5

Late into the night, a heavy rainstorm poured down.

When Linda arrived at the hotel, the party had already ended.

I sat there amidst the mess, looking expressionless.

"Lewis," she said softly.

I slowly raised my head, my eyes devoid of any emotion.

"Now, are you satisfied?

"Things went wrong, and all the team's hard work went to waste…

"Ms. Chancers, are you happy with this lesson?" I asked.

Linda's face turned pale, and her voice trembled. "Lewis, I didn't know this party was so important. I just wanted you to admit your mistake, especially after what happened that day."

Her voice grew quieter until it disappeared entirely.

I stared at the wine glass by my feet.

The remaining red wine reflected the colors of the dim overhead lights, making my head spin.

"Linda," I said.

Gradually, my emotions calmed down, replaced by deep exhaustion.

"For nine years, you've been reckless for nine years but I’ve never thought of leaving you.

“I always believed you were just a child at heart.

“But today, you've humiliated me. All my efforts for you were in vain."

I removed my wedding ring and placed it in Linda's hand. "Linda, let's get a divorce."

Upon hearing this, Linda started to laugh.

"So, this was your ultimate goal?

“That's why I was wondering, it's just a product launch, and yet you're so upset about it.

“It turns out, you only wanted to threaten me into changing for you."

Raised in a wealthy family and pampered, sometimes it's funny how foolish one can be.

"Lewis Leedon, you'll always be the son-in-law of the Chancers family, so take your seat," Linda urged impatiently, her breath tickling my ear.

"A small drama is fine, but don't overdo it, you wouldn't want to be disliked," she continued.

"Melvin can't threaten your position," she added confidently.

Linda picked up the ring and helped me put it back on.

But even now, she thought I was just making a fuss.

I took the ring off again, twirled it in the air for a moment, and then let it drop to the ground with a crisp sound.

"It's not a game of cat and mouse like you think," I said, looking up at her.

"Linda, let's get a divorce."