Not Your Doormat Anymore novel Chapter 5

Seeing the deep resentment burning in Casey's eyes, I couldn't help but scoff. "We never signed a contract, so this investment was never legal to begin with."

Casey froze. It was her idea not to sign a contract. Now, she was reaping what she had sown—she had to bear the consequences herself.

She pointed at me and parted her lips, yet no sound came out for a good while. When Casey's phone rang once again, she took a deep breath and rushed back to her company to deal with damage control.

My colleague, Arthur Morrison, stepped in after she left. He carefully asked, "Did you actually have a fight with her?"

"I broke up with her," I replied.

Arthur clearly did not believe me. He advised, "You shouldn't be saying these things when you're about to get married soon. After all, couples will always make up after they fight."

I merely smiled and didn't explain further. I would prove it through my actions.

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It was past 10:00 pm by the time I got off work and went home, yet my parents were still waiting in the living room.

They both looked serious, and I couldn't figure out what they were talking about. The moment they saw me, they fell silent with their lips pressed.

I went to the kitchen and fetched them some water. I softly said, "Mom, Dad, if you have any questions, just ask."

I was certain they would have heard about what happened with Casey.

My dad, Kevin Ranford, tentatively asked, "I heard that you stopped investing in Newton Group. Is that true?"

I hummed in reply while maintaining my composure.

After their initial shock, my mom, Eliza Graham, continued, "I've even heard that you're also planning to break off the engagement?"

I nodded once again before taking a sip of my water. I smiled softly before calmly replying, "Yeah, I realized we're not a great match."

Mom involuntarily reached out a hand to touch my forehead. She muttered, "You don't have a fever, do you?"

I removed her hand and placed it in my palm. Softly, I asked, "Aren't you guys happy I broke off the engagement with her?"

Both Mom and Dad had an intriguing look on their faces.

"Oh, Jace." Mom said thoughtfully, "I know you loved her, but you're scaring me now. What took over you?"

My parents had never liked Casey. They'd often warned me to be careful, as they could tell her feelings for me weren't that sincere. We'd fought so often that our family bond was hanging by a thread.