Post-Breakup Bliss: Spoiled by CEO

Tobias was kissing his secretary when I handed him a room card.

His friends started teasing, "Wow, she's really cool about this."

Tobias looked at me with a mocking gaze, "Jillian, you've grown up."

I walked away calmly.

Just as I closed the door, Ayden called, sounding pitiful.

"You gave him the room card, what about us?"

I coaxed him softly, "He just mentioned the Blue Lightning car with the starry roof. Let's try it tonight."

1

It was a friend's birthday, and Tobias, along with his group of friends, had secretly gone without telling me.

His alluring secretary was there too.

"Ms. Reynolds must have quite the influence to get Tobias to come over."

"The birthday boy is Kacie's brother, isn't it practically a family gathering?"

"Good thing she's not here, or she'd be really upset..."

Everyone in our circle knew I liked Tobias. I had been chasing him for twelve years, watching him date countless women while he ignored me.

Yet, our families had an engagement agreement.

Tobias probably wanted to avoid complications, so he deliberately didn't tell me he was coming here.

But as luck would have it, I was nearby, and a well-meaning friend spotted me and mischievously dragged me in to say hello.

As soon as I entered, I saw Kacie sitting on Tobias's lap, kissing him repeatedly like a playful bird.

Tobias leaned lazily against the chair, one hand in his pocket, the other loosely around her waist, looking carefree and flirtatious.

Kacie's brother, Vernon, saw me and approached quickly, as if facing a great enemy, to stop me.

"What are you doing here?

I didn't invite you."

Tobias's friends looked on, eager for drama.

"I told you, wherever Tobias is, she'll always find him."

"She's the family's eldest daughter, yet she doesn't care about appearances at all."

"What eldest daughter? Everyone knows she's just an adopted child..."

Tobias tapped the table impatiently, and the room fell silent.

I smiled at the wary Vernon, "Don't worry, I'm just here to deliver something."

Then I pushed past him and walked up to Tobias.

Kacie hesitated, but since Tobias didn't say anything, she remained seated on his lap, looking at me defiantly.

Tobias took a sip from his wine glass, "What are you doing here?"

I smiled calmly, "Mr. Howard, you know the answer to that."

He knew very well that neither of us should be here.

2

Today, my parents had invited him over for dinner to discuss our wedding plans.

Yet, he deliberately stood them up to attend this birthday party with Kacie.

Now, he only slightly frowned, "I had something to do today. I'll visit your parents next time. I'm sure they'll understand."

Yes, they wouldn't dare not to understand.

They would just take their anger out on me instead.

"Jillian, we're not kids anymore. Stop being so willful."

"In the future, I don't want you following me around. It bothers me."

"As for the wedding, wait for my notice."

I interrupted him, "Tobias."

He sighed, lowering his voice, "Jillian, be reasonable."

"Don't make me cause a scene."

I smiled, taking a card from my bag and handing it to him.

"I'm just here to give you something."

He looked at the hotel room card in his hand, his face darkening.

"What does this mean?" I brushed my hair aside, "It means nothing. Enjoy yourself."

"As for the wedding, let's not mention it again."

He paused, letting out a sarcastic laugh, "You want to call off the engagement?"

I shook my head, "Tobias, I never agreed to the engagement."

Because no one ever asked my opinion, no one thought I would refuse the man I had loved for so many years.

I used to think so too.

But now, I looked at him sincerely, "From now on, I won't bother you anymore. You're free."

With that, I took out the jade bracelet his mother had given me during our engagement and returned it to him.

He looked at it playfully for a moment, then laughed mockingly.

"Jillian, you've learned to play games."

"This bracelet isn't worth much, nor is it a family heirloom."

"If you don't want it, just throw it away."

I was stunned for a moment, then understood.

His mother never thought highly of me, just gave me a random bracelet to brush me off.

And I, like a fool, treasured it for so long, never daring to wear it.

I shook my head in self-mockery.

Tobias thought I was regretting it and was about to make a sarcastic remark.

I flicked my wrist, and the bracelet flew straight into the trash can.

"Now, we're even."

3

After I left, Tobias didn't say another word.

His friends tried to lighten the mood, "That Jillian, she's too stubborn to admit she's wrong."

"Exactly, she's got quite the temper.

Just wait, Tobias, she'll regret it in less than ten minutes."

"Throwing away something as important as an engagement ring or token, Tobias, you can't forgive her so easily this time."

"Give her the silent treatment for a while!"

Tobias toyed with his wine glass, a faint smile on his lips.

"Don't worry about her."

"I'm only tolerating her because our families have been close for generations."

"If she insists on making a fuss, let her be."

"Let's keep drinking."

The club returned to its lively atmosphere.

Kacie took a sip of her drink and eagerly leaned in, brushing her lips against his.

Tobias inhaled the subtle floral scent near her ear, his body tensing.

He let the beautiful secretary pour him a drink, pushing thoughts of the childhood sweetheart out of his mind.

Yet he couldn't help but glance at the phone on the table.

No calls, no messages.

Irritated, he flipped the phone over.

Anyway, by tomorrow at the latest, she'd come back begging.

It had always been this way for years.

There would be no surprises.

4

Stepping out of the club, I lit a cigarette.

As the smoke curled around me, Ayden's name appeared on my phone screen.

I answered the call.

He sounded aggrieved, "Did you give him the room key?"

I chuckled, "You heard fast."

He snorted, "Are you ditching me again?"

"That's too much. You were the one who asked me to watch a movie tonight!"

"I flew back from Rucroejan just for this, and this is how you treat me!"

"I even booked the presidential suite!"

"Are you going to be with that Howard guy again?"

"What's so great about him?

He's not younger or more handsome than me. What do you even see in him?"

"I don't care!

I have to see you tonight!"

"At worst... I'll take the second half of the night!"

I choked, "Ayden, what are you talking about?"

He fell silent, then spoke gloomily, "If it's really inconvenient... next time then."

"I'll wait for your call, anytime."

I laughed so hard I shook, ash falling onto my clothes.

"Master, at least let me say something."

He huffed, unable to hide his disappointment.

I stubbed out the cigarette, soothing him gently, "I'm not ditching you.

Where are you?

I'll come find you."

He perked up instantly, "Really?"

Then added, "But you gave him the room key, so tonight we..."

I coaxed softly, "He just got the Blue Lightning car with the starlit ceiling. Go borrow it from him."

"Then... we can try it tonight."

He was speechless for a moment, then let out a long "Oh."

"Give me five minutes."

Three minutes later, I watched the Blue Lightning car speed up to me, lost in thought.

"Five minutes?"

Ayden, like someone eagerly waiting, wagged his tail from the driver's seat.

"Fast, right?"

I covered my mouth, stifling a laugh.

"Yes, you're fast, the fastest."

5

I had barely settled into the car when Tobias's friend called me.

"Jillian, Tobias accidentally spilled his drink, and his clothes are dirty. Hurry and buy him a clean set."

Ayden's puppy eyes glared at me, one eye saying "you," the other "dare."

I laughed and told the caller, "Let Ms. Reynolds buy it. I've already left."

The person was impatient, "It's only been a few minutes. How far could you have gone?

Kacie doesn't know Tobias's favorite brands like you do. You always insist on handling these things yourself!"

Everyone around Tobias knew how much I fawned over him.

None of them respected me.

With the real Williams Family daughter back, my identity as a fake was exposed, and they were eager to kick me while I was down.

I smiled, "Sorry, I've forgotten what he likes."

I hung up, blocked the number, and moved on.

Ayden, feeling triumphant, leaned over to kiss me.

After a while, I patted his back.

"You're crushing me, get up."

"I want to watch a drive-in movie by the sea."

He gave me a couple more kisses before reluctantly getting up.

Ten minutes later, we stood at the beachside bar, staring at each other.

The owner said the weather forecast predicted heavy rain, so the screening was canceled.

We had no choice but to sheepishly return to the car.

Ayden wasn't disappointed at all; in fact, he seemed pleased as he smoothly reclined my seat.

I glared at him.

He looked innocent, pointing at the starlit ceiling, "No movie, so we'll just watch the stars."

"...How can you see with you on top of me?"

"Why can't I?"

As my collar slipped, he gazed at the expanse of pale skin, his voice husky.

"The starlight on you is even more beautiful."

"Be good, Jillian, don't move. Let me look at you."

"Ayden..."

He cradled my face, his breath heavy.

Just as he was about to lean in, the car window was suddenly knocked on.

"Ayden, you rascal, taking my car to pick up girls, huh?"

I was startled.

That teasing voice belonged to Tobias.

6

"Open the door!

Let me see which girl has you in such a hurry!"

Ayden muttered under his breath, pulling a blanket tightly around me.

He returned to the driver's seat, rolled down the window, and smiled helplessly. "Tobias, that's not very fair."

Inside the dim car, Tobias, having had a bit too much to drink, squinted but couldn't make out mu