Love, Amnesia, and Lies

But I didn't resist. I simply signed the resignation agreement.What he didn't know was that the project's submission deadline was only seven days away—and the client would recognize no one but me as the core person in charge."You can leave, but you must delete all your clients' and coworkers' contact information. Those are company resources. You're not qualified to take them with you!"Just as I was about to walk out, my husband's young girlfriend, Lisa Marcell, blocked my path.After managing the company for years, I knew perfectly well there had never been such a rule. She was deliberately targeting me.I turned to my husband, Anthony Pickett. "Is this what you want too?"Anthony stared at me in a daze for a moment, then nodded coldly.If I really deleted those contacts, there would be no turning back.He was certain I wouldn't bear to leave, which was why he dared to be so ruthless.It wasn't strange for him to think that way. We had been married for seven years and never

The days after separating from Anthony were surprisingly pleasant, except for the nonstop messages from my former coworkers.Today, they must have panicked, because one of them called me directly."Ms. Campbell, please come back quickly. The project has reached its final deadline."I was about to refuse when I heard a scuffle over the phone. A moment later, Lisa's angry voice came through."Heather, you've already been fired. Stop meddling in company affairs."My colleague snapped back in fury, "Lisa, what are you doing? Do you even know that if this project fails, the company will have to pay a huge penalty?"Lisa replied dismissively, "What's there to panic about? I've almost finished the design. It'll be ready in a few days."My colleague's shocked voice rang out again, "Don't be ridiculous! We don't trust your work at all. Besides, the client specifically requested Ms. Campbell to handle the design. What you're doing is deceiving them! Where is Mr. Pickett? I want to talk to

"Besides, Anthony, I only messed up one project. It's not even the first time. Why are you being so fierce about it?"Lisa looked aggrieved and went on and on, complaining at length.Listening to her list the projects she had ruined unexpectedly cleared up a long-standing doubt for me.There had once been a project I personally supervised. I had checked the drafts again and again before they were submitted, making sure everything was correct. Yet, when the client received them, the design had changed completely.Anthony blamed everything on me and scolded me for a long time.I knew I had reviewed the files countless times and found no issues. That was why I had approved the submission.Only now did I realize what had really happened.When Lisa submitted the files, she accidentally deleted the source file. Too afraid to ask us for another copy, she took it upon herself to upload the unedited version instead.The client was furious the moment they saw it. None of the requested ch

Anthony's words sounded so noble and high-minded. If he hadn't indulged Lisa's behavior in the first place, how would things ever have reached this point?I ignored him and continued chatting with my friend.Seeing that we paid her no attention, Lisa grew irritated."Heather, today isn't over yet. I'm still your superior. After all these years of work, is this how you talk back to your boss?"Anthony saw she was about to start swearing and scolded her a few times. Then, remembering he needed my help, he softened his tone."Fine, I'll go with you to the wedding first. After that, we'll deal with the project."As he spoke, he turned as if to change out of his wedding suit.I raised my brows at him. I had reached the limit of my patience with his clinging. I had said it so many times—why could he never understand?"Anthony, we're divorced. I've also resigned. From now on, whatever happens to you or the company has nothing to do with me. Don't come bothering me again."The strange

The one who had done wrong was clearly Lisa. What right did she have to accuse me?My ex-colleagues thought her words were too harsh and began talking over one another, explaining everything to me.Only then did I learn that over those seven days, Lisa had squandered company funds recklessly.Now, the ten million in compensation couldn't be paid back, and other partners were canceling their contracts one after another, demanding damages from the company as well.Anthony was already entangled in lawsuits. If he couldn't come up with the money, he would be going to prison.So that was why things had blown up. No wonder she was panicking.But what did any of this have to do with me?I couldn't be bothered to respond.When Anthony heard what Lisa said, he immediately turned his face away, his eyes reddening.Seeing the situation change, the others started persuading me again."Yes, Mr. Pickett was a bit reckless, but there's really nothing between him and Lisa. Nothing happened a