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Because of a stupid joke with his friends, Oliver pretended to be broke and dated me for three years. I only found out who he really was when my only relative was dying of cancer. I went to him and asked if he could lend me some money. He did not even hesitate. He just laughed at me and made a few cruel jokes. When I had nowhere else to go, I agreed to let a man named Milo take care of me in exchange for money. A few years later, Milo went bankrupt. I had no choice but to start over again. When I showed up for an interview at a new company, I ran straight into Oliver. His eyes swept over me, taking in my old, worn-out suit. Then he let out a short laugh. "I heard your rich boyfriend went broke," he said, his voice dripping with mockery. "So what now? Are you here to find yourself a new target?" I gave him a small, polite smile. "This is just a normal job interview, Mr. Cooke. If you have nothing else to say, I should go. My husband is waiting for me at home." I stepped to the side, trying to walk past him. Before I could get away, he grabbed my shoulder and shoved me back against the hallway wall. His grip tightened. His face flushed red, and his jaw clenched hard. "Your husband?"