Her cruel actions caused my mother to faint on the spot and undergo emergency surgery that very night.
I had confronted her endlessly, but when Gregg and Matt arrived, they both took her side and accused me of being unreasonable. That was the day I severed all the ties with Gregg and Taylor while Matt became my only salvation.
However, now he was the one who pushed me into the abyss.
The secretary, who was rushing to deliver a contract, opened the door and he nearly collided with me.
A flicker of surprised flashed in Matt's eyes and he exclaimed, "Fiona? What are you doing here? Don’t misunderstand. Taylor just dropped by for a chat and to discuss the project. She’s the person in charge of O'Donnell Group’s project…”
"Fiona, long time no see," Taylor greeted me as she stood up. She was wearing the latest custom-designed outfit.
In comparison, I looked like a country bumpkin.
I smiled and nodded, swallowing my resentment as I replied, “It’s fine. I was just shopping and thought I’d drop by to see you. Since you’re busy, I’ll head back.”
Matt assumed I was upset, so he hurriedly ran after me and offered explanations for several minutes.
As I watched the panic on his face trying to appease me made me wanted to laugh. He had willingly sacrificed profits to secure O'Donnell Group’s project, all to get close to Taylor. Now, Taylor came to him every time she liked, whom was he trying to fool?
“Don’t worry. I’m not the kind of person to make a fuss," I said calmly. "Just focus on your work, meanwhile I’ll be a good wife and wait for you at home.”
The relief on his face was so obvious to everyone. He even had his secretary personally escort me downstairs.
However, as soon as I stepped out of the elevator, the employees’ mocking gazes followed me. They did not even bother lowering their voices, pointing at me and whispering insults I could clearly hear. I ignored them all and left the company.
After we married, he told me he didn’t want me to work. He said he wanted me to live a carefree life. I believed him and so I became a housewife and stayed at home.
Meanwhile, Taylor, who was in the same graduating class as me, rose to become the project manager for O'Donnell Group.
Now, we were worlds apart, whether in experience, in abilities, in everything. I was no longer her rival.
Matt, this must be the outcome you wanted, right? Your beloved Taylor has nothing to fear from me anymore.