Chapter 6

Nolan's words lingered in my mind even after he left.

No wonder he seemed like a completely different person overnight. As it turned out, I was the cause of it all.

Back then, Nolan already had someone he liked in the same class as him—Ruby.

After Nolan started his business, Ruby naturally joined his company.

As he was about to confess his feelings to her, my parents had gone to see Albert.

"That girl isn't right for you. Your company means nothing to the Garrisons. Do you think Ruby would stay by your side if your company collapses?"

Those were Albert's exact words. Nolan explained to me that Albert could ruin his company in an instant if he wanted to.

So, he had buried his feelings for Ruby deep inside him, and I became the scapegoat for Nolan's frustration over his failed romance.

When Nolan told me all this, I couldn't help but find it both funny and tragic.

Before I could even respond, Nolan grabbed the divorce agreement from the table and left.

After that day, Nolan n