She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 1040

Getting saved by a ridiculously handsome guy like Preston while being abused by her fiancé? It would be a miracle if Elara didn't throw herself into his arms, weeping and vowing her eternal devotion.

Melanie rolled her eyes, fiercely refusing to admit she was insanely jealous.

"So, basically, you played the righteous hero for your ex, which caused me to accidentally dance with Sebastian, and then you had the nerve to blow up at me over it? Unbelievable..."

She let out an incredulous laugh, turned around, and walked away.

"That's not how it happened."

He chased after her, reaching for her hand, but she violently slapped it away.

"Don't touch me!"

"Melanie, let me explain..."

"I already heard you. Loud and clear."

"It's not what you're imagining."

"I'm not imagining anything."

"Wait."

"Don't follow me!"

Her final command rooted him to the spot.

He could tell she was genuinely furious; the way she glared at him was laced with pure outrage.

Aside from the time Elias had exposed his identity as the head of Stellaris PharmaTech, he had never seen her this furious.

He slowly came to a halt, not daring to push her further.

Right then, the fireworks show began.

Brilliant explosions of color launched into the night sky, blooming into breathtaking displays.

A kaleidoscope of lights showered over them.

As the vibrant glow illuminated her retreating figure, Preston squeezed his eyes shut. A suffocating wave of despair crushed his chest until he could barely breathe.

That night, Melanie booked a red-eye flight and flew back to Averin alone.

He followed close behind, relying on his family's network just to track her movements.

He only exhaled in relief when he confirmed she had made it back safely.

He tried reaching out, but she had blocked his number.

For the second time.

When he showed up at the Royce Group to find her, Everett informed him she hadn't come into work.

Without another word, Preston turned and walked out of the office.

It only took half a day for the rumor of his firing to spread through the entire building.

But simultaneously, the rumor that he had ripped the letter up also spread like wildfire.

Even the HR manager didn't dare breathe a word about it.

Everyone knew their relationship was far from strictly professional.

They were exes.

And current lovers.

In short, it was incredibly complicated.

No standard employee had the guts to get involved in their drama.

If they made up in bed the next day, anyone who had meddled would be the one out of a job.

So, even though Preston completely ignored his termination, no one batted an eye.

Meanwhile, at Eclipse Noir Club.

Melanie was drinking.