Part 2After I, the Star Lawyer, Resigned, My Wife's Firm Collapsed

I let out a cold laugh in the car when I saw her car finally stop in front of a hotel.

Although I couldn't go up to the hotel, I could get into her car.

I unlocked the car, played back the dashcam footage, and heard Grace calling a man on her way there, addressing him as "baby" right from the start.

"Hello? Charlie? Are you there yet? I'm almost there... It's just that Lucas again. I don't know what's gotten into him these past few months, always looking for reasons to argue."

I frowned, but Grace's next words were even more hurtful.

"He should remember who got him where he is today. Now he dares to argue with me over the year-end bonus. He's really crossing the line. It's driving me crazy. I want your kiss, baby..."

My blood boiled as I realized the person on the other end of the call was Charlie.

No wonder his contributions were the greatest this year and his bonus was doubled. Apparently, he had been doing "overtime" after work.

Grace, how could you do this to me?

Six months ago, when Charlie joined the firm, it was already strange enough that he was parachuted in as a team leader with just a few years of experience after graduation. Moreover, his abilities were mediocre, yet Grace always assigned him the best resources, causing quite a stir among other colleagues in the company.

Later, Charlie leveraged these resources to climb to the position of marketing manager in just half a year. From that point on, I began to have suspicions.

On the other hand, Grace's care for him in daily life was meticulous. During meals and business entertainment, I often couldn't even sit next to Grace, but Charlie was always by her side.

I had raised objections before, but Grace always said he was her junior from university, and it was only right to look after him.

For the past six months, every time Grace had a business dinner or trip that I couldn't accompany her on, she was probably fooling around with Charlie.

Finally, I returned home in a daze.

Sitting on the sofa, I rubbed my face.

Suspecting and actually discovering are two different feelings. At least I had truly loved Grace. Now, having seen and heard it with my own eyes and ears, I still felt heartbroken.

The TV at home was broadcasting local news about someone who killed for revenge for their mother. I had no interest in watching it and tossed and turned half the night before finally falling asleep on the sofa.

The entire dream was filled with memories of my past with Grace.

We met in the workplace after graduation. I was impressed by Grace's capable and decisive nature at first sight and promptly began pursuing her. After we got together, Grace directly opened a law firm for me.

I was very grateful for her recognition and worked tirelessly for the firm. This went on for six years.

Later, I proposed to Grace, and both our parents were very pleased.

But I never imagined that now, as the firm has grown bigger and stronger, she would already be having an affair before we even reached the seven-year itch.

A night of chaotic dreams led to me being late for work the next day.

In response, Grace mercilessly reprimanded me in front of all the executives during the morning meeting.

"Lucas! What's wrong with you? We just had a few words yesterday, and now you dare to be late? Let me tell you, you've lost your perfect attendance bonus for this month! Reflect on yourself!"

Faced with the sympathetic or indifferent gazes of everyone, I just nodded, without saying much.

However, this reaction made Grace think I had a bad attitude. After everyone else had left, she sat down in the boss's chair, folded her arms, and coldly spoke to me.

"Lucas, let me tell you, don't use that attitude from home here in the company! Do you think you can give me the cold shoulder in front of everyone just because you're my husband?! I've always kept our personal and professional lives separate!"

Keeping personal and professional lives separate...

I chewed on these words repeatedly, finding them laughable.

She keeps things separate with me, but last night in the car, she was all sweet talk and coquettish with Charlie, saying all sorts of nice things.

My indifference made Grace feel disrespected. She became furious, stood up, and slammed the desk.

"Lucas! What are you trying to do? Are you rebelling?"

I ignored her outburst and directly turned to leave the office. I went straight downstairs to the HR department to submit my resignation.