All Chapters of Her Affair and My Parents' Peril: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

Tears streamed down my face.On my knees, I signed the divorce papers, desperately begging Fiona Wainwright to spare my family.However, in the next instant, my parents—Neil Grant and Deidre McCurdy—were thrown from the drop tower ride."No!" I screamed.…When I came to, I found myself back on the very day Fiona handed me the divorce agreement.This time, I threw both the divorce papers and my resignation letter at her, saying, "This is what you wanted."The moment the words left my lips, Fiona let out a mocking laugh."Logan, I asked for a divorce, not your resignation. Did you really think such a threat would make me bend to your will?"Without hesitation, she grabbed a pen and signed the divorce papers.Throwing them back at me, she snapped, "I already gave you a chance, but you didn't appreciate it. Since you're so eager to cause a scene, don't expect me to go easy on you."After signing the divorce papers, she didn't even glance back and simply turned to walk away.…

Chapter 2

"And on top of what?" I whispered.Frank gripped my sleeve tightly. "Mr. Chamberlain said your entire three-million-dollar performance bonus for this quarter will be diverted to his account."He's also transferring the 32 veteran members of your team to the logistics department. His plan is to have them clean the toilets."I pressed my lips together, my fingernails digging into my palm.Those 32 employees had been with me since the company's earliest days.Mitchell Slater once pulled three consecutive all-nighters to meet a deadline. Ultimately, he collapsed in the conference room from fatigue.Even amid chemotherapy treatments, he was still the first to arrive at the office. He made it his mission to squeeze in just a bit more work whenever he could.Likewise, Vernon Halloway once spent three days and nights at the airport to win over an overseas client. His heartfelt sincerity led the client to sign the contract in the end.He had recently purchased a new home following his w

Chapter 3

Patricia Gilmore, the HR Director, suddenly stood up. Her face went pale as she stared at me."Mr. Grant, how can you even consider resigning? Mitchell and Vernon, you're both vital to the company! Your department drives 80% of our performance! I don't have the authority to approve your resignation. I'll need to run this by Ms. Wainwright first."Her hands shook as she pulled out her phone. I said nothing, letting her take the lead."There's no need to consult anyone."At that moment, the door to the director's office burst open.Ed Chamberlain emerged, his hands tucked into his pockets.With a smug grin, he waved his phone in the air."According to Fiona, the sales department is under my full control. That means I decide who stays and who leaves."If you choose to resign, so be it. However, you must first return every bonus the company has ever awarded you. Only then will I approve your resignation."My hands balled into fists.I couldn't believe Fiona would actually allow E

Chapter 4

However, after drinking too much, Fiona lost the baby. From that point on, she was never able to conceive again.I was too afraid to upset her, so I never spoke the truth. I told her it was just a stomach issue, quietly bearing the pain of losing our child all by myself.To ease her mind, I even told her I was infertile. I didn't want her to carry that burden alone. All I ever wanted was for us to live a happy life together.In hindsight, I realized I had trusted someone undeserving.Ed gave me a cocky grin."Logan, women are attracted to younger men, not older guys like you. You've seen how Fiona's been acting. She does whatever I say now. As long as you agree to buy me some crawfish, I'll approve your resignation right away."Following the normal procedure takes at least a month. I'm guessing you don't want to spend that time cleaning toilets."I chose to accept his challenge. "Fine. I'll do it."My team members immediately grew emotional.Mitchell grabbed my arm. "Mr. Grant

Chapter 5

"What nonsense are you spouting?" I retorted, my eyes cold as ice. "Should I call Ms. Tillman and have her set things straight?"Suddenly, a sharp slap landed across my face.I stumbled back, my cheek burning with pain."Logan," Fiona said, her bloodshot eyes fixed on me. "Apologize to Ed right now, and I can overlook the watch."Ed cowered behind her, a smug smile playing on his lips.I shut my eyes, quietly blaming myself. Even though I'd seen through every one of Fiona's masks, I still instinctively tried to protect my innocence.Truth be told, she never cared one bit about my side of the story.I bit back the sting in my cheek and took a deep breath."Fiona, my lawyer informed me that the divorce papers have been finalized. I've also returned your watch. From this moment on, I have no further dealings with you."Without a second glance, I stepped into the pouring rain.The sound of chairs hitting the floor echoed behind me. Someone must have kicked them over in a burst of

Chapter 6

"What did you say?"As Fiona recalled the calls from Patricia over the past two days, her face drained of color."Fiona!" Ed shouted, peeking out of the examination room. "The prenatal results are in. The doctor wants you to take a look. Let's go see how the baby's doing."Before Fiona had a chance to respond, her phone rang again.Kyle Barnaby's voice came through the line. He was the CFO, but right then, he spoke like a man who had lost all control."Ms. Wainwright! Ten key clients have simultaneously pulled out. They're saying our project is a total failure, managed by college students who don't have the expertise to handle it. To make things worse, they even found doodles all over the proposal!"As a result, they've decided they can't work with us anymore. The estimated penalty for breach of contract is 12 billion dollars!"Fiona's phone slipped from her hand, crashing to the floor.In a daze, she turned to Ed."What's wrong, Fiona?" he asked, his expression a picture of i

Chapter 7

"Ms. Wainwright, you wouldn't believe what a bunch of fools Mr. Grant's sales team was!"Despite Ed's desperate attempts to quiet them, his so-called friends continued mocking me and my team without mercy.Fiona's gaze grew icy by the second. Her slender fingers drummed softly on the desk, each tap cutting through the room like a cold wind."Are you finished?"Her hushed voice was enough to silence the entire office.In that instant, the college students caught the spark of fury in Fiona's eyes."Security," she commanded, pressing the intercom. "Escort all of them out. From this moment on, they're banned from ever setting foot in Wainwright Group again.""Fiona!" Ed yelled, trying to stop her. "They're my friends! Even if you throw them out, their salaries still need to be paid!"Fiona brushed his hand aside. "Salaries? I haven't even asked for a single cent from them." She jabbed a finger at the graffiti-covered project proposals. "Look closely. Are these really the 'capable

Chapter 8

Fiona bent down and picked up Ed's phone. He hadn't even bothered to hang up.Out of nowhere, Ed grabbed a vase and hurled it at her."Go to hell! If it weren't for your money, I wouldn't waste a second pretending to care about you!"She tilted her head just in time. The vase shattered against the wall, shards spraying across the floor.Without a pause, she seized a baseball bat and brought it down on Ed's skull. In an instant, he was sent sprawling across the floor."So, the doctor said I'll never have kids, huh?" she whispered in his ear. "Today's exam revealed a tumor instead, didn't it?"Ed's eyes widened. "Maybe... Maybe it was a misdiagnosis. You had morning sickness, didn't you? Plus, your belly seems a little bigger now."Fiona let out a bitter laugh before striking him hard across the face. Letting go, she watched him crumple to the floor in a pathetic heap."How dare you lie to me again!"Ed suddenly spat in her face."You piece of shit! If it weren't for your money

Chapter 9

Fiona had lost the one person she should have held closest to her heart.Suddenly, her phone vibrated. It was the bank's final warning.Without a second glance, she turned it off and dialed a new number."Get me Logan Grant's address in Germovia," she commanded the private detective. "I want it now."After hanging up, she gazed into the night, her thoughts spiraling deeper into obsession. "Logan," she murmured, "I won't stop until I find you."All of a sudden, her phone buzzed again. A message from the private detective had just come through."Mr. Grant will be at the opening ceremony tomorrow. I've attached his current address."At the sight of my address in Munisberg on the screen, Fiona's fists clenched with frustration. Regret slithered through her heart like a venomous snake.How could she ever reclaim the treasure she had once so recklessly pushed away?…Far away in Germovia, I jolted awake, my heart inexplicably pounding. I looked down at the ring mark on my finger an

Chapter 10

"Did you know I've lived two lifetimes?" I withdrew my hand, my voice barely above a whisper. "In my past life, you forced me to sign our divorce papers. You even strapped my parents to a drop tower and sent them to their deaths."Fiona looked up, her eyes a tempest of shock and terror."They died from heart attacks." I gently traced the outline of my ring finger. "Do you think saying sorry now could ever be enough?"Flashes from the cameras erupted continuously.As the new CEO of Quantum Group, all eyes drilled into me while I bent down to speak to the woman kneeling at my feet.No one could believe that the once formidable Fiona Wainwright was now curled up like a frightened child.Fiona shook her head, her voice trembling with disbelief. "No… that can't be."Ignoring her, I turned toward the cheering crowd.Her cries ripped through the air behind me. "Logan! Please, look at me!"I didn't stop.Quantum Group's champagne tower glittered against Munisberg's night sky. All of

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