Chapter 24 Liam fired Hannah in a fit of rage . " But … it seems like they're still living together . Their relationship is even worse now . I even saw them at the hospital once . " [ ] " They probably got physical . " ] ] My former colleague sighed , glad that I had been clear - headed enough to cut my losses in time . [ ] After all , Liam was a far cry from his former self , and his company was in a much worse state . It was a good thing I got out when I did , or I would have been trapped in that vicious cycle . [ ] I didn't say much . Liam's downfall was something I had seen coming every step of the way . ] What makes you can also break you . ] We all g 18-4 Once you go down the wrong path , unless you turn back in time , you'll just keep making mistakes . ] Clearly , he had no intention of turning back . ] 4 AN " Meanwhile , Olivia's company was becoming more and more po . The project with the foreign company was completed perfectly , and we signed a new contract . In just three months , we had achieved what she had originally planned for a year . ] For the next few days , Olivia and I discussed expanding the company . ] Our ideas were aligned . ] } ] But after considering all the factors , we decided against it . After a few days of discussion , we still hadn't settled on a new plan . ] We even had a disagreement . ] But unlike Liam , Olivia wasn't so stubborn . ] ] Whenever Liam and I had a conflict at work , he would insist that we do things his way , whether he was right or wrong . Otherwise , the project would be put on hold . [ ] But Olivia would listen carefully and offer her counterarguments . ] Our conflicts only made our ideas more mature . ]] After another debate with Olivia , I returned home exhausted . [ ] The new house I had bought was finally renovated and ready to move into . [ ] I soaked myself in the bathtub , feeling much more relaxed . ] Just as I was thinking about what to do next , I got a phone call . ] I dried my hands and picked up my phone . [ ] Seeing the caller ID , I raised an eyebrow slightly . [ ] Liam . It had been almost six months since we had last seen each other . [ ] After Hannah took him away that night , we had never met again . [ ] We would sometimes run into each other at business events , but we would usually just exchange a quick greeting and go our separate ways . But every time we met , I could always feel Hannah's intense , hostile gaze on me . ] I could understand it as the current girlfriend's animosity toward the ex . [ ] But what I didn't understand was why she was still holding a grudge after all this time , even with Liam by her side . [ ] After a moment's thought , not knowing what he wanted to say , I answered the phone . [] " Claire , the pipes in my house are broken . Can you come and fix them ? " ] ] As soon as I answered , his voice was still hoarse , as if he had just been crying . ] After a moment's thought , I replied calmly . " Call a plumber . " [ I found it strange . ] ] I didn't understand why he would contact me . ] Liam was always busy . To lighten his load , I had learned how to fix pipes and appliances . Whenever something in the house broke , no matter what I was doing , I would rush home to fix it . ] But we were broken up now . It was inappropriate for him to ask me for help . After a few seconds of silence , Liam finally spoke . [ ] " Hannah and I broke up a few days ago . The company fired her too . I have no contact with her anymore . " [ ] ♡ ( 1 ) In "CEO, That Intern is Actually Your Wife" by CrushReel, delve into a captivating romance where a billionaire CEO becomes contractually linked to an unexpected partner. When faced with the urgent need to fund her grandmother's critical surgery, our protagonist finds herself in a unique situation—entering a one-year contract marriage with a stranger. As the story unfolds, themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of modern relationships come to light. The novel offers a fresh take on the familiar billionaire romance genre by exploring the dynamics of office relationships and the intricacies of contract lovers. Discover this modern tale of unexpected connections and heartfelt emotions, available to read at CrushReel.