Chapter 7
After speaking, I turned and entered the building, signaling security to send them away.
The show was over; now it was time to focus on business.
The partners from England had witnessed the drama but knew I was innocent–it didn’t affect our collaboration.
A week later, with all parties aligned, I finally breathed a sigh of relief.
These past days of nonstop overtime had left me no time to rest.
Just then, Keith showed up at my doorstep again.
When my secretary brought him to my office, I sighed in irritation.
That persistent ghost–why did he haunt me everywhere?
Not wanting a scene at the company, I went to see him.
Keith sat in his wheelchair, tossing a wedding invitation with arrogant flair.
“Anna and I are getting married.”
“Congratulations.”
My voice remained calm. Good riddance–let those two scoundrels shackle each other and leave me alone.
“You must be heartbroken!”
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Keith sneered, oozing condescension:
“Margaret, drop the act. I know you’ve been pining for me all these years.”
“Chasing after me for ages, begging with tears to be with you–yet I never wanted you.”
My expression hardened. So all my sacrifices were just pathetic groveling in his eyes.
Through scorching summers and freezing winters, I’d come whenever he called.
Luxury brands, no matter the price if he wanted it, I gave it.
Every past devotion now felt like a slap across my face.
Staring at the man before me, I couldn’t find a trace of the boy who once made my heart flutter.
Where was that teenager who vowed to protect me forever and never let me suffer?
When did that boy die?
Why had it taken me so long to realize?
Seeing my silence, Keith grew smugger.
Even now, reduced to a pitiable state,
my past love for him remained his eternal crown of arrogance.
“Don’t take it hard. Anna’s the finest woman alive–no one compares.”
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“Losing to her is nothing to be ashamed of.”
“Did you come just to say this?”
I cut him off. The audacity of this man-
still believing I was hopelessly in love with him.
“Anna wants to sell all her paintings before the wedding.‘
Keith eyed me triumphantly. “Margaret, I’m giving you a chance to prove yourself.”
“Buy those paintings, and I might stay friends with you.”
“Fifty pieces total. Five million dollars will do consider it our wedding gift.”
“You must be dreaming?”
I couldn’t help laughing. How could anyone be this shameless?
Since when were Anna’s paintings valuable?
Five million? Was he insane?
Unfazed, Keith declared with pride:
“Anna’s art is priceless. What would a money–grubbing merchant like you know?”
“If she weren’t rushing to marry me, she’d never sell to you.”
“You should cherish this opportunity.”
Watching his haughty display, I erupted in cold laughter.
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How can anyone be so shameless, taking their daydreams for granted?
It’s downright laughable.
“How can you beg with such shamelessness?”
I couldn’t help but sneer:
“Keith, I was blind to have liked you before, but now I see clearly.”
“I won’t give you a single cent, much less spend money on that junk.”
“Get out now, before I throw you out.”
