A Calamity Called Love のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 1 - チャプター 10

Roy's self-importance was almost nauseating. I couldn't fathom how I had ever been infatuated with a man like him. I had no intention of getting dragged into their mess again.Just as I was about to reveal my identity, Roy interrupted, "Don't feel sorry for yourself. At this point in your life, with nothing to your name, only I would even consider letting you in. Ava is easygoing. Just do your part, and she won't make things difficult."Five years had passed, yet whenever Roy mentioned Ava Blake, his expression softened. In contrast, I would always be the one trailing behind him, taking care of everything.Thankfully, everything had already changed. Roy and Ava had a child, and I had long since built my own career.I had no patience to argue further, so I cut him off. "I'm the one you've been waiting for. Let's go upstairs right now."The moment I said that, everyone around burst into laughter."Straight upstairs? Sylvia, who do you think you are? Did you even go to college?""L

"Sylvia, I'm giving you one last chance. Are you going to change your clothes or not?"Seeing Roy genuinely angry, the people around quickly stepped in to hold me back."Just go change, Sylvia. Roy's really angry this time. Don't push him any further."I let out a cold laugh. "Is that so? And what exactly happens when he gets angry?"No one dared answer my question. I smirked, shook them off, and continued toward the staircase.Just then, someone suddenly shouted, "Roy, this is serious! Sarah still hasn't arrived, and Mr. Lopez is coming downstairs personally to meet her!"Roy immediately panicked. He had no time to deal with me and hurried toward the elevator with his team to meet Wilson Lopez, my business partner.At that moment, Ava's eyes locked on mine as I waited by the elevator. She gave me a cold, piercing look before suddenly remembering something. She pointed at me and shouted, "Roy, if she's standing here dressed like that, won't Mr. Lopez get the wrong idea?"Hear

Wilson knew exactly how to put people down while keeping me in the spotlight. Still, that didn't make me any less annoyed.I wiped the blood from the corner of my mouth and smiled brightly. "Mr. Lopez, did you arrange for someone to meet me without showing them my photo? I thought I mentioned I'd be wearing the new collection today."Though my tone was light, it made everyone on the other side break out in cold sweat.Wilson had no idea that his team didn't recognize me—Sarah, the famous designer whose name was known throughout the industry.It wasn't really Roy and her crew's fault. This was a small company I normally wouldn't even bother working with. I had come this time purely as a surprise drop-in. Most people would never get to see me in person. Normally, people focused on my work and paid little attention to me. Besides, I always kept a low profile.Roy and his team froze in place. They couldn't believe that the woman they had always dismissed as just a housewife who knew

Roy turned pale with fear and froze on the spot.Wilson snapped, "What are you standing there for? Go prepare the materials for the meeting."Roy quickly replied, "Yes, Mr. Lopez."This project revolved entirely around me.Every fabric selection and color palette used in the collaboration came from my proprietary formulas. Even the best knockoffs on the market could only replicate about half of the effect, and they were still outrageously expensive. Some things could never be understood simply by taking them apart and copying the structure.In every aspect of this project, I held absolute authority.The meeting began shortly after. As the project lead, Roy naturally took the floor to explain the plan.Putting everything else aside, Roy was competent. He was better than average, but only by a small margin.Halfway through the presentation, I cut him off. "If you're aiming for a luxury brand, your customers can't be just anyone. You're not seriously expecting stay-at-home house

"Who else could it be? That man is my boyfriend," Ava said matter-of-factly.Roy stared at her in disbelief. He could have forgiven a little deception, but she blurted straight out, "Roy, we're all adults. "What's wrong with looking out for myself? Look at you now. How could you possibly support me?"Roy grabbed her hand and asked coldly, "You're leaving just because I hit a little trouble? Ava, how did I never realize you were such a vain woman?"Ava's temper flared as she snapped back. "You? Do you think there's a way out after offending Sylvia? What a joke. "If I had known you were this useless, I never would have been with you. You have no money or status, and you are annoying. My darling is here to pick me up."Roy could only watch helplessly as Ava climbed into the Ferrari of a greasy-looking man. Just as Ava had said, he had no money and no status. He was nothing but a failure.Three days later, Wilson fired Roy. To cover the mortgage, he pawned his car. When that still