Chapter 6 I didn't know when Liam left . But he didn't bother me again . A week later , a colleague mentioned that Mr. Wang's company had lost its partnership with us . Apparently , they'd been flagged for violations . I knew immediately - Liam had pulled strings . He was smart . He knew how to hit back without making a mess . But I didn't think about it much . I had a new life to enjoy . During the National Day holiday , I went home to visit my parents . And ran into Chloe . Right at my doorstep . She had been waiting for me . Our eyes met , but the pride she once carried was gone . All that remained was bitterness and resentment . " You won , " " she spat . " Liam won't even let me near him anymore . " Her voice dripped with hatred . " I just don't get it . What does he see in you ? " " Are you prettier than me ? Younger ? Better at being cute ? " She stepped closer , glaring at me . " You're no better than me . You just got lucky - you met him first , that's all . " Her voice grated on my nerves . I sighed . " Are you done ? Send me twenty thousand . " Chloe blinked , confused , then let out a mocking laugh . " You must be feeling pretty smug . But don't forget , you're in London . I'm still in his department . " " No matter how much he loves you , distance creates cracks . I'm right beside him , and I've got the upper hand . Who knows how this ends ? " She was picking a fight . I was already over it . I turned away . " He's all yours . Go sleep with him if you want . I'll pay for the hotel . " Chloe looked stunned , Then , from the shadows around the corner , a figure stepped out . It was Liam . He looked gaunt , unshaven , his eyes hollow . Chapter 6 W WebNovel 4.3 * FREE You think I'm gonna fall for Wusion ? Google Play OPEN 85.71 % Nothing like the sharp professional he used to be . I stopped walking and looked at him calmly . Chloe panicked , fixing her hair and forcing a smile . " Mr. Carter , you're here too ? I was just passing by ... " " Get out , " Liam said , voice low and flat . Chloe's eyes welled up . She grabbed his arm , crying , " I'm sorry , I shouldn't have come to Ava , I just - I couldn't help it . Why am I not good enough ? Why ?! " " I said get out . " She stumbled away like a broken doll . Liam stared at me , but for a long time , couldn't say anything . I turned to go inside . That's when he finally spoke . Ava ... I'm quitting . I'm moving to London . I'm going to chase you again . " I didn't respond . He tried to smile . " I know I messed up . So I'm going to make it right . Wait for me in London . I'll come find you . " His tone was sincere , like he was making a vow . But I didn't need vows anymore . Still , I said nothing . Liam grew desperate . "Ava , give me a chance . I can't live without you . Let's start over , please ? " No. There wasn't a single part of me that wanted that anymore . For so long , I had dreamed of building a life with Liam - marriage , partnership , everything . But now , I just wanted him to stop bothering me . I let out a quiet sigh . " Liam , do you really think this is meaningful ? " He staggered , unable to stand straight . Whatever words he had left never made it out . Eventually , he turned and disappeared into the darkness . I went back inside , gave my mom her gift , and slept better than I had in weeks . After the holiday , I returned to London . Mom didn't want me to go . I told her I'd be back in three years , tops . She said she'd support whatever I chose , as long as I was happy . Chapter & 85.71 % W WebNovel 4.3 FREE Google Play OPEN You think I'm gonna fall for lusion ? And so , I threw myself into work again . I'd always been a little lazy , never had big ambitions . With Liam leading the way all those years , I never learned to make decisions for myself . But now that I was alone , I suddenly found my drive . I was going to become the general manager of this branch . That goal ? Non - negotiable . Two years later , I got promoted . And I was already reaching for the next step . I went home several times during those years , but rarely ran into Liam . Maya said he gave up on quitting . He stayed at the same company , burying himself in work , ignoring everything else . Of course , plenty of women threw themselves at him . He was good - looking and had status , after all . As for Chloe - she clung to him shamelessly , becoming the office joke . Eventually , after several outrageous stunts , she was fired . That's the thing about the workplace . It's not a dating pool . You've got to be professional . I never dated again . Nothing ever felt worth it . Sometimes , late at night , I'd think of that face from five years ago - the one that handed me coffee with quiet focus . But I'd always laugh , shake it off . I had already moved on . Chapter 6