When The Cherry Blossoms Fell
Once he no longer had investment value to them, they kicked him aside without hesitation—Whitney included.
He stood there like a complete fool, in the shadows outside the brilliance of the party. The IPO he had fought so hard for, the carefully calculated marriage alliance, and the sacrifices he had made for his so-called success were all an illusion. The moment he lost his usefulness, all the previous splendor and warmth vanished into nothingness.
He remained there, frozen like a statue, watching the party rise and fall and guests leave satisfied. Deep into the night, after the noise had faded, Whitney stepped outside to see Calum off. A lingering smile remained on her face as she prepared