Lahat ng Kabanata ng Kicking Him to the Curb: Kabanata 521 - Kabanata 530

The tile floor in the bathroom reflected Gwyneth's pale face. She stared vacantly at her wrist, where blue veins were clearly visible beneath her fair skin.Gwyneth's hand trembled slightly as she picked up the knife from the vanity counter. The sharp edge of the blade glinted with a heart-stopping gleam under the lights.She took a deep breath and closed her eyes, as if steeling herself for some final decision. The next second, her eyes flew open, wide with despair and madness. Swift and decisive, she sliced the blade viciously across her wrist. Searing pain shot through her instantly, and Gwyneth couldn't help but gasp.Bright red blood gushed out like a bursting dam, immediately staining the white sink crimson. The vivid red color assaulted Gwyneth's eyes and amplified the terror in her heart.Watching the blood flow continuously, her body began shaking uncontrollably. Cold fear seeped through her nerves like poison.Gwyneth then collapsed weakly onto the cold tile floor as h

Seeing her tear-stained face, Colin's heart softened once again. He couldn't stand seeing women cry, especially Gwyneth, who always managed to break down his defenses so easily."Alright, stop crying." Colin sighed again, speaking with helpless resignation. "I'll take care of you. Just focus on getting better for now.""Really? Colin, you'll really keep taking care of me?" Gwyneth asked with delight, as if she'd grabbed onto a lifeline.Colin nodded, his tone carrying exhaustion and resignation. "Yes, I will."Hearing this, Gwyneth's tears turned to smiles as she weakly reached out, trying to grasp Colin's hand. Colin hesitated for a moment before extending his hand and grabbing Gwyneth's cold fingers.Just then, someone knocked on the hospital room door. Liam walked in with a grave expression, quickly approaching Colin's side and speaking in a low voice, "Mr. Fuller, we have a problem."Colin frowned, asking with displeasure, "What now?"Liam's face darkened as he said, "The ne

Colin froze for a moment, completely caught off guard by Aspen's icy demeanor. He quickly rushed after her, blocking her path before she could get away. "Aspen!" Colin called out urgently, his voice carrying a note of desperation.Aspen stopped in her tracks and looked up at Colin. Her eyes were stone cold, devoid of emotion, as if she were looking at a stranger who meant nothing to her."Mr. Fuller, is there something you need?" Aspen's voice was crisp and distant, lacking any warmth whatsoever. She spoke as if she were handling business matters rather than facing her ex-husband.Colin's heart sank, the chill cutting through him like ice. He took a deep breath and forced a smile, extending the bouquet of flowers toward Aspen. Trying desperately to win back Aspen's heart, he said sincerely, "Aspen, I know I was wrong before, and I shouldn't have treated you that way. I'm here to apologize to you. These flowers are for you, and I hope you can forgive me."Aspen glanced at the fl

Gwyneth struggled to sit up but felt a wave of dizziness wash over her. A sharp pain shot through the wound on her wrist, making her hiss involuntarily. She looked down at her wrist, where thick bandages stood out starkly against her pale skin. Tears immediately welled up in Gwyneth's eyes as she wondered why Colin wasn't by her side right now. Her voice was choked with emotion as she murmured, "Why... Why is this happening..."She picked up her phone to call Colin, but noticed a news alert had popped up on her screen. The headline read: #ArenJeffersonGiftsMillion-DollarNecklacetoAspenNichollsWhen Gwyneth saw this news, her eyes widened, and jealousy and hatred began growing wildly in her heart like weeds. "Aspen... It's always Aspen!" She gritted her teeth, her eyes filled with venomous resentment. Then, she clicked on the news story and saw photos of Aren and Aspen's intimate interactions at the charity gala. In the pictures, Aspen wore a sweet smile and looked radiant, while

After that, both parties from Nicholls Group and Aetheris Group engaged in in-depth discussions about the details of the collaboration. Gregory proved to be a seasoned business veteran, asking highly professional questions throughout the meeting. Meanwhile, Aspen held her own admirably, answering fluently and demonstrating exceptional business acumen. The entire negotiation process was pleasant and progressed smoothly.Aren sat quietly to the side, watching Aspen intently. He discovered that Aspen was even more captivating when she was focused on her work.When the negotiations concluded, both parties were extremely satisfied with the results, and Gregory personally escorted Aspen and Aren out of the company. He occasionally glanced at Aren with respect. With a smile, he said, "Ms. Nicholls, Mr. Jefferson, it's been a pleasure working with you.""The pleasure is ours," Aspen and Aren replied, smiling in return. Then, the two left Aetheris Group and got into their car."Pen, c