The Spare Wife

Abigail and Sean arrived at the restaurant Howard reserved that night. Howard was even more scared when he saw Sean. He gave the menu to them and said nothing.

Abigail put the menu down and looked at Howard. “We’re not here to eat. I know you know that.”

Howard nodded, feeling dejected. Abigail leaned back on her chair while Sean looked through the menu quietly, not joining the conversation.

“Have you reflected on yourself, Howard?” Abigail looked at him sternly. She spoke with no emotion in her voice.

“I did. If the worst comes to worst, I’ll resign and be a regular shareholder.” The other shareholders had been bombarding him with messages. They had talked about it. If things didn’t work out well, he would have to resign, all so Alana and L.Moon could continue providing designs for Fairy Meadow. Without Alana’s design, Fairy Meadow would go into decline fast.

The reason Fairy Meadow was well-liked was thanks to L.Moon’s great designs. Most of it was made by Abigail single-handedly.

Meanwhile, Abigail was a little surprised, but she didn’t show it. She nodded. “If things get that far, you will have to consider resignation. Have you seen how the internet is lambasting you?”

“Yes,” Howard said quietly.

must not fall into any pitfalls. There will be people spreading bad news. If you do something bad, it’s going to be exposed someday. The more successful a brand is, the more

know,” said

that if you take bribes again, you’ll hand in your resignation letter without us saying anything,

Howard looked at her. A moment later, he tearfully said, “Of

But tons of people in Capitalis have it rough, and they can barely put food on the table. Some can’t even make rent. They have to crash on balconies

at

it better than you, but do you have any idea how much they have to work for that success? I’ve been doing designs for more than a decade, and L.Moon and Fairy Meadow only got their success lately. My decade of

every night after she comes.

He just looked awkward.

food,” Sean commented. At this point, Howard would know what to do if he

the menu and went through it.

is fine.” Sean huddled

order it?” Abigail

so you see if you like it.”

nothing. I had no idea he had this twice. Must have

lips and made his order. After dinner was done, he scurried