Chapter 3

“Mr. Davey, considering what Raine and Griffin did, I think you should just forgive them.”

My hand froze while clutching the cup. “They did something like that, and you want me to forgive them?”

“Yes, I know Raine went a bit too far, and Griffin was just acting recklessly.

“But after all, Raine is the backbone of the company. So many projects rely solely on her reputation.

“You have to think about the company, too, don’t you?”

I was speechless.

Mr. Meyer looked at me with a smile. “Here’s what I propose. I’ll give Raine and Griffin written warnings, and as for you, I can provide a lump-sum compensation payment.

“I’m truly sorry about the child, but you and Raine can always have another child. You’re married, after all.

“Raine would have a successful career. You’ll only benefit more from it.”

Furious, I laughed bitterly. “Fine, protect her if you must. But why do you have to protect Griffin too?!”

Mr. Meyer was silent for a moment.

“Don’t you know? Griffin was recommended and vouched for by her.”

In that instant, I nearly dropped my cup.

I had submitted my resume to this tech company three times.

But each time, for no apparent reason, it just vanished into thin air.

I had begged Raine to help me secure an interview with the director.

I was not even asking her to hire me outright; I just wanted an interview.

She carried enough reputation to grant me such an opportunity without even needing to consult the director.

But she said she had to avoid the appearance of impropriety.

She asked me to not put her in a difficult position.

So apparently, I was the one who needed to avoid the appearance of impropriety.

On the other hand, Griffin could be directly recommended for promotion.

My knuckles turned white as I gripped the cup. I stared at her.

“What if I don’t accept?”

Mr. Meyer smiled. “I still suggest that you don’t go against the company, Mr. Davey.”

I left the office not long after.

Suddenly, there was a lot of online discussion about me.

[Mentally Unstable Husband Extorts Wife Over Their Son’s Death]

[Tech Tycoon Raine Shane Struck by Tragedy]

[Did the Husband Suspect His Wife of Having an Affair with a Male Colleague? Was Their Son’s Death a Tool for the Husband to Take Revenge on His Wife?]

Overnight, the public, who had previously felt sorry for me, instantly turned against me.

The comments section was filled with praise for Raine and Griffin.

[I’ve had the privilege of working with Ms. Shane. She’s truly a wonderful person. Her professional skills are impeccable, and she maintains appropriate boundaries with male colleagues.]

[I don’t know what more a husband could possibly complain about when married to Ms. Shane.]

[Could John Davey be the one having an affair?]

[I’ve met Mr. Logan in person once. He’s a really great guy who treats women with respect. It just goes to show that when you’re outstanding, you’re bound to attract the envy of jealous people.]

With all this attention…

I knew full well that Raine was behind all this.

I returned to the home I had not set foot in for three years.

With a bitter smile, I caressed the photo on Trevor’s urn.

“I’m sorry. Daddy didn’t protect you well enough.”

Divorce papers landed on the table.

Just as I was about to take Trevor with me, someone kicked the door open.

Raine strode in, accompanied by Griffin. His forehead was wrapped in gauze.

“Where’s Trevor?”

I wiped the tears from the corners of my eyes. “What do you want?”

“What do I want?”

Raine let out a cold laugh. “Griffin was beaten up. You must have ordered Trevor to do it, didn’t you!”

“Raine Shane!”

I clenched my fists. “What are you talking about?!”

Griffin gritted his teeth.

“Mr. Davey, why are you trying to cover this up? When that kid struck me on the head with a hammer, I saw it all clear as day. It was definitely him.

“He even said he was going to avenge you.

“If Raine hadn’t arrived in time, I was so caught off guard that the kid might actually have beaten me to death!”

I clenched my teeth.