A Losing Game of Love
Chapter 3
I’ve always been someone who moves on from feelings as quickly as they arise. Bake 1 agreed to be with Christian because the Torres and Barnes families were old friends, and Jacob emphasized the importance of being well matched. So, I went along with it
Our relationship wasn’t bad at first. Christian often surprised me with little gestures on holidays, and over time, I developed some feelings for him.
But when Mr. Torres handed over the company to Christian, I quickly realized he couldn’t hold a candle to his father in business management.
The moment he took over, he implemented sweeping reforms, firing veteran employees and hiring new ones, which caused significant business losses. Within a year, the company
was on the brink of collapse.
To prevent him from being too crushed, I arranged for substantial multi–billion dollar investments under the guise of external support and introduced a professional manager to help him run the company.
In less than two years, the Torres Group bounced back, even surpassing its previous performance. But Christian never recognized his limits, believing his success was entirely
his doing.
Just as I started enjoying some peace, the Barnes family called, inviting me home for a family dinner. They mentioned Christian would be there and asked me to bring Rober
along.
I couldn’t refuse, so I went.
Robert was oddly enthusiastic, acting like a son–in–law meeting the parents.
“Haha, can’t believe I’m meeting the family just days after becoming your fiancé. I’m e
little nervous.”
I shot him a glance.
“It’s just for show. Don’t take it seriously.”
He pouted in mock offense.
“Let me enjoy this moment, will you? It’s not every day I get to be someone’s fiancé.”
Chapin 1
I couldn’t help but laugh, giving up on teasing him further.
“Fine, fine, whatever makes you happy.”
“Now that’s more like it,” he said, grinning as his excitement returned.
Christian and Gianna were already there when we arrived. The moment they saw us walk in, Christian’s face darkened with displeasure.
Margaret, yo
you actually brought Robert with you? Isn’t he just your shield? The Hughes family is about to go bankrupt. Being with him is worse than grabbing a random guy off the Street to marry. At least then you wouldn’t risk ending up in debt and working to pay it off.”
