He Chose His Intern Over Our Four-Year Love

Synopsis

On the day of the company's annual gala, I spotted a sign posted at the entrance of the banquet hall. “Annalise Stewart and dogs prohibited.” I asked the staff to take down the sign just as Liliana Guzman strolled up, looking smug. “Annalise, it's just a harmless joke, right? You’re cool with it, aren’t you?” she said. I frowned, ready to retort, but before I could speak, Wesley Castro came out from the banquet hall. “What's the commotion here? Liliana’s just having a bit of fun. You shouldn’t take it so seriously.” Liliana threw me a triumphant look. As the awards ceremony was about to start, I decided not to argue with Wesley and made my way inside. To my surprise, the grand prize meant for me was given to Liliana. I stood there, expressionless, watching them on stage, arms linked, feeling a deep bitterness. Amidst the applause, I turned and left. I thought to myself, if this is the sum of a four-year relationship, it’s better left behind. --- Wesley returned home at two-thirty in the morning and seemed surprised to find me awake in the living room. In previous years, no matter how late the gala went, I’d wait in the hotel garage to drive home with him. My sudden departure tonight must have annoyed him. “Annalise, why did you leave without saying anything? You know how hard it is to get a cab late at night and how cold it