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Chapter 5

Author: Sweetie Moore
Beatrice scoffed after hearing what Kelly said. Then, she looked at me with a triumphant glint in her eye.

"Really, Sebastian? I actually thought you'd grown up a little," she began. Her tone was dripping with sarcasm. "I can't believe you're still as cunning as ever.

"If you don't trust me, maybe you should move upstairs and keep an eye on me every second. Or do you want me to put a camera on me to satisfy your curiosity?"

I had nothing to say to her in response.

"Bea, don't be mad. I'm sure Sebastian just got flustered because he cares. He didn't mean any harm," said Zachary.

He patted Beatrice's back before turning to me. "Seb, don't get the wrong idea. I was just exhausted, and my head was hurting. Ms. Campbell was only trying to help me feel better so I could keep working. Everything we do is for the company. Don't overthink it."

I met his smug gaze. He seemed to want nothing more than for me to jump to the wrong conclusion. Even without knowing the full story, I was certain he was behind it all.

Kelly had been tactful. She knew Beatrice favored Zachary, so when she sensed the tension, she didn't dare reveal the truth.

However, even if she did, I doubted Beatrice would believe her.

I stayed silent, but Beatrice was still fuming.

"Don't bother explaining things to him! Personal matters are one thing, and work is another. Since we're at the company, the rules apply."

She continued, "Since Sebastian didn't follow the company rules, I'm docking this month's bonus and half of his salary!"

Kelly rushed to speak. "Ms. Campbell, Sebastian has already—"

She probably meant to bring up my resignation, but before she could finish, Beatrice glared at her and barked, "I don't want to hear any of his excuses. Do as I say!"

Kelly didn't dare say another word. In an instant, she turned and went downstairs.

After a moment's thought, I decided to leave too.

Suddenly, Beatrice called out to me. Perhaps she had vented some of her anger, because she seemed calmer now.

"Sebastian, I'm not doing this to get at you, but these are the rules I made. If I don't enforce them, I won't be able to command respect in the future," she said earnestly.

Beside her, Zachary nodded in agreement. "That's right, Seb. Next time you're unsure about something, check with Ms. Campbell first. If that's not possible, you can always ask me."

At that, Beatrice nodded approvingly and added, "Zachary is wholly devoted to the company. He knows its affairs better than anyone."

Then, she glared at me again. "Unlike you! What do you ever do besides always being jealous? Can't you learn from Zachary?"

What was I supposed to learn from him? How to meddle in someone else's relationship? Or how to steal credit and sabotage others?

I snorted, but didn't bother pointing it out.

I stayed silent, and Beatrice assumed I had realized my mistake. She took a couple of steps toward me and adjusted my collar, which wasn't even out of place.

A beat later, she spoke in a serious tone. "I know why you've been acting out, and I really am disappointed in you. But I have to admit, since I came back, you've matured quite a bit.

"As a reward, we'll take our wedding photos tomorrow and get the wedding plans underway. But don't get too cocky. Marriage is just—"

"Get married?" I chuckled before she could finish.

I pushed her hands aside and handed her the resignation letter I had prepared. "But we're already broken up. Besides, I've resigned. From now on, we're done."
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  • Say No to Being Second Choice   Chapter 11

    At my words, Beatrice froze. "After we get back together, the company will belong to both of us anyway. You're only protecting what's ours. There's no reason to hesitate," I said. With that, I placed my phone in her hand. However, she couldn't bring herself to make the call. "Sebastian, Zachary is still young. He may not have accomplished much, but he did work hard for the company," Beatrice uttered."And what about me?"I looked at her. A mocking smile tugged at my lips. "So, are we just supposed to forget about all the injustice I suffered, and all the losses I took? "He's still out there, living freely. How am I supposed to believe you're really done with him? But if you sent him to prison, then there would be nothing holding me back from being with you."I leaned close and whispered into her ear, like a devil's murmur.Beatrice stared at me with wide eyes. My words seemed to give her courage. She took a deep breath, clenched her jaw, and finally placed the call. "Hell

  • Say No to Being Second Choice   Chapter 10

    "What are you doing here?"I looked at Beatrice calmly, as though I were staring at a total stranger. She seemed to notice it as well and bit her lip. "Sebastian, I broke up with Zachary," she began. "I've thought it through. I'm willing to give up everything and move here with you. I know you're still mad, but I finally understand that I was wrong. I'll figure out how to deal with the company back home, forget everything, and start over with you."I met her determined gaze and found it almost laughable. "Are you actually planning to handle it, or is the company about to declare bankruptcy?" Even though I had stopped paying attention to Beatrice's situation, a former colleague I had added on WhatsApp would still message me from time to time. She told me that not long after I left, the proposal Zachary had been in charge of ran into serious trouble and ended up requiring massive compensation. Due to that, Beatrice and Zachary spent a long time chasing down the other party, p

  • Say No to Being Second Choice   Chapter 9

    Beatrice went on, "Alright. Then I'll come to you. We'll even have the proposal overseas. "Sebastian, I swear, you're impossible. You should know that you're the first man I've ever compromised for. You ought to be quietly pleased with yourself. My patience with Zachary doesn't even measure up to a tenth of what I've given you."Just as she was starting to get carried away, clearly ready to keep talking, I picked up the documents beside me and held them up to the camera. "You've misunderstood," I said. "I've emigrated, and I'm never going back."When I ended the call, Beatrice still looked as though she hadn't processed what she had just heard. She stayed rooted to the spot as the ring box slipped from her hand and hit the floor. But I knew better. She would come to her senses, and she would recover quickly. Back when she went out of her way to make things difficult for me just to protect Zachary, she should have known this day would come. This time, Beatrice didn't affect

  • Say No to Being Second Choice   Chapter 8

    As the days passed, I became more and more absorbed in my research. Over the years, I had stayed at Beatrice's company doing work that had nothing to do with robotics. Despite that, I still kept up with developments in the field in my spare time. So, it didn't feel especially difficult when I began researching it again. During that period, Beatrice sent me several more messages. All of them suggested the same thing—she still didn't believe I would actually leave her, and she kept giving me an out. But I didn't reply. Later, she sent me a few photos. They were screenshots of Zachary's transfer notice. She wrote, "I've already looked into it. Your resignation wasn't approved by me. It was Zachary's mistake. He processed it without realizing the application was yours. "I've transferred him to logistics, and he won't be handling company matters anymore. You've been angry long enough. Isn't it time to let it go?"Not long after, Zachary sent me an apology. The text was long and w

  • Say No to Being Second Choice   Chapter 7

    I hadn't planned on making a scene with Beatrice, but I was prepared to confront her head-on if she started being unreasonable. When I actually dialed the police, Beatrice went pale with shock. She rushed forward, snatched my phone, and ended the call. "Sebastian, are you out of your mind?" "I'm not. I just wanted to ask if what you said holds up legally," I answered.She clearly had never seen me push so relentlessly. At that moment, her panic was obvious. She bit her lip lightly. "That's enough, Sebastian. Don't act out. I know you're upset about Zachary. Starting tomorrow, I won't meet him alone anymore. Is that okay? And I'll finalize the plans for our wedding now."After saying that, Beatrice took out her phone. "I've been checking out this wedding planning firm for a while. I wanted to go over the details with you once I got back. Look…"She held out the phone, letting me see her conversation with the planner. I glanced at it. Sure enough, she was discussing the weddin

  • Say No to Being Second Choice   Chapter 6

    Zachary's eyes lit up, and a smug smile played on his lips. It vanished quickly, but I caught it. "Seb, you've crossed the line. After all, you two—"But before he could finish, Beatrice interrupted coldly, "That's enough, Zachary. Step outside."The rest of Zachary's words caught in his throat. Still, he feigned concern, urging her not to get angry and suggesting we talk things over. Eventually, he reluctantly made his way downstairs.Once he left, Beatrice glared at me coldly. "Sebastian, you're really pushing your luck. I've agreed to marry you, so why are you making such a fuss? Take back what you said about breaking up. As for your resignation, I won't approve it. Tear it up now, and I'll pretend I never saw it."I found her confidence amusing, though it also stirred a pang of sadness. I knew she had become the person she was now because I had spoiled her far too much. This had happened countless times. But each time she gave me an out, I'd take it, letting us continue the

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