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Wrongly Invested Affection: The One Who Can't Be Reclaimed
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"Gu Chengze, today is your day!" Watching her shine on the television screen, my heart felt like it was being torn apart. After five years of marriage, I had personally driven her from a rising star in design to a shadow of her former self. Now, she had risen from the ashes and was about to marry a man who truly loved her, while I was left with nothing but endless regret, gazing up at her from below. Lin Qingwan, this time, even if it costs me everything, I will… destroy your last happiness with my own hands!
Five years have passed.
I don’t know how I endured these five years. The large house felt empty without her laughter, without her warmth; only endless silence and darkness remained. At night, I often woke from nightmares, haunted by the image of her resolute back as she left. Upon waking, I could only hold her photo and cry silently.
Once, I was Gu Chengze, the president of Gu Group, commanding power and influence. But now, I was just a pitiful creature who had lost his wife, a failure living in memories.
I stood in the corner of the banquet hall, holding a glass of champagne, unable to tear my gaze away from the dazzling figure on stage. Lin Qingwan—it's really her!
She wore a silver evening gown that accentuated her perfect curves. Her exquisite makeup enhanced her already ethereal beauty, adding an air of mature allure. She stood there confidently and gracefully, like a brilliant star drawing everyone's attention.
People surrounded her, showering her with flattery, their eyes filled with envy and admiration. She simply smiled lightly in response, as if accustomed to being the center of attention.
My heart felt as if it were gripped by an invisible hand, aching so much that I could hardly breathe. Five years had changed her. She had become more beautiful, more confident, and… more unfamiliar.
Once, she was just a quiet woman by my side—gentle and devoted to me. But now she had become the focus of everyone’s gaze while I could only hide in the shadows like a secret observer, too afraid to approach.
"General Gu, you’ve come too," a somewhat flattering voice interrupted my thoughts. It was Zhao Liying, the daughter of Zhao Group and my collaborator for this event.
I glanced at her coldly without speaking, merely raising my glass to take a small sip.
Zhao Liying seemed unfazed by my indifference and continued, "Today's banquet is to celebrate Miss Lin Qingwan winning an international design award. Do you know General Gu and Miss Lin?"
My hand trembled slightly as some champagne spilled onto my suit. People around me looked on curiously with probing eyes.
"I don’t know her," I replied coldly, my voice low and hoarse.
"Is that so? I thought…" Zhao Liying smiled meaningfully but didn’t continue. She turned to whisper something to those beside her while occasionally glancing at me with a hint of mockery on her face.
I knew she was mocking me—mocking my downfall and my failure.
I had once been the pride of everyone; now I was just a joke—a loser discarded by his ex-wife.
I set down my glass and walked straight toward the exit of the banquet hall. I feared that if I stayed any longer, I would be unable to resist rushing onto the stage to embrace her and tell her how deeply I regretted losing her and how much I still loved her.
But I couldn’t do that.
I didn’t have the right.
Stepping out into the empty street, I let the cold wind whip against my face as memories flooded back from five years ago when Lin Qingwan and I got married.
At that time, I was young and ambitious, deeply focused on my career. In pursuit of the company's development, I often left early and returned late, neglecting Lin Qingwan's feelings. I thought that as long as I provided her with enough material support, she would be happy.
But I was wrong.
What a woman needs is not just material things, but also companionship and love. I always used my busy work schedule as an excuse to cancel dates with Lin Qingwan, often forgetting her birthday. I believed she would always understand and support me.
But once again, I was mistaken.
My indifference and neglect ultimately pushed her into the depths of despair. It wasn't until that day when I received a divorce agreement that I realized what I had lost.
I desperately tried to hold on, pleading with her, but Lin Qingwan had made up her mind to leave me. She said she was tired and didn’t want to love someone who didn’t have her in his heart.
I let her go.
I thought time would dull the pain. However, five years passed, and my longing for her only grew stronger. I had tried to start over and date other women, but I found that I could never let go of Lin Qingwan in my heart.
It became clear to me that the only person I truly loved was her.
I took out my phone and dialed a number. “Help me check Lin Qingwan's recent schedule,” I said into the phone, my voice filled with determination.
This time, no matter the cost, I was going to win her back!
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