Chapter 10 Rhett tightly grabbed Ashley, who was trying to leave. His face showed disappointment. "Why? If you needed money, you could have asked me. I gave you so many chances, but you still lied to me? Why!" "Let go of me, Rhett, let me go!" Ashley, you must explain yourself today, or you're not leaving!" During their struggle, the woman had already sent people to surround them. Ashley had no possibility of escape. so she could only go all out in desperation. Enough! Rhett Butler, do you think you're a judge? You want me to explain myself to you? What gives you the right? If you want to blame someone, ourself for adopting me and then sending me back to the orphanage!" Do you know how hard my days were after I went back? I had nothing and could only rely on myself to make money." blame What good is studying? Yes, I dropped out long ago. I've been lying to you about studying all these years just to keep getting money from you! Rhett Butler, you pol!" lap- hett couldn't bear it anymore and delivered a heavy slap. shley was struck to tears, looking at Rhett painfully. hen she wiped away her tears and began taking off her coat, making her already revealing outfit even more exposed. nough! Ashley, what are you doing!" hett held her firmly. 've spent so much of your money, aren't you blaming me? Then I'll repay you with my body!" Ashley looked completely desperate. No need, no need!" shley sneered, with cruel determination in her eyes. Light, Rhett, you've been thinking about that person for so many years, of course you wouldn't want me." But Rhett, she's soaring high now, while you're just a washed-up nobody!" Hahaha, Rhett, the person you've been thinking about for so many years is right here at the venue today. She might even be watching us from some corner! ut you can barely protect yourself now. Do you deserve her? You don't..." Lap- hett used almost all his strength, trembling with rage. Watching Ashley's face swell up, Rhett was utterly cold: "Shut up. She's not someone like you can comment on." Hearing this, Ashley began crying desperately. The woman had people beat her up, and Ashley didn't resist at all. When she was beaten black and blue, nearly disfigured, Ashley collapsed on the ground, looking as if she wanted to die right there. The woman probably found it boring and left with her people. Security came forward, dragging Ashley away like garbage. Throughout it all, Rhett just watched coldly. Perhaps because his deepest wound had been exposed, he wanted to give Ashley some punishment. Rhett took off his coat and covered the disheveled Ashley, giving her final dignity. But when he turned around, he was struck as if by lightning, standing frozen in place. "Scar... Scarlett..." I never expected that during all the years I'd been abroad, Ashley and Rhett hadn't ended up together. In my past life, as legal siblings, they were forced by the Butler parents to marry others. Even after marriage, Ashley was always restless, causing all kinds of trouble. And Rhett was happy to follow behind her, cleaning up countless messes. Caught in between, I suffered countless unspeakable hardships. n this life, after being found by my biological parents, I underwent proper heir training and showed amazing business talent early on. Dad always praised me as an absolute genius and confidently handed the company over to me, while he took Mom to travel the world and enjoy life. teturning to the country this time, I expected to see Ashley and Rhett at least married with children. but instead... ne had become a professional mistress, the other a small-time entrepreneur who'd faced countless rejections. he two who would rather die together in their past life had now torn each other apart so uglily. felt quite melancholic and turned to leave. My guide was enthusiastic: "Miss O'Hara, this way please." Scarlett, don't go! Wait for me! I'm Rhett Butler! Scarlett!" he more Rhett shouted like this, the faster I walked. He was quickly blocked by people. Do you know who that is up ahead? That's Miss O'Hara from IRS, a real business mogul! Young man, she's way out of your league. I advise you to take the right ath instead of always thinking about shortcuts." These words hit Rhett's heart heavily. He began laughing bitterly: "Ha! Hahaha! Scarlett, it turns out without you, I'm nothing! Mom and Dad were right - without you, I really am nothing!" At least in his past life, the Butler family had recovered to pre-bankruptcy scale within just two years, but in this life, after struggling for five years, he still only had a very small operation. Rhett practically chain-smoked a whole pack before returning to the evening business experience sharing session. He didn't even have the qualification to be seated, only able to watch me on stage as a keynote speaker, talking eloquently. I stood at the center of the spotlit stage, looking at the lonely Rhett in the shadowy corner, giving him just one extra glance. "That concludes today's sharing. Thank you all for listening." 19.8% As I was preparing to leave, the lights suddenly dimmed. My fiancé, the billionaire Alan, came forward with a bouquet of red roses, proposing publicly. This was something we'd planned long ago to enter the domestic market, we needed media buzz. It was a very cost-effective marketing design. So, amid everyone's cheering. I blushed and agreed. Alan held me tightly and publicly promised to give me stocks worth ten billion as a gift, which I graciously accepted after some polite protest. This move dominated domestic platforms of all sizes over the next few days. When public opinion reached its peak, I announced IRS company's products, which sold out immediately upon launch. During my busiest work period, the gray-haired Mr. and Mrs. Butler begged to see me. They said Rhett had fallen ill after returning from the trade conference and was now dying. hey begged me, hoping I could see Rhett one last time. thought about it and agreed. n the hospital room, Rhett was too sick to open his eyes. When I was leaving, he was still mumbling: "Scarlett... I'm sorry, Scarlett..." lan was waiting for me at the door. You're too busy now. Such trivial matters aren't worth your precious time." kissed him and felt he was absolutely right. rom that moment on, Rhett Butler and I had nothing more to do with each other! (0) (0)