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A wave of unshed sorrow crashed over Primo, leaving him suffocated.
But before he could settle into the weight of his thoughts, Assistant Sorell urgently burst in.
Yesha had attempted to end her life.
“The scandal surrounding Madam‘ s disappearance on the wedding day has sparked an uproar. Even with the Smith family’s support, the Chromos family has thrown everything at it, yet the issue remains unresolved.”
“Miss Foster kept asking for you but couldn’t get in touch. The overwhelming online attacks were too much for her… she swallowed pills in a failed attempt to end it all.”
Primo’s chest tightened, “Is she okay?”
“She was saved. She’s no longer in
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danger.”
Assistant Sorell noticed Primo‘ s odd
reaction; he had always placed Yesha‘ s well–being above everything else.
Primo would have never hesitated to cancel billion–dollar contracts or leave crucial meetings for Yesha.
He had even abandoned his fiancée for her.
But now, after Yesha‘ s suicide attempt, Primo remained strangely unmoved.
Assistant Sorell, recalling Isabelle‘ s words, hesitated before speaking.
“Mr. Chromos, you’ve been here for a while, and there are still matters
demanding your attention at the company.”
“Several shareholders are growing dissatisfied and are considering uniting to remove you from your position. Given the situation with Miss Foster, Madam suggests you return home as soon as possible.”
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Amanda had been blunt. “Stop wasting energy on unnecessary people.”
Assistant Sorell dared not repeat those words.
When Yesha first entered the picture, insiders had speculated whether Primo would reconsider his marriage for her.
After all, everyone could see how much he cherished Yesha.
No one had expected it would be Asteria, the usually obedient one, who would run away from the wedding and abandon the marriage.
With everything that had happened, Assistant Sorell finally understood.
The person Primo truly couldn’t live without wasn‘ t Yesha, but Asteria, his
childhood sweetheart.
There might be countless beautiful and understanding women like Yesha, but the one who truly held the title of Mrs.
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Chromos in Primo’s heart would always be Asteria.
Primo fell into deep thought, the weight of his choices pressing down on him.
He knew Assistant Sorell wasn’t exaggerating.
The Chromos family’s legacy had been built over generations and couldn’t crumble because of his mistakes.
He also knew returning to the country now meant losing any chance with Asteria.
Giving up on Asteria was something Primo couldn’t fathom.
He paced the room, imagining countless. scenarios, trying to find a way to keep his future and his heart intact.
Losing Yesha would hurt; he would miss
her.
But losing Asteria…
Primo couldn‘ t even bear to finish the
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thought. The idea of a life without her was too unbearable.
Finally, he made his decision, voice steady despite the storm in his chest.
“Give me another half month.”
Asteria had taken half a month to leave everything behind and walk away.
Now, Primo would take half a month to bring her back.
If he couldn‘ t…
Primo clenched his fists in silence, refusing to entertain that possibility.
He didn’t believe in fate running out, and the thought of accepting an “if” was something he couldn’t fathom.
He only knew one thing: he couldn’t live a life without Asteria.
So, like a young man chasing after the woman of his dreams, Primo began sending flowers, gifts, and everything he
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could think of to win Asteria back.
