My Best Friend Stole My Boyfriend—Then I Married His Boss 

My Best Friend Stole My Boyfriend—Then I Married His Boss 

Mr. Ryan is busy right now.  Do you have an appointment? I’m his girlfriend. I can wait for him. Okay. What are you doing here? Shouldn’t I be asking  what you two are doing? You already saw it. Do I really need to explain? You were my best  friend, so feelings don’t care who came first. Told you what? That I got tired of this a  long time ago. Emma, look at yourself.

 Broke, ordinary, no background, drawing those forgettable  children’s illustrations all day. Why would I keep wasting my time on you? A person like  you can only wait to be chosen. If all you need is a marriage, I can help you. Who  exactly are you? Luca, management at Senor Group.

Why would someone like you marry a  stranger? Because I need a marriage, too. The board and my family are pressing me. I need  a solution that’s efficient and uncomplicated. So, you want me to help you put on a show? A  six-month contract marriage. You fulfill the terms of your inheritance and keep the house. I deal  with my family.

 In return, I’ll pay you enough to cover your debts and living expenses. How do I  know you’re not a fraud? The contract is prepared. Miss Emma may review every clause. Any  objections can be revised on the state. You need a marriage. I need a wife. We’re  simply giving each other what we need. We’ll see you tomorrow at 10 to sign the register.

I’ll have my assistant look for a suitable  apartment and start drafting the press release. I’m really going to marry a man who is almost  a complete stranger to me. If you want to back out now, you still can. It’s already too  late. Congratulations. Happy marriage. You’ll stay here for now after decessions  have been amped.

 I’m busy with work and won’t be back often. You may treat this as  a temporary residence, but there are a few things we should clarify. First, in public,  you’ll need to cooperate with me and play the role of my wife. Second, privately, we do  not interfere in each other’s lives. Third, unless necessary, do not disclose the terms  of our agreement.

 So, we really don’t have to live like a normal married couple. Do you  want that? No, that’s not what I meant. So, you’re the woman Luca married? And you  are Audrey. I’m sure you’ve heard of me. Who let you in? I only came to see who  exactly stole my place so suddenly. After all, in everyone’s eyes, I’m the one who was always  meant to be Luca’s fianceé. You should leave.

Emma, surely you can tell a dinner  knife from a fish knife. Oh, she doesn’t know. This painting was acquired  by me at a Sabby’s auction. By the way, Emma also works in an art related field, though I imagine  what you draw is a little different from this. I illustrate picture books and commercial work. I  see. That is rather accessible.

 Luca, you didn’t marry her just to make the board  think you’re less threatening, did you? Whom I marry is my decision, and whether she deserves to sit here is  not for anyone else to decide for me. But she wasn’t entirely  wrong. I don’t belong here. Whether you belong is not for them to decide. Thank you. The heels are too high. If you’re not used to  them, don’t force it. Whom I marry is my decision.

Why are you looking at my work? After you cut  the third scene, the emotional beat collapsed. You understand this? It’s just story logic.  You spent the beginning building the child’s fear of darkness, but you never paid it off with  the lamp. Of course, readers won’t remember it. Then, if it were you, how would you change it? Thank you. You draw well. You  just dismiss yourself too quickly.

Emma, let’s talk. There’s nothing left to talk  about. Don’t touch me. You can marry a stranger. Why can’t you give me one more  chance? Which hand did he use to touch you? Who the hell are you? I’m her husband. You’re not going to ask me?  If someone took pictures, it would look like I’m still involved with  him. I only care whether you rejected him.

Get some rest early. Your husband did this, didn’t he? That’s  your own problem. Stop pretending. Aren’t you just climbing up by relying on  a man? You acted so pure before, and now you just lynched to someone rich. Ryan,  you were the one who gave up on me first. You betrayed me when I needed you most. You  don’t love me. You just can’t stand losing.

I warned you. Harass my wife again and  I’ll proceed legally. You think having money makes you at least more than someone  who manages to make even betrayal looks cheap. Thank you. Next time you deal with someone  like him, you don’t need to reason with him. Then what should I do? Call the police. I seem to have started expecting  things I shouldn’t in this marriage.

Just stay with me. Emma, first time at an event like this?  Don’t be nervous. Everyone here is very kind. Oh my, I didn’t mean to. You’ve only just married in, and you already think  you’re really Mrs. Luca. I heard you used to just illustrate children’s books.

 A place like this,  you probably saw it in magazines before, right? out all of you. Did I embarrass you again? Who  told you that you embarrassed me? Why do you always help me? Because you’re my wife. The people here seem different  from the family dinner before. Mostly board members and a few family  representatives tonight. Don’t be nervous. Luca, that was quite an unexpected move you  made. Marriage is not a move on a board.

Sometimes choosing who sits beside  you is part of the strategy. It seems investment is a better topic  for you tonight than my private life. Why do they keep looking at you? Because I’ve been handling a lot of projects  recently. Emma, you probably don’t know this yet, but the directors are very interested in Luca’s  marriage these days.

 Why? Because for certain positions, the kind of person standing beside  you affects how threatening others think you are. What are you thinking about? I’m thinking about  how many things you still haven’t told me. So, you’re not an ordinary manager.  And this, a contract partner with a

simple background and a non-threatening  image. Was that the reason you chose me? This is not exactly what you  think it is. Then how should I understand it? You  approached me not because of chance, not because you also needed help, but  because I was ordinary enough, safe enough, and manageable enough. Right. I thought at least  we had been honest about what each of us needed.

But even in this transaction, you never let  me stand on equal ground with you. I hid my identity because the situation was complicated at  the time. So what was I? Your shield, your cover, or just the most instinuous  card you carefully selected. at the beginning. Yes. Was everything you did for me later just to make  your choice look justified? Later it wasn’t.

Emma, you’re upset right now. We can  talk once you’ve calmed down. See, even now you’re still deciding for me when  I should speak and when I should stop. 3 years later, this house still looks just like  it did before. Why did you suddenly come back? Did something happen? Nothing. I just wanted to  stay here for a few days. It’s good you’re back.

An explanation alone isn’t enough to mend certain  hurts. What hurts the most is realizing I’d been standing on an unequal cliff from the  very start. Looks like you finally realized you don’t belong by his side. If you came to  watch me fall apart, then you’ve seen enough. I’m only here to remind you that for someone  like Luca, marriage is never about feelings.

He chose you only because you were insignificant  enough. Once he returns to where he truly belongs, you’ll realize you were never anything. And this  house, it’s in this condition. So even if you keep it, how long can it last? Are you finished?  This is my home. You are not welcome here. Leave. You’ve changed. If I don’t change now,  I won’t be able to protect anything.

From now on, I won’t wait to  be chosen. I choose for myself. M someone has filed an objection alleging that you used a fraudulent marriage  to obtain your grandmother’s property. The submission came through an anonymous  channel, but it’s clearly targeted at your inheritance rights. Maybe you should ask Luca  for help. Someone like him would have a way.

No, this time I’ll handle it myself. I want  the street surveillance footage from that day, a forensic verification of the chat records, and a  complete reconstruction of the original timeline. Can you really do this? It wasn’t  possible before, but it is now. The most effective approach right now  would be to suppress the source directly and get the platforms and agencies  to withdraw the material.

You have to promise me that you’ll handle this  calmly. Does she have legal counsel now? Yes, but evidence collection is moving slowly.  Compile the full street surveillance, the source of the original recording equipment,  and a list of the PR intermediaries Ryan has contacted recently. Deliver it anonymously to  her lawyer. You’re not stepping in directly.

She doesn’t need me to fight this battle for  her, but she has the right to real evidence. Mr. Luca, you still have a  meeting tonight. Cancel it. What are you doing here? I warned you not  to touch her again. Was I wrong? She If you touch her like this one more time, I’ll make  sure you never work in this industry again.

The crucial surveillance footage and  clues sent anonymously were a huge help. These things were most likely related to Luca. The surveillance and the leads  were from you, weren’t they? I had the surveillance and the leads delivered.  I guessed. I’m not here to ask for forgiveness, but you deserve to know what happened from the  start.

 The board of directors and my family have been pressuring me to accept an arranged marriage.  I need a stable marriage to disrupt their control over my succession plans. So that night in  the rain, it wasn’t a spontaneous decision. No, but later I truly regretted putting you into  my plan. If you came today because you want to keep helping me with what follows, then I have  one condition. Go ahead.

 You do not get to decide for me again, test me again, or place me where  you’ve chosen under the excuse of for my own good. What I want is equality. All right. If you allow  it, from now on, I will only tell you the truth. I saw long ago that Ryan’s motives for  getting close to you were impure. And I also know that you too easily  mistake being loved security.

Your grandmother was always afraid you were  too soft-hearted. She wasn’t afraid I was soft-hearted. She was afraid I’d  keep forgetting to protect myself first. If we prove the messages and  photos were maliciously fabricated, they will face much greater consequences. I know what I have to do now.

Grandma, just you wait. I  won’t let you down again. This is not the kind of noise Ryan and Kloe  could make. It must be Audrey behind it. These leaks were anonymized, but several  dissemination points trace back to PR channels closely tied to Audrey’s family.  So, it really was her.

 And Ryan and Khloe’s recent bank records show irregular activity. It  appears someone funded the operation for them. She wasn’t just jealous or trying to drive me away  from Luca. She wanted to destroy me completely. If she wants to drag this in front of  everyone, then we won’t settle it in private. The Luca family charity gala  is coming up soon, isn’t it? This time it’s my turn.

Next week’s charity gala.  You’ll probably need this. What if I decide not to go? If you don’t want  to go, I can make this end somewhere else. I want them to fall at the exact  moment they think they’ve already won. And if you plan to help me that night, I have only  one request. Tell me. Don’t stand in front of me.

You only need to tell the truth. All right. 3  days later, it’s time to settle the accounts. I thought you wouldn’t come. Sorry to  disappoint you. I’m only worried this may be too much for you. After all, this  isn’t a place where just anyone can stand. I hope you’ll still be smiling later. The evidence checklist, the kodasite from  grandma, the public statement my lawyer prepared.

He really is the heir. Distinguished guests, this evening’s  charity auction is about to begin. Excuse me, I’d like a few minutes. Emma, this is  a charity gala, not a place for private drama. If all the rumors tonight are about me, then  who has a greater right to speak than I do? So, I’d like to take this opportunity  to address the elephant in the room.

So let’s begin with the truth from the very start. What are you doing here? Shouldn’t  I be asking what you two are doing? This was the day I caught them betraying me. Forensic analysis confirms that the chat logs  circulated publicly were clearly stitched and altered. This only proves we were involved before.  It doesn’t prove I framed you.

 Betrayal in love may be disgusting, but fabricating evidence and  trying to take away someone’s old home is a crime. Even if there were issues with those messages, at most it’s a misunderstanding. She still  married for the inheritance, didn’t she? This is the supplemental clause  left by Miss Emma’s grandmother. If anyone attempts to challenge the inheritance  right, forge all evidence, malicious demation, or other such funders, Emma has the right to  pursue civil liability and claim compensation.

I just I was just confused for a moment. You weren’t confused. You just never  wanted me to end up better than you. I did choose her at first with my family and the  board very much in mind because her background was simple, her social ties were clean, and she would  not become a lever others could use against me.

Did you hear that? You were nothing  more than a tool he selected. I am not admitting this to justify myself.  I am admitting it because I was wrong. But later, wanting to keep her by my  side had nothing to do with any benefit. As for your question about  what she has that you don’t, she never turned feelings into a  weapon for claiming a position.

In other news, Emma Collins announced  a $1 million donation to the Chicago Children’s Foundation at a gala event last night. This version is better than the last. The emotional core is steadier and the  ending finally is like your own voice. He really does seem different now. and by Emma Gilbert.  I think it’s finally  mean by Sancho standing that

becoming yourself matters more  than being chosen by someone. This time I don’t want to  negotiate with you anymore. Now, may I start courting you again? That depends on your performance. Thank you for coming today. I should thank you for  giving me the chance to stand before you again. From now on, I paint only for myself.

My Best Friend Stole My Boyfriend—Then I Married His Boss 

Mr. Ryan is busy right now.  Do you have an appointment? I’m his girlfriend. I can wait for him. Okay. What are you doing here? Shouldn’t I be asking  what you two are doing? You already saw it. Do I really need to explain? You were my best  friend, so feelings don’t care who came first. Told you what? That I got tired of this a  long time ago. Emma, look at yourself.

 Broke, ordinary, no background, drawing those forgettable  children’s illustrations all day. Why would I keep wasting my time on you? A person like  you can only wait to be chosen. If all you need is a marriage, I can help you. Who  exactly are you? Luca, management at Senor Group.

Why would someone like you marry a  stranger? Because I need a marriage, too. The board and my family are pressing me. I need  a solution that’s efficient and uncomplicated. So, you want me to help you put on a show? A  six-month contract marriage. You fulfill the terms of your inheritance and keep the house. I deal  with my family.

 In return, I’ll pay you enough to cover your debts and living expenses. How do I  know you’re not a fraud? The contract is prepared. Miss Emma may review every clause. Any  objections can be revised on the state. You need a marriage. I need a wife. We’re  simply giving each other what we need. We’ll see you tomorrow at 10 to sign the register.

I’ll have my assistant look for a suitable  apartment and start drafting the press release. I’m really going to marry a man who is almost  a complete stranger to me. If you want to back out now, you still can. It’s already too  late. Congratulations. Happy marriage. You’ll stay here for now after decessions  have been amped.

 I’m busy with work and won’t be back often. You may treat this as  a temporary residence, but there are a few things we should clarify. First, in public,  you’ll need to cooperate with me and play the role of my wife. Second, privately, we do  not interfere in each other’s lives. Third, unless necessary, do not disclose the terms  of our agreement.

 So, we really don’t have to live like a normal married couple. Do you  want that? No, that’s not what I meant. So, you’re the woman Luca married? And you  are Audrey. I’m sure you’ve heard of me. Who let you in? I only came to see who  exactly stole my place so suddenly. After all, in everyone’s eyes, I’m the one who was always  meant to be Luca’s fianceé. You should leave.

Emma, surely you can tell a dinner  knife from a fish knife. Oh, she doesn’t know. This painting was acquired  by me at a Sabby’s auction. By the way, Emma also works in an art related field, though I imagine  what you draw is a little different from this. I illustrate picture books and commercial work. I  see. That is rather accessible.

 Luca, you didn’t marry her just to make the board  think you’re less threatening, did you? Whom I marry is my decision, and whether she deserves to sit here is  not for anyone else to decide for me. But she wasn’t entirely  wrong. I don’t belong here. Whether you belong is not for them to decide. Thank you. The heels are too high. If you’re not used to  them, don’t force it. Whom I marry is my decision.

Why are you looking at my work? After you cut  the third scene, the emotional beat collapsed. You understand this? It’s just story logic.  You spent the beginning building the child’s fear of darkness, but you never paid it off with  the lamp. Of course, readers won’t remember it. Then, if it were you, how would you change it? Thank you. You draw well. You  just dismiss yourself too quickly.

Emma, let’s talk. There’s nothing left to talk  about. Don’t touch me. You can marry a stranger. Why can’t you give me one more  chance? Which hand did he use to touch you? Who the hell are you? I’m her husband. You’re not going to ask me?  If someone took pictures, it would look like I’m still involved with  him. I only care whether you rejected him.

Get some rest early. Your husband did this, didn’t he? That’s  your own problem. Stop pretending. Aren’t you just climbing up by relying on  a man? You acted so pure before, and now you just lynched to someone rich. Ryan,  you were the one who gave up on me first. You betrayed me when I needed you most. You  don’t love me. You just can’t stand losing.

I warned you. Harass my wife again and  I’ll proceed legally. You think having money makes you at least more than someone  who manages to make even betrayal looks cheap. Thank you. Next time you deal with someone  like him, you don’t need to reason with him. Then what should I do? Call the police. I seem to have started expecting  things I shouldn’t in this marriage.

Just stay with me. Emma, first time at an event like this?  Don’t be nervous. Everyone here is very kind. Oh my, I didn’t mean to. You’ve only just married in, and you already think  you’re really Mrs. Luca. I heard you used to just illustrate children’s books.

 A place like this,  you probably saw it in magazines before, right? out all of you. Did I embarrass you again? Who  told you that you embarrassed me? Why do you always help me? Because you’re my wife. The people here seem different  from the family dinner before. Mostly board members and a few family  representatives tonight. Don’t be nervous. Luca, that was quite an unexpected move you  made. Marriage is not a move on a board.

Sometimes choosing who sits beside  you is part of the strategy. It seems investment is a better topic  for you tonight than my private life. Why do they keep looking at you? Because I’ve been handling a lot of projects  recently. Emma, you probably don’t know this yet, but the directors are very interested in Luca’s  marriage these days.

 Why? Because for certain positions, the kind of person standing beside  you affects how threatening others think you are. What are you thinking about? I’m thinking about  how many things you still haven’t told me. So, you’re not an ordinary manager.  And this, a contract partner with a

simple background and a non-threatening  image. Was that the reason you chose me? This is not exactly what you  think it is. Then how should I understand it? You  approached me not because of chance, not because you also needed help, but  because I was ordinary enough, safe enough, and manageable enough. Right. I thought at least  we had been honest about what each of us needed.

But even in this transaction, you never let  me stand on equal ground with you. I hid my identity because the situation was complicated at  the time. So what was I? Your shield, your cover, or just the most instinuous  card you carefully selected. at the beginning. Yes. Was everything you did for me later just to make  your choice look justified? Later it wasn’t.

Emma, you’re upset right now. We can  talk once you’ve calmed down. See, even now you’re still deciding for me when  I should speak and when I should stop. 3 years later, this house still looks just like  it did before. Why did you suddenly come back? Did something happen? Nothing. I just wanted to  stay here for a few days. It’s good you’re back.

An explanation alone isn’t enough to mend certain  hurts. What hurts the most is realizing I’d been standing on an unequal cliff from the  very start. Looks like you finally realized you don’t belong by his side. If you came to  watch me fall apart, then you’ve seen enough. I’m only here to remind you that for someone  like Luca, marriage is never about feelings.

He chose you only because you were insignificant  enough. Once he returns to where he truly belongs, you’ll realize you were never anything. And this  house, it’s in this condition. So even if you keep it, how long can it last? Are you finished?  This is my home. You are not welcome here. Leave. You’ve changed. If I don’t change now,  I won’t be able to protect anything.

From now on, I won’t wait to  be chosen. I choose for myself. M someone has filed an objection alleging that you used a fraudulent marriage  to obtain your grandmother’s property. The submission came through an anonymous  channel, but it’s clearly targeted at your inheritance rights. Maybe you should ask Luca  for help. Someone like him would have a way.

No, this time I’ll handle it myself. I want  the street surveillance footage from that day, a forensic verification of the chat records, and a  complete reconstruction of the original timeline. Can you really do this? It wasn’t  possible before, but it is now. The most effective approach right now  would be to suppress the source directly and get the platforms and agencies  to withdraw the material.

You have to promise me that you’ll handle this  calmly. Does she have legal counsel now? Yes, but evidence collection is moving slowly.  Compile the full street surveillance, the source of the original recording equipment,  and a list of the PR intermediaries Ryan has contacted recently. Deliver it anonymously to  her lawyer. You’re not stepping in directly.

She doesn’t need me to fight this battle for  her, but she has the right to real evidence. Mr. Luca, you still have a  meeting tonight. Cancel it. What are you doing here? I warned you not  to touch her again. Was I wrong? She If you touch her like this one more time, I’ll make  sure you never work in this industry again.

The crucial surveillance footage and  clues sent anonymously were a huge help. These things were most likely related to Luca. The surveillance and the leads  were from you, weren’t they? I had the surveillance and the leads delivered.  I guessed. I’m not here to ask for forgiveness, but you deserve to know what happened from the  start.

 The board of directors and my family have been pressuring me to accept an arranged marriage.  I need a stable marriage to disrupt their control over my succession plans. So that night in  the rain, it wasn’t a spontaneous decision. No, but later I truly regretted putting you into  my plan. If you came today because you want to keep helping me with what follows, then I have  one condition. Go ahead.

 You do not get to decide for me again, test me again, or place me where  you’ve chosen under the excuse of for my own good. What I want is equality. All right. If you allow  it, from now on, I will only tell you the truth. I saw long ago that Ryan’s motives for  getting close to you were impure. And I also know that you too easily  mistake being loved security.

Your grandmother was always afraid you were  too soft-hearted. She wasn’t afraid I was soft-hearted. She was afraid I’d  keep forgetting to protect myself first. If we prove the messages and  photos were maliciously fabricated, they will face much greater consequences. I know what I have to do now.

Grandma, just you wait. I  won’t let you down again. This is not the kind of noise Ryan and Kloe  could make. It must be Audrey behind it. These leaks were anonymized, but several  dissemination points trace back to PR channels closely tied to Audrey’s family.  So, it really was her.

 And Ryan and Khloe’s recent bank records show irregular activity. It  appears someone funded the operation for them. She wasn’t just jealous or trying to drive me away  from Luca. She wanted to destroy me completely. If she wants to drag this in front of  everyone, then we won’t settle it in private. The Luca family charity gala  is coming up soon, isn’t it? This time it’s my turn.

Next week’s charity gala.  You’ll probably need this. What if I decide not to go? If you don’t want  to go, I can make this end somewhere else. I want them to fall at the exact  moment they think they’ve already won. And if you plan to help me that night, I have only  one request. Tell me. Don’t stand in front of me.

You only need to tell the truth. All right. 3  days later, it’s time to settle the accounts. I thought you wouldn’t come. Sorry to  disappoint you. I’m only worried this may be too much for you. After all, this  isn’t a place where just anyone can stand. I hope you’ll still be smiling later. The evidence checklist, the kodasite from  grandma, the public statement my lawyer prepared.

He really is the heir. Distinguished guests, this evening’s  charity auction is about to begin. Excuse me, I’d like a few minutes. Emma, this is  a charity gala, not a place for private drama. If all the rumors tonight are about me, then  who has a greater right to speak than I do? So, I’d like to take this opportunity  to address the elephant in the room.

So let’s begin with the truth from the very start. What are you doing here? Shouldn’t  I be asking what you two are doing? This was the day I caught them betraying me. Forensic analysis confirms that the chat logs  circulated publicly were clearly stitched and altered. This only proves we were involved before.  It doesn’t prove I framed you.

 Betrayal in love may be disgusting, but fabricating evidence and  trying to take away someone’s old home is a crime. Even if there were issues with those messages, at most it’s a misunderstanding. She still  married for the inheritance, didn’t she? This is the supplemental clause  left by Miss Emma’s grandmother. If anyone attempts to challenge the inheritance  right, forge all evidence, malicious demation, or other such funders, Emma has the right to  pursue civil liability and claim compensation.

I just I was just confused for a moment. You weren’t confused. You just never  wanted me to end up better than you. I did choose her at first with my family and the  board very much in mind because her background was simple, her social ties were clean, and she would  not become a lever others could use against me.

Did you hear that? You were nothing  more than a tool he selected. I am not admitting this to justify myself.  I am admitting it because I was wrong. But later, wanting to keep her by my  side had nothing to do with any benefit. As for your question about  what she has that you don’t, she never turned feelings into a  weapon for claiming a position.

In other news, Emma Collins announced  a $1 million donation to the Chicago Children’s Foundation at a gala event last night. This version is better than the last. The emotional core is steadier and the  ending finally is like your own voice. He really does seem different now. and by Emma Gilbert.  I think it’s finally  mean by Sancho standing that

becoming yourself matters more  than being chosen by someone. This time I don’t want to  negotiate with you anymore. Now, may I start courting you again? That depends on your performance. Thank you for coming today. I should thank you for  giving me the chance to stand before you again. From now on, I paint only for myself.