My time at Bordar Group was not in vain.I collected issues in its operations and sent them to investors the night before Bordar started the second round of fundraising.Bordar expanded too quickly. And money came too easily from the start. With enough money to squander, their senior executives spent too much on ads and marketing.Corruption and embezzlement were unavoidable.Most critically, blind expansion led to declining quality. Rapidly dominating the market, in the end, led to the continuing loss of clients.In contrast, consumers favored new products of good quality like Nakawa, White Crane, and Long River.Bordar's revenue began plummeting rapidly.On fundraising day, my father tried hard to preach his new project on stage but still failed to win the investors' trust.Suddenly, Bordar's financial statements I fabricated appeared on the big screen.My father stared at it grimly for a while and fainted on the spot.Anthony declared the meeting adjourned.As the biggest investor,
Bordar Group went bankrupt.Overnight, my father not only lost everything but was deep in debt with billions owed.He vanished without a trace.I immediately charged him with embezzling my mother's assets. I wanted to ruin his reputation completely so that he would never rise again.Aileen and Crystal couldn't find him, either.Unable to divorce him, she moved out of the lavish mansion with her daughter to dodge debts.Cedric and I were ready to reveal our true identities as the creators of Nakawa since our company was growing steadily. Overnight, I became an elite businesswoman.The media kicked off a new frenzy of praise.But now, it meant nothing to me already.After all these ups and downs, I had become immune to fame and wealth.My sole focus was rebuilding my mother's glory through my career.Cedric and I went to the court for divorce.His good-looking face dazed me again.Lips pursed, he said softly, "Do we have to do this? I've fully recovered."I shook my head. "Mr. Miller, I
Alfred disappeared for three months.Refused to answer my calls or reply my messages.I later found out he had blacklisted me.On the last day of the third month, I agreed to Cedric Miller's proposal after a second thought.Cedric thanked me sincerely with a smile in his wheelchair."Miss Jones, it's my honor to take you as my wife. Never hesitate to tell me if you have any requests for the wedding. I'll do my best."On the wall was a huge ring in the ad.I suddenly remembered Alfred promised to give me a ring for each award he won because I was his lucky charm, as well as the most important person in his life.But he went back on his words.What was worse, after getting drunk, he whimpered while holding me, his tone apologetic,"Baby, our relationship can't go public for the moment. I'm really sorry...""It's okay. I can understand."My heart ached with disappointment.Not until then did I realize that let-down would badly harm a relationship.Love wouldn't vanish in an instant but wo
He should've shut up.Because whatever he said merely displeased me.I interrupted, my tone peaceful enough, " Mr. Rodriguez, I'm marrying someone else. Come to my wedding party if you're free.""What do you mean?""Humph." I hang up.Why did I lose the desire to talk to him?Perhaps, it was because I always had to stay at home alone for always.Maybe it was for the reason that I had to work overtime day and night at the business center while he was enjoying himself at parties.Perhaps, it was because he kept letting me down by going back on his words again and again.Or he didn't notice that I didn't even put on makeup on our last date.He only told me we could meet for five minutes before he was leaving for the film site.Five minutes!Even not enough time for a passionate kiss."Let's break up," I said."Be sensible. You know I'm busy and have to build hype in cooperation with my agency. It's so hard to spare five minutes for you."I couldn't help but laugh. "Should I thank you for
Considering my trending on social media, countless media were paying attention to me. My post on Facebook caused a sensation again.Many people wondered what happened between Alfred and me, as well as why I posted something like this. What in hell did I have on him?There were also many who badmouthed me. I glanced through their comments and saw lots of curse words. Alfred's fans seemed quite angry.I took screenshots and reported such comments one by one.I tagged those who spoke ill of me online by posting, "Just wait to be sued by my lawyer".After 10 minutes, Alfred's agent tagged me on his Facebook account and posted a formal apology as follows:"Esteemed Ms. Cecilia Jones,I sincerely apologize to you, and express remorse for my previous presumptuousness and misbehavior...It was all my fault. I misunderstood you and caused you harm and distress...I hope you can let it go and have a bright future. Wish you happiness and good luck."It was nothing but a self-vindication in disgui
Actually, my dad was married into my mom's family.He was a lucky guy.My grandparents died in a plane crash.Since my mom was pregnant then, he seized the chance to take over the company.Known for burning bridges like other kept men, he snatched the company, got rid of dissidents, sidelined my mom, and transferred assets.Not until I turned three did she realize my dad's plot. Yet, it was too late.With the whole company under his control, my mom confronted huge obstacles when she asked to check accounts.Meanwhile, my dad not only came home later and later but quarreled vehemently with my mom every time he returned.I hardly had a chance to meet him before I turned ten.My mom's depression intensified day by day.One day, I blocked him at the door and coldly said, "If you don't wanna come back, there is no need to do that anymore."At that moment, he became furious as a beast did when its territory got invaded.He gripped my neck tightly, his face hideous."Do you think I can't live
I returned home after shaking off those memories. In the hallway, someone showed up out of nowhere to push me against the wall, my mouth covered.With eyes narrowed, I instinctively threw a punch at his cheek and lifted my knee, intending to deliver a blow to his lower body.He cried out, "It's me, Cecilia!"It turned out to be Alfred.What a chance to teach him a good lesson!I hit his lower body with my knee forcefully without hesitation.He collapsed on the ground with a yelp, curling up in pain, his hands covered his crotch.What a humiliation for him!I calmly took out my phone to call the police.Alfred knocked it out of my hand immediately, his eyes wide open."Are you insane?"Bang!The phone hit the ground with a crisp sound.The screen was shattered.Damn!How dare this asshole break my phone!I slapped him with all my might. My palm slightly tingled.Disbelief and then disappointment prevailed on his angry face.Shame on him to feel disappointed!Did he think he could date m
I not only looked like my late mom but also inherited her bad luck.After graduating from university, I started my own business while Alfred pursued his ambition in the entertainment industry. At first, I dabbled in small ventures and finally made my first pot of gold as I caught on to a new trend. But I knew from my instinct that this industry wouldn't last long.At that time, I happened to meet the general manager of Bordar Group and hit it off with him immediately. He said I should join a leading corporation to gain some experience.After years of hard work, I got promoted to a senior executive of Bordar Group. A project plan crafted by me received high acclaim before long. But I had never expected that today's Bordar Group was none other than the Torrent Group established by my grandparents.When seeking financing for my project, I was stunned to see my father seated in the foremost position during the meeting.I pulled myself together and smoothly presented the project's feasibili