Linda refused to discuss divorce under any circumstances. She started calling and texting me daily, just like back when we were deeply in love. She shared every little detail of her life, and on several occasions, she even called me late at night from different phone numbers.She claimed to have turned a new leaf, shedding tears during our conversations, expressing regret for her past decisions, and reminiscing about our shared history.After hanging up on her, Melvin contacted me. He sounded somewhat pleased, saying, "Lewis, she broke up with me, stating that she wants to focus on pursuing you. Now she's at the office, gazing at your photos every day, hopelessly in love with you."I chuckled softly in response, not saying much.It wasn't about love, it was about my capabilities. There were plenty of handsome men out there, but she was fixated on me. Why? Because I was intelligent, studious, and knew my own boundaries. She disliked my dominance and independence and abilities but

That evening, I stood in the darkness for a long time, until my hands turned icy and my feet went numb. It was then that I made a decision. I took the initiative to approach the school and gave up my opportunity to study abroad. The Chancers family held significant influence, and tweaking my plans for studying abroad was an effortless task for them.I preferred taking initiative rather than passively bearing the consequences.I personally dismantled my business, crushing my dreams of studying abroad.Linda aimed to break my spirit and keep me grounded forever.So, I made the choice to start from zero, with the intention of relying on her strength to rebuild.I wouldn't and couldn't afford to lose.Melvin chuckled softly on the other end of the line, "It's not over yet, is it, Lewis? You desire more than just this, don't you?"I nodded and sighed, "You know me too well, Melvin."Of course, it wasn't finished.It couldn't be over.My goal had always been clear: to make the Chancers Co

I avoided Linda's attempt to hold my hand and placed the divorce agreement and the share acquisition contract in front of her."Linda, just sign it," I said calmly.Her dark eyes flickered with a hint of bitterness. "Lewis, are you really that ruthless? I know I was wrong, and I won't contact those other men again."Seeing that I remained silent, Linda grew increasingly agitated. "I merely had an affair, does it really warrant you hating me and seeking revenge to this extent?”She yelled at me, her voice hoarse and terrifying, like a dying wounded beast.Did I hate Linda? Perhaps, there was a time when I did. I used to believe that by offering my sincere heart, I could get another one in return. But later, I realized that what I received in exchange was a sharp knife, one that had stabbed me deeply, causing me to bleed profusely.I raised my glasses slightly on my nose and said, "Linda, I've never been someone who repays kindness with vengeance. When you tried to destroy my business

On the day when the Chancers Corporation changed hands, I had someone deliver the news to Linda's mother. When something worth celebrating happens, it's only right to share it with others. However, upon hearing the news, she was so shocked that she fell into a coma and has not woken up since.Aware of her condition, I came to the hospital and paid all her medical bills. Standing at the door of the hospital room, I looked at Linda's mother lying in bed, frail and lifeless. Suddenly, I remembered how she looked when she first approached me all those years ago—graceful, arrogant, and condescending."Lewis, being chosen by our dear Linda is your good fortune," she had said back then. "As a mother, I naturally respect her wishes and agree to you becoming our son-in-law."With that, she placed an agreement and some documents in front of me. "Don't rush to refuse. Take a look at these first," she urged. "I've heard that your mother was a highly respected educator during her lifetime. Yo