Chapter 4

Although I didn't know what game she was playing, I just wanted to leave immediately.

But as soon as I reached the door, Jade stretched out her hand to stop me.

"Scarlett, you should still let me check your bag, otherwise you won't be able to clear your name."

Whether I had stolen her ring or not, I knew in my heart.

"I'm tired. Miss Stone can look for it herself."

Seeing that I was insistent on leaving, Jade actually grabbed my bag directly.

In the struggle, the contents of my bag spilled all over the floor.

And among the scattered items, there was actually a large, shiny diamond ring.

I looked at the ring in shock, suddenly meeting Jade's challenging gaze.

"Why are you framing me?"

Turning around, I found everyone behind me looking at me with disdain.

Especially Donavan, who frowned, his eyes full of disgust for me.

I instinctively tried to explain to him:

"I didn't take this!"

But my explanation seemed so weak and powerless in the face of the glaring "fact."

Then, Jade picked up the ring and started crying even harder.

"This ring means a lot to me. How could Scarlett steal it?"

Jade's few words caused everyone present to look uncomfortable.

The head of the partner company broke the awkward silence first, saying forcefully:

"Mr. Frost, let's call off this collaboration!"

With that, he stormed out of the private room with his people.

I wanted to run after them to explain, but Donavan slapped me hard across the face.

Meeting my incredulous gaze, his eyes showed no regret.

"I never thought you'd be the type to be blinded by money!"

"I didn't bring you here so you could steal!"

Donavan's words completely condemned me.

Didn't he know what kind of person I was?

Had he also forgotten why I went to prison?

Seeing the anger in his eyes, I knew he wouldn't believe me.

I could only smile bitterly as I handed him my phone.

"Then go ahead and call the police."

He glanced down at the phone, then looked back at me with furrowed brows, still not making a move.

The long staredown seemed to let me see clearly the man before me.

After a long moment, Donavan let out a cold snort. "Unbelievable!"

The man turned around, slipped the diamond ring onto Jade's finger, and gently coaxed her to leave.

In the private room, only I remained, surrounded by the aftermath.

I gathered my scattered belongings and headed to the airport without hesitation.

The airport waiting lounge at midnight.

I had intended to draft my resignation letter, but I received Donavan's dismissal notice first.

His words were laced with anger:

[Don't come to the office anymore. Stay at home and reflect on your actions!]

Seeing his absurd demand, I couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Without a second thought, I took a photo of the signed divorce agreement and sent it to him.

I added a message:

[Donavan, I wish you and Jade a lifetime of happiness together!]

[But first, you need to finalize our divorce, or I'll report you for bigamy.]

After sending this message, Donavan started calling frantically, as if his life depended on it.

I hung up on each call, so Donavan resorted to sending a text:

[Scarlett, what kind of joke are you playing? When did I ever agree to a divorce?!]