Beyond Love and Longing

“Please adjust the share transfer allocation yet again,” said James, his face pale. “As for the Bundred Group’s shares, I don’t want any of them.”

He had made up his mind long ago. Since he had decided to leave, he would repay all the kindness the Bundred family had shown him.

The Bundred family had supported him for 20 years, giving him a life-changing opportunity.

He had preserved the Bundred family’s business and would return all the shares as repayment for their kindness.

In the end, he still came out ahead.

Thanks to the education he had received over the years, he had developed many skills.

He had also managed to save some assets to rely on.

As for Wendy…

“All you're doing now is managing the Bundred Group for my child.” Sean’s words echoed in his ears. “Wendy cares about me and would always tip me on my livestream channel. All the money belongs only to me. Me and my child will both have a bright future ahead of us.”

Since she had been heartless toward him, why should he continue degrading himself?

James returned to the company, preparing to sort through his assets.

Unexpectedly, he ran into Wendy in the office.

“Why weren’t you at work during the day? Where did you go?” Wendy frowned. “I’ve been waiting for you all morning.”

James replied calmly, “Do you need something?”

“James, you don’t need to act like this. And don’t blame me for being with Sean. Look at yourself—are you even a man? You can’t have a child with me. All you know is burying yourself in work, and you don’t know how to make me happy. You don’t provide any emotional value.”

Wendy spoke with righteous indignation. “Sean is different from you. He’s liked me for years and has never interfered in my marriage. He’s so handsome, understanding, and even willing to let his child call you ‘Dad’ in the future. What more could you possibly want?”

Seeing James remain silent, she laughed mockingly and shook her head. “James, don’t be so jealous. Sean is foolishly selfless. He doesn’t even hope to get a marriage certificate with me. He’s no threat to you. You will always be the head of the Bundred family, the father of my future child. No one can take your place. You’re a smart man. You’ve always been rational.”

Wendy spoke confidently, her tone softening into a coquettish lilt.

It had been years since she last used that tone with him, and now she did it for another man.

James chuckled bitterly. ‘Wendy, you truly are hopelessly in love with Sean.’

Just as he was about to respond, Wendy’s phone suddenly rang.

It was Sean.

She hesitated for a moment, then silenced the call, intending to continue placating James.

But just a few seconds later, the phone rang again.

Unable to resist, Wendy answered while walking toward the door.

“Sean, it’s me…”

As her figure disappeared through the doorway, James finally bent over, unable to hold himself up anymore.

His expression was calm to the point of indifference, yet it exuded a profound sense of helplessness.

Before Wendy’s father passed away, he had left James numerous properties and estates.

James meticulously organized all of them and handed them to Carl, asking him to assist in transferring ownership.

He returned everything to Wendy.

After completing these tasks, he sat in the empty room, staring at the drizzling rain outside.

Before he knew it, night had fallen.

It was raining.

Suddenly, his phone screen lit up.

Sean had sent a few photos along with two messages.

In the photos, Sean and Wendy’s faces were flushed with happiness, radiating joy.

“James, Wendy accompanied me to Hallea to check out wedding venues. Wendy asked for the Bundred family’s private jet to fly us. You’re not mad, right?”

James forced a wry smile.

In the past, he might have felt angry and hurt.

But now, having decided to divorce Wendy, he was beyond being provoked.

Only 20 days were left.

What was there to care about anymore?

He raised his hand, typed a few words on his phone, and tapped send.

“Choose carefully. Make sure you an expensive venue.”