Chapter 24
Liam fired Hannah in a fit of rage.
“But… it seems like they’re still living together. Their relationship is even worse now. I even saw them at the hospital once.“[]
“They probably got physical.“]]
My former colleague sighed, glad that I had been clear–headed enough to cut my losses in time.[]
After all, Liam was a far cry from his former self, and his company was in a much worse state. It was a good thing I got out when I did, or I would have been trapped in that vicious cycle.[]
I didn’t say much.
Liam’s downfall was something I had seen coming every step of the way.]
What makes you can also break you.]
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Once you go down the wrong path, unless you turn back in time, you’ll just keep making mistakes.]
Clearly, he had no intention of turning back.]
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Meanwhile, Olivia’s company was becoming more and more po. The project with the foreign company was completed perfectly, and we signed a new contract. In just three months, we had achieved what she had originally planned for a year.]
For the next few days, Olivia and I discussed expanding the company.]
Our ideas were aligned.]}]
But after considering all the factors, we decided against it. After a few days of discussion, we still hadn’t settled on a new plan.]
We even had a disagreement.]
But unlike Liam, Olivia wasn’t so stubborn.]]
Whenever Liam and I had a conflict at work, he would insist that we do things his way, whether he was right or wrong. Otherwise, the project would be put on hold.[]
But Olivia would listen carefully and offer her counterarguments.]
Our conflicts only made our ideas more mature.]]
After another debate with Olivia, I returned home exhausted.[]
The new house I had bought was finally renovated and ready to move into.[]
I soaked myself in the bathtub, feeling much more relaxed.]
Just as I was thinking about what to do next, I got a phone call.]
I dried my hands and picked up my phone.[]
Seeing the caller ID, I raised an eyebrow slightly.[]
Liam.
It had been almost six months since we had last seen each other.[]
After Hannah took him away that night, we had never met again.[]
We would sometimes run into each other at business events, but we would usually just exchange a quick greeting and go our separate ways. But every time we met, I could always feel Hannah’s intense, hostile gaze on me.]
I could understand it as the current girlfriend’s animosity toward the ex.[]
But what I didn’t understand was why she was still holding a grudge after all this time, even with Liam by her side.[]
After a moment’s thought, not knowing what he wanted to say, I answered the phone.[]
“Claire, the pipes in my house are broken. Can you come and fix them?“]]
As soon as I answered, his voice was still hoarse, as if he had just been crying.]
After a moment’s thought, I replied calmly.
“Call a plumber.“[
I found it strange.]]
I didn’t understand why he would contact me.]
Liam was always busy. To lighten his load, I had learned how to fix pipes and appliances. Whenever something in the house broke, no matter what I was doing, I would rush home to fix it.]
But we were broken up now. It was inappropriate for him to ask me for help.
After a few seconds of silence, Liam finally spoke.[]
“Hannah and I broke up a few days ago. The company fired her too. I have no contact with her anymore.“[]
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