"What is it?" I asked."When you first came to me about the deal, I was actually going to say no," Arlene replied."Why?""Because I knew you were doing it for Diana," she answered softly. "I didn't want to help my rival.""Then why did you ultimately agree?"She looked at me and smiled. "Because you looked so pitiful when you were begging me, and it honestly hurt me to see you like that. Besides, I knew that Diana wouldn't be able to keep you. I'd waited 12 years. I could spare the time it took for one deal."My nose stung, and my tears nearly spilled over."Arlene.""Yeah?""Thank you for waiting for me."She rested her head against my shoulder. "No need to thank me. In the end, you were always going to be mine."After we returned from our honeymoon, on my very first day at the new company, I heard the news that Diana's company had officially declared bankruptcy.Over 100 employees were owed three months of back pay, supplier invoices remained unsettled, and bank loans we
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