My Wife's 33 Runaway Attempts for True Love のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 1 - チャプター 10

"What document did you have me sign yesterday?" Gabriella asked.I looked up, a flicker of complex emotion flashing across my face before I regained my composure. "You didn't ask when you signed it, and now you want to know?"Gabriella gave me an indifferent smile. "It just occurred to me. Besides, you're my husband—you wouldn't do anything to hurt me."I lowered my gaze, hiding the mockery in my eyes. "Aren't you afraid that I made you sign our divorce agreement or a transfer of your assets?"Gabriella's chest tightened at my words. She frowned, looking slightly panicked and annoyed. "Are you joking with me?"She walked over to me and sat sideways on my lap. "You know that I would definitely lose my mind if you ever left me. If I had to choose between the two, I'd rather it was the transfer of my assets," she said, her tone soft but firm. Gabriella looked at me, and I could see the deep affection in her eyes. I knew that she meant it when she said she couldn't leave me, and her

Gabriella's voice carried a hint of anxiety, as though she was afraid that I might actually believe what Nathaniel had said.I held the phone to my ear, my tone flat. "Yeah, I know."My calmness seemed to catch her off guard. There was a brief silence on her end before she spoke again. "The 18th of next month is an auspicious day. Let's have our wedding then."I gripped my phone, my fingers tightening without me realizing it. After hesitating for a moment, I decided to tell Gabriella about the divorce. "Are you free tomorrow? The divorce agreement—"Before I could finish speaking, Nathaniel's voice came through the phone. "Gabriella, are you going to pack your bags or not? Get over here."Gabriella's voice dropped, carrying a hint of anxiety. "Samuel, what did you just say? I didn't hear you clearly. I have to fly abroad with Nate tomorrow to see an exhibition. Whatever it is, let's talk when I get back."The call disconnected, leaving a continuous busy tone on the line.I chuck

"Even though we've been distant, I've stayed by your side for eight years. I may not know every thought in your mind, but I can guess most of them."I forgot to mention that I've already resigned. I followed all regulations, and the process went smoothly. Even you can't undo it. We're no longer employer and employee, and I won't be taking orders from you anymore."After I finished speaking, I let out a long breath. After putting up with Gabriella's overbearing pressure for so long, I finally felt relieved.Even though Gabriella kept ranting, I ignored her and strode away.Before heading out, I turned back and said firmly, "Ms. Archer, I know you're very busy, but I've already booked a slot on your schedule three days from now. This will be the last time we meet, so don't be late."…Third-Person POVAfter Samuel left, Gabriella grew increasingly unsettled. She could no longer threaten him with the only leverage she had, and she couldn't think of any other way to make him stay.

Nathaniel, unaware of what was happening, greeted Gabriella with a broad smile. "You're too impatient. The hangover soup isn't ready yet. Do you want to taste it first?"Gabriella pushed aside the spoon Nathaniel offered and held his phone up, showing him the posts she had found. She asked, "Nathaniel, what is this? You'd better explain yourself. Did you forget everything I told you? You've gone way too far!"Nathaniel caught a glimpse of his old posts, then glanced back at the fuming Gabriella and broke into a cold sweat.He grabbed her sleeve and pleaded, "Gabriella, let me explain!""Get your hands off me!" Gabriella shouted.Gabriella was unsteady on her feet after drinking. She glared at Nathaniel, her eyes bloodshot. "No wonder Samuel insisted on a divorce and was so determined. This is all your fault!"She jabbed a finger toward the front door and yelled, "Get out! Get out!"Nathaniel looked at Gabriella, and the sadness in his eyes gradually turned to resentment. "What

Gabriella's flaws had already begun to surface a year ago.She was never a rational person. She could act without thinking about the consequences only when I was around, and my departure from the firm left her without the support she depended on.Someone like her simply couldn't survive in such a fiercely competitive environment. The collapse of her career was entirely her own doing.I wondered how she would feel if she knew that her former subordinate had chosen to seek me out.Those who did the right thing gained support, while those who didn't found themselves alone. Gabriella surely understood this principle better than I did.There was nothing new under the sun. What Gabriella was going through now had already happened to countless others before her.According to Jake, within two months of my departure, the firm had fallen into chaos.Part of the reason was that Gabriella had grown used to delegating everything, and when I left, the whole team lost all direction. Her increa