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Chapter 8

ผู้เขียน: Heroic Thief
The Salinas Group lost in the next round, and Terence finally began to panic.

He tirelessly searched for lawyers and gathered materials, but the first two rounds had already left so many gaps that the chances of victory were almost nonexistent.

This lawsuit was too big. If he lost, the Salinas Group would face bankruptcy, and everything he had would vanish.

Before the last court hearing, Marie found me. "Lena, long time no see."

She smiled at me, still wearing that harmless look. I remained expressionless, waiting for her to get to the point.

She casually sat down opposite me, crossing her legs. "You've been losing for years. Don't think that winning this lawsuit will bring Terence back to your side."

I sneered, "Don't worry. Consider him a gift to you. Anyway, I'm tired of him. If you like secondhand things, then enjoy them. My room, toys, and clothes were all old. Since you like used things, I'll make it easier for you. Like mother, like daughter."

Her face darkened, her true
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  • Love Ends in the Rain   Chapter 8

    The Salinas Group lost in the next round, and Terence finally began to panic.He tirelessly searched for lawyers and gathered materials, but the first two rounds had already left so many gaps that the chances of victory were almost nonexistent.This lawsuit was too big. If he lost, the Salinas Group would face bankruptcy, and everything he had would vanish.Before the last court hearing, Marie found me. "Lena, long time no see."She smiled at me, still wearing that harmless look. I remained expressionless, waiting for her to get to the point.She casually sat down opposite me, crossing her legs. "You've been losing for years. Don't think that winning this lawsuit will bring Terence back to your side."I sneered, "Don't worry. Consider him a gift to you. Anyway, I'm tired of him. If you like secondhand things, then enjoy them. My room, toys, and clothes were all old. Since you like used things, I'll make it easier for you. Like mother, like daughter."Her face darkened, her true

  • Love Ends in the Rain   Chapter 7

    I ran into Terence again at the courthouse, during the legal dispute between the Salinas Group and Ryde Enterprises.I was attending as a special lawyer for Ryde Enterprises.The moment he saw me, anger flared in his eyes.He knew that I never lost a case, and sure enough, the Salinas Group fell behind in the first round.During the break, he cornered me on the stairs. "What do you mean by this? Collaborating with outsiders to go against me?""Outsiders? We don't have any relationship now. Aren't you an outsider too?" I countered, pushing him away. "If there's nothing else, excuse me. I still have documents to organize."He grabbed my wrist and slammed me against the wall, his breath scorching my skin.Once, we were so close because of love. Now he was venting his frustrations.He thought I couldn't survive without him. The truth was the opposite.Ryde Enterprises offered me a salary twice as much as what he had given me. Even if I left with nothing, I wouldn't end up starving

  • Love Ends in the Rain   Chapter 6

    The wound on my arm was torn open, blood gushing out in a steady stream.Everyone looked at me with disdainful, judgmental eyes, as if I were a wicked woman.Their gazes were so cold. It made me recall the day my mother fell from the building.The onlookers back then had the same indifference.Terence helped Marie to her feet and glared at me. "Apologize to Marie now and give her back that necklace."I clenched the necklace in my hand and carefully tucked it into my pocket."Dream on!" I shot back.My defiance hurt his pride and fueled his anger.To him, I had always been the obedient, understanding person who could be ordered around.I had no right to defy him."Do you want to tear off decency like that?" he growled.I staggered to my feet, my arm drenched in blood. "What else? Do you think I'm joking with you?"Marie cried, tugging at Terence's sleeve. "It's fine. Lena has never liked me. Let's not force her."I sneered, "Did you hear that, Mr. Salinas? Your dear assista

  • Love Ends in the Rain   Chapter 5

    Upon seeing me walk in, Marie stood up in a flurry of panic."Lena, don't misunderstand. We were just playing a game," she stammered.I lowered my gaze and walked in, uninterested in responding.In the private room sat several of the Salinas Group's previous business partners, all rich kids with too much time and money on their hands.Terence glanced at me before pulling Marie to sit beside him. "We've already divorced, so she has no say in who I play games with."I knew he was trying to provoke me, but at this point, I didn't care anymore.I found a corner to sit down.Immediately, someone poured a glass of wine and pushed it toward me."Ms. Schroeder, we called you here today to discuss the case with Ryde Enterprises.""I've already told Mr. Salinas that I won't take that case," I replied calmly.The person paused. "I'm not joking. You know that case is tricky. If you don't take it, it will be hard to resolve."Another person chimed in, "Exactly. That's why we're here to d

  • Love Ends in the Rain   Chapter 4

    Terence rushed to the hospital as the ER doors opened, revealing a body under a white sheet.His legs buckled, his heart seizing."No," he muttered, shaking his head. "She was fine when she left. How could this happen?"He kept repeating the words, trying to convince himself, but his legs felt like they were cemented to the floor. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't bring himself to move.The photos his assistant had shown him were too horrific—blood splattered everywhere, the body so drenched in crimson that it was almost unrecognizable.The sight was enough to drain the last bit of courage he had left, and he couldn't bear to look at the person under the white sheet.I had been with him for years. I wasn't just his wife; I was also the anchor of the Salinas Group.With me by his side, no matter the legal battles they faced, there was always a way to win.Even in our most heated arguments, there was always a trace of affection between us, something that held us together.

  • Love Ends in the Rain   Chapter 3

    Those words made me sick.I yanked my hand away and slapped Marie hard. "This is my house. Get out!"She clutched her cheek, tears streaming.Terence grabbed me, shoving me against the wall. "What is wrong with you today?"Pain shot through me.Marie sobbed, tugging at Terence's sleeve. "It's fine. Lena never liked me. After high school, she never came home, not even when our dad died. If she doesn't want me here, I'll go."Her words tore open old wounds, the same trick she used to get me kicked out years ago.I still remembered Lester smashing a chair over my head, throwing my stuff out, and yelling, "Get out and stay gone, just like your dead mom!"I stumbled, almost falling to the ground.Terence glared, his voice dripping with disgust. "I didn't expect you to be so heartless.""I don't have a sister!" I shouted, tears falling.He shoved me again. "If you're gonna lose it, do it somewhere else. I'm done with your tantrums."He turned, gently scooping Marie up and setting

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