Chapter 1

The announcement ceremony ended.

The representative from the other company, Mr. White, frowned as he looked at Pete Harrison, who appeared to be a little inexperienced on stage.

“Ms. Anderson, we’ve been working with Mr. Reid for the past six months. Why is the project lead suddenly switched to this gentleman?”

Connie Anderson remained calm. She smiled politely and said, “Pete’s the one who came up with the proposal. Even though he has only just graduated, he has a lot of great ideas.

“Of course, Dave’s the one who oversees Pete’s work. Hence, it’s Dave who liaised with you in the earlier stages.

“Since you’re happy with the proposal, it doesn’t matter whose name is on it. Our collaboration will not be affected.”

Upon hearing that, Mr. White nodded appreciatively.

“I see. This young man has potential. The proposal is well prepared. We’re very happy with it.”

The agreement was signed without any hiccups.

Everyone left the meeting room except Connie and me.

I stopped whatever I was doing and asked calmly, “Why didn’t you discuss with me about what you said earlier?”

To secure this three-million-dollar deal, I had slept only three hours a day and worked hard on it for fifteen days. I went over the codes and models numerous times to ensure there were no errors.

Pete was credited for all my hard work in the end, even though he was only a new hire who had done nothing so far.

Connie rubbed her temple. She seemed to be annoyed by my question.

“Dave, Pete just graduated. He needs a good starting point and decent connections to gain a firm foothold in this industry.

“I couldn’t possibly edit the agreement during the signing and risk our partners losing faith in us. I had no choice but to go on!”

She was still making the same excuses.

I looked at her indignant expression and decided not to argue any further.

I just wanted to know where she stood. Her actions were very clear to me.

Connie realized I was very quiet, which was unlike me. Her voice softened as she said, “Alright, don’t be angry. Once the commission’s here, I’ll buy you the sports car that you’ve been wanting for a really long time. I’ll make it up to you, alright?”

I glanced at her and gathered my files. Then, I headed back to my desk.

She looked at me, assuming that she had pacified me with the promise of a sports car.

I had just sat down when Pete walked to my desk with a cup of coffee.

He looked anxious, as though he had done something wrong. “Dave, I’m sorry. I really didn’t know the admin would print the names incorrectly.

“I was very anxious just now. How’s this? I’ll go and explain to Mr. White that the proposal wasn’t my idea. I can’t take credit for your work…”

I did not even spare a glance at him as I stared at my computer screen.

Pete bit his lower lip when he saw that I ignored him. He raised his voice as he sobbed.

“Dave, are you mad at me?”

Connie heard his words clearly when she exited her office.

She quickly came over and frowned at me.

“Dave, Pete has already apologized to you. Why the long face?

“As a senior, it’s only natural for a senior like you to help out a junior. Stop being so petty! I’ll give all the commissions to you from this project anyway.”

I found it ridiculous that she was defending another man in front of me.

In the seven years that we were married, she had always stood by my side regardless of how difficult the opponents were.

We used to be a united front and a loving couple.

However, she claimed that I was petty and narrow-minded just for Pete’s sake.

Since she had chosen her side, there was no point in arguing with her anymore.