Part 2: The Woman They Fired Became the Client
Five days later, I returned to Eastern Horizon Capital. This time, no security guard came to escort me out. Three assistants were waiting in the lobby. One…
Part 2: The Six-Billion-Yuan Mistake
On the eighth call, I finally answered. Co Canh Tham’s voice came immediately. —Where are you? I looked at the rain running down the convenience store window….
Part 2: The Pregnancy He Learned About Too Late
I had barely reached the hospital entrance when someone called my name. —Miss Brooks! The nurse hurried toward me, holding a white envelope. —Your prescription. I thanked…
Part 2: The Clause That Shouldn’t Exist
I stared at the clause until the letters blurred. —Someone added this after I signed? Gabriel nodded. —The original agreement has fourteen pages. The version registered by…
Part 2: The Day I Stopped Chasing Him
The transfer was approved three days later. I had four days to hand over my work, pack my apartment, and disappear from the city where I had…
Part 2: The Son He Left Behind
Gabriel stared at Noah’s hand around my waist. Then Lucas called him Dad again. Something in Gabriel’s expression cracked. —How old is the boy? Noah’s eyes hardened….
Part 2: The Goodbye He Never Expected
At six the next morning, Adrian still hadn’t returned. I was already awake. I showered, changed into loose clothes, and placed the signed divorce agreement on the…
Part 2: The Surgeon They Couldn’t Replace
Samuel Ventura stood outside my building holding a folder against his chest. Three days earlier, he had told me not to expect the hospital to take me…
Part 2: The Secret Fuentes Could No Longer Hide
Adrián stood at the door, staring first at me, then at Leo lying on the presidential desk. His face changed instantly. —Leo? He crossed the room so…
Part 2: The Bride Who Never Came Back
When I opened my eyes, everything was white. Not snow. A hospital ceiling. My mother was asleep beside the bed, still wearing the coat she must have…