Chapter 1The Bonus Betrayal

The company's $8 million deal was screwed up. For the first time, Chloe lost her temper with me, belittling me to nothing in front of everyone.

Returning home at night, she put on a business-like attitude.

"At work, there is no affection between us. Screwed up means screwed up, it's your fault."

On my phone, her junior Jayden just sent me an apology text.

[Brother Justin, it's all my fault for messing up this deal. Senior sister bought me a cupcake to comfort me, it's quite delicious. Let me order one for you too.]

Next morning, Chloe skillfully threw the breakfast I made into the trash can.

"Told you how many times, I don't eat breakfast."

At work, my colleague Zach suddenly leaned over gossiping slyly.

"Our newbie is really a fearless calf, dared to talk to President Chloe just now, and even bought her soy milk and baozi. Guess what? President Chloe not only ate it, but also commented it was delicious."

So boring.

Forget it.

That person on the phone was still digging the wall relentlessly.

"If really not working, I can be a spare tire too, consider me please."

I pursed my lips.

[No need, you are promoted to full-time.]

* * *

One second ago, I submitted my resignation to HR.

The next second, I was called into Chloe's office.

The moment I walked in, a cup of coffee splashed directly on me.

The volume of water, enhanced by force, was like a slap, hitting my face heavily.

A bit stinging pain.

Aside, the man sitting on the leather sofa stared wide-eyed, unspeakably aggrieved.

"Senior sister, don't blame Brother Justin, it's my fault. Messing up that deal was partly my responsibility. The one who should leave isn't Brother Justin, it's me."

Chloe's voice was thick with anger.

She rarely showed emotions like this.

Again because of Jayden.

"Are you dissatisfied with my criticism yesterday, so you deliberately ran to HR to make a scene of resignation, putting pressure on Jayden?"

"As his superior, messing up the deal was originally your responsibility. How do you have the nerve to push all the blame on him?!"

"Do you know how people in the company see him now? They all say you couldn't stand him, a troublesome intern, and were forced to resign. You go out and clarify with everyone now!"

I thought she was reluctant to let go of me, her boyfriend of seven years. Didn't expect she was afraid that after I left, people in the company would look down on and make things difficult for Jayden.

Jayden took out a tissue to blow his nose, casually throwing the snot-stained paper ball to the other end of the sofa.

Chloe frowned almost imperceptibly. Three seconds later, she walked over, picked up the tissue and threw it into the trash can.

I froze for a moment, heart shrinking slightly, dense pain spreading.

In the second year of dating Chloe, we watched Hachi: A Dog's Tale at home.

I was a bit emotional, eyes red, took a tissue to wipe.

She pushed me away with disgust.

"Sorry, I'm a germaphobe, trouble you clean yourself up."

She turned to the bathroom, scrubbing herself up and down more than three times.

As if she just touched some plague.

I couldn't help sneering aloud.

Turns out this germaphobia depends on the person.

I looked deeply at Chloe.

"I resigned because I don't want to do it anymore, not because of anything else."

Chloe didn't believe.

"Then why resign today of all days? Isn't it because of the deal messed up yesterday?"

"Justin, don't use those petty tricks on Jayden, otherwise don't blame me for not caring about old feelings."

I sighed, losing the desire to argue with her like before.

Facing Chloe, all my emotions were like a leaking pot with a hole. Water comes in, goes out quickly.

She was also present at that messed up contract.

Originally talked to the end, the other party had already agreed to our cooperation. Jayden suddenly rushed in, insisting on toasting the other party's CEO.

The CEO was already showing displeasure then.

But he seemed blind. A newbie intern just entered the door, actually forcing the CEO to drink. I don't know how he dared.

The CEO got angry. I pressed him down, apologizing to the CEO with a smile.

I asked him to punish himself with three cups, but he suddenly shouted louder than anyone.

"Brother Justin, although I'm just an intern, you can't bully people with power, right?"

At that time Chloe's face was ugly as if wanting to kill someone. I thought it was because of this deal that should have been secured but failed.

Didn't expect it was because I made Jayden apologize and punish himself with three cups.

I'm really tired.

"I'm really not making a scene, Chloe, let's break up."

Finished, ignoring her gloomy face, I packed my things and left the company.

Back home, I started packing my luggage again.

Breaking up is troublesome like this. Too many things, packing takes a lot of time.

Suddenly, my hand paused, digging out a shirt not belonging to me in the drawer.

The shirt was densely covered with hickeys. Could tell the parties involved were very urgent and passionate at that time.

I threw the shirt into the trash can, took a photo and sent it to Chloe.

On the phone, Chloe was sending me explanatory messages. I didn't reply, dialed another number.

"Didn't you say you want to take the position?"