Chapter 3 The End of the Story

• Then, what was it exactly?
• Before Chloe could react, a woman slowly approached Aaron outside the Civil Affairs Bureau and held onto his arm.
• "Chloe, long time no see!"
• Chloe was slightly taken aback.
• This woman ...
• Of course, she knew her!
• It's Lydia!
• She was one of the most renowned beauties at Havenwood University.
• "Why are you ... " Chloe was a bit puzzled.
• Lydia smiled and said, "I still have to thank you for giving me such a great man."
• "Now that you two are divorced, I hope you won't bother Aaron anymore in the future!"
• "He is my boyfriend now."
• Lydia raised her chin, as if asserting her dominance.
• Chloe opened her mouth and pointed at Aaron but suddenly burst into laughter.
• "Aaron, when will you ever grow up?"
• "You even brought Lydia to act with you just to provoke me!"
• "How much money did you pay her?"
• Lydia glanced at Chloe disdainfully and said, "Such an ignorant."
• Aaron sighed and said, "Just forget it ... "
• "Chloe, take care of yourself."
• From the beginning, Aaron only said this one sentence.
• Then, he turned and left with Lydia.
• Chloe stood in front of the Civil Affairs Bureau and watched their figures walking away. The cold wind blew on her face, but it seemed to blow into her heart.
• Is it autumn again?
• In the past, Aaron would take off his coat and give it to her at this time.
• But now ...
• Chloe stood still, and her tears welled up in her eyes instantly.
• She seemed to realize what she had lost.
• It's someone who might have once loved her.
• But I'm sorry, Aaron. You're just a waste, a useless person waiting to die!
• Even if you loved me, so what?
• You don't deserve me!
• Like a skyscraper tower, a forty-story building rose into the sky, along with three surrounding buildings, forming the headquarters of Skylark Group, the leading enterprise in Lagoon City.
• On the nineteenth floor of the Skylark Group, Aaron was sitting on a chair overlooking half of Lagoon City.
• Jaden Clarke, the first vice president of the Skylark Group, stood beside Aaron.
• "Mr. Louis, since you have already divorced Chloe, do we still need to pay the final instalment for the second phase project of Ramona Company?"
• Jaden asked with his head lowered.
• Aaron nodded and replied, "Just pay as usual."
• "This may be the last gift I give to her."
• "From now on, she has to rely on herself."
• Aaron turned the ring in his hand. It was the first gift he gave to Chloe when they got married three years ago. It was a Darry Ring, a diamond ring made by a top French designer. At that time, Chloe even thought it was a cheap imitation. Now, three years later, only this ring remained on his finger.
• Aaron reached out and took off the ring, placing it in the drawer.
• "Unknowingly, it has been three years!"
• "We should leave now."
• Aaron stood up slowly and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window.
• Three years ago, he moved Skylark Group here for Chloe. Three years later, he had to move Skylark Group away because of Chloe.
• Chloe, did you know that I wanted to be honest with you?
• As a son-in-law who entered the family three years ago, I didn't give you a grand wedding. Three years later, he wanted to use Skylark Group as a dowry and marry Chloe as the Louis family's heir.
• But ...
• There is no chance anymore!
• The music ends, and the crowd disperses. It is the end of the story.
• Marriage and destiny have already been determined.
• Jaden left the office, leaving Aaron alone in the spacious office.
• After closing the door, the smile on Jaden's face was instantly covered with coldness. He took out his phone, walked to a corner of the corridor, and dialled the number of the financial director of Skylark Group.
• "Hello, this is Jaden."
• "Starting today, we will cut off all cooperation with Ramona Company and stop Ramona Company's funding supply."
• He hung up the phone after he finished speaking.
• There's no hesitation at all.
• It has been ten years.
• He had followed Aaron for ten years, and this was the first time he had disobeyed Aaron's decision.
• That's because he was not just Aaron's subordinate but also his friend.
• Aaron was kicked out after three years of being a son-in-law.
• It was not the ending he wanted to see!
• Chloe!
• There is always someone to settle matters with you!
• ...
• ...
• Ramona Company.
• Someone kicked Chloe's office door, and several burly men rushed in. Chloe, who was sitting behind the desk, frowned.
• "Who are you?"
• "Where are the security guards?"
• The leader of the men sneered and looked at her. He said, "Ms. Sallow, there's no need to call. Your security guards are sleeping soundly."
• "I'm here today to remind you that it's time to repay the money you owe us!"
• Chloe's face was as cold as ice, with a furrowed brow. She said, "I've said it before. I will repay the money immediately as long as Skylark Group's funds are in place."
• The leader laughed twice and replied, "I'm afraid you won't be able to wait for that final payment!"
• "Ms. Sallow didn't know. Just now, Jaden, the vice president of Skylark Group, announced the termination of all business dealings with Ramona Company. In other words, the remaining payment will never arrive!"
• "I'll give you three more days."
• "Remember, just three days!"
• "If you can't repay the money, you can compensate with your body!"
• After the leader finished speaking, he didn't stay any longer and turned to leave. Chloe slumped in her chair.
• The administrative director rushed into the office, relieved to see Chloe safe.
• "Ms. Sallow, Skylark Group has terminated all business dealings with us!"
• "I already know that."
• Chloe raised her head with a helpless look. She didn't expect things to deteriorate to this point suddenly.
• "Ms. Sallow, when did we offend Jaden?"
• The administrative director was also extremely anxious.
• The current Ramona Company is simply a bad debt. Everyone was waiting for the remaining seven million five hundred thousand dollars for the final payment of the second phase project of Skylark Group.
• Ramona Company would be on the verge of bankruptcy if something goes wrong here.
• Chloe shook her head. She didn't know what was going on either. Why did Skylark Group suddenly distance themselves from her?
• "Ms. Sallow, what should we do now?" The administrative director looked at Chloe worriedly.
• Chloe took a deep breath and said, "Don't worry. I will call Mr. Clarke immediately and inquire about the situation."
• The administrative director felt a sense of relief upon hearing her words.
• Chloe had the confidence to do so because initially, the collaboration between Skylark Group and Ramona Company had been extremely harmonious, to the point where even Chloe herself was confused.
• Not only did Jaden personally follow up on this project, but he also directly decided on Ramona Company without even conducting a bidding process.
• When signing the contract, the price was also set to align with Chloe's requirements as much as possible.
• Therefore, she thought there was still a chance to rectify the situation if she met Jaden personally.