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Chapter 7 Gianna, Do Me a Favor
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Clyde frowned deeply, his voice sharp with confusion. "What's that supposed to mean?"I couldn't help but laugh. Grabbing a document from the desk, I walked over and held it out to him."Clyde, this isn't the same world it used to be."As of today, the board of directors has unanimously voted to remove you as chairman. Effective immediately, I'll be taking over the company."You've already signed the divorce papers. We'll finalize things the day after tomorrow."Oh, and before you signed the papers, I had my attorney start proceedings to recover all the money you spent on your mistress over the years. Since that was marital property, I'm just taking back what's mine."His eyes flew wide. He was stunned silent for a long while before he finally spoke, disbelief dripping from every word."This was your plan all along. You never meant to forgive me. You were just waiting to take everything. You want me ruined, is that it?"I met his gaze with a calm, steady smile. I didn't need to
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The scene devolved into utter chaos. Cameras flashed, voices clashed, and in the middle of it all, I stood quietly at the back, watching Clyde unravel.Under the relentless glare of the spotlight, no emotion could hide. The panic written across his face was laid bare for the world to see.The hashtag 'Clyde Sherwood Exposed: Cheating Scandal Shatters "Devoted Husband" Image' shot straight to the top of the list of trending topics.Since I hadn't said a word during the entire chaos, the internet filled in the blanks. To them, I became the picture of a devastated wife who was too heartbroken and shocked to speak.Meanwhile, the PR accounts I had paid off began digging up stories from the early days—how Clyde and I built Sherwood Holdings from the ground up, side by side.Public opinion flipped like a coin tossed in a storm, and it landed on my side.Clyde's affair sent the company's stock into a free fall. Sherwood Holdings was now teetering on the edge of collapse.Investors stor
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A few key projects had just wrapped up smoothly and profitably.Without the slightest hesitation, I doubled everyone's bonus on the spot. Then I booked out an entire floor of the most luxurious banquet hall in Hillwyn to throw a proper celebration.This kind of event? No way Clyde was skipping it.At the party, my team came up one by one to toast me, all wearing smiles that were more than just polite—they were genuine.Clyde, on the other hand, was more like the wallpaper. Just… there.After yet another employee offered their toast and left, Clyde stood off to the side, swirling his drink with a thoughtful look on his face."Anya," he said slowly, "it's only been several months, and you've already got the whole company eating out of your hand."I pretended not to hear the edge in his voice, clinked my glass lightly against his, and smiled like I didn't know exactly what he was getting at."How's Gianna doing? If she's in the clear, I'll hand over the new project to you tomorrow
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All the project managers in the room had once stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Clyde and me. We had weathered late nights and high-stakes decisions together. So when I stepped into the conference room, their faces lit up with genuine surprise and warmth.They immediately gathered around, firing off questions, eager to know why I was back.I smiled and made the announcement with calm authority."Mr. Sherwood has some personal matters to deal with at the moment, so I'll be temporarily stepping in as acting chairwoman."The moment the words left my mouth, the room erupted into spontaneous applause.As I looked around at those familiar faces, memories came rushing back—nights spent huddled over drafts, rewriting proposals until dawn, chasing deadlines with nothing but caffeine and grit to keep us going. My eyes stung with the threat of tears.Yes, this was where I belonged.I was never meant to be a woman kept behind closed doors, tucked away as someone's doting housewife. I belonged
The Price of His Betrayal Chapter 7 Gianna, Do Me a Favor
That night, while I pretended to be asleep, Clyde tiptoed out to the balcony.I was curled up in the living room, silent as a shadow, and I heard the soft murmur of his voice as he whispered sweet nothings to her."I only ignored you today to calm Anya down. Don't be silly—of course I care about you and the baby."I couldn't hear her response, but whatever she said must have worked. Clyde hesitated for a moment, then gave in with a sigh of defeat."Wait for me. I'll be there in a minute."When he turned around and saw me there, his face drained of color. Caught red-handed after promising me the moon just hours ago—he must have known how ridiculous he looked.I spared him the awkwardness, playing the understanding wife to perfection."Is something wrong with Gianna?" I asked gently. "Let me go with you. I'm a woman—I'll notice things you might miss."He blinked, clearly stunned. It hadn't occurred to him that I would offer that.He reached for my hand, squeezing it like I had j
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"So what you're saying is… You really cheated on me for three years?"I zeroed in on the heart of it, sharp and fast like a blade.Clyde paused for a second, then gave a reluctant nod."But Anya, please, trust me. I've only ever loved you. From the start, it's always been you. I never meant to betray our marriage…"A wave of nausea slammed into my throat so hard it stole my breath. I tried to swallow it down, but in the end, I couldn't. I bolted for the bathroom and threw up until the world tilted sideways.Clyde came in after me. His face was clouded, unreadable, but he crouched down beside me anyway. Gently, he pulled my hair back and rubbed my back in slow, careful circles like he used to—like it still meant something.Clyde couldn't hold his liquor well. Back when he was clawing his way up, landing clients and deals, it was always me at the table, drinking with wolves in suits and snakes in ties.Every time I drank too much and ended up puking—hugging the toilet, half-consci
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A single tear slipped from the corner of my eye. My vision blurred, my eyes turned red, and I staggered—but I held myself together and stared straight at Clyde.He didn't answer my question. Instead, he hurried forward, shrugged off his jacket, and draped it over my shoulders. His voice shook."Anya, your face is hurt. Let me take you to the hospital, okay?"Inside, I felt nothing but coldness.He was dodging the question—and avoidance usually spoke louder than any answer.Still, I nodded. I didn't blow up at him, didn't demand a fight.…Before I knocked on that door—hell, even before I got the address—I had planned to part ways with Clyde on decent terms.Growing up in a home where my parents loved each other deeply, I learned early on how much loyalty in a marriage meant.So, when I realized Clyde had cheated, I told myself no matter how much I loved him, I had to cut that rot out of my life. Clean and sharp, like slicing off a gangrenous limb.That was why, right before I
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I couldn't remember how I felt back then.I was disappointed, for sure. Still, I told myself it was pointless to dwell on it. After all, it was no big deal.His refusal to compromise on that matter didn't change anything between us, but the sight of the matching mugs on the dining table now pierced my heart like a knife.The truth was, he could compromise for the right person, and that person wasn't me.I staggered to the bedroom to find an elegant, ornate king bed.The woman drawled, "Clyde had the bed custom-designed, saying the color complemented my complexion. He would pounce on me after I bathed and waited for him on the bed, every time. Oh, by the way. That time, I was wearing my black lingerie when he got me pregnant. He loves it when I wear them. Can you even get him aroused?"Her words were a wrenching punch to my gut.I could almost imagine Clyde holding her and being intimate with her on the same king bed on many nights without my knowledge.I took a deep breath to n
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The next morning, Clyde miraculously made me breakfast, clearly intending to please me.Since expanding his business scale, he hadn't made me breakfast in a long time.What I used to think was a sweet gesture now seemed worthless. I disposed of the food. Then, I returned to the baby store and asked for the delivery address he had left.I didn't want a confrontation. I simply wanted to put an end to our marriage. I was curious about how far he would go to protect her.I couldn't help but be surprised when I looked at the address.Doubts gnaw at me. I wondered whether I had wrongly accused Clyde.It was in the neighbourhood. All it took was a five-minute walk to his mistress' place."The best place to hide something is in plain sight, isn't it?" I thought.Before I realized it, I had crumpled the paper.I calmed my running thoughts and knocked on the door.The woman I met yesterday answered the door.With an exaggerated look, she put a hand on her belly, making sure I wouldn
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