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Last time,Chloe accompanied us to file the divorce paperwork.Now,for the certificate, was she absent—avoiding the scrutiny?
I didn’t dwell on itand got the certificate in half an hour.Relief washed over me.
Nathan glared,“You’ll see what happens next!”
I waved goodbye and left and left Ethan waited.Ethan waited in the car.
I felt great seeing Nathan seethe in the wind.
Now,the hunt began.Nathan bet $900 million,including loans,on a long-term project which needed massive funds.
My family had filled in his financial gaps before,so he thought he was invincible.
Now that we were cut off support,he had no funding.Banks rejected his loans.
He scrambled around,begging everyone frantically.
Hearing this,I smiled:“Why not ask Chloe to help?”
Ethan grinned,gossip-ready:“You didn’t hear?Chloe’s a cash-strapped heiress,chasing rich men.She misjudged Nathan.”
“She stole $5 million from him,tried to run,but he caught her.They fought,called the police!”
“His company’s experiencing high staff turnover.Some regret not joining you!”
I laughed:“He is bringing about his own downfall.”
“Enough about him.Did you complete the proposal preparation?”
Ethan groaned:“You’re such a work-obsessed capitalist.Two trips in a week,and three proposals!”
“Work hard,and you will earn more.I’ll get you a raise!”
“Harold said you’re a rare talent.Once you hand in the proposal,and I’m treating you to dinner!”
My words brightened his mood.
Despite his serious-looking appearance,he was a fresh grad.We clicked,becoming perfect work partners.
Three months later,we launched a luxury residential project successfully.Nathan, upon seeing my name listed as one of the shareholders,stormed in.
Now drowning in debt,he barged in,lunging,
“Emily,you lied!Your family’s rich,and you tricked me into getting a divorce!You’re vile!”
I pushed him off,dusting my clothes, “Tricked you?Your heart,your money,or your investments?”
“Who refused kids and associated with a fake heiress?”
“Nathan,don’t think you’re worth my strategies!”
He paled.Ethan smirked,“Ms.Harper, it’s time to cut the ribbon.I’ll handle this.”
Ethan pushed me toward the ceremony,blocking Nathan,who glared:
“Don’t think I’m clueless.You’re after her money!I tried that—that approach won’t work!”
From a distance,I didn’t hear Ethan’s reply,only saw him made a dismissive gesture.Nathan paled,fleeing.
After the ribbon-cutting,I asked:“What’d you say?”
Ethan shrugged:“I showed him the video of Chloe and posted it online.Told him to handle PR!”
I blinked:“Ruthless.”
“Harold said unreliable guys like him will try to attach themselves to you if you become successful.End it for good!”
“Let him become a social pariah.He won’t dare return!”
I sighed,reflectively.
Ethan looked at me:“Know what Nathan said?If you weren’t rich,he wouldn’t have been in a relationship with you.Are you just a naive rich girl?”
I tapped his head:“Not enough overtime?You should head to the next city for market expansion.30% raise!”
He wailed,“Capitalist tyrant!”
I smiled.I wasn’t a saint.I loved Nathan sincerely,being naive in my first relationship,blind to human flaws.
Now,having gained wisdom through painful experiences,I’d focus on earning.
There are plenty of great guys out there,but I won’t be that foolish again.
Nathan tried contacting me later,but I had someone deal with him.He finally saw the gap between us in terms of values and goals,both admiring and ashamed.
I had Chloe brought to him,letting them engage in a conflict,leaving me in peace.
