Semua Bab Kicking Him to the Curb: Bab 631 - Bab 640

Aspen looked at Aren, momentarily at a loss for words. Around them, the board members watched the scene unfold with admiration. No one had expected that Aspen, as brilliant and capable as she was, also had such an exceptional man standing by her side."Come on. Let's go home," Aren said softly, taking Aspen's hand.Aspen nodded and let him lead her out of the conference room.As Aren drove, he glanced at her and said, "Pen, to celebrate you officially taking over Fuller Group and to give you a break, how about we spend a couple of days at the hot springs resort?""Sounds perfect," Aspen agreed readily. After everything she'd been through, she definitely needed time to unwind.With that, the car left the city and headed toward the countryside resort. The view along the way was scenic and serene, gradually easing Aspen's tense mood.The resort was tucked into the hills, surrounded by fresh mountain air, blooming flowers, and birdsong. Later, they checked into a luxury suite with a

Aspen's heart suddenly raced, as if it might burst from her chest. Gregory Mora from Aetheris Group? Why would he text Aren? Judging by Aren's phone conversation earlier, it seemed to be related to Aetheris Group's business. With a mix of apprehension and hidden anticipation, Aspen opened the message. The text was brief, just a few short words, but they struck Aspen like lightning, leaving her frozen in place. "Mr. Jefferson, everything has been handled according to your instructions."Their conversation hit her brain like a bolt of lightning, making the vague suspicions in her mind suddenly crystal clear. Why was Gregory addressing Aren so familiarly?Thinking back to her previous collaborations with Gregory, every partnership had gone impossibly smoothly, and Aetheris Group had given Fuller Group's projects extraordinary support. Moreover, Aren had never actively accompanied her to any events related to Aetheris Group.All the scattered clues came together at this moment

That evening, the two returned to their room. After Aspen finished her shower and came out, she saw Aren standing by the window on a phone call. She didn't make a sound and quietly walked over.Aren seemed unaware of her approach and continued talking on the phone. She stopped a few steps away from him, faintly hearing that his conversation was about Aetheris Group. Aspen's heart sank heavily.Aren ended the call and turned to see Aspen standing behind him, a flash of surprise crossing his face. "Pen, w-when did you come out?" he asked, his tone somewhat unnatural. Aspen didn't answer his question and simply looked at him quietly, her expression complex.Aren felt guilty under her gaze and walked over to her, wanting to explain. "Pen, I—" "You don't need to explain," Aspen interrupted him. "I saw the text message on your phone earlier."Aren's face instantly turned pale. He hadn't expected that Aspen would have seen that message. Aspen looked at him and asked deliberately

It was well past midnight when Aspen finally returned to her hotel, and she spent the entire night sleepless in her room. She sat on the bed, hugging her knees, staring blankly out the window while her mind replayed every moment she had shared with Aren. She couldn't understand why Aren had chosen to deceive her.The next day, Aspen returned to the office with red, swollen eyes. She walked into her office looking completely drained, all her usual radiance completely gone. She appeared utterly exhausted and broken.Riley had stayed with the company after leaving Fuller Group, deeply impressed by Aspen and accepting her invitation to remain. After receiving the 100 million dollars, his loyalty to Aspen had only grown stronger. When he saw Aspen's condition, he was startled. His voice was filled with concern as he asked urgently, "Ms. Nicholls, you… W-What happened to you?"Aspen didn't answer his question and simply said flatly, "I'm fine." Then, she walked to her desk, sat down, an

Aren quickly denied, "I didn't! Pen, I admit I hid my identity, but my feelings for you are real! From beginning to end, I've only loved you, Aspen! It has nothing to do with your status or your background!" Aspen looked at him with eyes that showed no emotion, as if she were watching a poor actor performing in a ridiculous play. She said coldly, "Mr. Jefferson, your acting skills have really improved." "Pen..." Aren tried again, but she cut him off before he could say more.Without another word, Aspen pulled a signed document from her drawer and handed it to Riley. "From now on, all of Mr. Jefferson's project communication can be handled over email. There's no need for him to come to the office."Riley took the document and respectfully responded, "Yes, Ms. Nicholls." "Pen, you can't treat me like this! Are you really going to throw everything away over this one thing?" Aren's voice carried a hint of desperation.Aspen didn't answer. She simply turned to Riley and said, "I'm