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“I didn't realize you were in a conference. You said you'd dedicate three days to me, but you've been in meetings constantly. How frustrating.”
During the company's regular online meeting, a voice from a young woman appeared on Ryan Carter's display.
She didn't seem to realize what was happening and was acting coquettishly with Ryan as if no one was around.
The colleagues who were just making noise suddenly quieted down, as if they were all waiting for my reaction - Ryan's wife.
Everyone wants to see my jokes.
This time, I remained calm. I calmly said to the colleague, "Please continue and ignore any interference."

A Conference Call Affair

I marched directly to Olivia and struck her face forcefully with my open hand.


I'd had enough of her behavior after all that had transpired.


I put all my strength into those two strikes, ensuring she felt the full impact.


"Listen here, Olivia," I said, "these slaps are for your brazen behavior and deceitful words!


"How did I fail to see how repulsive your speech could be before now?


"Since you're so fond of taking what's mine, have at it—he's yours now!


"I hope you two have a wonderful time together!"


As I turned to depart, Ryan Carter seized my arm firmly.


"What are you trying to say, Emma?" he questioned.


Facing the man I had cherished for years, I enunciated each word clearly, "It means that from this moment on, I no longer want you in my life."


I then exited, pulling my longtime friend Nathan Park along, leaving behind a group of onlookers relishing the scene, a weeping Olivia, and a bewildered Ryan Carter struggling to comprehend the situation.


Chapter 10