After being reborn, I'm taken back to the day I confessed my love for my childhood friend. In my past life, I had to plead and beg before he begrudgingly agreed to marry me. "You look pathetic when you beg me for anything, Annabelle." That was what Hayden Gulman always said to me. He was so cold to me that he even canceled the part where we read our vows to each other during the wedding. When I was eight months pregnant, he took a photo of my belly covered in stretch marks. Then, he complained to his true love about the unhappiness he faced after marrying me. When I went into a difficult labor due to my agitation, he and his true love were on vacation. At that moment, my heart finally died. It turned out my one-woman show couldn't be considered love at all. Now that I've been reborn, I smile when I see the disdainful look in his eyes. I say, "We have nothing to do with each other from this moment on. I only wish to be happy."
View MoreIt was only on the day that I was formally interrogated for the internal leaks that I finally realized just why Zayne had been so confident.It turned out that he and Florence, by mobilizing their extensive network of connections, had finally managed to get in contact with the other person who had been interviewed on the same day as Whitney.According to their recollection, Whitney had brought two USB drives with her to the interview that day. She had also arrogantly declared that she had gotten her hands on internal information.Furthermore, she had transferred the information from my USB drive to hers using the computer prepared for the interviewees by the company, right in front of everyone's eyes.With this testimony in hand, Whitney would no longer be able to evade responsibility.Since I had been working diligently for the company all along, thanks to the efforts of many parties, the supervisor accepted my testimony in the end.I was in a great mood as I walked out of the o
After the party ended, before Hayden could come looking for me, Zayne dragged me out of the party hall."Let's go," he said enthusiastically. "Let's go shopping!""Huh? No way. What's a grown man like you going shopping for?" I asked in confusion.He replied confidently, "To buy you 'armor' of course! Your scheduled interrogation is coming up. You have to dress up properly so that you don't lose courage.""Someone like me? Dressing up?" I questioned.I constantly felt as if I was still the pregnant woman from my previous life who had gradually become more and more haggard due to the torment of morning sickness."You're very pretty!" Zayne declared with a seriousness he had never displayed before. "In my eyes, you're the most adorable woman ever."I rolled my eyes at him. "Look at you and your silver tongue.""You just don't get it," he retorted. "Emotional value is really important in relationships."His words caused me to fall into a daze again. In my previous life, Hayden ha
I had almost lost all hope and could only explain the whole situation to Zayne."That's quite a troublesome situation indeed," he commented. His voice was calm. "Let me think of a solution."I was overjoyed. "Can you resolve the situation?""I'll do my best," he said with a smile in his voice. "Oh, right, the company is holding a cocktail party in three days' time, and I happen to be short of a partner. Would you have time to attend?""Me?" I asked in confusion. Zayne's handsome face, complete with his sharp eyebrows and dazzling eyes, appeared unconsciously in my mind. "How are you of all people still in need of a partner?""Just tell me if you're coming or not," he said, sounding a little embarrassed."Sure, I'll be there. I want to have a feast," I replied.The company always valued their annual cocktail parties highly, so the dishes prepared were all incredibly delicious."You little glutton," Zayne said teasingly in a slight baritone.For some reason, my face heated up.
"Is this Annabelle Shaffer?" the voice from the phone repeated. "You're suspected of leaking confidential company information. Please come over for an investigation immediately."I was completely bewildered. I had always stored company-related information in a special USB drive. How could the information have been leaked?"According to our understanding, we interviewed a student who graduated from abroad last Wednesday. When this student was asked to analyze marketing cases, she was somehow able to accurately tell us the floor prices and profit margins of our products."Additionally, she had thorough knowledge of our marketing strategy for the next quarter and tried to use the information as a foundation upon which to showcase her talents."According to our investigation, this data all originated from the documents that you submitted. If you don't clearly explain the situation, then our company will sue you in accordance with the relevant laws, Annabelle Shaffer. Please be prepared
"Isn't this what you wanted, Annabelle?" asked Hayden. "I know how you feel about me, so I'll grant your wish, alright?"Hayden stumbled toward me. He was a little drunk.Whitney supported him as his steps were unsteady. "You're drunk, Hays."Hayden wildly waved her off, but in the end he still put his arm on her shoulders. "I really… have always liked you.""Alright, I understand," Whitney said softly and comfortingly. Then, she turned to glance meaningfully at me.Florence was dumbfounded. "No way. What does Hayden mean by that? He walked toward you, but then allowed himself to be carried away by Whitney. Who exactly does he like?""Probably Whitney," I said while biting my lip.Hayden was now leaning heavily against Whitney, and there was barely any distance between his lips and her neck."That tickles, Hays," Whitney said with a shy smile."If there's nothing else, Annabelle, then let's call it a day. Hays is drunk, so I have to bring him back to my place to rest," said Wh
It was only after Florence and I arrived at the location of the gathering that we realized it was Whitney who wanted to confess to Hayden.Ever since Whitney returned to the country, Hayden had been at her beck and call. Someone gossiped that there had been several times in which Hayden had to stay up late because he was handling her affairs. When she asked him to stay the night, he had not refused.Furthermore, the two of them had been inseparable since high school. This time, it was also highly likely that she had abandoned her foreign boyfriend for Hayden.As the gossip reached its peak, someone even mentioned seeing Hayden visiting a bridal boutique. It looked like something good was about to happen.As I listened to the chatter of the people at the same table as me, calm gradually overtook the bitterness in my heart.Forget it. Since I had already decided to part ways with him, he could do as he wished.In my previous life, I had been willing to pay for a custom wedding dres
Although my parents' house and workplace were both in the same city as me, I still rented a place outside after getting a job. Although it was tougher living alone, the freedom I gained was worth it.Florence had invited some people we were close with, and we were just preparing to have some fondue together.Seeing Hayden arrive uninvited, she could not help saying sarcastically, "Oh my, are you trying to get a pass from Anna before officially introducing Whitney to your parents?""Shut up," Hayden snapped darkly. "How many times have I told you guys? Whitney and I are just old friends."Whitney's smile froze on her face, but no one noticed it.Florence did not let up. "What do you mean by this visit then? You're bringing an old friend to visit your childhood friend? My, it turns out that this old friend can't trump a childhood friend!"Everyone looked like they were highly enjoying the drama unfolding before them.Hayden ignored Florence's questioning and turned to me. He said,
Seeing my calm expression, everyone else relaxed as well."A partner? Isn't she already right in front of our eyes?" someone asked with a laugh while pointing at Whitney.Others started chiming in as well."Exactly. Back then, you voluntarily scored lower in your college entrance examinations just so you could go to the same college as your crush.""That's right. Back when Whitney needed surgery, you not only gave her all the money you had, but you also donated a considerable amount of blood to her. Honestly, Whitney would probably have to devote her life to you to repay you for what you've given her."I struggled to keep my expression calm, but my heart was bitter.It turned out that in my previous life, Hayden had lied to me when telling me about his college entrance examination results. He lied to me about being a volunteer for an earthquake relief team for three months. He said that his funds could not cover the cost of his meals.I had felt genuinely sorry for how pale he l
"If you're going to throw yourself at me, forget it. My tastes in women aren't that poor," said Hayden Gulman.The moment those words left his mouth, everyone looked at me.Today was the day of his birthday party. I attended the party all dressed up as I had initially been planning to confess my love to him."Oh my. Hayden's too direct. He just said that outright and embarrassed Anna in front of everyone.""I thought before that it was easy for a woman to pursue a man's affection, but Hayden's standards are way too high.""Well, he has his eyes on someone unattainable, after all. If Whitney didn't already have a partner, Annabelle wouldn't even stand a chance."At that moment, Hayden was fully focused on peeling apples for Whitney Sherbon. He happened to catch sight of me out of the corner of his eyes and frowned.In my past life, I had pestered him endlessly in front of everyone. I had insisted that he peel apples for me. Just as we had reached a stalemate, it was Whitney who g
"If you're going to throw yourself at me, forget it. My tastes in women aren't that poor," said Hayden Gulman.The moment those words left his mouth, everyone looked at me.Today was the day of his birthday party. I attended the party all dressed up as I had initially been planning to confess my love to him."Oh my. Hayden's too direct. He just said that outright and embarrassed Anna in front of everyone.""I thought before that it was easy for a woman to pursue a man's affection, but Hayden's standards are way too high.""Well, he has his eyes on someone unattainable, after all. If Whitney didn't already have a partner, Annabelle wouldn't even stand a chance."At that moment, Hayden was fully focused on peeling apples for Whitney Sherbon. He happened to catch sight of me out of the corner of his eyes and frowned.In my past life, I had pestered him endlessly in front of everyone. I had insisted that he peel apples for me. Just as we had reached a stalemate, it was Whitney who g...
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