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After making significant contributions to the company's IPO preparations, my girlfriend is finally ready to publicly announce our relationship.
However, her assistant, whom I had always disliked, took the lead. He swaggered onto the stage and hugged her waist:
"I thought we had to wait a few more years, but now you can't resist me, can you?"
He sneered and looked at me proudly.
My girlfriend didn't explain, but handed him a document - a share transfer agreement - and announced to the audience that he is now a shareholder of the company.
Everyone present was whispering and looking at me.
The assistant proudly insulted me, almost without hiding, "That useless man, it's better for you to leave him early."
My girlfriend not only didn't speak up for me, but also said coldly, "I only kept him because he's still useful to the company."
All the onlookers watching the excitement are waiting for me to explode. But on the contrary, I smiled and nodded, generously giving my remaining shares to the assistant as well.
"Let's see, "I said thoughtfully in my heart," how they will manage this company without the main investors?"

The Backstabbing IPO, From Investor to Outcast

Initially, I intended to end things with Emily face-to-face, but I realized there was no reason to delay.


As soon as I uttered those words, the office burst into a chorus of shocked whispers and exclamations.


All eyes darted between Emily and Ryan.


"What's he talking about? Are we to believe he and Emily were an item?"


"...Can someone explain what's happening?"


You see, Emily was adamant about keeping our relationship under wraps, but around the office, everyone believed she and Ryan were together.


Despite Emily and I occasionally appearing close, people always attributed it to me trying to gain her favor. Not a single soul ever suspected that I was actually her betrothed.


And why was that the case? Well, Emily knew the answer better than anyone else.


But I could predict how this would unfold. She'd likely come to Ryan's defense as usual, smooth things over, and act as if everything was normal.


Chapter 6