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Chloe’s POVI raced against the clock to revise the proposal, working so quickly that I didn’t even stop for a bathroom break. With moments to spare, I delivered the corrected documents to Zack’s desk just in time.But it was all for nothing. The client had already arrived, and the sound of laughter and conversation floated out from the conference room. Peeking through the crack in the door, I saw Zack speaking confidently, holding none other than ‘Amy’s version’ of the proposal in his hand. My stomach sank. It seemed my streak of bad luck wasn’t letting up—Trevor was being pulled away by Rachel, and now Amy had stolen my work. The only thing keeping me grounded was the thought of my little baby. Just thinking about the life growing inside me gave me a flicker of strength. After the meeting, Zack called me into his office. “Thanks to Amy’s meticulous review of the content, the client was very satisfied. Chloe, your efficiency has been way too low recently!” “Actually, I—” I
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Chloe’s POVWhen I arrived at the office, I took a deep breath, bracing myself for the usual sidelong glances and whispers from my colleagues. But to my surprise, the atmosphere was completely different. The coworkers who usually ignored me now greeted me with unexpected politeness. “Good morning, Ms. Yates!” the receptionist chirped cheerfully as she stood to greet me. Kim Moore, who was usually indifferent, hurried to hold the door open for me. The biggest shock of all came from Amy, my longtime nemesis. The same woman who took every opportunity to undermine me now seemed like an entirely different person. She greeted me with a bright smile, offered to make me coffee, and even asked if I needed help organizing my files. Seeing her sudden change in attitude was deeply satisfying. I decided to take full advantage of it. “Amy, I seem to recall you still haven’t finished organizing the files for the last case, have you?” I asked casually, knowing full well the task was unfini
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Chloe’s POVThe booth was wild with energy, like a scene from a debauched carnival. Rachel was straddling Trevor, pouring champagne down her body. The liquid soaked through the thin fabric barely covering her chest, leaving her nipples visibly outlined as it trickled down her cleavage, finally dripping onto Trevor’s neck and soaking his shirt. Trevor leaned back, laughing loudly, his expression hazy and intoxicated, like a beast overtaken by alcohol and lust. Gripping Rachel by the neck, he shouted, “You’re gonna lick all this off me later!” The crowd around them erupted in cheers, whistles, and catcalls, fueling the chaos. It was a scene of utter madness. I had never seen this side of Trevor before—reckless and uninhibited. This raw and untamed version of him felt almost unrecognizable.I thought Rachel might take offense at Trevor’s crude behavior, but instead, she leaned in closer, a gleeful glint in her eye. She pushed him back onto the sofa, kneeling before him like an obedie
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Chloe's POVTrevor's friends continued to mock me with their snide remarks, their laughter echoing in the bar. Suddenly, Rachel sauntered over, linking arms with another man. "Come on! Let’s toast to the joys of being single. Cheers to freedom!" She raised her glass high, clinking it with Trevor’s friends before downing her drink like it was the most exhilarating thing in the world. Meanwhile, I stood there, feeling like the punchline of their joke. My face burned with humiliation, and my heart felt like it had been dragged through ice. Without another word, I turned and walked out of the bar. Before I could get far, Trevor caught up with me, grabbing my hand. I yanked it away so swiftly that it startled even me. I wasn’t usually this assertive, but something inside me had snapped. "Chloe, please, let me explain..." His voice was soft, almost pleading, but there was a trace of panic in it. "Explain?" I laughed bitterly. "Explain what, Trevor? That you and Rachel were practi
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Chloe’s POV"It's just a wedding dress, Chloe, we don't have to fall out over this"“Sweetheart, it's all right, the wedding dress is yours now." Trevor instructed the sales clerk to bring a new wedding dress directly to me."Rachel has given it to you, don't be upset now." Trevor hugged my shoulders to comfort me, but his words only made me feel worse.Now it seemed like I was the one being unreasonable, as they were all being magnanimous and indulging me. Until now, I had always been forbearing, but this time I didn't want to.The light in the hall shone on the pristine gown, casting dazzling reflections. Without a word, I picked up a pair of scissors and decisively cut through the wedding dress in my hands. The white fabric split inch by inch, sliding to the floor. The surrounding guests all stopped in their tracks, even the music in the store halted at that moment. No one would expect to see a bride-to-be personally cutting her own wedding dress in a bridal shop. From their ga
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Chloe’s POV"What do you mean? Ever since she came, she has been deliberately provoking me, and you still protect her?""I just don't want to hear any more arguing." He seemed to realize he had misspoken, attempting to explain."Trevor, have you ever considered my feelings?" My voice trembled, and my heart ached as if pricked by needles, "You think I'm always being unreasonable, right?"He fell silent, and through the rearview mirror, I saw impatience in his eyes."Trevor, Chloe just cares too much about you, that’s why she's so sensitive. And indeed, I did wrong," Rachel tried to soothe Trevor, playing the role of a sensible and obedient little lamb.I couldn't hold back anymore and interrupted sharply, "Rachel, stop playing the good person here! Do you think I won’t know what you are really scheming?” Just then, a large truck approached from the opposite direction, and Trevor made an emergency turn."Damn it! Chloe, watch your words!" It was the first time Trevor yelled at me.Tear
