Chapter 4

James was momentarily stunned, but he didn't push her away.

"James, when are you going to break up with Emily?" Mia asked, her voice filled with feigned innocence.

"I can't wait to be with you anymore. Do you know how heartbroken I feel every day seeing you with her?"

"Or do you still prefer Emily over me?"

James moved his lips, seemingly wanting to say something.

In the end, he hugged Mia back, patting her back gently as if comforting a child.

"How could she compare to you in my heart?" he said softly.

"It's just that now that the company has grown, if I break up with her and get together with you, I'm afraid people will gossip. It might affect you negatively."

"Just wait a little longer."

"It won't be too long."

"I knew it! I knew you loved me the most, James," Mia exclaimed, her voice syrupy sweet.

Their intimate embrace looked exactly like that of a couple.

I couldn't help but laugh derisively, recalling the conversation I had overheard in the private room that day.

In the past, during our worst fights, he had threatened me with breakup too. But I couldn't bear to let him go. Each time, I would be the first to try to persuade him, speaking softly, and once even kneeling down to beg him pitifully.

Because I thought breaking up wasn't what he truly wanted; it was just his trump card, his way of giving me a chance to back down.

It wasn't until later that I realized the truth.

He probably had been planning to break up for a long time, which was why he kept bringing it up at every opportunity.

But it's fine now. After all, I had made up my mind to break up long ago too.

Even if he hadn't brought it up now, I would have.

Seeing that I remained silent, James thought I was scared. His tone softened considerably.

"You've been acting mysteriously these past few days. I guess you've been preparing for our wedding, right?" he said.

"I know you don't want to break up either."

"If you apologize to Mia now..."

Before James could finish, I interrupted him calmly.

"No need. I agree to break up."