The CEO's Twisted Deception

The new car gleamed in the executive parking spot, a silver dagger twisting in my gut.

It was a gift from Chloe, my fiancée and CEO, to Liam, her new executive assistant.

My project budget, for the core technology I built, was slashed again, a cold financial slap in the face.

Then, in front of the entire company, Chloe announced my salary cut, while Liam smirked beside her, wearing a new designer watch that matched his car.

The humiliation was a physical blow, public and intentional.

I looked at Chloe, searching for the woman I loved, the partner I trusted, but found only a stranger.