Semua Bab Breaking My Heart for Her True Love: Bab 1 - Bab 9

Three months later, I hosted a dinner party in my honor to formally announce my engagement to Seabrook's most beautiful woman. Those present were all prominent figures, many of whom were childhood friends of mine.I had been so caught up with work throughout the years that I rarely showed up to gatherings like this. So, I had drifted apart from many old friends. I took this opportunity to catch up with the people I hadn't seen in a long time.They all showed sympathy over my past relationship with Vivian Saddler.I smiled with ease. "It's all in the past. If she has found happiness, then I'm happy for her."My friends called me a fool and advised me to be less accommodating.But I knew that my father was about to cut off all financial support to Saddler Group. All I needed to do now was appear generous.Suddenly, the doors to the banquet hall swung open. A familiar figure appeared in the glare of the light. I took a closer look and confirmed that the people at the door were my ex

Just then, the host's voice rang out inside the banquet hall.I glanced at Vivian. "The banquet's about to start. Let's go."This banquet was meant for my engagement announcement. I wasn't going to hold it up for Vivian's sake.On the way back to the banquet hall with her, a smirk tugged at my lips. The show was just getting started.I stood at the center of the stage as Yvonne Stauffer, the most stunning woman in Seabrook, descended the spiral staircase in a couture gown. She stepped up onto the stage and gently took my arm. I gazed at her with nothing but love in my eyes. That affection was perhaps more than I had ever shown Vivian in the past. I lightly patted her hand to reassure her, then turned to face the guests. "I'd like to introduce my fiancee to everyone. This is Yvonne Stauffer."Yvonne smiled shyly as she raised her hand in greeting. "It's nice to meet everyone."The guests erupted in applause. "She's so much better than Vivian Saddler!""Honestly, Vivian had no i

I stretched languidly after finishing my work. My eyes were drawn to Vivian, who was still ensconced on the couch, waiting for me. She looked up from her phone. "Done with work?"I nodded.Vivian said gently, "You've worked hard. I never realized how exhausting your day-to-day life could be. You know, this is the first time I've seen you working. You look quite handsome."I gave a wry smile. In the past, I would always make sure to fix myself up to look more presentable before meeting her. I didn't want her to see me tired. I also always tried to make as much time as possible for her.But I never received a shred of understanding in return.Now, she was acting gentle and considerate to get back on my good side.She would probably never know that I had been busy finalizing the arrangements to sever all business ties with the Saddler family during the two hours she spent waiting for me.I threw on my coat. Before I could say a word, Vivian scrambled to her feet. "Are we leaving no

As soon as we entered my office, Vivian dropped to her knees in front of me.I didn't even look her in the eye. "What are you trying to do, Ms. Saddler? Are you threatening me?"Vivian shook her head repeatedly. "No, Lucian. I'm here to beg for your forgiveness."A smile tugged at my lips as I sat down on the couch to stare at her. "That's not how you acted when you broke off our engagement. Now that you need me, you've come crawling back?"Vivian slapped herself across the face several times. "I didn't cherish you when I should have. I didn't know what I had until it was gone. It's all my fault. I'll do anything to make it up to you!"I scoffed. "No need, Ms. Saddler. Please leave. I already have a girlfriend. Kindly see yourself out."Seeing that Vivian remained kneeling on the floor and was unresponsive, I called for security to have her removed.In the days that followed, she would appear at the doorstep of my company on schedule. Each time, I merely gave her a cold glance.

After a few days of rest, I met up with my friends for a small get-together. It was over dinner that I learned that Vivian had given birth to a daughter.But Wyatt was extremely dissatisfied. He insulted Vivian by calling her a washed-up hag who couldn't give him a son.With Saddler Group teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, their days were numbered. Vivian suffered from severe postpartum depression as a result. Instead of caring for her, Wyatt demanded money from her daily.But where was Vivian supposed to come up with the money? She couldn't even afford to hire a midwife when she gave birth.Time seemed to slip by for a moment. I remembered when Vivian asked me whether I wanted a daughter or a son with a gleam in her eyes. I told her I wanted a daughter because it'd feel like getting a glimpse into Vivian's own childhood. She now had a daughter, but it had nothing to do with me. Meanwhile, all she received were brutal verbal lashings.As for me, I no longer felt anything. I co