Semua Bab The Unbridgeable Distance Between Us: Bab 1 - Bab 8

8 Bab

Chapter 1

...My husband, Victor Grayson, glanced at the divorce agreement."According to the schedule, you should be abroad closing a deal, not here causing a scene," he said. "I have a meeting in three minutes. You can leave."His dismissive tone struck me as absurd. Before I could respond, his assistant burst through the door.Helene White reported, "Sir, it's all set. We can head out to..."She stopped short, spotting me. "Oh, Mrs. Grayson is here. Sorry for the interruption."Her dejected look prompted Victor to call after her, "No need. She's leaving."His pointed glare urged me to go. Unfazed, I opened the document and tapped the signature line. "Sign here, and I'll be gone."He shot to his feet, his jaw tight, his eyes blazing with anger.Helene sensed the tension in the air, lowering her head. "I'm sorry. I didn't know you were discussing business."She cast Victor a wounded glance and hurried out.Worried, he grabbed a pen and signed it with a flourish. "You broke the rules.

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Chapter 2

The teacher explained, "An hour ago, Mr. Grayson sent his assistant to pick Edith up for an urgent matter. Didn't you know?""I see," I replied, masking my unease. "Please hold onto her backpack. I'm tied up."Hanging up, I stared at our family group chat's flawless schedule, my mind reeling. "When has it become a tool to deceive me?"I took a deep breath, opened the tracker on Edith's smartwatch, and drove to the location: an amusement park.There, I stopped dead. Victor, in a casual t-shirt and jeans, held Helene close, their laughter warm and intimate.Edith was riding a carousel, grinning and posing for photos. Helene snapped pictures, then leaned in to kiss Victor's cheek.They looked like a perfect family of three, while I stood rooted, an outsider stealing glances at their happiness.This park was famous. I'd suggested bringing Edith here so many times, but she had always dismissed me. "Mom, you're an adult. Don't be so childish. This place is a waste of time."And Victo

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Chapter 3

The butler knocked, uneasy. "Miss Edith Grayson is rummaging through the storage room for her old toys. We can't stop her. The dust might trigger her asthma."I snapped my suitcase shut, exhaling. "I'll handle it."But as I stepped into the storage room, the door slammed shut. Edith's smug voice came through. "Mom, you broke the rules today. Apologize, or you're stuck there all night."...When I didn't respond, her tone sharpened. "Your phone is out here. No one is coming to save you."I flicked on the light. "Whatever.""Dad's bringing Helene home for her celebration party tonight," she added. "Stay there and don't make a noise."She kicked the door and left.As her footsteps faded, I leaned against the door and hung my head.The storage room's contents hit me like a blow. Most were gifts I'd chosen for Victor and Edith, now covered in dust. Some remained wrapped.Brushing off the grime, I opened them. Each gift carried a memory of happier times, now laced with pain. Dust s

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Chapter 4

Victor's eyes flickered with guilt, then hardened. "Outstanding employees deserve rewards. You have countless necklaces. Don't be so petty."He turned to charm the business partners, brushing off the tension. Helene, shedding her earlier vulnerability, smirked. "Thanks to Mr. Grayson's trust, I got my moment to shine."Her smugness pushed me over the edge. I slapped her across the face....The room fell silent, broken only by Helene's cry. Victor helped her up, glaring. "What is wrong with you?"Edith stepped in front of Helene. "You're a terrible mom! I hate you!"Unperturbed, I grabbed a wine glass and took the stage. "Thank you all for coming. I regret to inform you that Mr. Grayson and I are divorcing. This house is mine, not his, but I'll host another event to make amends. Please understand."I downed the wine in one gulp. The guests, savvy businesspeople, made quick excuses and left.It was a reminder to Victor of how he had risen to power. Without my family's support, h

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Chapter 5

Martin was always swift and decisive. His efficiency was trustworthy.Lying in bed, I thought of Edith tossing my suitcase into the fire and chuckled bitterly. That suitcase held her future. Those property deeds, company stocks, an overseas island, and a trust fund were to ensure her security after I left, but she had burned them just to spite me.That was a foolish choice, and I wouldn't replace what she had destroyed.The next morning, Edith's teacher called, waking me. "Mrs. Grayson? Edith forgot her backpack at home. Can you bring it to school?""Well, I'm divorcing her father," I sighed. "Edith is not my responsibility anymore. Call him."Edith's voice cut through. "If you don't bring it, you'll never see me again. Helene is a million times better. She'd be a perfect mom.""Then congratulations on your new mom," I said evenly, hanging up.My ruined sleep forced me out of bed. I looked around, finding the house had transformed overnight.The cold, black-and-white decor Vict

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Chapter 6

"Do I need to remind you what you signed yesterday?" I said, crossing my arms.Victor's face went pale....I waved a hand, and security escorted him out.Since being ousted, Victor and Edith tried every way to reach me."I've got a deal that needs your connections. For our years together, help me.""The school assigned homework. Come back and help me. I'll overlook your rule breaking."Fed up, I changed my number.At a birthday banquet, I saw them again. Victor, once polished, looked haggard, with dark circles under his eyes. Edith's princess-like pride was gone.They cornered me on the balcony. Victor stayed silent, pushing Edith forward.She frowned, reluctant. "Mom, can you not divorce Dad?"I stood my ground, shaking my head. Victor sighed heavily, "How did we end up here? Give me a reason."I took a deep breath. "When I had a car accident, you said you were too busy to break your schedule. But when Helene got a scratch, you ditched a meeting to rush her to the hospita

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Chapter 7

"Help me," Helene pleaded. "After I resigned, no one would hire me. My mom had a car accident, and I can't afford doctors. Please, I'm innocent."She glanced at me timidly, as if I'd caused her suffering."I told you it's a misunderstanding!" Victor snapped, glaring at me. Take your anger out on me. Helene's struggling, and you're pushing her to the edge."Edith took out a handkerchief to wipe Helene's tears.I checked my watch. "Are we divorcing or not? If not, I'm leaving. Only you'd fall for such a pathetic act."Victor pointed at me, his chest heaving. I simply walked away, brushing off his theatrics.At home, I learned I'd gone viral.Someone had filmed us in court and posted it online, sparking sympathy for Helene and attacks on me.Victor seized the moment, posting tearful videos with Edith, painting themselves as victims and me as the villain. He was skilled at guarding his image, striking first to seem wronged.The hate poured in, and Becker Group's stock took a hit.

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Chapter 8

Victor accused me of investigating him, and I simply leaned into it.20 minutes later, the screen went dark. The room was silent, reporters exchanging stunned glances.The evidence was overwhelming, almost unbelievable.I took the microphone. "Yes, Victor and I are divorcing, for reasons you've seen. Edith burned the inheritance herself. If she wants to challenge that, I'm ready. I just won't raise a child who betrays me."I paused and added, "As for overpowering them, that's nonsense. My employees are ordinary workers. Becker Group thrives because of them. Why would I demean them? People make mistakes, but don't generalize. Any more questions?"Victor was dumbfounded, not expecting Helene to deceive him.He slapped her and rushed to the stage. "Honey, I'm sorry I misjudged her. Come home with me, okay? Edith needs you."On cue, Edith cried, "Mom, I'm sorry. Don't leave me."Helene shoved Edith aside and faced the reporters. "Those videos are fake! I'd never hurt my mother. Sus

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