2025-01-20 14:13:30“Master Raymond, just take the card. You’re a trillionaire. If you don’t believe me, go to the bank and check the balance yourself. The password is your birthday.”
The elegant woman placed a sleek black card on the desk, her tone firm but polite. After being told to leave for the fifth time, she finally gave up trying to convince Raymond.
With a deep bow—practically folding herself in half—she turned and walked out without another word,got in a luxurious sports car.
Raymond sighed and gave the card a quick glance before putting it into his pocket casually.
Seriously?
She expected him to believe he was the missing chairman of the country’s biggest conglomerate?
What a load of nonsense.
Sure, there were parts of his past he couldn’t remember, but there was no way he was some billionaire big shot.
Shaking his head, he pushed the thought aside. Right now, he had more important things to worry about—like getting back to work at the restaurant.
Today is his anniversary with his wife Dahlia. He had planned everything meticulously. Leave work early, pick up fresh ingredients, and cook her favorite meal.
This year, he wanted to make it extra special, a reminder of their bond.
Just as he began tidying up, the restaurant door opened.
Dahlia stepped in first, her designer heels clicking sharply against the floor. Her hair was styled to perfection, her makeup immaculate, exuding the poise of a successful woman.
Behind her, a tall man followed, his commanding presence filling the room instantly.
Raymond straightened, a mixture of surprise and confusion flashing across his face. “Dahlia? What are you doing here?”
Her gaze met his briefly, devoid of warmth, before she looked away. “I won’t take up much of your time, Raymond,” she said coolly. “I’m here because... I want a divorce.”
The words landed like a blow, but Raymond kept his composure, though his hands clenched involuntarily.
“A divorce?” he repeated, his voice low and steady. “Why? What’s happened?”
Before Dahlia could respond, the man beside her stepped forward with a smirk. “I’ll tell you what happened,” he said, his tone dripping with disdain.
“Dahlia has finally realized she doesn’t need to be stuck with a loser like you. Look at her—she’s a CEO, a leader in the city’s business elite. And you?” He gestured around the modest restaurant, his expression filled with mockery. “You’re still here, serving tables and dreaming small. Honestly, it’s embarrassing.”
Raymond’s gaze shifted to the man, his eyes narrowing. “And you are?”
“Caleb Nathaniel,” the man replied arrogantly. “A man who actually understands her worth, someone who can give her the life she deserves. Unlike you.”
Raymond’s fists tightened, but he turned his focus back to Dahlia. “Is that how you see me now? A burden?”
Dahlia’s expression didn’t falter. “Raymond, it’s not about being a burden. It’s about reality. You’re still stuck in the same place you were years ago, and I’ve moved on. We’re no longer compatible. I need someone who matches my ambitions, not someone holding me back.”
“Is that why he’s here?” Raymond asked, his voice edged with bitterness. “You’ve already replaced me.”
“I didn’t replace you,” Dahlia replied, her tone clipped and devoid of emotion. “I outgrew you.”
Caleb chuckled darkly, stepping closer. “You should take it as a compliment, Raymond. Dahlia’s doing you a favor. She’s offering you a clean break—and compensation. It’s more than you deserve.”
Dahlia placed the divorce papers and an envelope on the desk. “These are the divorce papers. I’ve made all the arrangements. The envelope contains compensation. It’s the least I can do after everything.”
Raymond stared at the envelope, his jaw tightening. “Compensation?” he echoed. “That’s what my years of support, sacrifice, and love amount to for you? A payoff?”
They’d been married for three years. And he had poured almost every ounce of his energy into their marriage.
Every decision he made, every sacrifice, was for her—for them. His career, his dreams, his time—they all took a backseat to her happiness.
Dahlia had always been his priority.
And now, this was what he got. How ironic!
Caleb laughed again, louder this time. “What did you expect? A gold medal for being a dutiful husband? Face it, Raymond, you were never her equal. She’s just trying to make it easier for you to step aside gracefully.”
Raymond’s eyes burned with suppressed fury, but he didn’t rise to the bait. He pushed the envelope back toward Dahlia, his voice sharp. “I don’t want your money.”
“Don’t be so dramatic,” Dahlia snapped, her tone icy. “I’m trying to be fair.”
“Fair?” Raymond said with a bitter laugh. “You think throwing money at me makes this fair? Don’t bother. I don’t need your pity or your charity.”
Caleb smirked, wrapping an arm possessively around Dahlia’s waist. “Suit yourself. Maybe she’ll donate it to someone more deserving.”
Raymond ignored him, his gaze fixed on Dahlia. “You’ve made your decision. Let’s not drag this out.”
Without waiting for her response, he picked up the pen.
The weight of betrayal sat heavy in his chest, but he forced his hand to remain steady as he signed the papers.
When he was done, he placed them back on the desk and looked at her one last time. “I hope your new life is everything you want it to be,” he said, his voice laced with quiet finality.
Then he turned and walked away, leaving behind the woman who had once been his entire world.
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