Love That Wasn't Meant to Last novel Chapter 45

"It's good to know. Better than being in the dark," Andy said, visibly relieved. Her gaze held a hint of sympathy as she looked at the documents in my hand. She raised her hand as if to touch my arm but then hesitated, opting instead for a supportive gesture.

"Just give it your all. As long as you put in the effort, Selena will still be yours. I believe in you—Zion can't hold a candle to you."

Hearing this, I could only smile and stay silent.

To be honest, my position as president was not solely due to my own efforts; a significant part of it stemmed from Selena's connections and influence. The people I worked with were more interested in partnering with her and Ocean Group than with me personally.

That was why I was willing to start from the ground up in other companies rather than simply stepping into a high-ranking position at Ocean Group because of her.

As a man, I valued my dignity. I didn't want to be seen as someone living off a woman. I wanted to prove that I could forge my own path and achieve success independently, regardless of my relationship with Selena.

Even if some people whispered behind my back, the fact remained that I had made it. In just five years, I climbed to the position of president and entered the upper echelons of the company. No matter how much envy or resentment they felt, they had to respect me.

The journey had its challenges, but the results were worth it, weren't they?

"Since someone is already handling this project contract, I'll head back to the company. There are matters I need to attend to. By the way, I forgot to ask—how long will it take you to review the contract? Is three days enough? I'll come to pick it up personally in three days," Andy said.