ログイン"You wouldn't," I said flatly. "You'd stand there and let Lesley beat me, laughing while I was humiliated. I've got nothing left to say to you. Get out of my sight."And just like that, Vivian finally left—and never came back.Two weeks later, the divorce cooling-off period ended. We finalized everything. I got the divorce certificate, and I thought that was finally the end of it.But then someone I never expected showed up. The woman who had once offered a ridiculous sum to buy me for the night."Ethan," she said, extending a hand, "let me introduce myself—I'm Mandy Moore."Moore? That name rang a bell.I frowned."Grace Moore is my sister."I froze. The first-ever female billionaire, and this woman here was her sister?Mandy ignored my shock and handed me a document."I'm here to apologize. That deal with Vivian earlier... I messed up. My sister already tore into me for it. This is my way of making it right."Lane Corporation was your creation. To keep it afloat, you perso
"You worthless woman! You cost me ten thousand dollars for nothing! I'm going to kill you!"I froze.It was that curvy woman—the one Vivian had brought in to buy my company on the cheap, hoping to turn a profit.Instead, she ended up buying Vivian's completely worthless company. Lane Corporation was still saddled with debt and financial holes. She either had to cover them or walk away from the company entirely.That meant losing ten grand with nothing to show for it. For her, it wasn't a life-changing amount—but she wasn't about to just eat the loss.Vivian covered her face, too terrified to even fight back."Ethan is my husband. He can give me five hundred million—I swear I'll pay you back!"I cut in quickly."Don't say things you shouldn't. We're already divorced. Why don't you ask Lesley instead? After all, he's the father of your child. Paying back ten thousand is his responsibility."Vivian's face went dark, and she fell silent.The woman let out a scornful laugh."That
Vivian raised her hand and slapped herself hard across the face—several times.I watched without expression, a cold smirk forming inside.Did she really think that would make me feel sorry for her?After beating herself until her face was a bloody mess, Vivian grabbed hold of my legs, her expression twisted with regret."I'm a victim too! Lesley tricked me. Believe me—I never did anything to hurt you. He's the one who stirred up all the trouble. I never meant to harm you."She pressed a hand to her stomach, groveling."I'm carrying your child. For the baby's sake... please forgive me."I felt nothing but disgust. My voice cut through her lies like a blade."That child you're carrying... is it really mine? Was that two-hundred-dollar lingerie just for comfort?"She froze. I pressed on."You wore lingerie while rolling around in bed with him—and you call that not betraying me? You expect me to raise a child that belongs to you and Lesley? You're always going on about how incomp
I let out a sudden laugh."He just didn't want to invest in your company."Vivian froze.I sighed, shaking my head in exasperation."Lane Corporation was already sinking. That's why I thought to use my connections to bring Mr. Harrison in."I pulled out my communication records with James. Every line confirmed what I was saying."Lane Corporation's projects were ready to go. If the funds had been in place, they'd be running by now—but they've been stalled the whole time."And that project I handed over to your assistant Lesley... didn't he tell you he failed to secure it? If you have time to question me, maybe you should think about how you're going to face the bank and the authorities."Vivian glared at me, trying to steady herself."So... that signature I gave that day was..."I nodded."It was the transfer document for your company's project. Lesley is your assistant, so what he took over was indeed your company's project."I spread my hands in a helpless gesture and sig
The audit report and acquisition contract flashed onto the big screen, the words "Lane Corporation" bold and unmistakable.Vivian stood frozen, shock plastered across her face.The crowd went silent for a moment, stunned, before murmurs erupted into a buzz of chatter."Lane Corporation was acquired? And they were evading taxes? How is that even possible?""Is Vivian insane? Throwing a party to celebrate her own bankruptcy?""Didn't expect to witness a scene like this today."I shrugged casually."Vivian, even though Lane Corporation has been acquired, the audit uncovered clear evidence of tax evasion. As the former chairwoman, you're legally responsible."Vivian's face went pale.She flipped through the audit files and acquisition contract like a woman possessed. Her complexion turned ghostly white.Only then did it hit her—it was the Lane Corporation seal.She looked up, her eyes burning with hatred as she glared at me."Who gave you the right to sell my company? The compa
I shivered, playing the part of someone completely terrified.But in a darkened corner where no one could see, I couldn't help the smile tugging at the corner of my mouth.That was Vivian's company seal.It wasn't long before Vivian pushed the door open.Lesley rushed over excitedly, eager to show off."Vivian, Ethan couldn't close the deal with the client, but I handled it without breaking a sweat. You have to reward me—don't make me work for free like him!""Excellent! Here's your reward!"Vivian rose on her toes and locked lips with Lesley in a passionate kiss right there in front of everyone.Then she turned her gaze toward me—naked, beaten, coughing up blood. Her eyes were filled with contempt."Completely useless. Make that ten thousand last—it should cover you for the rest of your life."I suddenly looked up at her and smiled.Vivian hesitated for a moment, caught off guard by how calmly I accepted it, then let out an awkward snort."Consider yourself lucky. Turn in







