Chapter 2

I rubbed my temples helplessly. "I have no idea!"

"He wasn't this unhinged before. In fact, he used to look down on me!"

It was about six months ago when I moved back to that old apartment complex.

Everyone around me was confused.

They asked why someone with my wealth, who had bought a luxury penthouse in the city center, would want to live in an inconvenient old complex.

"I started from nothing. That apartment holds too many beautiful memories for me."

So the first thing I did after making money was buy that place.

During my first week there, my neighbor Mrs. Hayes brought her son over to introduce us.

She even thoughtfully introduced both of us to each other.

"This is Madison. She's twenty-seven. What was it you do for work again?"

Since we weren't close yet, I just gave a vague answer.

The moment I finished speaking, Lucas flicked his cigarette ash near my feet.

"Mom! How many times have I told you not to introduce me to low-quality women like this!"

"I'm a company executive at least. If you want grandchildren, you can't just bring me any random nobody!"

Finally, he sneered right in my face. "This type of trash isn't even worth my time to look at!"

The moment he left, Mrs. Hayes grabbed my hand and apologized profusely.

"Madison, I failed to raise him properly! Please don't be angry! Let me apologize on his behalf!"

I'm soft-hearted, and I couldn't bear to see an elderly woman like that, so naturally I didn't take it to heart.

But I never expected that two days ago, Lucas would suddenly add me as a friend from the residents' group chat.

"You're Madison, right?"

"I'm Lucas Hayes, your neighbor Mrs. Hayes's son!"

At the time, I was reviewing contract details. When I saw his name, I realized he was the project manager from the other company.

Just as I was about to discuss the specific project details with him, he launched into a barrage of accusations.

"I heard from my mom that you're a female CEO and make good money?"

"What's the use of earning money? What's important is knowing how to save money and manage it!"

"By the way, how's your fertility? Are you still... pure?"

Watching his relentless output, I was completely stunned.

Thinking about it now, I pulled out my phone and showed it to my friend. "Look at what he sent me."

My friend scrolled through the chat history, both shocked and exasperated:

"This guy is seriously sick."

At the same time, Lucas's company boss called me.

On the phone, he said ingratiatingly, "Ms. Wilson, I'd like to know why this collaboration fell through?"

"You've always kept work and personal matters separate. Why act on impulse today?"

"About you and Lucas... Lucas told me everything. I say, there's no such thing as overnight grudges between husband and wife..."

"Mr. Davis."

I interrupted him impatiently. "I think you've misunderstood. Lucas and I have no relationship at all!"

"We barely even know each other!"

After briefly explaining the situation, I could feel the oppressive atmosphere even through the phone.

Sure enough, five minutes later, Mr. Davis sent me an image.

It was Lucas's resignation letter.

"Ms. Wilson, I sincerely apologize for what happened. I've already fired Lucas!"

"As for the profit margin, to make it up to you, I'm willing to reduce our share by five percent."

"About the contract... could we discuss it again?"

His sincerity was evident, so I couldn't refuse again.

That evening, we set a time and chose a restaurant.

But just as I arrived at the restaurant entrance, Mrs. Hayes suddenly grabbed me, her face covered in tears.

"Madison, my son did something wrong! He wronged you!"

"But you can't be so heartless!"

"After all, you're husband and wife! How can there be such deep hatred?"

Lucas beside her actually knelt down in front of me in public and clutched my leg tightly.

"Honey, I was wrong! I know I was wrong now!"

"Please forgive me, okay?"