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Chapter 10 — The Night He Walked Away
Alexander walked into the bedroom quietly. The room that once felt warm and familiar now felt distant and unfamiliar, as though the warmth that once filled it had quietly disappeared. A faint chill lingered in the air, making the spacious room feel emptier than before.He walked toward the wardrobe and opened it slowly. Inside, most of the clothes belonged to Aurelia. Elegant dresses hung neatly in rows, alongside tailored business suits, luxury handbags, and carefully arranged shoes. Everything reflected her success and refined taste.When Alexander reached for his own things, however, he paused; there weren’t many.He slowly pulled out a few shirts, two casual jackets, one pair of trousers, a watch, and a simple wallet. He placed them into the suitcase one by one, his movements calm and unhurried.When he finished, he stared at the suitcase quietly. It wasn’t even half full.A faint, self-mocking smile appeared on his lips; the sight felt almost ridiculous in this huge room, his bel
Chapter 9 — Three Years, and an Ending
Perhaps it was true that joy could brighten one’s spirit; the brief moment of helping someone earlier had lightened the weight in Alexander’s chest, even if only slightly.As he walked along the quiet roadside, the afternoon sun gradually softened, turning golden as evening approached.For the first time in a long while, Alexander felt calm. It was not peace, but it was a rare calmness that allowed his thoughts to settle instead of constantly churning.The pressure that had been suffocating him these past few days seemed to loosen little by little; his thoughts slowly drifted toward the future, toward decisions he had been avoiding, and toward something that now felt inevitable."Divorce." The word formed quietly in his mind.For nearly three years, he had given up everything for Aurelia—his career, his independence, and his ambitions.Three years ago, when Aurelia’s company had just started, he had stood beside her through everything, they had invested together, made decisions togeth
Chapter 8 — The Man Who Was Forgotten
The café door closed behind Alexander, and the sounds of conversation, laughter, and clinking cups gradually faded as he stepped onto the street.The sunlight outside felt harsh compared to the warm lighting inside, forcing him to narrow his eyes slightly. He paused for a moment, standing quietly on the sidewalk as the cool breeze brushed past him.Only then did he realize something: he had come here in Aurelia’s car. Now, he had no ride back.He could call a taxi, but after everything that had just happened, he suddenly didn’t feel like waiting. The thought of sitting quietly in a confined space with his thoughts only made his chest feel heavier.So instead, he began walking slowly, one step at a time.The café was located in the business district, not far from Aurelia’s company, glass office buildings lined both sides of the street, their reflective surfaces catching the afternoon sun and casting shimmering light across the sidewalks.People hurried past him in suits, many with phon
Chapter 7 — The Apology That Never Came
The store manager personally led Alexander and the others down a quiet corridor. As they moved farther away, the noise of the café gradually faded behind them, replaced by a calm and insulated atmosphere.The hallway was elegantly decorated, with soft lighting reflecting off polished marble floors. Each step produced a faint echo, subtly emphasizing the contrast between this secluded space and the bustling dining area outside.Finally, they stopped before a discreet wooden door. The manager pushed it open respectfully and gestured inward. “Distinguished guests, please.”They stepped inside. The room was modest in size but exquisitely designed. Warm lighting cast a gentle glow across soft leather sofas arranged around a low wooden table, creating a private and intimate atmosphere that felt completely separate from the rest of the café.Aurelia’s best friend looked around curiously, her eyes widening with surprise. “After coming here so many times,” she said, clearly impressed, “this is
Chapter 6 — The Black Card
Alexander’s words fell quietly into the air, yet they carried an unmistakable weight. “And who said that I need help?”Nah Virel’s hand froze mid-motion, his phone still held halfway to his ear for a brief moment, his expression stiffened, and a faint trace of embarrassment flashed across his face before he quickly tried to compose himself.Aurelia frowned slightly, while her best friend blinked in surprise; neither of them had expected Alexander to speak so directly.In their eyes, he had always been gentle and accommodating, someone who rarely contradicted others, especially in public. Yet today, something about him felt different, as though the quiet man they thought they knew had suddenly revealed another side.Alexander slowly withdrew his hand and reached into his shirt pocket. His movements were calm and unhurried, as if the surrounding tension had nothing to do with him. He casually pulled out a card and handed it to the waitress.The waitress accepted it automatically, but th
Chapter 5 — The Seat That Was Never His
Alexander lay on the soft bed, staring quietly at the ceiling. The faint light of dawn slowly filtered through the curtains, painting pale streaks across the quiet bedroom. The house remained still and undisturbed, as though nothing had changed overnight.But inside Alexander, everything had changed.He had not slept at all, not even for a minute. It was the first time in his life that he had stayed awake the entire night. Strangely, his body did not feel tired. Instead, his mind felt unusually clear, as if the sleepless night had stripped away the last traces of hesitation in his heart.Because of his past experiences and harsh training, he had come to view pain not as suffering, but as a test of endurance he was meant to overcome.Alexander slowly sat up; the injuries from yesterday had mostly healed, leaving only faint bloodstains on his shirt. The torn fabric still marked the spot where the champagne rack had struck him. He glanced at his arm and found that not even a scar remain
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