Dumping My CEO Husband AND His Annoying Little Heir Was the Best Career Move I Ever Made!

Chapter 17 Chapter 17 The question was so abrupt it was like someone hit pause on the conversation . The smiles on the faces of the few veterans from headquarters froze , their eyes darting toward Wren " Mm . " Wren nodded , her tone as casual as if she were talking about the weather . " We dated . And we were married . " Felix and Steve's eyes went wide . A small smile played on Wren's lips . " Wipe those gossipy looks off your faces . We're divorced . " Felix sucked in a breath . " So ... Mr. Grey showing up today ... was that because he knew you were in charge ?

Did he come to bail us out ? " " No. " Wren shook her head . Felix was clearly confused , scratching his head . " Why not ? The way he commanded the room , he shut down Mr. Will with just a few words . He was obviously there to back us up ! And showing up unannounced like that , doesn't that mean ... " Wren shook her head again . " He wouldn't . He would never use his resources to rescue a failing project because of personal feelings . If our proposal hadn't been solid , if we weren't prepared , he would have treated us with the same professional detachment he'd show his own sister .

" A look of undisguised approval appeared in Evelyn's eyes . She set down her teacup and nodded . " Today's result was earned by the hard work of this entire team . As for Mr. Grey , " she paused , her voice flat , " his management style has always been results - oriented . He doesn't care about the process , and he certainly doesn't care about personal relationships . Remember that . Focusing on your work is a much better use of your time than speculating . " " Oh , " Felix said . He was a recent graduate , after all .

Just like Wren once had , he still believed in grand , romantic gestures . But in real life , love was a private ache in your heart , and the first thing to be discarded when weighing profits and losses . Grand gestures for the sake of a beautiful woman ... those mostly just existed in books . Ronan's schedule in Southbridge was packed , with almost no downtime . The first afternoon , a four - hour strategy meeting . The second day , visiting two key construction sites . The third morning , the quarterly performance review for all mid - level and senior managers .

Starting at , department heads took turns presenting their results . The meeting didn't end until . Wren had to stay behind for a few minutes to confirm some project details with Evelyn . By the time she left the conference room , the hallway was mostly empty . 09-40 Dumping My CEO Husband AND His Annoying Little Heir Was the Best Career Move I Ever Made ! 94.1 % ! Chapter 17 She pressed the down button for the elevator and watched the light blink Ding . Just as the doors were about to close , a hand shot out and stopped them . It was Ronan .

He was holding a leather folder , and he paused for a second when he saw her . The elevator started its descent .. After a short silence , they both spoke at the same time . " How have you been ? " " Good . I'm doing well , " Wren said , her expression serene . " Same as always , " Ronan replied , his voice steady . The elevator moved slowly , the numbers changing one by one , stretching out time . " Are you feeling okay ? " Ronan asked . " Thank you for asking , Mr. Grey . I'm fine . " The elevator finally reached the ground floor . Ding . The doors slid open .

They walked out one after the other , side - by - side to the entrance . Then they went their separate ways - Wren to the subway , Ronan to the waiting car . The car merged smoothly into the evening traffic . Her back gradually disappeared into the crowd . Her arrival had been like an unexpected blast of summer heat , her departure , a howling winter storm . Seeing her walking with confidence , her eyes clear , a smile on her face ... that was enough . Any more conversation would only be tearing open old wounds , disturbing her peace . He had once believed he could have it all .

Only now did he understand that fate had already marked a price on everything . Sometimes , love just means letting go . May you be well . May you be happy . And may you shine brightly in all the seasons to come , even without me . The city was still busy . Life moved on . Wren stood at the subway entrance and glanced back , but she couldn't find him in the crowd . The city was still busy . Life moved on . And that was that . Back Paroor Move I Ever Made ! 96.1 % Chapter 17 May they each find their own peace .

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