Breaking My Heart for Her True Love

My fiancee fell in love with a broke student she's been sponsoring. She insists on breaking off our engagement no matter what. She turns a deaf ear to all the advice friends and family give her.

My father gets so worked up that his blood pressure skyrockets. Meanwhile, my mother comes close to fainting and almost ends up in the hospital. My family becomes a laughingstock among the elite overnight.

But no one realizes that we're already discussing countermeasures.

My mother pulls out her phone. "Why don't we set you up with the most beautiful woman in Seabrook?"

My father says coldly, "End the partnership. Cut off the one-billion-dollar support fees to her family."

My lips curl into a smile. "Mind if I handle both myself?"

Three months later, I hosted a dinner party in my honor to formally announce my engagement to Seabrook's most beautiful woman. Those present were all prominent figures, many of whom were childhood friends of mine.

I had been so caught up with work throughout the years that I rarely showed up to gatherings like this. So, I had drifted apart from many old friends. I took this opportunity to catch up with the people I hadn't seen in a long time.

They all showed sympathy over my past relationship with Vivian Saddler.

I smiled with ease. "It's all in the past. If she has found happiness, then I'm happy for her."

My friends called me a fool and advised me to be less accommodating.

But I knew that my father was about to cut off all financial support to Saddler Group. All I needed to do now was appear generous.

Suddenly, the doors to the banquet hall swung open. A familiar figure appeared in the glare of the light. I took a closer look and confirmed that the people at the door were my ex-fiancee and her current boyfriend.

The atmosphere around us suddenly grew awkward. Everyone scrambled to comfort me by making small talk.

Whispers quickly spread.

"What is she doing here?"

"She's got some nerve!"

"The one next to her must be that gold digger. He's nothing compared to Mr. Griffith!"

I waved a hand to signal to my friends that I was fine.

Then, I walked up to Vivian with a smile and politely extended my hand. "Welcome, Ms. Saddler. I apologize for not arranging for someone to receive you."

Vivian seemed taken aback for a moment before she shook my hand.

I graciously introduced her to the crowd, saying, "This is Ms. Saddler of Saddler Group. I believe everyone here knows her. The one next to her is her boyfriend, Wyatt Jefferson, a student she once sponsored…"

For a moment, Vivian couldn't tell whether I was being genuine in disregarding the past or intentionally making her look bad.

After a few quick greetings, she and Wyatt found seats in a corner. I walked over with some friends in tow. "You seem ill at ease today, Ms. Saddler. We're all friends