Chapter 6

From graduation to divorce, a full decade had passed.

Whatever I had owed Armstrong Corp, whether it was money or gratitude, I had long since repaid.

I felt no guilt.

Jaiden Armstrong was on the other end of the call, maintaining his arrogant tone with empty promises.

"The benefits at Armstrong Corp are far superior to anything you'll find elsewhere."

"If you come back, I can promote you and give you a raise."

I replied with a single, curt word, "Buzz off."

"What?"

Jaiden was taken aback by my response and remained silent for a long moment.

"Didn't you understand?…