"Honestly, Thomas never had a place for you in his heart. If you ask me, this divorce was long overdue. But I really have to congratulate you—you’ve got a whole new life ahead now."
I raised my glass and downed it in one go, silently echoing her words: Protect your sanity, steer clear of toxic men.
Part 3
I resigned from the company, saying goodbye to my father-in-law, who had always treated me like his own daughter.
I declined his generous offer of 50% of the company shares as compensation.
Who would’ve thought I’d run into Thomas as soon as I stepped out?
After a week apart, he still looked as tall and striking as ever, laughing and chatting with the younger women in the office.
But the moment he saw me, his face turned cold, just as always.
"Cheryl, how much did my dad give you?"
I ignored him and walked toward the door.
That move clearly stung him. He caught up to me, blocking my way, his tone hostile.
"So, who was it that put on a ‘holier-than-thou’ act, swearing you wouldn’t take a penny from the Rivers Family?”
He sneered, “Turns out your target was my dad all along. Reeling him in for the big catch, are we?”