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Chapter 1 The Billion-Dollar Deal She Abandoned

Just then, my phone rang."Mr. Frank and I will be there soon, Mr. Watson. Is the contract ready at your end?"Remembering that we still had important business to handle, I rushed downstairs and stopped Rosetta."You can't leave now! Mr. Frank is almost here. We haven't finalized the deal or signed the contract—"Rosetta cut me off and said anxiously, "I'm leaving the deal in your hands. You're in charge."I shook my head and negotiated, "No. This deal is worth hundreds of millions. Mr. Frank said he would only believe in our company's sincerity if you negotiated with him personally. It's just a light bulb. "Kevin can get the property manager to fix it. Can't you tell what matters most at a critical moment like this?"Just as Rosetta hesitated, Kevin suddenly screamed over the phone. "Ms. Walter, I fell because I couldn't see. It hurts so much..."In that split second, she shoved me aside while saying, "You've been handling this deal all along. It makes no difference whether I

Chapter 2 She Chose Him Over Me

The comments from our colleagues were all full of teasing and encouragement."Ms. Walter even shares instant noodles with you, Kevin. You're so lucky!""I bet it won't be long before we have to call you something else!"Rosetta herself jumped into the comments to reply. "A man's reputation matters. Don't read too much into this. It's just a boss caring for her employee."Everyone immediately responded with a bunch of teasing emojis.Rosetta and I had been dating for five years, but we had never made our relationship public. She said office romances would reflect badly on the company, so she always kept her distance from me at work. Yet now, she let Kevin flirt with her in front of everyone and didn't stop him.Perhaps our relationship had ended long ago. I just hadn't realized it until today.…The next morning, during the company's meeting, Rosetta slammed a file onto the table and glared at me."Wayne, you've been handling this project for six months. You promised everythi

Chapter 3 I Quit

Rosetta immediately ordered my demotion, stripping me of my manager position and reducing me to an ordinary employee.After the meeting, HR came to tell me to vacate my office. My new workspace was a corner directly opposite the restroom, where a faint, unpleasant smell lingered.Everyone kept their heads down, knowing I had angered Rosetta and was being deliberately targeted. All morning, not a single colleague spoke to me.Looking at the company I had devoted seven years of my life to, I realized that, just like Rosetta, it no longer had a place for me.Then, I sent a text message. Less than a minute later, I received a reply."Wayne, I'm so glad you've agreed to join my new company! I'll make you a general manager, with an annual salary starting at three hundred million, plus five percent commission on the company's total profits. If there's anything you're unhappy with, just tell me. I'll do my best to accommodate you."Jason Graham had recently started a new company and want

Chapter 4 She Finally Realized What She Had Lost

Elsewhere, Rosetta frowned unhappily when she read my message."Wayne, since when did you learn to threaten me with a breakup? Let me make this clear. Work and personal matters are two things. Don't think you can use this trick to force me to reinstate you as manager!"When she sent another message, she received no reply. Angrily, she put away her phone while muttering, "So, you're giving me the silent treatment, huh? That won't work!"…The next day, Ms. Selina arrived to discuss the project. When she didn't see me, she was immediately displeased.Seeing this, Rosetta asked sharply, "Where's Wayne? I told him he was supposed to host Ms. Selina today. Why is he late? This is unacceptable!""Ms. Walter, Wayne has already resigned," the HR manager replied quietly."What?" Rosetta raised her voice. "Resigned? Since when? Why did you approve it?"The HR manager quickly took out my resignation letter and pointed to the signature. "Ms. Walter, you personally approved this yesterday!"

Chapter 5 It Was Too Late

Kevin's words left Rosetta stunned. Looking back at her recent behavior, she realized how unreasonable she had been.At first, she had intended to make Wayne jealous. After all, he was always so calm, rational, and self-controlled. She had never seen him ask her for help as his girlfriend, and it frustrated her. That was why she had used Kevin to provoke him. However, things had strayed from her original intentions somewhere along the way.Still, one thing was certain—she loved Wayne, not Kevin.As Rosetta thought, she shoved Kevin away again, this time with all her strength.Kevin stumbled backward and fell to the ground, immediately looking at her with tearful eyes. "What are you doing, Ms. Walter? You've hurt me!"In the past, whenever Kevin made that face, Rosetta felt sorry for him and gave in to his requests. But now, all she could think about was finding Wayne.She didn't want to break up!Without sparing Kevin another glance, Rosetta got into her car and drove away.…

Chapter 6 A New Beginning

"Wayne, where are you? Why did you resign? Why did you block my number?"When I heard her voice, my voice turned cold as I said, "Where I am is none of your business. Resigning and blocking you are my choices. You have no right to question me.""Is this because of Kevin?" Rosetta asked nervously. "Wayne, you've misunderstood! There's nothing between us. Our relationship is completely innocent. I don't like him at all!""You don't need to explain anything. Whether you like him or not is your business. I have no right to interfere, and I don't want to know either.""Wayne, you're my boyfriend. Of course you should know!"Hearing her words, I chuckled and reminded, "Have you forgotten? We've already broken up.""I don't agree with the breakup!" Rosetta panicked.I couldn't help but laugh at how ridiculous she sounded. "You don't need to agree. From now on, we have nothing to do with each other. Don't contact me again." With that, I hung up.I'd finally gotten the chance to trave

Chapter 7 She Begged for Me to Come Back

Natasha immediately refused. "I'm not going. I hate these gatherings. Everyone wears a fake mask, trying to flatter one another."I looked at her and said sternly, "Natasha, not everyone is born into a wealthy family like yours, with the privilege of ignoring what others think. For ordinary people like us, knowing how to flatter others and maintain relationships is a necessary skill. I'm not here to ask for your opinion. I'm telling you that you have to come."She glared at me angrily and snapped, "What gives you the right to order me around, Wayne?"I raised an eyebrow and pretended to threaten her as I said, "Of course, I have no right to order you around. However, what do you think will happen if I tell your father everything you've been doing at work?"Although I couldn't control her, I could certainly report her!Hearing my words, Natasha angrily kicked the exercise machine twice, but it changed nothing. I knew she'd show up that evening.…That night, I dressed formally an

Chapter 8 She Tried to Keep Me by Force

"Three days it is."With the deal settled, Natasha became my bodyguard, making sure Rosetta couldn't get within fifteen feet of me. Rosetta tried to use force, but she was no match for Natasha. With one hand, Natasha restrained her so easily that she couldn't move.With no other choice, Rosetta left, frustrated.…Throughout the evening, I had pleasant conversations with many business executives and collected a thick stack of business cards. After the banquet ended, I went to the restroom to freshen up.However, the moment I entered, Rosetta appeared behind me, reeking of alcohol.I instinctively tried to move away, but she pressed a handkerchief over my nose and mouth. Soon, my entire body went limp, and I nearly collapsed.Rosetta quickly caught me and half-carried me out.With what little strength I had left, I whispered, "Rosetta, where are you taking me? Let me go..."Hearing my words, she tightened her grip around me and said, "Wayne, you're mine. I just want to take you

Chapter 9 I Found True Love

Natasha tried to calm me down, though she seemed a little inexperienced. "Just hold on a little longer. I'll get you to the hospital right away."I raised my hand and playfully touched her cheek."Hurry up, or I really won't be able to hold back much longer... I might just have you."A suspicious blush spread across Natasha's face. For once, she didn't argue.She drove as fast as she safely could and took me straight to the hospital. After the doctor administered medication to relieve my symptoms, the heat in my body finally subsided. Exhausted, I closed my eyes and drifted off to sleep.…The next morning, when I opened my eyes, I saw Natasha sitting beside my bed, dozing with her chin resting on her hand. Warm sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating half her face and giving her a soft, radiant glow.Perhaps the drug hadn't completely worn off, because that restless sensation returned, making my heart race a little faster.Soon, she woke up and touched my forehead

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