Chapter 13 — Because of White Moon Light, He Abandoned Me During the Engagement Ceremony

Right at night. Several of the company's core franchise partners called to ask about the situation. The supply chain also immediately paused the next payment periods. Out of respect for me and my mother's old workshop. Only then did they agree to help Chi Da Bakery overcome difficulties. Now I have withdrawn. Many people began to switch to waiting and seeing the situation. The most fatal blow... Comes from the investors. Bui Tu only sent me one message.

"I have received all the documents. We will contact you later."

And something to send to Luc Tram's side. Another official announcement about conducting risk appraisal. Early the next morning. Luc Tram came to find me. I just walked out of the lawyer's office. Saw him standing downstairs. After just one night. He seemed to have aged several years. Unshaved beard. His eyes were full of red blood. General Director Luc, who used to be enthusiastic and energetic all year round... In the end, he no longer had any dignity. Just saw me coming out. He immediately walked quickly forward. Hoarse voice.

"Hua Duong."

"Let's talk."

I don't stop. He gives chase. Block in front of me.

"Just ten minutes."

"I don't have time."

"I know I was wrong."

Listen to that sentence. I finally stopped walking. Not because of softness. So new. I looked at him. Calmly ask:

"Do you know where you went wrong?"

"Is it wrong to leave me alone during the engagement ceremony?"

"Or is it wrong to use the company to pave the way for Tham Le?"

"Or is it wrong because until the last moment, you still thought that I would clean up the consequences for you?"

Like what I said hit me right in the heart. His expression stiffened. A long time later. He just said softly:

"At that time..."

"I just can't put it down yet."

"Can't let go of anything yet?"

"I can't let go of the past."

"I can't let go why she didn't choose me that year."

"Until she comes back."

"You feel like you're haunted."

"Wanted to prove it to her."

"I also want to prove it to myself."

"That I'm no longer the empty-handed man of that year anymore."

While saying those words. His eyes were always looking at me. It was as if I had finally pulled out the darkest thing that had always been hidden in my heart.

"I never thought I would really hurt you."

I was silent for two seconds. Then suddenly burst into laughter.

"Luc Tram."

"Finally, you're willing to tell the truth."

"I don't love her."

"What I can't let go..."

"It was myself that year."

"The one who wasn't chosen."

"You risked your life to drag her back."

"It's not because of how good she is."

"But because I want to prove it."

"The person who looked down on me back then..."

"Now I will also turn my head to look at you."

His face was pale. Lips moved slightly. But I didn't give him a chance to speak up.

"And I..."

"I've never been in love either."

"You're just used to me staying up all night with you."

"Get used to me doing the books for you."

"Meet the customer for me."

"Buy a gift for my mother."

"Clears all your troubles for me."

"You enjoy the look I love you."

"Enjoy the fact that I'm forever on your side."

"That's why I always think that."

"No matter how outrageous you are."

"I will forgive eventually."

"The person I love the most from beginning to end..."

"It's never been anyone else."

"But only you."

He stood frozen in place as if his every word was nailed to the ground. The rim of the eye turns red little by little.

"That's not true, Hua Duong. Later on, I really wanted to be kind to you."

"Correct." I nodded. "I wanted to."

"But on the condition that Tham Le does not return."

"She just returned..."

"Then the person who has to give up my seat is me."

"This thing called 'living kindly'..."

"Who wants it?"

I walked around him and left. He called my name. Very quiet voice. There was even a bit of panic, almost pleading. But I didn't turn back. I've turned my head for him too many times. One month later. Chi Da Bakery fell into chaos. I conduct a trademark termination and audit process according to due process. Legal department. Finance department. Supplier. Investor. Every single thing is implemented according to plan. Because the chain of evidence is complete. Bui Tu's side also directly participated. Everything went much more smoothly than I thought. Of course, Luc Tram was not willing. He once sought me out to seek peace. I asked mutual friends to give me advice. Even ran to my mother's bakery and stood there all afternoon. My mother only said one sentence to him.

"When my daughter suffered, you didn't feel sorry for her. Now that she's no longer fooling you, why are you here pretending to be in love?"

Tham Le's side was even more bustling. Her account is restricted from distribution. The two brands that had previously signed a contract immediately ended their cooperation. The amounts owed to former assistants and outsourced teams were also exposed one by one. She came to see me once. In the underground parking lot. She doesn't wear makeup. Both eyes are swollen and red. There is no longer any noble and noble appearance like before. She blocked my way. For the first time, panic appeared in his voice.

"Hua Duong, what do you want?"