Chapter 3 It felt like something sharp had suddenly torn through my chest , a searing pain flaring up instantly . I never could've imagined Liam would humiliate me like this . Who did he think he was - some kind of king ? He saw me as nothing but a fling . The subtext was unmissable . Was he breaking up with me ? I stared at Liam , not blinking . His expression faltered . He looked away first , uncomfortably . I knew he was thinking the same thing I was- all the moments we had spent together , side by side . For years , we had been each other's support . We had never once hurt one another . But now , Liam had truly changed . His heart clearly belonged to Chloe . " She's sensible . She won't hold a grudge . Just apologize and be done with it , " he said , like it was nothing . That single sentence shattered all the trust and intimacy we had built over five years . I shook my head calmly . " No. I won't . " Liam's voice turned cold and sharp . " Ava , do you have to be like this ? " Like what ? What did he think I was doing ? Everything he said sounded so absurd , and suddenly , I didn't even want to argue anymore . " I've always been like this . " With that , I turned around , and slammed the door behind me . Back at my desk , I stared blankly at the transfer system again . Just one hour left . In an hour , the application would be locked , and I would officially be reassigned to London . Still , I didn't cancel it . I simply sat there quietly , then began researching everything I could about the London office . At some point , the clock ran out . The system changed my application status to " locked , " Lexhaled slowly Chapter 3 W WebNovel 4.3 * FREE Google Play OPEN You think I'm gonna fall for usion ? 42.86 % Turns out , leaving Liam wasn't so terrifying after all . In fact , it felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders . Just then , my phone lit up . It was Maya , my best friend . Her messages came rapid - fire , filled with fury . [ Ava ! I just saw your boyfriend ! ] [ Liam ! With Chloe ! And a bunch of their team ! ] [ They're partying like crazy and now the others are egging them on to drink from the same glass ! That girl is practically glued to him ! ] A video followed right after . The screen shook , the lighting was hazy and intimate . Liam sat at the center of a booth , surrounded by cheering coworkers . His tie was loosened , a smile on his face . Chloe was right beside him , cheeks flushed , lowering her head shyly as if embarrassed , but clearly making no move to pull away . Someone in the background shouted , " Mr. Carter , no breaking the rules ! You either toast with a lady or call Ms. Cooper and have her come pick you up . Your choice ! " Laughter erupted , " Yeah , call her ! Let's see if Ms. Cooper gives you that honor ! " The mood hit a fever pitch . Everyone knew we'd fought . They were loving the drama . Chloe glanced up at Liam , her eyes full of hope . He frowned , clearly irritated by the noise . After a few seconds of silence , he reached for his phone . Chloe's face went pale instantly . He spoke stiffly on the call , " I lost my temper earlier . I've calmed down . " Come here and apologize to Chloe in person . Then we'll forget this ever happened . I said nothing . Liam grew impatient . " Say something . Is it that hard to admit you're wrong ? " " Liam , if you want me to apologize , then go to hell . " " Oh , great ! Ava , you really have some nerve ! " His voice exploded with rage . " Then listen carefully ! I'll drink with someone else right now , and you'll hear every second of it ! " Thung up . Immediately , another video from Maya came in . The room was chaotic . Chapter 3 42.86 % W WebNovel 4.3 * FREE Google Play OPEN You think I'm gonna fall for Lusion ? Liam had just smashed his glass . Chloe's voice trembled . She looked like she was about to cry . " Mr. Carter , please , let's stop , don't be mad ... " " Who said I'm stopping ? " Liam snapped his head up , eyes sharp and locked right on the camera . He had seen Maya filming the whole time . " Why hide ? Keep recording ! Show your precious best friend exactly who I'm kissing ! " Then he grabbed the back of Chloe's neck and kissed her hard , right in front of everyone . Even then , my heart still clenched . But the ache flared and faded just as fast . I turned off the video and got back to work . After a long while , I messaged Maya . [ Come shopping with me tomorrow ? I need some lighter clothes . London's weather is warm . ] Chisper 3