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All Chapters of The Comments Crowned Me the Drama King: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

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Chapter 1

The floating comments were still scrolling madly above my head."Just thinking that even a drama king second male lead like Allen can end up marrying Cora makes me feel indignant on the male lead's behalf.""Once Cora gets together with the male lead, she'll know what true love is.""The more Allen acts up now, the harder he's going to fall later. I feel so satisfied just imagining it."True love?Where was the male lead when I was living in the basement with Cora, splitting a single bread roll into two meals?When I sold the house my mother, Lauren Webster, left me to help Cora get through her crisis, where was the male lead then?Now that Cora had become a billionaire CEO, what gave the male lead the right to swoop in and reap the rewards?"Darling, why are your hands so cold?" Cora asked cautiously.She looked down, her brow furrowing as she gently rubbed my hands.But as I looked at her beautiful face, only one thought filled my mind—she was going to force me into becomin

Chapter 2

The floating comments came again."Tsk, Allen's trying to buy people's loyalty with Cora's money.""What can Allen do besides spend money? Once Cora realizes how good the male lead is, Allen's gloating days are numbered.""Exactly. The male lead will be Cora's man sooner or later, so what is Allen so smug about?"I looked at the young man and asked, "What's your name?""P-Preston Blackburn."I nodded and turned back to the office.Not long after, Cora returned from her meeting. She pushed the door open with a smile."Darling, just now you—""Fire Preston."Her smile froze for an instant."What?""I said, fire Preston."Cora frowned. "All because of a bag of oranges? He meant well—""He has designs on you."Cora paused for a few seconds, then laughed and stepped closer, reaching for my hand."You're overthinking it. He's just a young guy fresh out of college, and his work is outstanding. In fact, he's closed several major deals for the marketing department.""I don't ca

Chapter 3

A drop of hot oil splashed onto the back of my hand, stinging so sharply that I hissed through my teeth.Cora rushed downstairs and grabbed my hand, then held it under the running tap."Who told you to do this?" she asked.The floating comments appeared again."The drama king is at it again. Who's he trying to fool with this independent man act?""Does Allen really think this will make Cora feel sorry for him?""As if. Cora's just going to think he's being ridiculous."Cora pressed me onto the couch and gently applied ointment to my hand."Are you still upset?"I remained quiet."There's really nothing going on between Preston and me. If it bothers you that much, I'll have HR transfer him to a branch office in another city."The comments instantly exploded."No! If Preston gets transferred, how will their romance develop?""Don't worry, they're destined for each other. Even if he's transferred, they'll meet again.""Cora will belong to Preston sooner or later. Allen might

Chapter 4

Cora was silent for a long time."…Alright then. Good night."When I woke up the next morning, there was a document on the nightstand.It was a notarized property transfer agreement, and Cora had already signed it.The comments went crazy."Holy crap! Cora really gave Allen all her assets?""Chill. She can recover them through legal means. A notarized marital property transfer can be revoked upon divorce.""She must've spent too much time with Preston lately and was afraid Allen would kick up a fuss, so she's just using this to placate him."I nearly got emotional for a second.After putting the document back down, I opened my WhatsApp to message my lawyer friend, Fred Springer."Please draft up a divorce agreement for me. Split the assets according to marriage laws."That day, Rochelle called me into her office."Allen, there's a big contract, and the client specifically asked for you.""Who's the client?""Faye Merrill."I froze for a moment, thinking I had misheard.

Chapter 5

"The temperature in the Gobeki Desert is minus four degrees Fahrenheit. Cora was afraid Preston would be cold, so she took off her own coat and draped it over him. God, they're so sweet together!""Holy crap! This is the scene from the novel where Cora and Preston pledge their love for each other!""Hurry up and kiss already!"The camera in my hand suddenly dropped to the ground."Allen? Are you okay?" Faye walked over."Y-yeah, I'm fine." I crouched down to pick up the camera. My fingers trembled so badly that it took two tries to grasp it.Cora had promised to take me to see the northern lights.Back in college, she held my hand and said, "Allen, once I'm rich, we'll go see the northern lights. They symbolize eternal love."I waited for her for ten years, and yet now she had taken another man instead."Allen, you look terrible." Faye bent down to look at me. "Are you having a heatstroke?""Maybe…"Faye had her assistant bring over a Gatorade and handed it to me."Why don'

Chapter 6

Mrs. Merrill's fork froze in midair, and Mr. Merrill furrowed his brow.Faye set down her glass and rose to her feet."Ms. Harden, you've misunderstood," she said calmly. "I'm hiring Allen to shoot my parents' golden wedding anniversary photos, and today is the first time we've all had brunch together."I stood up and said, "Cora, let's talk outside."I turned to Faye and gave her an apologetic nod. She said it was fine and told me to go handle it first.Mrs. Merrill took my hand and patted it, whispering, "Allen, if something's bothering you, talk it through properly. Don't be hard on yourself."I walked out of the private room with Cora.At the end of the corridor was the fire escape. The moment the door closed behind us, the sound-activated light flickered on. The harsh white light fell on Cora's face, and only then did I see clearly that her eyes were red."Cora, there is nothing going on between Faye and me. The divorce is my own decision—it has nothing to do with anyone e

Chapter 7

The floating comments drifted past."Oh no! Cora's starting to play the emotional card.""Allen, don't go soft now! She took Preston to see the northern lights!""But Allen and Cora look so sweet together in that photo. I had tears in my eyes too.""Sweet, my ass. How does she explain going to see the northern lights with Preston?""Didn't you see she said it was for work?""Since when does work require the two of them to go see the northern lights? Don't try to make excuses."I put my phone face down on the nightstand and closed my eyes, thinking to myself, "It's all too late, Cora."…On the last day of the shoot, the wind had died down considerably, and the sea lay calm and still, as smooth as a mirror.Faye stood on the reef, her white shirt billowing in the breeze.I crouched down on the sand, searching for the right angle. The sunlight slipped through a gap in the clouds and fell perfectly across her profile.I pressed the shutter. This photo would turn out beautifull

Chapter 8

It was a photo of the rental Cora and I lived in back in college. There were the cheap floral-print curtains, the green couch we'd picked up at a thrift store, and two instant noodle cups sitting on the table.The caption read, "You once said these were the days you missed the most."I stared at that photo for a long time. Then, I replied, "Cora, what I miss isn't the days when we were broke, but the woman who only had eyes for me. Unfortunately, you're not her anymore."After sending it, I turned off my phone and went to take a shower.Hot water poured over my face. I couldn't tell where it ended and the tears began.The comments appeared once more."Oh my god, Allen is one clear-headed guy. I'll give him that.""Faye's been divorced too? They're destined for each other, alright.""Cora's getting all nostalgic now. A little late for that, don't you think?""I suddenly feel like Allen and Faye would make such a good couple.""Hold your horses. Let's see how things play out fi

Chapter 9

I didn't cry.The floating comments came flying."I'm crying. I'm genuinely crying.""Cora actually signed the divorce agreement. Their relationship is truly over.""That line about eating less instant noodles from Allen just stabbed me right in the heart.""Wait, why has the tone of the comments shifted? Wasn't everyone hating on Allen before?""That's because we were fooled earlier. Preston was supposedly so wonderful.""What happened to the canon ship? Where's Preston? How did he just disappear?""Cora transferred him to another city. He probably won't show up again.""So, Cora lost both men?""Serves her right."My new apartment was tiny—one bedroom, one living room, and a kitchen barely big enough for one person. But the balcony was huge.On my first day after moving in, I set up a small coffee table on the balcony, laid down a rug, and placed a beanbag chair.When I sat there at night, I could see the city lights.Fred helped me finish moving, then collapsed onto th

Chapter 10

"You've heard about Infinity Group terminating the contract, right?" Cora asked."Yeah," I replied."Faye was the one behind it," she said, looking me in the eye. "She's courting you, isn't she?""That's none of your business.""Allen, listen to me." Her tone grew serious. "There's more to Faye than meets the eye. She's been in the entertainment industry for over a decade and has managed to stay at the top the whole time. You don't stay on top that long without getting your hands dirty.""That's enough," I said, standing up. "Cora, did you call me out here just to badmouth her?""I'm only looking out for you.""Your time to do that has already passed."I picked up my bag and moved to leave."Do you know why she got divorced?" Cora called out from behind me. "Her ex-husband, Keith Stone, said she was a control freak. She wouldn't even let him have a social life of his own."I stopped walking and said without turning around, "Cora, even if what you're saying is true, that's my

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