Chapter 2

When Evelyn returned to the company, Claire was already sitting at her desk.

"Miss Sterling, hasn't Adrian told you that he's given me the Executive Director position?"

Evelyn frowned.

"I haven't even done a handover. What gives you the right to say that so confidently?"

Claire smiled and twirled her hair, her tone full of mockery.

"If your abilities can't keep you in this position, don't blame others for taking it. If you're just taking up space, you deserve it."

Claire's words clearly had a double meaning.

As everyone around watched the drama unfold, Adrian heard the commotion and came out, frowning as he beckoned to Evelyn.

"Come in for a moment."

Without complaint, Evelyn obediently entered the CEO's office.

"Adrian, I'm not objecting to what you did. I'm just curious why my position was taken by someone else the moment I came back from maternity leave after giving birth?"

Even though Evelyn was about to leave, seeing Adrian let this woman take her place so quickly still sent a dense, needle-like pain through her heart.

Hearing this, Adrian was the one who got upset first.

His expression darkened.

"Evelyn, you talk too much. Don't forget who you are and who gave you all this!"

Evelyn froze for a moment. She opened her mouth but couldn't say a word.

What could she say?

She was Adrian's woman now. Even though everyone knew how hard she worked, Adrian's gaze had never lingered on her for a moment.

"This isn't my fault either."

Seeing Evelyn's silence, Adrian spoke indifferently, like giving a slap followed by a sweet treat.

"Evelyn, you were gone for so long having the baby. What would happen to your position if no one filled it?"

"You can't expect the whole company to wait for you, can you?"

"Besides, it wasn't just the months you spent having the baby. You stayed in the hospital for so long after giving birth. For the company, that's all money!"

Evelyn felt like her heart was bleeding.

She had given Adrian a child, but all Adrian cared about was the company.

He was even counting every moment of her maternity leave.

"I know you're resentful. How about this? Tell me what you want, and I'll get it for you."

Hearing this, Evelyn found it all so ironic.

She pulled out a document from her bag. It was her divorce agreement with Adrian.

"Then sign this. Let's get divorced. The child stays with you. I won't take a penny from you."

But Adrian at this moment seemed not to hear Evelyn's words at all. His eyes held a smile as his gaze remained fixed on Claire outside the door.

Claire was waving at him, apparently wanting to meet with him later.

Without even looking, Adrian quickly signed his name on the divorce papers.

"I'll give you whatever you want. Happy now? Okay, Evelyn, don't bother me anymore. I have a lunch meeting with a client."

Smiling, he grabbed his jacket and left with Claire without looking back.

Evelyn watched his retreating figure and waved as well.

Goodbye. Let's never see each other again.