The Woman He Threw Away

For ten years, Liam was my world.

I was the silent force behind Aegis, his tech empire, turning a garage startup into a titan on the brink of its IPO.

Every all-nighter, every neutralized threat, every high-stakes deal – I was there, a ghost in the shadows, believing his promise: "Once Aegis goes public, Ava… I' ll make you my wife."

But tonight, at the pre-IPO celebration, I overheard him.

He called me a "loyal old dog," suitable only for a "generous severance package," while declaring his intention to marry "pure, clean" Chloe.