All Chapters of Giving Up Research Rights Left Her Broke: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

“Travis, you also deserve credit for the company going public today.“Come and stand next to me. Let’s do this together.”Vanessa grinned as she waved Travis over. He hurried toward her. The two of them held the pair of scissors together, cutting the ribbon side by side.All the employees surrounded them, clapping and cheering.“This is such a good sign!”“Look at Ms. Carline cutting the ribbon with Travis! It means they’re going to lead the company to even greater heights together!”“Come on, let’s head inside. The celebration cake is ready for you two!”My eyes burned when I watched that warm, joyful scene at the company entrance. I could not help but tighten my grip around the brooch in my hand.Today was meant to be the day the company went public. I had been up early, preparing nonstop. However, the moment we arrived at the entrance, my wife, Vanessa Carline, said she had left her brooch at home and asked me to drive back for it.I cared about her and wanted her to lo

I gave Travis a friendly smile and pushed his hand back.“How could I be mad? I’m not upset at all. You’re a real talent. Of course, you deserve the best!”Vanessa shot me a suspicious glance, but when she saw no trace of displeasure on my face, she just pouted and added, “Travis, just take it. Don’t feel embarrassed. After all, he’s doing it willingly. We didn’t force him!”Travis thanked me repeatedly, pretending to be humble, but the smug look on his face gave him away.I secretly let out a smirk. I had managed to finalize the material that would actually make the product work just a couple of days ago.The formula was complicated, and no one else could replicate it.Besides, Travis had no idea that being chief was not as easy as it looked. The chief was the core of the team and bore all the responsibility. Without me, the product they had spent a year developing would be nothing more than a pile of junk. If Travis could not deliver, Vanessa’s company would be on the hook fo

He even said he looked down on someone like her because she came from a poor family.After the breakup, Travis returned abroad, while Vanessa sank into a severe depression. A person who had once been so bright and lively started drifting through the days in a daze without ever smiling.I was the one who had stayed by her side, helping her through treatment, keeping her company, and doing my best to make her laugh. Slowly, she began to get better.Once we got together, she promised me that she would love only me in this lifetime.The company I had worked hard to help her build also thrived. I thought we would walk hand in hand into the future, side by side.However, Travis, who was unable to survive abroad after his parents’ company went bankrupt, suddenly showed up in front of Vanessa once more. Once again, she panicked, and her gaze toward him was filled with sympathy and sorrow. She even went so far as to let Travis parachute straight into our company, skipping interviews an

“W-What? Five million? You must be kidding. There has to be some mistake!”Vanessa was stunned. Her hands shook so badly.However, before she could finish, the caller had already hung up. She suddenly snapped her head toward me. Her eyes froze on me, and she was seething with uncontrollable rage.“Stephen, are you the one causing trouble behind the scenes? This product was supposed to be a guaranteed success! How could things go this wrong?”I gave her a smile and waved her off casually. “You’re overthinking it. What’s it got to do with me? But that product does get inspected regularly. If it doesn’t show any breakthroughs, the chief will have to take full responsibility.“Today marks the very last day to meet the deadline.”Vanessa opened her mouth again, but time was slipping away. She grabbed Travis’ hand like he was her last lifeline.“Travis, I can only count on you now. We have to get to the headquarters. We can’t waste a second.”The two of them rushed out in a panic.I

It finally hit me. Vanessa thought I was jealous.Perhaps she figured I regretted something and could not let her go, so I even followed her all the way to the gala.I frowned. She really did overthink things. She was way too full of herself.I explained calmly, “I’m here at tonight’s gala to pitch for an investment with Mr. Lane from Amirate.”For a moment, Vanessa laughed like she had just heard the funniest joke, doubling over and clutching her stomach. She mocked, “Stephen, don’t be ridiculous. You’re here to pitch for investment? Last I checked, no one has even hired you.”Travis chimed in, “Stephen, I had no idea things were this tough for you. No need to be embarrassed, and don’t try to bluff your way through it. After all, you took care of Vanessa for so many years. If you ask, I could probably lend you some money. I’m sure Vanessa wouldn’t want to see you going hungry either.”Vanessa shot me a look full of disgust and sneered, “Who’d feel sorry for him? Travis, it’s onl