Chapter 14
The previous evening, I had submitted many resumes online.
Although I have no work experience, I graduated with a degree in jewellery design from one of the
country’s top universities.
When I was in school, I was featured in many fashion weeklies for my designs, and many jewellery
companies sent me job offers before I even graduated.
But I didn’t accept any of them at that time, and concentrated on taking care of Hugo’s life by his side.
I quickly received interview notifications.
Early the next morning, I applied light makeup, made a cup of coffee, and went out. But when I
reached downstairs, I saw that familiar convertible.
My brows furrowed involuntarily, and I pretended not to see it as I walked past.
But when I passed by the car, he suddenly opened the door and grabbed my wrist.
“You’ve been dependent on me since graduation, you’re not used to working life at all. Don’t go. I can support you for life, no problem.”
Looking at his self–righteous and still superior face, I almost threw up last night’s dinner.
How had I never noticed before how far apart our values were?
I pressed my lips together in silence, but he bent down to take out a document envelope from the car.
He handed it to me like a treasure, his eyes flickering with expectation.
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“This is the apartment you’re renting – I’ve bought it for you. If you don’t want to come home for
now, that’s fine. Stay here, and I’ll come keep you company when I’m not busy.”
I couldn’t help but curse: “Hugo, is there something wrong with your brain!?”
“What’s wrong with you? The place where you pulled my hair still hurts! If you really feel you were wrong, just stay away! Stop getting in my way!”
“Don’t tell me I’m not suited for work. The only thing I wasn’t suited for in my life was being blind enough to choose you as my boyfriend!”
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“Do you think you know me so well? Who do you think you are? All that was just a facade I put on to get close to you!”
After venting all my anger, I shook off his hand and prepared to leave.
But Hugo took a big stride and blocked my way again.
“If you really want to work, just tell me. I can find you a job you like in the Roberts company. . You
just need to clock in, you don’t have to do anything, and I’ll still pay your salary.”
“About your father… I really misunderstood. I’m sorry…”
His belated apology made me physically nauseous.
Thinking of my father’s regretful death, I couldn’t help but cry out with red eyes:
“What’s the use of apologizing now? Where were you yesterday!? The person who was supposed to pick up my father never showed up. If he hadn’t rushed to catch that train, how could I have missed seeing him one last time?”
“Hugo, every word I exchange with you now is like stabbing my father’s corpse! How ridiculous. Finding me a job at Roberts? Aren’t you afraid of your mother making trouble now? Afraid she’ll
strip you of your CEO position?”
“I’m terrified, you know. I’m afraid she’ll come to my rental apartment at night to slap me. You and your mother are truly alike – even the force of your slaps is identical!”
“Hugo, you’re forever so selfish, never considering others! Do you really think you love Bella? You
love nothing but yourself!”
With each sentence I spoke, Roberts‘ face grew paler.
When I finished, he could barely stand steady, swaying until he managed to stabilize himself by holding onto the car.
Looking at the man I had loved for five years, I suddenly couldn’t remember what he was like at first.
I only remembered that I had just graduated, looking for work, while he was just entering the
Roberts Group, full of vigor and ambition.
We met, we got to know each other.
But there was never a process of falling in love.
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When he heard my family’s poor condition, he immediately proposed to introduce me to his parents.
Beautifully termed as giving me security,
Later, when his father kicked us out, he knelt on one knee before me tenderly.
Softly saying: “No matter what they think, this life is for us two to live. As long as we’re happy, that’s enough.”
He said he wanted someone waiting for him at home, so he would have something to look forward
to on his way back every day.
He said he would support me, not letting me work outside, just needing me to take care of our home.
So I gave up my job search, letting my prestigious university degree go to waste.
At first, life was as beautiful as imagined.
But somehow, at some point, Hugo stopped coming home on time.
His previous words about wanting me to wait obediently at home became a joke.
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