2025-01-20 14:13:30“Master Raymond!” a lady exclaimed, her voice trembling with a mix of relief and urgency.
upon hearing his name Raymond froze, glass still in hand. His brow furrowed as the lady hurried toward him, her heels clicking against the floor. “Uh... do I know you?” he asked, his tone cautious, his eyes narrowing at the unfamiliar figure.
The woman stopped in front of him, her gaze unwavering. “Sir, it’s me—Sophia Carter. I’ve been searching for you for three years.” Her voice softened slightly, but the weight of her words hung heavily in the air. “Please come back and take over your empire.”
immediately Raymond blinked, caught off guard. “Empire?” he repeated, a faint bitterness creeping into his tone. “You must have the wrong guy.”
“I don’t,” she said firmly, her voice steady, yet pleading. “You’re the chairman of Rhys Group, one of the largest conglomerates in the country. One of the wealthiest men in this nation.” She gestured at the scene around them, her gaze hardening. “You’re not supposed to be here. Not working in a place like this.”
Raymond let out a short, bitter laugh, shaking his head. “Chairman? Wealthiest man? Look around, lady. Does it look like I run a company? You’ve got the wrong guy.”
Sophia’s jaw tightened, her composure faltering for the first time. “You disappeared without a trace three years ago,” she pressed, her voice growing sharper with urgency. “I’ve been searching for you ever since. And now that I’ve found you, you’re telling me you don’t remember me?”
Three years. That’s how long it had been since he woke up in that hospital bed, a blank slate with no memory of who he was. His wife’s father had been the one who found him, unconscious and barely clinging to life.
“You’re not who you think you are, Master Raymond,” she had said, her tone steady but filled with urgency. “You’re the chairman of Rhys Group.”
“Stop it,” Raymond interrupted, his voice sharp as he met her unwavering gaze. “I don’t know who you are or what you’re trying to pull, but I’m not that man. My life is here, with my wife, my job, and the people I know. I don’t need whatever story you’re selling, please don't disturb my work and leave immediately.”
Raymond doesn't want any disturbance. Today was his anniversary with his wife and he doesn't want any unnecessary dramas today..
Upon hearing what Raymond just said Sophia could tell he was angry and she didn't want to push any longer.
However, she dropped a black card on the desk.
Immediately Raymond stared at the sleek black card.
“This is yours,” she had said firmly. “If you don’t believe me master, go to the bank and check the balance yourself. The password is your birthday.”
Raymond didn't respond for now, all he wanted was to focus on finishing work and getting home. Tonight was important., and he had promised himself he would cook something special, something he doesn't cook everyday for Dahlia, his wife.
Sophia bowed 90 degrees before she left the restaurant.
Seeing the respect being shown to him, Still Raymond wasn't moved.
Instead he decided to return back to work,
however the sound of heels clicking against the tiled floor pulled his attention.
Immediately he glanced up angrily, thinking it was Sophia again.
However Dahlia stood in the doorway.
Immediately his cheeks raised, almost covering his eyes.
her elegant figure framed by the glass panels.
She was breathtaking, as always, her sharp business suit emphasizing her commanding presence.
However she didn't come alone.
Beside her was a man Raymond recognized immediately.
Caleb the arrogant son of one of the city’s four major families, his tailored suit and self-assured smirk oozing wealth..
At that moment Raymond’s chest tightened. Something was wrong.
Dahlia stepped forward, her expression calm but distant. “Raymond,” she began, her voice measured, “we need to talk.”
He stood slowly, his heart thudding in his chest.
“What’s going on?” he asked, his eyes flickering between her and Caleb.
Dahlia hesitated, as if searching for the right words.
“I think it’s time for us to end this,” she said finally, holding out a set of documents.
“These are the divorce papers.”
Immediately Raymond stared at her, the weight of her words sinking in like a stone.
“Divorce?” he repeated, his voice barely above a whisper.
She nodded, her tone steady but devoid of warmth.
“You’ve been good to me, Raymond, but… things have changed. I’m a CEO now. My career has taken off, and we’re just not on the same path anymore. Our statuses don’t match, and I think it’s best if we go our separate ways.”
Hearing what Dahlia Raymond felt like the ground had been pulled from under him. After everything he had done for her, after all the sacrifices and late nights trying to support her dreams, this was how it ended?
However he forced himself to stay calm, swallowing the lump in his throat.
“And him, he's the right person that matched you now?” he asked, his gaze shifting to Caleb.
Immediately Caleb smirked, stepping closer as if to assert his dominance.
“She deserves someone who can actually support her ambitions and provide for her, not a poor bastard like you.,” he said smoothly. “Someone who matches her status.”
At that moment Raymond’s hands clenched into fists, he couldn't believe after everything he did for Dahlia, he worked his ass off to make such he gives her the best, and supported her in her career.
However he stayed composed. His focus remained on Dahlia.
“Is that what you think too?” he asked quietly.
She hesitated, her eyes avoiding him. “Raymond, I just… I think this is for the best,” she said, placing a check on the desk.
“This is compensation. I don’t want you to be left with nothing.”
He looked at the check, a bitter laugh escaping his lips. “Compensation?” he repeated, shaking his head.
“So, this is what it all comes down to? Money?”
Dahlia flinched at his tone but didn’t respond.
Raymond exhaled,
“since you’ve already decided, there’s no point dragging this out, I don't want your money.”
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