All Chapters of Her World Crashed After I Gave Up: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Everyone in the conference room was shocked when they saw me handing my work badge to Shane Jagger, the junior colleague who had joined the company after me.After all, I was the one who had worked tirelessly on this project for years. Once, I'd even passed out from low blood pressure due to overworking.However, the shock only lasted for a short while. Some of my other colleagues began to cheer, and the cheering and clapping only continued after that until it reached its peak. They all praised me for my act of generosity and for being such a long-time loyal employee to the company.Gianna Richmond was the only one who didn't join in on the cheering. She stood on the stage with her lips pursed, looking extremely hesitant.I found her awkwardness extremely hilarious.She was the one who condemned office romances the most, and yet, she and I had been married for seven years without anyone else knowing about it. I had always asked her to please make our relationship public, but she r

However, I had decided to decline their offer and stay put where I was because I wanted to accompany Gianna and achieve our dreams together.On the other end of the line, the HR representative, Daisy Lindt, continued briefing me on their company benefits and how much they would welcome a talented genius like me on board.Our conversation went on for a while, and soon, I realized that I was already back at home.I looked at the hour-long call log and gripped my phone even tighter.I had given up a top-management position that was within grasp for Gianna's sake. I had given it up to start a company from scratch with her. I had then busied myself for years at the company, neglecting my health and being constantly on edge at work. Now, I was worn out, both physically and mentally by now.Finally, our company took off, and we managed to achieve significant milestones, though we started from nothing. But now, I realized that Gianna's heart had quietly left me a long time ago.I decided

Gianna held my wrist up and stared at it for a while from a few different angles. Then, she said with a satisfied tone, "Looks good. The size is perfect too, and it looks elegant yet low-profile enough."I had seen a photo of this wristwatch before in a magazine, and it was the latest design of the season, costing at least a few million dollars.However, before I could withdraw my hand, Gianna quickly slipped the watch off again and wiped it down carefully with a satin cloth.As she placed it back carefully inside the gift box, she mumbled under her breath, "Thank goodness your wrist size is about the same as Shane's. Since it looks good on you, I bet he'll love it too."I stared at the tight bun on Gianna's head and found everything preposterous.Still, it made sense. Shane was the one who liked collecting designer watches. Of course, Gianna would never even give me a second glance.Gianna put on her coat, grabbed the gift box, and headed out of the house with lighthearted steps

As soon as the words were out of Ronan's mouth, all the employees gasped in shock and turned to look at Gianna.Meanwhile, Shane grabbed Gianna's arm and asked worriedly, "Gianna, how could we have breached the contract? What should we do? We just signed a few other contracts a few days ago. If they withdraw their investment now, then what about our capital chain…"Gianna frowned and held Shane's hand, comforting him. She then pulled herself together, maintaining her calm air as the company CEO, and asked with a sharp gaze, "When did we breach the contract?"Ronan brought out a copy of the contract and pointed at a clause written in it."Ms. Richmond, back when we signed this agreement with you, we made it clear that we would only work with Mr. Brandon Hemsworth on this project. Now, Mr. Hemsworth is withdrawing from the project, and that means you will have to pay the penalty of five million dollars for breach of contract."On top of that, our CEO is very angry about this, and he

I picked up my documents off the floor and shoved Gianna aside. I then said coldly, "Please get out of my way, Ms. Richmond. I need to catch a flight. If you really have more to say to me, you can contact my lawyer."Gianna shivered harder and harder. Then she looked like she'd just made a massive decision. When she looked up at me, she said determinedly, "Brandon, if you leave now, I will really divorce you.""Wait, what? Is Brandon Ms. Richmond's husband? But what about Mr. Jagger, then?""Wow. The wealthy people sure are a confusing bunch. I never knew that Brandon knew Ms. Richmond outside of work! They barely say a word to each other at the office!""No wonder Brandon was acting so strangely yesterday! That's why he said he would give up his position as project manager!"The employees were all in shock.Shane looked embarrassed. However, he remained firm and even clapped his hands, saying, "Brandon, actually, I had intended to reveal to everyone that you and Gianna were marr