Chapter 13 — The Last Three Minutes of a Ten Year Marriage

Step by step weakening my power. Talk about the feeling of crazy joy when you found out Bach Nguyet was pregnant. And how he and his parents planned to eliminate me from the game. Every word he said. It's like a cold, sharp knife. Celebrate our ten-year marriage. To the point where there isn't even a single piece left. Each sentence is like a hammer blow. He personally destroyed the image of a "love-sick man" that he had worked so hard to build for so long. When the confession ends. The entire meeting room fell silent. No one feels pity. No one feels in agreement. Everyone's eyes looked at him. Only contempt and disgust remain. Co Ngan slowly raised her head. Look towards me. Those eyes that made me flutter every year. Now only gloom and despair remain.

“On Tinh...”

He slowly opened his mouth. I have been waiting for a long time. I waited until I thought I would never hear it. But now. When it really rang out. There are no longer any ripples in my heart. I stood up. Step by step walking towards him. Just when he thought I would accept that apology. Or at least say a word of forgiveness. I raised my hand. Use all your strength. Slap him hard in the face. The sound of slapping echoed loudly. In the quiet space of the meeting room. That sound became more shrill than ever. I looked at his red face. His eyes were cold as ice.

“This slap…”

"It's for the stupid Wen Jing who was lied to by you for ten years."

“From today onwards.”

“Between you and me.”

“No one owes anyone anymore.”

I didn't look at him again. Turn around. Facing all shareholders. The voice rang out clearly and firmly.

“I, Wen Jing.”

“Officially accepted the appointment decision of the board of directors.”

“From this moment.”

“I will take on the position of new Chairman of the Board of Directors of Co Thi Group.”

Right at that moment. Sunlight passes through the ground-level glass outside. Shining straight on me. My life. Has officially entered a new chapter. After the shareholders' meeting ends. The comedy named after the Co family also came to an end. Bach Nguyet was kicked out of the Co family house. The baby in her womb. Used to be the biggest card. But in the end it became the most fatal mistake. Losing Co Ngan's protection. Lose your glamorous job. I also lost my dream of stepping into the nobility. After that, she went looking for her ex-boyfriend who studied in the Department of Physical Education. But he was scolded by the other person's family. Then kicked him straight out. More later. Someone saw her alone standing in line in front of the Obstetrics Department of a small hospital. Empty eyes. He looked lost, like someone who had lost his soul. That outcome. Right from the moment she chose to use a lie in exchange for a life that did not belong to her. It's already been determined. Chu Nha Lan couldn't stand the constant shocks. Should fall seriously ill. After leaving the hospital. It was like she turned into a different person. Stay at home all day chanting Buddhist scriptures. There is no longer the arrogance and arrogance of the past. Co Kien Quan only after one night. The hair has turned white. He personally handed over the company he built his entire life. For the daughter-in-law he once despised the most. Also personally ended his own son's future. He gave up all positions in the company. Take your sick wife to a sanatorium in the countryside. No more asking about worldly matters. And Co Ngan. I didn't kick him out of the company. I just transferred him. From the General Director's office on the top floor. Go down to the file storage room on the second basement floor. In charge of arranging stacks of old documents that have yellowed over the years. I let him see the bustling staff coming and going every day. Everyone heard conversations about the new President Wen. Listen to them talk about how determined I am. Listen to them tell how I helped the company set one revenue record after another. I let him see it all with his own eyes. Seeing me sit in the position that once belonged to him. Live up to the look he's most envious of. Also the most scared. That was an even crueler punishment than leaving him empty-handed. First day of official inauguration. I returned to the General Manager's office. Everything inside. Still maintaining Co Ngan's style. I told people to clean everything up. Including the expensive rosewood desk that Co Ngan loves the most. While moving that table. Workers discovered that in the deepest drawer there was a secret compartment that was locked. They brought that box to me. I originally thought the contents would be confidential documents. Or something extremely valuable. But no. Inside there is only one photo.