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"Claire,stop crying.It breaks my heart."
I felt utterly disgusted.After being with Ethan for five years—from dating to getting engaged—I never imagined he could be such a revolting person!
"Sophie,you've gone too far.When we get home,we're done.I never want to see your vile face again!"
Ms.Harper snorted,"No matter what,you're fired once this is over."
I met her gaze,unflinching."Fire me,fine.But your daughter will pay for this!"
"You and Ethan abused your power—you'll pay too!"
I stormed out.
Outside,colleagues crowded,curious.
A friend asked worriedly,"A mob rushed in—what happened?You okay?"
I shook my head,saying little.
The priority was gathering evidence.
The surveillance room was definitely off-limits now,but what about other places?I carefully recalled what had happened in my previous life.
The cold storage!There'd be leftover food.If tests showed poisoning from improper storage,Claire was done.
Living with Ethan for three years in my apartment made me feel nothing but disgust looking at his belongings.I called Ethan,demanding he move his stuff out by today.
Even over the phone,I could sense his impatience.
"Sophie,enough!I'm at the hospital with Claire—I have no time."
"Ethan,my injury's not bad.Go back to Sophie—she might be mad,"Claire's voice came through.
Ethan's warm tone replied,"Claire,you're so kind.Why would she have the right to be mad?"
I hung up,furious.They were both seriously deluded.
Since he wouldn't come,I tossed all his stuff outside.
I bought this house,planning to upgrade after marriage.Ethan always delayed,and I thought it was timing.Now,I realized he never intended to marry me.
How foolish I was in my previous life not to see through his relationship with Claire.
The next morning,I got the cold storage food.
I'd bribed a security guard—luckily,they forgot to dispose of the toxic food.
On my way back,I ran into Ethan.
Seeing his stuff outside,he glared.
"Sophie,are you insane?Why'd you throw my stuff out?"
"Because the property deed is in my name!"
Ethan was momentarily speechless.After a long silence,he looked at me as if bestowing a favor.
"Fine.Quit quietly,admit your mistake,and I won't end the engagement."
His words stunned me into silence.
Thinking I was cowed,he grew smug,acting like every woman wanted him.
"Now,move my stuff back.If you continue to act unreasonably,I'll leave you."
I snapped,pointing at his nose."Ethan,get your sick brain checked!Who gave you the nerve to spew this nonsense?I'd pay you to get lost!"
