Chapter 8
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I shook my head, saying coldly, “You forgot our divorce trial is starting soon.”
Preston froze slightly, looking at me with vacant eyes full of defeat.]
My gaze was resolute. “I’m divorcing you no matter what.”]
Finally, he sighed deeply, wiped his eyes, and gave me the bank’s name and address.]
All funds were at this bank. With his permission, they’d transfer the money to the company account.[]
With this major problem solved, the weight in my heart finally lifted.]
This recovered money could be used for many things.
I was determined to use it well to make up for Preston’s damages.
Work became busy again, and though tasks were numerous, I handled them expertly.[]
I didn’t attend the divorce hearing with Preston, letting my lawyer handle everything.]
The lawyer reported back that the trial went smoothly–Preston agreed to all my conditions without hesitation, leaving with nothing.
I wasn’t surprised by this result at all
He could surely see I was completely done with him.[]
The lawyer handed me an envelope, saying it was a letter from Preston]
He’d written me once before, but I’d blocked the mailing address so his letters couldn’t reach my residence
This time I didn’t accept the letter either, telling the lawyer to handle it.
If it concerned property matters, he could represent me.]
If it was a sentimental letter, put it through the shredder.
I’m a stubborn person–once I decide something, nine oxen couldn’t pull me back.
However firmly I’d chosen him before, I was now leaving him just as decisively.]
Whatever the letter said, I didn’t want to know, nor was there any need to know.[]
After work, I had the housekeeper thoroughly clear out everything Preston had left at home
Including our photos together, pillows and bedding we’d shared.
never wanted to see anything related to him in my space again.
Preston’s portion of the marital assets quickly reached my account.
I pooled the money together and bought back my parents‘ house.
It was where I’d lived as a child, full of memories with my parents.
Though it had been vacant for a long time, I still wanted to go home and visit.
Preston had deceived me, convincing me to sell the house to sponsor poor students–a good deed.
So. I’d easily fallen for it.
But after selling the house, I often regretted it.
I
I only forced myself to accept it, telling myself not to dwell on good deeds done.
Now I’d used money that should have been Preston’s to buy it back at twice the price, finally resolving this burden in my heart.
With the remaining money, I sponsored genuinely impoverished students.
threw
Without Preston’s constraints, I threw myself even more into work
By my fourth year as chairman, the international business line I’d launched achieved tremendous success, and the corporation’s total sales increased fivefold.
At the celebration banquet, executives and clients took turns toasting me.]]
Unable to drink anymore, I temporarily stepped outside the banquet hall for air.
In the corridor, a familiar figure stood frozen in the distance.]
Preston.
So he’d been released early for good behavior.]]
“Soph… Chairman Sullivan, congratulations.” He forced an awkward smile.
Looking more carefully, I saw he was wearing a server’s uniform and carrying a tray.
His smile gradually turned bitter. “It seems you’re very successful without me. Every day inside, I thought about you, hoping you’d be happy and healthy. Did you read my letter?“]
I shook my head, feeling no emotional stirring whatsoever.
“What difference would it make? We’re strangers now.”
He lowered his eyes, his expression indescribably desolate. “You’re right.“]
I didn’t respond further, walking straight back to the banquet hall.
We belonged to different worlds now–ho need to
need to revisit old times.[]
At this point, wasting even a moment’s thought on him would be wasteful.
I picked up my wine glass and thanked all the guests again.
Immersing myself in enjoying the applause and cheers that belonged to me.
I believed this was just one small step in my life.]
In the future. I could shine even brighter!
