Início / After Losing My Savior Complex, I Became Invincible / Capítulo 1 - Capítulo 10

Todos os capítulos de After Losing My Savior Complex, I Became Invincible: Capítulo 1 - Capítulo 10

12 Capítulos

Chapter 1

"Today, I'm standing here on this stage because someone has given me the courage and belief to persevere over the past seven years."My girlfriend, Lesley Cohen, stood at the podium in a white dress, holding her award trophy with composure as she delivered her speech. "That person is none other than my soulmate…"Before she could even finish her sentence, all eyes in the hall turned directly toward me. A smile curved the corner of my mouth, my eyes shining with happiness. Everyone in the hall knew I was planning to propose to my girlfriend of seven years moments later.I'd fallen deeply in love with Lesley after she saved my life seven years ago. She came from a very impoverished family in the village, so I sponsored her entire education. She was also very sensitive and easily hurt, so I gave up my affluent lifestyle, used a cheap second-hand flip phone, and rode a rented bicycle to take her to and from work. Today, I'd gathered all the media outlets in the city and inve

Chapter 2

Archie continued, "I beg you not to blacklist Lesley, please! She was just a little too impulsive, that's all. I'm willing to take all the punishment on her behalf!"Archie's tone was sorrowful, yet his expression was one of steadfast acceptance, as though he were prepared to die in battle for the one he loved. His actions left the entire hall silent. Lesley shoved me aside and hurriedly helped Archie to his feet, glaring at me with eyes full of venom. "Forget it, Archie. Calvin is nothing but a hypocritical scumbag. There's no need to beg for mercy from a jerk like him!"Looking at Lesley on the verge of tears, I felt my heart shatter—just like the trophy on the floor. So, this was the stark contrast between how she treated someone she loved and someone she didn't.I'd sponsored all of her living expenses for seven years, subjecting myself to endless ridicule from high society and willingly turning my back on my family's inheritance. Yet all I got in return was her labeling

Chapter 3

I swore that I would protect Lesley for the rest of my life.She and I quickly became a couple. Maybe it was love at first sight, or perhaps it was simply two wounded souls trying to find solace in each other. Back then, as I was still heavily shrouded in debt, I constantly kept her on the run from my creditors so they wouldn't be able to hurt her.While other couples enjoyed Christmas dinner in brightly lit restaurants, I huddled in a tiny hut with Lesley, eating discounted grocery-store rotisserie chicken past its prime. Yet, she never once complained.Instead, she would rest her chin in her hand and grin as she listened to me boast about making a comeback, buying the biggest villa in the city, and throwing her the wedding of the century. Back then, her eyes held nothing but me. Later, my company's performance gradually improved. I honestly believed she and I would continue down that path until we finally tied the knot. However, everything changed the moment Archie appea

Chapter 4

Lesley had to be out of her mind.Besides, I had initially planned for this competition to pave the way for her to achieve financial independence. But since she believed she was far too superior to be tainted by my "filthy" money, there was no need for me to keep making a fool of myself. At that thought, I chuckled coldly, stepped up to the microphone, and made an announcement to the entire hall. "Alright. From this moment onward, all competition awards are voided, all partnerships are terminated, and the champion's art exhibition is officially canceled."Then, I turned to look at Lesley and sneered lightly."By the way, Ms. Cohen, I agree wholeheartedly with you. My money is indeed too filthy for you. Therefore, I am revoking every cent of funding I have ever provided you. As for the exhibition—surely you can manage it yourself, can't you?""You're revoking the funding?"Lesley's face drained of color instantly. She stared at me, her lips parting as if she wanted to say some

Chapter 5

Livia was momentarily stunned into silence on the phone. After all, I'd never talked back to her like this before. A moment later, her rage boiled over. "Calvin Gardner! How dare you speak to me like that! Just wait until I tell Lesley! I'll—"I didn't wait for her to finish. I hung up, blocked her number, and returned to my rented apartment.The place was still cluttered with Lesley's belongings. I didn't want to owe her anything anymore. It was high time I returned everything to her—out of sight, out of mind.I was about to start packing when a loud pounding rattled the front door. I opened it and found Lesley clutching a bank card. The moment she noticed the brand-new phone in my hand, she flew into another fit of rage. "Calvin, you disgusting jerk! Don't you know Livia is about to be kicked out of college? How dare you use her tuition money to buy yourself a new phone? Do you even have a conscience?"In the past, I would have folded instantly—apologizing and begging her f

Chapter 6

"What did you just say?" Lesley screeched.Her smug expression instantly froze, and her eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at me. I met her incredulous gaze and replied flatly, "What? Weren't you the one who brought up the breakup first? I agreed. Do you have a problem with that?"Lesley faltered at my indifference, but the hesitation lasted only a moment. She quickly recovered, a cold, mocking laugh escaping her lips. "Don't think I can't see right through you, Calvin. You're just jealous. You want to break up? Fine!"Did you honestly think I'd fall apart without you? That the moment I walked away, I'd be left with nothing? That I'd spend the rest of my life groveling at your feet, begging you to take me back?"Keep dreaming."She still glared at me with stubborn arrogance, acting as if breaking up was a favor to me. Yet, despite her posturing, she didn't budge from the doorway; she clearly had no intention of actually leaving. Sensing the tense standoff, Archie realized

Chapter 7

Archie's qualifications and abilities had never met the company's standards to begin with. Over the years, he had caused me countless problems, racking up losses of more than a million dollars. As for Lesley, despite her exceptional talent and capability, her performance had plummeted ever since Archie joined the team.In fact, many long-time clients who once specifically requested her had gradually grown disappointed and taken their business to rival firms instead. Yet, Lesley carried on as if nothing mattered, doing whatever she pleased. I didn't have the heart to fire her at the time. I was constantly worried that she wouldn't be able to find another job in the current economy, so I let her stay. But the company existed to make money, not to hand out charity. I had no obligation to keep two employees around who only bled me dry. Before I could respond, Archie trailed into the office after her, feigning refinement as he spoke softly. "Please don't act impulsively, Mr. Gard

Chapter 8

"If you don't, you'll be the one in huge trouble when the company crashes!" Lesley yelled at me.I could tell she was deliberately trying to provoke me. But I'd long since lost those emotional tethers, and I wanted nothing more than to laugh at her absurd threat.In the past, I had repeatedly chosen to compromise and submit to her out of love and gratitude for saving my life. But in her eyes, I was just a good-for-nothing spoiled brat who had the audacity to defy her.She thought I would abandon all my dignity and fall back in line at the snap of her fingers. But ever since I lost my "saint's heart", my mind had never been clearer. Nothing she did could bother me anymore. As for the debt I owed her for saving my life, I believed I had already repaid it in full over the seven years we spent together. I owed her nothing now. Our relationship had eroded long ago, worn down by her constant trampling of my dignity and endless testing of my limits. It didn't matter how far she'd gon

Chapter 9

Archie continued in the video, "We're just poor kids from a mountain village! We don't know anything about our rights. Everyone, please, help us! Stand up for us!"The comments section beneath the video was immediately flooded with vile insults and malicious rumors about me. "So what if he's rich? Does having more money than everyone else suddenly give him the right to act like he's better than us? Expose him! Doxx him online!""I've got inside information that the heir to the Gardner family has a really fucked up private life! He sleeps around with just anyone!""He thinks he's all that just because he's rich? We're all watching you! God's watching you! Just wait till karma catches up to you!""How dare he look down on us villagers? I'm so mad I'm shaking.""Report him! Report him to the authorities! He likes bullying others, doesn't he? Then let's ruin his company for good!"Just like that, the company's stock price plummeted as angry netizens lashed out to dispense their bra

Chapter 10

Livia continued, "People will only finally begin to notice my beauty and talent once Lesley is gone! What's wrong with an elder sibling sacrificing herself for me?"I looked at the smug expressions on Archie's and Livia's faces and burst into laughter.Archie flew into a rage. "You stubborn jerk! Hurry up and transfer the money to us right now! If not, I'll post Lesley's nudes all over the internet! When that happens, the entire world will condemn you and your family to death! We'll see how you—"Before he could finish, Lesley marched in and slapped him hard across the face. Her eyes were bloodshot and blazing with fury. "Archie Gould, you shameless piece of shit!"Archie paled when he saw Lesley. Clearly, he'd never expected her to be there. His voice trembled as he stammered, "L-Lesley? W-What are you d-doing here?"I offered a small shrug, a faint, detached smile playing on my lips. "Lesley came to talk about this today, but you barged in before we could begin."Archie shook

ANTERIOR

PRÓXIMO

ESCANEIE O CÓDIGO PARA LER NO APP

DMCA.com Protection Status