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After the proposal, Alex acted like my fiancé.
He announced it to the whole school, many
knowing we’d marry after graduation and that
I was starting a company.
Many congratulated me; others secretly
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criticized me.
“Sarah’s lucky, born into wealth. Otherwise,
Alex wouldn’t like her.”
“If her parents hadn’t helped her, she wouldn’t
be able to start a company!”
“I bet her company won’t last long.”
Alex comforted me, saying I shouldn’t worry
about them–they’re just jealous.
Then he asked when we’d get married.
I said, “The sooner the better, July.”
“After the wedding, we’ll focus on the
company. Together, we’ll make it big.”
Alex was delighted. “Don’t worry about the
wedding, darling. I’ll give you an unforgettable
one!”
Months flew by.
The company was established, and Alex and I
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married.
Chloe became my accountant, and Mark, the
HR manager. Everyone around Alex and me
benefited.
They looked at me like I was a walking piggy
bank, but I pretended not to notice.
In my previous life, to prove myself to my
parents, I didn’t accept their advisors.
This time, I discreetly placed my parents‘
loyalists in inconspicuous positions to watch
Chloe and Mark.
Chloe and Mark were completely unaware.
Alex, the vice president, often claimed to be
with clients, coming home late–actually
spending time with Tiffany.
Before, I was worried about him overworking.
Now, I realized how foolish I’d been.
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I waited, gathering evidence.
Six months after the company’s launch, a new
batch of employees arrived, including Tiffany.
Tiffany became Alex’s assistant, and they
pretended not to know each other.
Alex even publicly scolded Tiffany several
times.
Before, I didn’t know about their relationship,
and I thought Alex was just strict with Tiffany.
Later I learned they were childhood
sweethearts. Tiffany went abroad for school,
ending their contact.
That’s why Alex was so despondent in his
freshman year, ignoring all the girls who liked
him.
Alex pursued me in my sophomore year,
choosing me over Tiffany because of my
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family’s wealth.
Just like before, Alex publicly scolded Tiffany.
Tiffany cried, and I pretended to comfort Alex,
telling him not to be so harsh.
Alex sighed, “Honey, we’re a startup, not a
roadside stall.”
“Business is war; we can’t be slack. I’m just
eager to succeed, to make it easier for you.”
“Don’t worry, I’ll adjust my attitude. Tiffany’s
resilient, my scolding is training her; she’ll be
grateful later.”
His hypocrisy disgusted me, but I had to
maintain my facade.
Soon, my parents planned a road trip.
The night before their departure, I talked to
them for a long time.
The next evening, news came that they were
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in a fatal car accident, their bodies never
recovered.
I feigned collapse, refusing to eat or drink.
Alex comforted me, “Honey, take care of
yourself. Your parents wouldn’t want to see
you this way.”
“Now that they’re gone, I’ll be your rock, I
won’t let you suffer.”
