When i woke up, i found myself alone in bed, but the sound of running water came from the bathroom.
I looked in the direction of the water sound and saw a slender figure reflected on the frosted glass.
I was surprised because Seth usually left without waiting for me to wake up after our encounters. But this time, he didn’t leave.
I struggled to sit up from the bed and quietly waited for the man to come out.
A few minutes later, the sound of running water stopped abruptly, and Seth came out wrapped in a bath towel.
Water droplets from the tips of his hair fell onto his bronze skin, slowly sliding down his abs, the firm and strong lines carrying a deadly temptation.
His face was finely chiseled, exquisitely handsome, with sharp, distinct features. His eyes, almond-shaped in hazel in color, were aloof and distant, deep and unreadable.
Seth charm armed him from head to toe, and so did his cold aura. In one glance, you can tell this man was not easy to get along with.
Seeing that i was awake, he gave me a cold look and said,
"You don’t need to come anymore."
I was stunned. What did he mean by “No need to come anymore?"
He withdrew his gaze from mine, turned around, and handed me a document. "I'm canceling our contract, you're fired."
He said fired.
Not break up. Because that's our relationship, the employer and the employee. Nonetheless, his words stung.
As soon as i saw the document laid out before me, i understood.
He didn't leave early today because he didn't want me to be his secret lover anymore.
After being with him for five years, i always knew this day would come, but i never expected it would end so abruptly—No reason or explanation.
It was five years ago when the debt collector came knocking, and my grandma, fell seriously ill, desperately in need of money.
Just when all hope seemed lost, Seth came in. He helped me settle our family's debts and arranged for the best medical care for my grandmother.
And so, i took on the role of Seth’s secretary, while secretly becoming his lover.
Yeah.
Once the lights were switched off in the room, i transformed into Seth's personal plaything. However, once outside the room, i was the executive secretary for the Crawford’s Group's president.
Suppressing the sharp pain in my heart, i slowly raised my head and gazed at Seth, who was now fully dressed.
"The contract will expire in three months. Can't we wait for a little longer?" I asked, somewhat pleading.
He didn't respond, just looking at me with a cold gaze, showing no regret at all, as if he was kicking away a toy he had grown tired of playing with.
His silence was all she needed, it meant, his decision was final.
After five long years of trying, i had failed to thaw his frozen heart.
I knew it was time for me to wake up from my illusion.
So this was it.
The agreement that i had with my boss, the rich and powerful Seth Crawford was finally over…the way he’d roughly claim my body for his own pleasure whenever and wherever he pleased… There wasn’t a hint of love in it.
I’d spent the last five years molding myself into the woman he wanted me to be, and doing everything i could to please him. Somewhere along the way, i fell in love. But that love was draining me little by little each day. I felt distant from him over the last few months, and i secretly hoped that he would let me go and be free.
I took the contract and put on a fake smile, attempting to feign indifference. "Don't be so serious, I was just joking." I teased.
"I'm glad this is over, I get three months off, how perfect!” I added as if to convince myself.
I watched him paused as he adjusted his shirt sleeves, then lifted his cool gaze to me.
He frowned and asked, "You're glad it's over?"
I nodded like she didn’t care.
"Yes, I'm not young anymore. It's time for me to get married and have children. I can't always be your contract lover, can I?"
What a perfect lie. I laughed at myself in my mind, it was impossible for me to get married or have children, but in front of him, i had to leave with dignity and grace.
I forced a smile and asked him, "Does that mean I can finally have a normal boyfriend once I leave here?"
His eyes were filled with deep and unidentifiable emotions. After staring at me for a while, he put up his watch and turned to leave.
"Do whatever you want."
Those were the last words he said before he left.
Looking at his back, my smile faded.
Seth hated it when other people touched his things, including his woman, but he didn't react when he heard i wanted to have a boyfriend.
Seems like…
He really is sick of me.
After Seth left, his assistant walked in with the pills as usual.
He handed the pill to me and said respectfully, "Ms. Quin, please take it as usual."
This was a birth control pill. He didn't love me, let alone allow me to get pregnant.
After having sex, his assistant Drake would always come with the pill and he would stand there watching to make sure i took it.
Staring at the pill, my heart started to hurt.
I wasn’t sure if the pain was caused by Seth cruelty, but regardless, it was so intense that i struggled to take a breath.
"Ms. Quinn..."
Seeing that i didn't take the pill, Drake urged me with a nervous expression, afraid that i would cause trouble on the last night with Seth.
I glanced at him, took over the pill, and put it in my mouth. I didn't even drink water with it and forced it down.
He let out a breath of relief.
He brought a document from his briefcase and a cheque then placed it In front of me.
"Ms. Quinn, this is Mr. Crawford’ compensation for you. In addition to real estate and luxury cars, he also gave you 5 million dollars. All yours."
I sighed.
How generous.
Too bad, he never knew what i truly wanted.
"I don't want it," i looked up at Drake with a smile and said.
He was stunned and confused. "Do you think it’s not enough?"
Hearing this, i felt heartbroken.
If Drake could think I’m doing this for money, not alone Seth.
He offered me such a high breakup fee. Was it because he was afraid i would pester him again for more money in the future?
I picked up the bag beside me with a bitter smile, took out a debit card, and handed it to Drake.
"This is all the money Seth paid me over the years, I never spent a single penny. You can give it all back to him. Oh and the pin number for this card is his birthday."
Drake was dumbfounded.
I didn't care whether he believed me or not.
I placed the card on the pile of documents he brought for me.
Then i turned around and left the Silver Tower Penthouse.
At the same time, i submitted a letter of resignation to the company.
Winter was alway cold in the city.
As i walked alone on the empty street, my thin figure was cast on the ground by the street light, looking gaunt and fragile.
I tightened my beige coat, gritted my teeth, and walked back to my apartment in my high heels.
U pushed the door open. It was huge inside, taking up an entire floor.
Despite the luxurious decorations, the apartment couldn’t seem to dispel the chill that permeated in my heart.
I sat on the sofa, stared blankly at the surroundings for a moment, then i began to pack.
This apartment was also given to me by Seth.
Since he did not want me anymore, i would not take anything that he gave to me.
I took out my suitcase, opened the closet, and put all my clothes into the suitcase.
I didn't bring many things here, and after a quick pack, i left the apartment with my suitcase.
After getting into the car, i sent a text message to Drake.
“The password of my Apartment is 0134.
I sighed and shut my eyes going to my home town.
I had packed my stuff promptly and efficiently, i was nothing like the girl from five years ago. The crying girl who needed Mr. Crawford to save my grandma.
I was back to where I started