Chapter 5<\/p>\n
The people who had just been chatting excitedly now looked at each other in confusion. Owen froze as well.<\/p>\n
Before anyone could react, Lila scoffed dismissively. \u201cWhat kind of joke is this? Our company hasn\u2019t even gone public yet. What financial problems could there possibly be They must have made a mistake.\u201d<\/p>\n
Owen seemed reassured by this, as if she\u2019d thrown him a lifeline. He let out a breath of relief, frowned at Sheila, and said, \u201cLook into things properly before bringing them up. Don\u2019t spread unverified information and cause panic.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s not what I-\u201d<\/p>\n
The finance manager tried to explain, but Owen waved her off. \u201cThat\u2019s enough. Go back to your desk.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lila chimed in, \u201cDiscuss things clearly with the other party first. Don\u2019t just jump to conclusions based on rumors. If this happens again, we\u2019ll dock your pay.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sheila\u2019s eyes nearly turned red with frustration. Seeing this I couldn\u2019t help but speak up. \u201cYou should at least let her finish.\u201d<\/p>\n
At my words, Lila\u2019s eyes filled with disdain. She smiled at me. \u201cCharlotte, I didn\u2019t expect you to still care so much about company matters when you\u2019re about to leave.\u201d<\/p>\n
Owen seemed to remember I was still there. His briefly softened expression instantly turned cold again.<\/p>\n
He glanced at me and said icily, \u201cWhy are you still here? Didn\u2019t you resign? Just leave already.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOwen, don\u2019t say that. Maybe Charlotte regrets it. Give her another chance.\u201d<\/p>\n
Owen\u2019s expression remained arrogant. \u201cThis is a company, hot a playground. You think just admitting you\u2019re wrong fixes everything? What if other people start copying her? The company would fall into chaos. How am I supposed to manage anyone then?\u201d<\/p>\n
Lila suggested, \u201cWhy don\u2019t we have Charlotte work in security for a while? After some time, we can transfer her back. It would teach her some humility.\u201d<\/p>\n
Listening to the two of them go back and forth, I found it almost amusing.<\/p>\n
My earlier warning was only out of consideration for all the years Owen and I had been together. I didn\u2019t want to see him completely humiliated and wanted to give him a chance to prepare. Since he wouldn\u2019t listen, I had nothing more to say.<\/p>\n
I turned to leave. Just then, a commotion broke out in the office.<\/p>\n
A crowd gathered around a well-dressed middle-aged man in an expensive suit as he walked in.<\/p>\n
I recognized him. This was the investor who had spoken highly of me before. He was the executive assistant to the CEO of Cloudview Construction Group, Albert Hunt.<\/p>\n
Owen didn\u2019t recognize him but still politely approached, wanting to inquire about the situation. Before Owen could speak, Albert walked straight toward me and eagerly hook my hand.<\/p>\n
\u201cMs. Shaw, even though we spoke on the phone, I still wanted to come see you in person. Consider it a gesture of sincerity from Cloudview Construction Group.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sorry we couldn\u2019t reach a partnership last time, but your company truly opened our eyes. It\u2019s a shame to see someone as talented as you here. Otherwise, we\u2019d already be partners by now.\u201d<\/p>\n
These words made both Owen\u2019s and Lila\u2019s faces change dra hatically. Wasn\u2019t he basically saying that aside from<\/p>\n
Chopters<\/p>\n
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me, this company had no capable people?<\/p>\n
I smiled and shook Albert\u2019s hand. \u201cI\u2019m sorry you had to come all the way here. I should have come to your personally.\u201d<\/p>\n
He smiled back.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo need to apologize. Once we learned you weren\u2019t planning to stay here, our CEO withdrew his investment. It was a bit sudden, but we sincerely urge you to start your own company. That way, our future cooperation would give Cloudview Construction Group much more confidence<\/p>\n
Owen seemed to realize something. He immediately grabbed my hand. \u201cCharlotte, you can\u2019t leave!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sorry, but I\u2019ve already resigned.\u201d My tone was calm. \u201cIt\u2019s final.\u201d<\/p>\n
I pulled out the resignation form I\u2019d just received and showed it to him. It still bore his freshly signed signature.<\/p>\n
Normally the resignation process took three days, but he\u2019d been so angry earlier that he\u2019d had HR print it out and signed it right away. That actually saved me a lot of trouble.<\/p>\n
Owen was speechless, his face turning pale with anger..<\/p>\n
Lila, however, spoke up self-righteously. \u201cCharlotte, you\u2019re in the wrong here. You want to leave the company now?<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019ve been with the company for so long. The company gave you so many benefits and opportunities. Now you\u2019re just going to go off and start your own business?\u201d<\/p>\n
She didn\u2019t notice that with every word she spoke, Owen\u2019s face grew paler. Lila only knew about my relationship with Owen and that Owen was the CEO. But she didn\u2019t know that in terms of contributions to the company, I\u2019d given far more than Owen had.<\/p>\n
Glory and praise had blinded him. Perhaps only now was he starting to remember.<\/p>\n
When he spoke again, his voice was choked with emotion. Charlotte\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s nothing more to say, Owen. Let\u2019s break up.\u201d<\/p>\n
I\u2019d originally planned to bring up the breakup when we got home, but thinking about it now, there was no need to wait.<\/p>\n
As soon as I said it, surprised gasps erupted around us. Everyone looked between Lila and Owen.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat does Charlotte mean by that? Were she and Mr. Hayes a couple? They\u2019re breaking up?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAren\u2019t Ms. Reed and Mr. Hayes the couple?\u201d<\/p>\n
There it was. Owen claimed he wanted to keep our relationship private, but everyone at the company thought he and Lila were together.<\/p>\n
Even though Owen and I were close, people only thought I was looking out for myself. No one ever considered that I was actually Owen\u2019s fiancee.<\/p>\n
Owen should understand perfectly well why everyone assured they were together. But I knew he\u2019d probably still defend Lila and help explain things for her.<\/p>\n
Once before, someone at the company had questioned Lila\u2019 abilities. When word reached Owen\u2019s ears, he fired that person without hesitation. It was after that incident that everyone started thinking Owen and Lila\u2019s relationship was special.<\/p>\n
I didn\u2019t stay any longer. News of the breakup had been delivered. Whatever happened next had nothing to do with<\/p>\n
Ruby Walker is a rising voice in the world of romance and spicy fiction. With a gift for weaving deep emotions, sizzling chemistry, and unexpected twists, her stories are a blend of passion and drama that captivate readers from start to finish. Ruby\u2019s writing style is bold and irresistible\u2014perfect for those who crave intense, addictive love stories.<\/p>\n
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