Ex husband's Plea for Forgiveness

In the humble meeting room, Melinda sat opposite to the boss and smiled. The tea in front of her was still steaming, sending swirls of smoke in the air.

"May I know your name?" the boss asked cautiously.

Melinda had intentionally worn a formal attire to make her plans work. The receptionist believed Melinda when she said that she was going to sign a big deal with the boss.

"My husband's surname is Gu."

The boss's mind was racing. There were only a few rich people in A City whose surname was Gu. He narrowed his eyes and studied Melinda carefully and that was when it dawned on him. The woman sitting before him was Nelson's granddaughter-in-law, Melinda.

He was aware of the humiliation Melinda had faced in the past. He also knew that Melinda was Nelson's favorite and that he protected her at all costs. He stiffened his back and cleared his throat.

"Mrs. Gu, I've heard a lot about you. Can I know what your business proposal is about?"

The boss was also a smart man. He knew that Melinda would not have to see him to just rent a car.

"I've come here to gather some information. I want to know if this car was rented today."

Melinda took out her cellphone and opened the photos that she had taken. It was a luxury car that only a few people rented. It was expensive and the company rarely rented this car to people.

The boss called the receptionist and instructed her to find out about it. Soon, Melinda met the person talking with Alan in the sports car. The man had a bad impression of Alan and swore under his breath at the mention of him.

"Sir, I hope no one finds out why I've come to see you."

Melinda's suspicions were true. She decided to investigate about Alan. She wanted to find out who he was and what his intentions were. Jonas didn't know that Alan was a liar as Yulia had interrupted him the last time.

The boss was aware of what the Gu family was capable of. Melinda had offered a lot of money, so he promised that the information wouldn't go out of the four walls. Moreover, the company's reputation would be at stake if people found that the customers' information was divulged to strangers for money.

Then Melinda hired a private detective to spy on Alan.

Alan hadn't gone home for three days and Yulia decided to go to his company. When Yulia came to Aner Electronic Technology Company, she felt an eerie sense of desolation. The company was deserted and everyone was looking unusual.

In the office, Alan was leaning against the sofa and was reeking of alcohol. Empty bottles of wine were scattered on the floor and a fresh pile of beer was assembled on the tea table.

Yulia quickly ran to Alan. Alan no longer looked like the handsome, elegant person that he usually was. His eyes were bloodshot and his chin was covered in stubble. His shirt was crumpled and soaked in sweat and alcohol, which made Yulia sick.

"Alan, what's wrong with you? God, you are drunk!" Yulia asked concernedly.

stared into his eyes. Alan tilted his head and

"What's the matter?"

haggard face. Her anger faded away and she forgot that Alan had been

him a piece of her mind and take him back

are in trouble because of me. I let you

with his fist, causing a dent on it. Yulia thought that Alan's company was flourishing but she didn't realize that he was struggling hard

good life. My company is a disaster. I don't have the courage to go back to the Gu family with you. I don't want anyone to insult you because of me," Alan

from her because he had a lot of problems to deal with.

toughest times, Alan was

for you. Don't worry

had left the Gu family, Jonas and Nelson didn't

exactly what he had been aiming for. He had hit Yulia's sweet spot and she was finally willing to give him the money. He

to deal with it. I don't want to drag you into my shit. I'll find a

was sure that he wasn't after her money. "It

held Yulia's hands. "Once the problem is over, you will be in charge

the money wasn't even close to the required investment. Yulia was left with no choice but to use the Gu

Melinda's eyes widened and she clamped her mouth with her hand when she read the information that the private detective had sent. She was scared out of her

you not run a background check on Alan?" Melinda asked as she poked Jonas, whose eyes were fixed on the

watching the financial news and didn't bother looking

"No, I didn't."

He seemed unconcerned about it, so she rolled

didn't stop Yulia from moving out with him. He felt that Yulia would learn a lesson if she found out about him

have the time to teach Yulia how to judge

she was scammed in the past. And Jonas was tired of cleaning her mess. He felt that she needed to face

out. You stay back and watch the stupid TV." Melinda stomped her foot

all the information about Alan, she decided

He shook his head, sighed loudly, and continued to watch

never arrogant before. But she had been bossing around lately

strangely liked her when she was feisty. He felt that Melinda was adding colors to his dull life. She induced

her voice and laughter.

no one in the company, except for a security guard and a receptionist. The receptionist's perfunctory answers increased Melinda's

a group of burly men stopped her. She became frightened

was certain about one thing. Aner Electronic Technology Company was a shell company and the people in the office weren't employees but paid actors. The detective had disclosed the

and went to the nearest shopping mall.