---- great pay, low stress, and multiple vacations. Honestly, his job was easier than mine. He had an ego the size of a building, so he thought that if he avoided my family's company, he was making it "on his own". Sure, he had a decent degree and a presentable face. He could've landed a good job somewhere, but not a job that good. The only reason he got into that firm and climbed to management in under two years was that I pulled the strings behind the scenes. As for Michael? He was a semi-famous artist. But honestly, there were tons of talented, soulful painters out there. The only reason Michael gained his success at such a young age was that the Murphy family promoted him behind the scenes. Chloe didn't care enough to get even, but I did. I wasn't out to destroy their lives, but I was sure as hell not letting them keep leeching off the Brooklyn and Murphy families. ---- The next morning, Chloe left for a solo trip, claiming that she needed to heal. Thired a few hot, entertaining influencers and male models to keep her company. As for me? I went back to work. Yeah, I was scared and heartbroken. I almost died together with my baby. But I pulled myself together. Not that I had much of a choice. CEOs didn't get to fall apart. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been almost nine months pregnant and still personally inspecting a village. I was just about to head home when I saw Joel standing outside the office.