Semua Bab Ten Years Devoted, Rewarded With Betrayal: Bab 1 - Bab 10

"Chloe, so that's why you printed the equity transfer agreement this morning!""As a senior staff member of the company, of course she gets the inside scoop before anyone else!"Everyone in the private room turned to look at me, then burst into loud applause and cheers.The room was buzzing with excitement, as if everyone were celebrating my husband Nick Ferguson and his secretary Ruby Holm's wedding.Nick glared at me. His mouth compressed into a thin, hard line.I found the whole thing deeply ironic.Just a moment ago, when he'd been drinking from Ruby's fruit juice and announcing her promotion, he hadn't been able to hide his smile.I stood up and excused myself. "Sorry, guys. Something personal came up. I'll have to take off."Before Nick could say anything, I turned and walked out.I'd brought the equity transfer agreement to use as collateral for a loan, hoping to ease the company's cash-flow crisis.The company seemed to be doing well, but in reality, Nick's reckless a

Greg was right. If I'd listened to my family and gone abroad for college, I could have built a successful career by now.Instead, I spent the past ten years helping Nick manage his company. I turned down countless offers from major companies, worked the longest hours for the lowest pay, and gave away the best years of my life.I'm tired now. I just want to live for myself.When I got home, I quickly packed my things.Aside from a few personal belongings, I barely owned anything in the house. I had always felt more like a guest than a wife.Nick kept all the valuables locked away. The property deeds were in a safe, while his suits and watches were kept in a locked closet. It was as if he were afraid that I'd steal them.While clearing out my closet, I noticed a brown handbag tucked away at the very bottom, still sealed inside its dust bag.Nick and I had bought it during the early days of our business. We'd made good money that year. Caught up in the excitement, I'd bought it as

The old me would never have dared talk back to him. I'd have swallowed my pride and done everything I could to smooth things over with him.But not anymore.I shook my head and held the divorce papers out to him again."Let's get a divorce," I said firmly. "So, you can finally make things official with Ruby.""Chloe!" Nick exploded, his eyes burning with rage. He snatched the papers from my hand and tore them to pieces."I only see Ruby as a sister. Don't you dare twist our relationship into something it's not. If you insist on being this unreasonable, forget about ever getting another raise or promotion."Without giving me a chance to respond, he stormed out and slammed the door so hard the walls shook.I let out an annoyed sigh.Fine. If he wouldn't sign the divorce papers, I'd hand in my resignation first.I unlocked my phone, and a barrage of messages flooded my screen."Ms. Sheeran, you're not working Saturday? How come you're still not here?""Well, this is a first. I'

Nick frowned deeply, barely managing to keep his composure."Mr. Sheeran, you must be joking."Greg let out a cold snort. "You expect me to keep investing after the way you've treated my sister?""Your sister?" Nick stared at him in confusion.Greg turned to me with a warm smile and held out his hand. "Chloe, come over here."Nick's eyes widened in disbelief.Greg ruffled my hair and said, "Chloe, I came to back you up. But I have something else to take care of, so I need to go. I'm leaving Walter here with you. He'll take you to the airport later, alright?"I nodded, reluctant to see him go.Everyone at the table was stunned. A moment later, whispers rippled through the room."Chloe is Mr. Sheeran's sister? How is that possible? She always comes to work carrying that old canvas tote!"It finally dawned on Nick, but by then, Greg was already gone.Nick turned sharply to me, his jaw tightening. "Chloe, are you really..."I pulled up my digital boarding pass on my phone and s

Nick's face went pale instantly the moment he finished speaking. He knew he'd said the wrong thing.But he was too proud to back down, so he dug in and kept arguing with me. "Well, Chloe? Are you going to apologize or not?"I rolled my eyes inwardly.What a joke.Even now, he didn't have the guts to admit we were married. Yet he had the nerve to threaten me with divorce.If this had happened back then, I probably would have been terrified.I'd once dreamed of growing old with Nick, and I'd done everything I could to make that dream come true.Whenever he brought up divorce or threatened to leave, I'd cave instantly. I was too afraid of losing him to risk making him angry.Now? I couldn't care less. In fact, I was relieved.For someone who cared so much about his reputation, having our marriage exposed in front of everyone was probably his worst nightmare.I smiled and said calmly, "Fine. Let's get a divorce then."Nick froze. He'd been expecting me to give in and beg for his