บททั้งหมดของ A Million-Dollar Ring Swapped for a Can Tab: บทที่ 1 - บทที่ 8

For a moment, my boyfriend, Lucian Farrell, froze in place. Then, he immediately snapped at Evelyn Wiley, "Look at what you've done! Don't bother coming to the company tomorrow if you can't get the ring off."Tears immediately brimmed in her eyes. But instead of begging Lucian for forgiveness, she turned toward me, Roxanne Schmidt, and began bowing repeatedly in apology. The exaggerated motion immediately drew glances from passersby within the city hall."It's all my fault, Ms. Schmidt. Please don't fire me. I really can't lose this job," Evelyn pleaded.The moment her words fell, she suddenly wrenched at her ring finger. The contorted angle looked painful enough to make anyone watching wince.A frown crossed Lucian's face as he immediately stepped forward to grab her wrist. "Are you out of your mind? Roxanne only said that in a fit of anger. Why are you taking it so seriously?"He took out his car keys and dragged Evelyn outside by the arm. "Get in the car. We're going to the hos

Several pairs of shoes lay strewn across the entrance foyer.The couch flown in from Syldora was covered with cheap stuffed toys won from claw machines. Even the wedding photo hanging on the wall had a dartboard covering my face.The corners of my lips twitched uncontrollably. I wanted to laugh, but I couldn't even force out a sneer.So this was the surprise Lucian had prepared for me.Just then, the front door was pushed open. Lucian had returned with one arm wrapped around Evelyn to support her.The two of them immediately froze when they saw me sitting on the couch. Lucian hurried forward to explain, "Evelyn was kicked out by her landlord, so I decided to let her stay here for the time being."I wanted to tell you earlier, but it all happened so suddenly. Besides, no one's living in the house. I thought it wouldn't hurt to have someone around as it'll feel less empty…" he trailed off.I raised my hand to cut him off. "Tell her to pack up and leave immediately," I said curtly.

My fingers trembled uncontrollably when I saw that Evelyn's name had been clearly listed as Lucian's spouse. The registration date was the very next day after they'd reunited.Everything that hadn't made sense before instantly fell in place. The reason he'd let Evelyn join the company, the way his threats to fire her never led anywhere… it all made sense now.Like the fool I was, they'd played me in the palm of their hand for an entire year.I walked out of the office in a daze, only to bump into Evelyn sneaking around with a thermos in hand. Steam was still rising from the flask, and she looked visibly flustered."It must've been exhausting to put up an act the whole time you were married to Lucian this year, wasn't it?" I asked icily as I closed in on her. "From a waitress all the way to director… the two of you really put on quite a show just to bleed me dry."Evelyn's expression shifted at my words before she finally dropped the act. A smirk curled at the corner of her lips.

Evelyn burst out laughing. Malice flashed through her gaze before she spoke up. "You're still trying to keep up the act? In that case, don't blame me for not showing you mercy."She raised a hand and stopped Joseph, who had just happened to be passing by. "Someone's behaving rather suspiciously here, Mr. Sanford. I suspect that she sneaked in. Would you mind checking her invitation?" Her voice was laced with feigned respect.Joseph gave me a brief glance before he replied indifferently, "This lady is indeed not on the guest list."A triumphant smile instantly appeared on Evelyn's face as she mocked, "As expected, the elite circle isn't something every Tom, Dick, and Harry gets to waltz into."Then, she shot me a sideways glance. "What are you still doing here, Roxanne? Get out!"But things took a sharp turn the very next moment. "Ms. Schmidt is the host for tonight's banquet. Naturally, she has no need for an invitation," Joseph continued.He narrowed his eyes as his tone abrup