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At a department gathering, my boyfriend placed a piece of fish in my bowl.
"Sapphire, have some fish."
Jack's face turned awkward before he could finish his sentence.
Because I never eat fish. I'm allergic to it.
And my name isn't Sapphire.
Sapphire is his young apprentice.
The party finally ended.
I calmly dialed a number:
"Professor Smith, I've made my decision. I'd like to be your research assistant."

My Boyfriend Called Me By the Wrong Name At a Party

I listened quietly to these words, not feeling particularly upset.


"Hmm, seamless transition. You're really something else!"


Jack was left speechless by my retort, unable to vent his anger.


Emily, attempting to back Jack up, suddenly snatched away the book I was about to pick up. "I'm so sorry, Doctor Frost, but I've been wanting to read this book recently."


Without turning around, I asked the clerk to get me another copy. "If you've got the guts, why don't you empty out the whole bookstore?"


Laughter erupted from the surrounding crowd, while the two of them glared at me as if I were their mortal enemy, looking like they wanted to tear me apart.


"Olivia, I can't believe I misjudged you so badly. After seven years together, you're breaking up with me over a research assistant position?!"


Jack had completely lost his cool, causing a scene in the bookstore and drawing quite a crowd of onlookers.


Chapter 9