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Her Final Payment: A Noose

Her Final Payment: A Noose

Maikling Kwento · Romance
By:  LightcatKumpleto
Language: English
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Synopsis

Mistress

Familial Bond

Bias

Face Slapping

Regret

Hypocrisy

My mom and I work our butts off in order to clear Gregory Hudson, my boyfriend's crippling debt. Because of that, Mom even contracts lung cancer. But when I rush to the hospital to pay off the hospital bills, I find out that she's already taken her life by hanging herself. All she leaves is a suicide note. "I can't hang on anymore, Hailey. You should use the money to pay off the debt. Gregory is a good man. I know he loves you; it's just that he's stepped down the wrong path. "Once the debt is cleared, both of you should stay together and live a good life." After collecting Mom's ashes in an urn, I entrust the 300 thousand dollars—the money that Mom has earned with her blood, sweat, and tears—to Gregory. When I return to the company, I accidentally overhear the conversation between Gregory and a few of his debtors. "Mr. Hudson, Ms. Jackman has already passed all of your trials so far. What other arrangements do you have for her?" Gregory's childhood friend, Sophia Wagner, suddenly speaks up. "Even though Hailey can endure all the suffering with you, we still need to test if she can still handle living a good life with you." Gregory purses his lips. "Next, I'd like to know if Hailey's love for me is pure and sincere. If she doesn't pine for my wealth and doesn't become materialistic after finding out about my identity, I will marry her." As I look down at Mom's ashes, I can't help sobbing like a lost child. Both my mom and I are wrong about Gregory. I don't want to marry him anymore.

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Chapter 1
After leaving Hudson Corporation, I sat by the roadside, holding Mom's urn. In her suicide note, she instructed me to place her ashes in any simple jar, saving the cost of an urn to help Gregory Hudson pay off his debts.On the big screen in the square, Gregory appeared.The news anchor reported, "After three years out of the public eye, Gregory Hudson, CEO of Hudson Corporation, has appeared at the ceremony with his fiancee, Sophia Wagner."I stared at the screen. Gregory was brimming with pride and confidence. Tears welled up in my eyes. Mom and I had spent years working ourselves to the bone to pay his debts. In the end, all we received in return was a lie.I sat there in silence until night fell, then Gregory called. His voice was as gentle as it had always been. "It's late. Why aren't you home? Where are you? I'll come pick you up."I opened my mouth instinctively, but no words came out.If this had been before, I would have answered with irritation, blaming him for interr
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Chapter 2
Gregory cleared his throat. "Hailey, could you come with me for a moment?"The moment he called me aside, my coworkers started whispering."Did you see the news? Gregory is the CEO of Hudson Corporation!""Does that mean Hailey is about to become the CEO's wife? But look at her face…""You don't understand. They probably just had a fight. They'll make up soon."Everyone assumed I was about to step into the role of a high-society wife. They had no idea I only wanted to disappear forever.Inside the office, Gregory reached out toward me. I took a step back. "Mr. Hudson."He frowned. "Why didn't you come home last night? Are you still upset with me?"I shook my head. "I went to see Mom."I hadn't gone back because I couldn't bear for Mom to see Gregory. She could have survived if she had undergone treatment, yet she chose to give up rather than be a burden to us.Gregory seemed to sense a shadow of my pain. After a moment of silence, he said, "Let's go pay a visit to Mrs. Jack
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Chapter 3
As long as it was from Gregory, the good son-in-law she would someday have, Mom would be pleased. However, I knew that was history now. I closed the box and handed it back to him. "If you ever get the chance, you can give it to her yourself."Gregory frowned slightly. I had always made the choice he expected most, but my politeness now felt unfamiliar to him. Unease flickered in his eyes as he grabbed my hand and squeezed gently. "Mrs. Jackman's condition—"At that moment, Sophia appeared and looped her arm through his. "Greg, I want to stay in that room!"She meant my room."That room is already occupied," Gregory replied, then immediately turned to explain to me. "She's a friend of mine. She's staying here temporarily because of work."He stared at me, waiting for me to object. I nodded without hesitation. "Let her have the room. I'm going to stay with Mom."Gregory paused, and Sophia didn't give me a chance to change my mind. She charged into the room before I could stop
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Chapter 4
Gregory's name flashed across the screen as the phone buzzed nonstop, but I ignored it. His texts kept coming nonstop, asking where Mom and I were and why I wasn't answering.As I read each text, my fingers trembled, and my heart swirled with a bitter mix of emotions. He had finally thought to check on Mom and me, but it was too late.I glanced at his name on the screen one last time before turning off the phone.In the days that followed, I cut myself off from the world, hiding away in a corner of the city. Since Mom passed, I hadn't truly rested once. I was completely drained. My eyelids felt impossibly heavy, and all I wanted was to sleep.I tried to sort through my thoughts and find a way to begin again. However, reality felt like an airtight net, suffocating me.Gregory—the name that once held all meaning for me—had turned into my darkest nightmare.I never expected that the man I loved and gave my all to had been orchestrating a huge lie from the very beginning.I had met
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Chapter 5
Under Gregory's relentless questioning, Steven hesitated before answering, "Three days ago, Ms. Jackman submitted her resignation unexpectedly. She claimed she needed to go back to her hometown. I assumed it was done under your instruction."Everyone at the company believed Gregory and I were a couple. As someone rumored to become Gregory's wife, I was treated with utmost courtesy. No one dared to interfere with anything I wanted to do.Before Gregory could speak, Sophia's voice cut through with contempt. "Back to her hometown? She sure runs fast!"Gregory frowned. "What are you doing here?He didn't want Sophia to hear any more than necessary."What's it to you? Afraid I'll get in the way of your reunion with your lover?" Sophia snapped, her voice laced with jealousy."Stop with the nonsense. Are you here on business? If not, leave and don't get in my way!"Sophia was about to explode at his words when a phone call from the assistant came in, bringing news that shocked everyone
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Chapter 6
"She even drove her own mother to suicide. What exactly do you see in a woman like that?" Sophia taunted, clearly trying to erase me completely from Gregory's memories.Gregory's eyes flared with rage as he looked up at her. "Enough, Sophia! What do you know? You have no right to even say her name.""Am I wrong? She even abandoned her own mother for you?" Sophia snapped.Each word cut Gregory's heart like a blade."Nonsense!" Gregory shot back furiously."What is it, Gregory? Stop lying to yourself," Sophia said smugly. "Hailey was only ever interested in your money. She got what she came for, and now she's gone. Don't let her fool you, Gregory. She never loved you.""Shut up!" Gregory roared and slapped her hard across the face."How dare you hit me?" Sophia clutched her cheek, staring at him in disbelief."Get out!" he snapped. Disgust and fury burned in his eyes. Fear surged through her when she met his blazing gaze. In that instant, she realized she had lost him for good.
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Chapter 7
I thought time had erased it all, that his name would never reach me again. But somehow, he was still trying to find me.I looked away and distracted myself by lightly swirling the latte. The creamy milk blended with the coffee's bitterness, reflecting the tangled mix of emotions inside me.I pulled myself back to the present, telling myself that my new life couldn't be defined by the past.Over the years, I had changed. I left everything familiar behind, abandoned that land full of pain, and stepped into a completely new world.I set out on a long journey, traveling to the places Mom had once dreamed of. I stepped onto lands she had only known through photographs.I felt the sea breeze on my face on the beaches of Mamba Island. I savored romantic coffees in the streets of Veridia. I witnessed the great migration across the Umbala plains.I took in every landscape with all my heart.Along the way, I met people from all walks of life and listened to countless stories. I slowly be
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Chapter 8
I was ready to face whatever the future brought, as long as Ryan was by my side. Life after marriage was happy and sweet. We ran the shop together, and whenever business slowed, we traveled and enjoyed everything life had to offer.We traveled farther and saw more of the world's beauty. With every trip, our connection deepened and grew steadier. Ryan taught me that love was built through mutual effort, not endless giving from one side.Our days grew happier with each passing moment. Just when I thought I had completely left the past behind, I happened to see Gregory's public apology on television.He stood before the cameras looking worn and regretful. Even in a tailored suit, the confidence he once carried had faded. What remained was a deep, world-weary fatigue.In front of the press, he read out a long statement he had clearly prepared. "Hailey," he said hoarsely, his voice sincere. "I know I was wrong. I hurt you, and I hurt your mother. Everything I said and everything
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Chapter 9
"Who built this new memorial for Mom?" Ryan asked softly, reading the hesitation on my face.I didn't have an answer. I truly didn't. I would never have imagined anyone would create such a grand tribute for Mom. Then my thoughts immediately settled on one person—no one else could have done this.On Mom's memorial was carved her likeness from her youth, with a quiet smile, as if life had never touched her with hardship. Candles and flowers were carefully arranged in front, clearly showing that someone visited often to honor her memory.I didn't care who had done this out of sentiment. I carefully took out the photos I'd collected over the years and walked her through the places I'd visited, the people I'd known, and the memories I'd made along the way. I reassured her that I was fine and that she had nothing to worry about. I also introduced Ryan, hoping she could feel my joy from afar.As I held up the last photo, a familiar voice came from behind me."Hailey."I turned to se
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