Chapter 8 7.92 % Now he's at the end of his rope . And Victoria ... she got caught up in a nasty scandal . A group of angry wives stormed the office and beat the crap out of her . " I was surprised , but also kind of intrigued . Molly went on . " They broke her bones . She's covered in bruises . But instead of laying low , she tried forcing Lewis to marry her to salvage her reputation . " I raised a brow . " Let me guess - he refused ? " " Worse , " Molly said . " He released a video online - of Victoria going into a hotel with some sleazy old guy . She said she only did it to help save the company . He didn't care . They had a huge blowout . She slapped him . He lost it and smashed a desk in front of everyone . " I shook my head , half - amused , half - stunned . " After that , she left the company for good . Lewis took over her projects , started running around begging for help , but it's hopeless now . " She sighed . " I only know the gossip . I got laid off too . No severance . I've gotta start job - hunting again . " I handed her a business card . " Go see the person on this card and tell him I sent you - he'll arrange a job for you . " Molly was so grateful she almost cried . After we said our goodbyes , I felt oddly contemplative . Three months . Just three months , and everything had crumbled that fast . Three months later , it was time to finalize the divorce . Outside the City Hall , Lewis was waiting for me - wearing a sharp suit , holding a bouquet of flowers , his eyes glistening with tears . He tried to apologize , said he wanted one more chance . I ignored him . Chapter 8 7.92 % He hadn't cherished me when I was by his side . And now he pulled this whole dramatic scene like some tragic lover ? " Emily , I made a mistake . I didn't know Victoria would come on to me first . I swear , I love only you always have . " His so - called affection felt cheap . It was so fake it made me sick . From the day we signed that divorce agreement to now , he hadn't reached out once . Not a call . Not a message . He thought I wouldn't leave . That I'd crawl back eventually . He assumed I'd tolerate everything he did - and everything he might do in the future . Let's be honest . If things had worked out between him and Victoria , he'd never be standing here now , pretending to regret it . He was the textbook selfish man - always putting himself first . I took out a business card and handed it to him . " This is the contact for one of my best girlfriends . Her dad works in the government's Administrative Office , in charge of construction procurement . That could be useful to you . She's eighteen , sweet , and looking for a boyfriend who's thoughtful and mature . I think you're her type . Give it a shot . " His eyes lit up slightly as he took the card . " You think she'd mind that I'm a little ... older ? " I burst out laughing . His face darkened . See ? One tiny test , and he couldn't even pass that . Yet he had the nerve to claim he loved me and only me ? He caught himself and tried to recover . Chapter 8 7.92 % " No , that's not what I meant . I meant - do you still mind being with me ? I want to make things right . Let's not get divorced . Please , Emily- " " I mind , " I said calmly , cutting him off . He couldn't keep up his affectionate act anymore . His mouth hung open for a second , then he clamped it shut , with nothing to say . I smiled . " Take it easy . Let's get the divorce done . And hey , cheer me up enough , and I'll introduce you to more of my rich girlfriends . Sure , they're a little older , but they've got money , good looks , and decent skills in bed . Could do worse , right ? " His face flushed red . Not sure why he was embarrassed - after everything . But I think he finally got the message . We finalized the divorce . As I walked off , he chased after me asking questions about the girl on the card . " What's she into ? Hobbies ? Favorite food ? " I made something up on the spot . Told him I was running late and to just call her himself . As soon as I got in the car , my phone rang . It was Lewis . Furious . " Emily ! What kind of card did you give me ? I called the number and the woman asked if I wanted a partial service or full service ! What the hell is three hundred bucks for one time , eight hundred overnight ?! " I blinked . " Ohhh. That card ? No idea . Beats me who stuck it on my windshield . I just grabbed it and handed it to you . Thought you'd like a laugh . Chapter 8 7.92 % Don't be mad - frown lines age you . And , well ... in the rich - lady scene , we like men who are mature and charming , not men who look old . " He kept cursing me out nonstop on the phone . I hung up on him halfway through . Then blocked him everywhere . After graduation , I had two options : join the family business or go abroad for further study . I thought it over and chose the latter - why not ? Having fun every day sounds way better . Let Andrew and Sophia deal with all the trickery and backstabbing in the business world . I was off to live my life . While waiting at the airport , I ran into a familiar face . Victoria . She wore a facial cover and clung to a wrinkled old man who had to be at least seventy , calling him " baby . " She spotted me and , unbelievably , came over . " You heard from Lewis ? " she asked . I said nothing . She smirked . " Well , someone gave that bastard some brilliant advice - he actually weaseled his way into the rich - lady circle . I told him we could just get married and live a stable life . He said I was too poor and went crawling to those old bitches . " She pulled her sunglasses back down . " You should thank me , you know . If not for me , that piece of trash might've dragged you down for years . " Then she strutted off . I raised an eyebrow and looked down at my phone . Chapter 8 7.92 % Still playing : a video of Lewis doing a striptease at one of my girlfriends ' parties . Tsk . What a lowlife . I opened the group chat and typed : [ 1,000 bucks a drink . Ladies , make sure you break him . ]