slipped a packet of powder from her sleeve into a nearby wine glass.That glass, if all went as planned, would be Gus's.In my past life, to save my engagement banquet, I had quietly had a servant replace the glass. But the drugged wine had ended up with a playboy, leading to Sienna's scandalous encount

Sienna's defense of Gus sparked his protective instincts.Dropping his cultured facade, he pulled Sienna into his arms right in front of everyone. Sienna leaned into him, a picture of devotion.He stated, "We love each other. I love her, no matter her background. If not for this damn engagement, I'd be with her already."Jack was speechless with rage.I turned to challenge Gus. "Your love for her is real. What about us? We grew up together. I thought you were my lifelong love, but you humiliate me like this."Gus glared at me, disgusted. "You think I'd love someone who comes running like a dog when I snap my fingers? Your obedience is a joke."Getting the answer I wanted, I left the banquet with feigned agony.Outside, Helen stopped me. "Gus made a stupid mistake, but he's just dazzled by that poor girl. Once the novelty wears off, he'll come back to you. A renowned professor like him having a mistress is normal. She is just a passerby, while you're at his home. And frankly, it'

My silence made Gus think I couldn't let him go.He sneered, "Look at you, so pathetic. I'd never be with someone as vicious as you."In his mind, I was born to oppress Sienna."You're mistaken. I stopped loving you long ago." I shrugged, returning to my work.His pride crumbled. "Impossible! If you didn't love me, why help me through every research bottleneck?""Out of convenience, I guess. You were my fiancé, and I had the resources. That's all." I shrugged.Gus lunged at me like a manic, but I dodged.He didn't believe me, but I had no interest in arguing.The engagement was thus canceled.Right after, Gus sought out Sienna.Ignoring public opinion, they appeared together constantly, in and out of labs.Jack learned about it and threatened to disown Gus.Gus shrugged it off. "Fine. You only see me as a tool for your ambitions. Without you, I'll make my mark in academia."I laughed upon hearing about this. Without our backing, a mediocre man like him would achieve nothin

Unable to bear Gus's torment any longer, Sienna sneaked out and found me.I helped her hold a press conference.Her scars shocked the audience, and Gus's crimes were exposed.Gus took her back and locked her in a dark basement, abusing her daily.With my push, Gus's reputation hit rock bottom.Later, the Davidson family was exposed for tax evasion, forcing them out of their mansion into a cramped rental.Gus couldn't handle the downgrade and came to me. He was a wreck, far from the noble professor of my past life.Like a stray dog, he groveled. "Heather, we grew up together. I was wrong to fall for a lowlife and humiliate you. Please forgive me. You love me, right? If you give me money, I'll let you keep me."I scoffed at his delusion. "You've slept with countless women. Think you're clean enough for me?"He looked up and glared at me. "Heather, you're heartless. We got along so well.""Is that so? Perhaps before the engagement fiasco. If Sienna had died that night, would you