Chapter 1 Chapter 1 On my birthday , my boyfriend Chase's proposal video went viral online - but the woman he proposed to wasn't me . After learning the news, I rushed to find him desperate for an explanation , but outside his door I accidentally overheard his conversation with a friend : " Aren't you afraid Quinn will lose her mind over this ? " " I had no choice . If I don't marry Vivian , her family will force her to marry some stranger . I can't just stand by and watch her suffer . " " Besides , Quinn has stuck by me for eight years - she'll understand . " Understand my foot ! I immediately called home : " Mom , remember that guy ... you know , the one who proposed - anyway , yes ! I'll marry him ! " Later , on Chase's wedding day , he was a nervous wreck , feeling like something terrible was about to happen . He told everyone to keep an eye on the ceremony and make sure I didn't show up to ruin everything . One of the groomsmen said awkwardly : " Wait , you don't know ? Quinn is getting married today too ... " " Mom , is the Lucas family's proposal still on the table ? " My mother's hand trembled slightly around her teacup , shock written all over her face . " Quinn , honey , why are you asking about that ? " Her eyes were filled with barely concealed worry . Just minutes ago , Chase Anderson's proposal video from last night had blown up across social media , Everyone knew the Anderson family had big news coming - except the bride wasn't me , despite our eight - year relationship , When I didn't respond , Mom pressed on anxiously : " Quinn , marriage is huge . Please tell me you're not doing something reckless . " I swallowed the bitterness rising in my throat and shook my head . 14:54 Who Needs a Divorce Lawyer When You OWN the Company ? Honey , You Are FIRED ! 22.5% القصر Chapter 1 " Mom , I've just ... come to my senses . You and Dad didn't turn down the Lucas proposal right away because you think he's more reliable than Chase , right ? I trust your judgment . " Mom sighed deeply . " The Lucas family's youngest son , Luke Lucas , really is a good man . But maybe you two should meet first ? Then decide ? " " No need . Whatever you guys arrange is fine by me . " After dinner at home , I returned to the small apartment I'd bought for myself . Chase was there waiting . Hearing the door , he casually looked up from his laptop . " Busy day at work ? You're home pretty late . " I kicked off my shoes . " What are you doing here ? " " I was in the neighborhood after a business dinner . Thought I'd drop by and see you . " Chase moved toward me like always , arms open for a hug . As he got closer , I caught a whiff of familiar women's perfume . Vivian Carter's signature scent . Revulsion hit me hard . I instinctively stepped back , dodging his embrace . My nose started stinging . " You've seen me . You can go now . " Chase's arms hung awkwardly in mid - air . He actually smiled at my words . " Come on, Quinn , don't be like that . Weren't you just complaining that I never spend time with you ? I specifically cleared my schedule tonight to be here . " Yesterday was my birthday . I waited from morning until night . No call . Finally , when I couldn't take it anymore and was about to go find him , I got a video from an unknown number . Chase proposing to Vivian in front of the entire company , Everyone cheering and hollering . I couldn't believe it . Rushed to his office , desperate to hear him explain . Instead , I accidentally overheard him talking to his buddy . That's when it hit me - I was the complete joke in this whole love game . Remembering what he'd said last night , pain sliced through my chest like a knife , suffocating me . I looked up at this man with his gentle eyes and soft expression . My vision blurred with tears . Everything hurt so bad , and I could barely breathe . 14:54 Who Needs a Divorce Lawyer When You OWN the Company ? Honey , You Are FIRED ! 22.8 % Chapter 1 Seeing me cry , Chase panicked . His hands fluttered around my face , wiping away tears . His hands fluttered around my face , wiping away tears . " Hey , what's wrong ? Who hurt you ? Tell me and I'll deal with them ! "