Chapter 1803

From the start, Annie had been upfront with Errol. He'd heard the rumors too—how she'd cycled through boyfriends over the past two years. Some relationships ended in a week, while others lasted a month or two. Yet, somehow, he'd held on the longest. He took a deep breath and smiled. "Alright, let's part on good terms. If you ever miss me, just call. Don't worry; I won't bother you again." Despite his words, a pang of regret lingered. He couldn't shake the thought that Annie's decision to end things stemmed from his recent misstep—accepting money from the other party without consulting her. A part of him believed they had a future, even marriage. After all, he'd been the one to stand by her the longest. "That's fine," Annie replied curtly, unwilling to continue the conversation. She stepped into the elevator, heading for her office floor. She no longer felt anything for her ex-boyfriend, who had become a distant memory. It was time to set off on her own, to embrace freedom and ex