LOGINTyler continued, "It was because I was scared. I was afraid that if things blew up, my career and my life would be affected. I was afraid people would find out that I was the scumbag. I'm a coward. I really deserve to die."After watching that video, I felt nothing. After all, love that came too late was worth less than dirt. And that was a fact that would never change.The comment section of the video had already blown up. The top comment read, "So the lady who got cyberbullied back then just got dragged for three months for absolutely nothing?"And he's only speaking up now? Why didn't he come clean sooner?"Things escalated quickly after that.After being reposted by major accounts, Tyler's video climbed to the number one spot on the trending list.The comments went from shock to rage, and from rage to action. People dug up his company's info and flooded them with complaint calls.Someone found his address and splashed red paint all over his door. Some recognized him on the s
Tyler's messages continued. "I don't expect you to forgive me. I just… I want to be able to help you when you need it, even if you never want to see me again, even if you'll never forgive me."I've sent you 100 thousand dollars. It's not much, but it's my way of showing my sincerity. Just think of it as something I owe you. You don't have to feel burdened by it. Just accept it."If you feel disgusted by it, you can just throw it away. I just want to do something that makes me feel a little better."The last message was a transfer notification for 100 thousand dollars.I stared at the transfer notification on the screen for a few seconds. Then, I raised an eyebrow.100 thousand dollars wasn't a huge amount, but it wasn't small either. It was just enough to make turning it down difficult.It would seem that he had become a lot shrewder. As I accepted the transfer, the confirmation tone rang out sharply. I figured that I might as well take the free money.For all the tears I had
Brent asked, "Ms. Fritz, aren't you going to eat here?""Not anymore," I said as I opened the door and got in. "Please take me back to the hotel."Brent looked at me for a moment, then turned back toward the faint sound of arguing coming from the courtyard.He didn't ask a single question and simply gave a nod. "You got it. Let's head back."The engine started, and we pulled out of the alley. In the rearview mirror, the little white courtyard grew smaller and smaller. And the sound of their fighting faded along with it. Leaning back against my seat, I closed my eyes.The next day, I got up early. My complexion in the mirror looked good. I'd slept really well the night before.The meeting was held at the other party's headquarters. Jason was waiting for me in the lobby with the prepared documents. "Ms. Fritz, the product lead, Mr. John Smith, is very serious about this collaboration. He flew in from Naverport just for this."I nodded, took the documents, and flipped through them
Amelia questioned, "Isn't this exactly what happened five years ago? You came all the way here alone and went back crying. What, are you planning to do it all over again this time?""Amelia," I said, my voice calm. "Hmm?"I slapped her hard across the face. "Even after all these years, you're still a disgusting person."Stunned by the slap, Amelia stared at me in disbelief for a long time. "You… You dare hit me?"I simply smiled. "I hit you because I wanted to. Do I even need your permission?"Amelia flew into a rage. "Tyler, are you just going to stand there and watch her hit me?"Tyler's expression turned complicated. After a moment of silence, he said hesitantly, "Amelia, you shouldn't have said that to her just now. Apologize to Rose."Amelia couldn't believe her ears. "What did you just say? You want me to apologize to her? Tyler, have you lost your mind? I am your—"Tyler unexpectedly roared, "That's enough!"Amelia was stunned by his outburst.Tyler glared at Amelia,
I didn't say anything to Tyler in response.Tyler said, "You're here too… What brings you here?"I almost laughed out loud. "Too"? That was rich.He was clearly the one following me around, yet here he was acting like this was a coincidence. That car that kept appearing and disappearing behind me during my trip was probably his."I'm here to eat."With that said, I started walking toward the restaurant's courtyard."Wait!"He reached out, trying to stop me, but his hand stopped just inches away from my arm. "Rose, can you give me a minute of your time?"I stopped to look at him.Tyler had lost weight. He had dark stubble on his chin and faint dark circles under his eyes. He no longer looked as spirited and confident as before. Instead, he looked like he'd been through the wringer.I simply said, "We have nothing to talk about.""We do," he said hurriedly. "The truth is, I've been trying to reach you since last year…""What for?""I… I just wanted…"He hemmed and hawed, st
My initial reaction to seeing Tyler was surprise. But that was it.I smiled and casually remarked, "What a coincidence. You're here too."Tyler hesitated for a moment, looking like he wanted to say something, but stopped himself. He then muttered in a low voice, "Actually, it's not a coincidence…"Even if it weren't a coincidence, what difference did it make to me? I simply said, "Sorry, but I don't think that's possible. I'm pretty busy."I was going to be busy checking out the well-known landmarks and trying the local specialties.In short, I wasn't about to waste my time on someone unworthy, not like I did five years ago.After speaking, I got into the car and didn't look his way again.Since I didn't hear any footsteps from where he was, I was sure he was probably still standing there. But that wasn't my problem anymore.Jason Underwood, the representative from our potential business partner, was already waiting for me in the hotel lobby.He was a Molovian-born Hobean in h







