“Alex! Are you out of your damn mind?!”For the last few days, Alex had trained his heart and mind to expect nothing but constant disappointment from Selena, as this was the only way to save himself from becoming even more pitiful and pathetic in hisnown eyes. But each time they talked, she ended up crossing boundaries and falling to new lows. And this time, she didn't even bother with the bare minimum of asking whether he was safe, or even where he was right now. Instead, the moment he picked up the call, her sharp, angry voice immediately burst through the phone speaker. She didn't hesitate at all, before launching directly into a harsh lecture filled with criticism.“You have gone too far this time! I cannot believe what you did back there! You’ve really crossed a line that you can never take back!”It seemed like she had forgotten everything about convincing him and bringing him back home, and was putting all her energy into screaming at him. “Do you have any idea what you’ve d

Meanwhile, after the call was cut, Selena was left standing still like a statue for a while, after the call ended. Her hand was still holding the phone to her ear, while the sound of Alex hanging up on her without even a ‘bye’, echoed in her ears like thunder.​For a moment, a cold knot of doubt tightened in the center of her chest. Her mind replayed Alex’s final words, spoken with such quiet, terrifying detachment… why had he sounded completely confident? She knew Dennis was telling the truth, but why would he tell her to check the cameras if he had truly shoved Dennis into the road in a fit of rage?​Selena swallowed hard, her eyes staring blankly at the polished floor. For the very first time that morning, she found herself genuinely questioning the truth behind the chaotic accident. A tiny flicker of uncertainty started to germinate in her mind, and she wondered whether she should actually take a step back, pause everything, and go investigate the footage herself before jumping

Selena almost reached out to her phone, ready to contact him. But at the same moment, she recalled his cold, detached voice saying those horrible words to her: “divorce is the best outcome for both of us.” If he just said it once, in passing, she might have considered it a bluff. But no! He had even gone so far as to sign the divorce agreement before walking out of their home with his suitcase, as if that was enough to erase the last three years. What if… wait, was he really done with her…? She panicked immediately, but before the creeping sensation of regret could fully take root in her mind, her thoughts violently swung in the opposite direction. ‘No, no no! He can't let go of me this easily, it's not possible! If he was really so detached from our marriage and it didn't matter to him anymore, why the hell would he make such a scene in the middle of the road?’ Pushing someone in the way of death, just because of his jealousy and anger towards them— it was no joke! And if

“No, I doubt he'll be doing that.”​Selena’s lips pressed into a thin line. “He is still acting nonchalant, or maybe doesn't care! I mean, just look at his attitude: he hasn't returned, hasn't even called to ask about the company or his duties. He is just letting his personal temper get in the way of professional responsibilities.”​An awkward silence filled the quiet office as Selena finished the rant that she had been storing in her mind for a while, while ​Dennis had his head bowed down, staring at his hands. When he lifted his head again, his face was twisted with self-reproach and guilt, gazing at her with a silent apology.​“Selena... I feel so horribly guilty listening to this, you have been struggling so much and without saying a word to anyone. He was talking in a low, hesitant voice, sounding as if he was walking on eggshells.“Is... is Alex's sudden departure from the house and his refusal to come to work my fault? I know how much he dislikes me, and I know he was really

Because of this extensive preparation, Dennis felt fully ready to take over the high-stakes job. He looked at Selena with earnest, sparkling eyes, emphasizing that she wouldn't have to worry about him shouldering everything completely alone. “You have to remember, Selena, we have an entire department of senior engineers and technicians down on the testing floor,” Dennis added quickly, his voice smooth, persuasive, and utterly confident. “I won’t be working in a vacuum. I can easily rely on the company's chief engineers for day-to-day coordination, detailed technical calibrations, and specialized support. All I need to do is lead the department, organize the final reports, and ensure the military deadlines are met. You know I would never let you down.” Throughout the entire conversation, he actively tried to present himself in the best possible light—a devoted, highly educated, and capable subordinate ready to step into the line of fire for his beloved boss. Even so, despite his pas