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All Chapters of Not So Easy After All: Chapter 1 - Chapter 8

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Chapter 1

My message asking to break up with Victor Blackwood received no reply. It was completely ignored.Queenie Stone, on the other hand, sent a video almost immediately.It showed a lively private club, with a few of Victor's closest subordinates teasing him."Don Blackwood, Vivienne has loved you for seven years, and she actually dared to say she wants to break up? She can't be serious, right?"Victor toyed with a die in his hand, sounding indifferent as he spoke. "She's just throwing a tantrum to make me go back and keep her company."I was planning to have a few drinks and return. But the more she behaves like this, the less I'll indulge her. She can cool off on her own for a few days first."As he spoke, he brought a glass of wine to Queenie's lips. He said, "Try this. It was flown in today, and it tastes pretty good."Queenie smiled and drank it with his help.Victor's subordinates exchanged meaningful glances.One of them said, "Anyway, Vivienne's just someone you picked of

Chapter 2

By midnight, Victor still had not returned.I couldn't fall asleep the whole night. That was when I heard noises from the kitchen downstairs.Victor was back. His shirt sleeves were rolled up to his elbows, showing off his strong forearms. He was putting the already cold steak I had made for him last night back into the pan.He said, "I'll make up for Valentine's Day with you today."Then, he cut off a small piece of steak and ate it without looking the least bit bothered by it.My eyes widened.Victor was extremely picky about food. He never touched leftovers, much less a steak from the night before.I took two steps toward him before meeting his smug gaze.Realization dawned on me, and the hope vanished from my eyes. I finally understood.To him, making an exception for me was enough to coax me, and I had no right to be upset anymore.In the past, this trick had always worked. Now, I only shook my head and replied, "There's no need to."The damage to me was already done.

Chapter 3

There was mockery in Queenie's expression, as if she were enjoying a show.She was waiting for me to break down like before, which I had done many times in the past because of her.On our dating anniversary, one phone call from her was enough for Victor to abandon me and go car racing with her.Once, I was injured in an ambush and was lying in a hospital bed. Victor said he was going to deal with the traitor for me, but he flew to Glorian to watch a fashion show with her instead.I had screamed at him in anger and even begged him to stay without a shred of dignity.But he always had the same cold answer for me."Stop it. Queenie and I are just siblings."Now, I took a deep breath to steady my roiling emotions, then turned to leave.But Victor frowned and grabbed my arm. There was a hint of displeasure in his eyes as he said, "You clearly followed me all the way here, but now you're leaving without eating something first?"Are you throwing another fit because you misunderstoo

Chapter 4

After that day, Victor did not come home.It was a usual tactic of his. He would use silent treatment to wear me down with endless self-doubt and suspicion.Then, he would show up, say a few affectionate words, and we would reconcile.In the past, I used to give in, because I still loved him.But now, I no longer cared.I started packing my belongings. His private villa was filled with various luxury items he had bought, and the only things that I truly owned were just a few changes of clothes.It was then that I realized I had been revolving my life around Victor for far too long.The next day, I returned to the family's headquarters and carried out the task handover.I wanted to leave and give up all my current positions and power.My close friend, Lynn Monroe, was in charge of the handover.When she saw my resignation letter, she looked shocked.Then, she laughed."Vivienne, you're handing over your tasks because you'll be busy preparing for your wedding, right?"I lo

Chapter 5

I went to another country.Knowing Victor's pride, I thought he would never contact me again. We would disappear from each other's lives for good.But unexpectedly, he sent me a message a week later.He texted, "Vivienne, where are you? Come back after reflecting on your mistakes. The preparations for our wedding are ready."I read the message and slowly typed out a line of reply. Every word was cold and final.I wrote, "Victor, we already broke up, and I've left. I won't be in the way of you and Queenie anymore."I never thought Victor would take the initiative to reach out to me. And especially after the way I responded to him, he kept flooding my phone with messages.I looked at the lines of text on the screen and gave no reply.Soon, he tried to call me.As I watched the familiar name light up on the screen, I hung up, then blocked and deleted his contact without hesitation.We were over for good.He didn't want to see me, and I granted him that.A proper ex-girlfriend

Chapter 6

"It's nothing," I reassured Lynn for a bit. I told her I had just left to clear my mind and would reach out to her again later.After ending the video call, I looked out at the peaceful night sky over the small town.But my mind was restless.Knowing Victor's tactics, it was only a matter of time before he found me.Sure enough, he arrived a month later.That afternoon, the sunlight was perfect. I wore an apron, tending to a new pot of hydrangeas outside the shop.Suddenly, a line of black cars silently stopped at the corner, looking out of place with the relaxed atmosphere around me.The door to the front-most car opened, and Victor stepped out.He wore a perfectly tailored suit, and his hair was neat. Victor looked much the same as a month ago, but his eyes were tired and bloodshot in a way I had never seen before.When he looked at me, he noticed the soil-stained apron I wore and the small trowel in my hand. Surprise and confusion filled his gaze. It was as if he had expe

Chapter 7

When Queenie said they both had already forgiven me, I immediately chuckled.My laughter was quiet, but it made Victor's expression turn even darker."What are you laughing at?" he asked."I'm laughing at myself, Victor." I stopped smiling and looked up. I continued coldly, "I'm laughing at how it took me seven years to see what kind of man you really are."Then, I took a step forward. My next words were clear as I looked him straight in the eye. "You said I was your lover. So, you did remember that."On Valentine's Day, you left me to wait at home all night for you just because Queenie said she was lonely. Did you think of me as your lover then?"When I was attacked and lay covered in wounds in a hospital bed, you said you'd deal with the traitor for me. But what did you do? You flew to Glorian to watch a fashion show with her instead. "Was I your lover to you then?"I continued, "And now? To grant her wish so she wouldn't have any regrets, you gave her the wedding I had wait

Chapter 8

After that day, my world finally returned to peace.Lucian's gunshot wound was serious, but he recovered well.During his stay in the hospital, I never left his side. It was just like the countless times I had watched over Victor.Yet, it was also different.When Lucian was unconscious, he would instinctively grip my hand. On the day he woke up, the first thing he did was ask if I had been scared. He never mentioned Victor or my past, only staying quietly by my side. It was as if he wanted to use his gentleness to pull me out of that seven-year nightmare, little by little.I began to think that maybe I could try to live a new, better life.I also thought that Victor would finally understand my resolve and never show up again after that day.But half a month later, he showed up again on a rainy night.This time, he didn't come with a convoy. There was no Queenie, either. It was only him.The mafia boss, who was always so polished in front of others, now stood at the entranc

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