Lahat ng Kabanata ng Kicking Him to the Curb: Kabanata 131 - Kabanata 140

"Zac's still just young. He's got a whole future ahead of him. Please, I'm begging you!" Gwyneth sobbed uncontrollably.She looked so pitiful in that moment that not only Colin but even Aspen almost felt a flicker of sympathy.But sympathy wasn't going to cut it, not when she was the one who had been hurt. If Aren hadn't shown up that day, one could only imagine what kind of trauma she would have been forced to endure or how far things might have gone."Gwen, get up," Colin said as he stepped forward and tried to pull her away.However, Gwyneth shook her head hard, her voice choking through the tears. "No, I have to beg her. I need to. Zac is everything to me—I can't watch him suffer."Still holding on to Aspen's skirt like it was her lifeline, she added, "Ms. Nicholls, please, if you're willing to sign the settlement agreement—if you're willing to let Zac go—I'll do anything. Whatever you want, I swear." Gwyneth's act seemed humble, but Aspen saw right through it. This was j

Even if Colin dropped to his knees and apologized that very second, Aspen wouldn't forgive him. After all, Sophie was gone, and no amount of regret or compensation could bring her back. Sophie, her precious daughter, was never coming home.Every time Aspen thought of Sophie and the way she left this world, her heart twisted with unbearable pain. She shoved Colin away with all the strength she had left, then took a deep breath and spoke with chilling calm. "Colin, there's no going back for us. If you're willing, we'll keep playing this little surface-level marriage game. If not, then let's get a divorce. Either way, you know better than anyone what your options are."She continued, "I get that everything you're doing right now is for Zac. But instead of trying to guilt-trip me with cheap apologies, why don't we sit down and talk terms like adults?"Aspen smoothed out her clothes, walked over to his desk, and sat right on top of it, crossing her legs with elegance and ease.Colin n

Aspen picked up the phone and said calmly, "Zac, you're an adult, and adults face consequences. I came here today to say this to your face—I will never forgive you. Based on what you did, you'll spend at least five New Years here. I'll make sure to send you some leftovers from our New Year celebration."Her tone was steady, almost gentle, like she was explaining a schedule.Zac, on the other hand, had clearly been through hell. His face was bruised, his body was thinner, and he seemed constantly on edge. He had been beaten more than once, and no one had stepped in to stop it. But now, looking at Aspen's face through the glass, it all suddenly clicked in his head.He snarled, "It was you! You're the one who sent them after me, right? Aspen, you worthless bitch—I should've finished you off that day! Gwen's the one Colin really loves! She and Colin will get me out! Just wait!"The second he realized pleasantry wasn't working, Zac completely lost it. However, Aspen remained eerily c

Aren had unexpectedly run into someone from work while grabbing a seafood boil. Normally, that wouldn't have been a big deal. But this wasn't just any coworker; it was Eric, who was so fed up that resentment was practically oozing off him.Aspen was amused by Eric's expression. She felt caught, like she had just been busted cheating, even though nothing was happening. Glancing at Eric cautiously, she lowered her voice and said, "I invited Aren to join me for some seafood boil. If you're free, why not join us?"Join then? Eric had only come to the restaurant to meet a client, but the guy had bailed on him at the last minute. That was how he had ended up here—and now, seeing these two together, he couldn't believe what he was looking at.Moreover, the fact that a CEO had sneaked off during work hours to cozy up with a married woman was not just unprofessional—it was scandalous. Crossing his arms, Eric said with righteous indignation, "Mr. Jefferson, the company was just launched

Gwyneth never expected her little performance today to completely fail. She stood there frozen, looking awkward and clueless, while Aspen found it hilarious. Spending more time around Gwyneth had made one thing clear—her tricks weren't anything special; it was Colin's affection that made them work. After all, when a man was in love, he would play along and pretend he didn't see anything. But today, Gwyneth had chosen the wrong stage. This was the workplace, and no matter how juicy the gossip or messy the drama, nothing came before a paycheck in a corporate office. Faced with everyone's silent judgment, Gwyneth felt unbearably humiliated. She clenched her jaw and tried to give herself a graceful way out. "Since you're busy working, I won't bother you. I bought coffee for everyone, and it should be arriving soon. Thanks for all your hard work."She thought she was making a dignified exit. However, everyone in the room saw it for what it was; they knew it was nothing but a desper