Chapter 51: Chapter 51

Chapter 51: My ex-husband is my partner

After the woman left in a state of panic and crying, Enzo's face remained indifferent and cold, as if he didn't know the woman at all. But his attitude towards me was no better. While I was at a loss for words in this confusing situation, my husband's lover came to the door to find me and was chased away by my ex-husband. It was not like the scene in a movie or novel.

After that day, I never saw that woman again, but Enzo's attitude towards me remained very cold as if he had no intention of explaining anything. I also didn't want to interfere in their relationship. After all, Enzo and I were not like a husband and wife.

I thought that if Enzo really found new love, it would be a good thing. Should I be a little selfish like him, instead of worrying about my past and our two children?

Enzo didn't completely confine me. After the two children went to school, I took my bag and Enzo frowned at my document bag before looking at me for a long time before saying, "Where are you going? Do you want to see your lover while the children are not here?"

In his words, there was a lot of sarcasm and mockery, even though he didn't even know where I was going. But he could say things that made me uncomfortable and hurt whenever he wanted to. I indifferently walked towards the door and replied, "Even if that's true, you have no right to say that to me. Wasn't your lover also coming to the door to find you?"

Without giving Enzo a chance to refute me, I quickly left the mansion. Taylor was waiting at the front door, smiling and bowing to me. After so many years, Taylor was almost the same, she didn't change her appearance or attitude towards me at all.

But Taylor was still Enzo's secretary, a loyal wolf to him. Even though she was very friendly to me and often took me out when I needed to, she did not do it because she could be manipulated by me or she wanted to help me. She did it because she could easily monitor my actions and report back to Enzo.

So, for that reason, I was very careful around Taylor and her beautiful smile. They both looked fake and insincere.

Although I couldn't compare to Enzo or those close to him, I also had a good job during my time abroad. Returning to the country was not my desire, but rather because I was nominated to come here to work.

Before entering the company, I didn't want anyone to know that Taylor brought me here, because even though she was just a secretary, she was Enzo's secretary. If she brought me to the company's door, people would notice and gossip about me. I said, "Stop the car about 50 meters away from the company. I can walk to the company myself."

Taylor looked at me through the rearview mirror, with a fake smile still on her beautiful face. She nodded and said, "Yes, Madam, I wish you a pleasant day at work. The weather today is nice, I'm sure you will receive a big surprise."

I didn't understand what surprise she was talking about and I couldn't grasp the implication in Taylor's words. As I got out of the car, I was still worried that a colleague might find out about us.

Today, my colleagues and I had to meet a major partner. None of us knew who the senior mentioned big partner was, only that this partner was a person of great influence and his signature could make the company's business better in the future.

"We have prepared everything, but the big partner we are waiting for has not yet arrived. I wonder if he will come today?" said a female colleague.

Normally, when there is a project, only those involved in the project need to arrive early about ten minutes to welcome customers and partners, but this time it was completely different as our big partner was very important.

So all employees were at the company early to prepare for the reception. While everyone was worried and trying to appear as professional as possible, the partner we were waiting for finally appeared, but it was unexpected that our big and important partner was someone I knew very well.

"Good morning, Mr. Robert, we have been looking forward to your arrival."

I didn't know if Enzo saw me, but I looked at him very clearly, his elegant and serious demeanor made me somewhat unfamiliar because, in my memory, his image was very bad.

Enzo smiled lightly in response, "Nice to meet you."

At that moment, I was slightly startled because our eyes met, he looked at me but then turned his head away. At that moment, I felt a little lost, but it was good like that, I didn't want anyone to notice anything unusual between us.

This project was very important, but it wasn't as special as I had thought, just our partner was special. During the meeting, I wasn't in the mood to pay attention to my colleagues' presentation on the project we had prepared.

I also knew that Enzo was still looking at me and what I could do at this point was to avoid his gaze as much as possible, but this avoidance made me feel embarrassed and I couldn't fulfill my duties for today.

When it was my turn to present, because of the embarrassment, I couldn't speak fluently and quickly, but luckily my presentation wasn't long. However, the notable thing was not my presentation but Enzo's question.

"Mrs. Flora, what do you think about this project? It will bring many benefits to us, won't it?" Enzo asked while looking at me indifferently.

But I wasn't the weak person I used to be, I smiled at him and then presented seriously.

"You have probably heard about the idea of this project, it's not too special but what's special is...," I said confidently while presenting for almost thirty minutes without looking at any documents or preparations. Ideas just kept coming out of my head. The meeting room was silent, listening to me speak, even Enzo seemed very focused on listening to what I was saying.

"That's all," I finished my presentation.

I took a deep breath to calm myself down. At home, my relationship with Enzo might have been chaotic, but here in the company meeting, our relationship was just as a staff and client. Enzo was not really our partner yet because he had not agreed to the project. Today was also the first time we hosted someone with such great influence as Enzo.

After presenting the project, Enzo still hadn't given us an answer, and his assistant said, "Thank you for everything today. I will send an email tomorrow."

After saying goodbye to 'Mr. Robert,' I felt relieved and easier to breathe. My colleagues congratulated me and said that I did a great job, they were very surprised about it. Not only them, but I also didn't expect that I could do such a good job in front of Enzo Robert.

My husband being our partner was still a problem that bothered me, I couldn't concentrate on my work. Currently, I didn't know how to face Enzo at home and at the company.

Very quickly, I received an email from Enzo's assistant. I was very excited and happy because DIZ Corporation was really interested in our project, but I was also confused because the thing I had been worrying about had finally come.

"Congratulations, Flora, you are a genius, DIZ Corporation is now our partner. This is such a wonderful thing, even in my wildest dreams, I wouldn't dare to dream about it," my colleagues said while praising me.

Flora smiled kindly at their compliments, but they didn't know that their congratulatory words made her worried and uneasy about the future.

As I predicted, my work was very stressful and it was like a mess after DIZ Corporation became our partner. I didn't mean to mention the workload, but the specific requirements from DIZ Corporation, particularly from the head, Enzo Robert. Earlier, when I was Enzo's wife, I had never seen how he worked or his work attitude, so I didn't think too much about Enzo's requests, but now this thing is getting out of hand. As I was the main person responsible for this project, I often had to meet Enzo or his assistant.

This time it was a different request, Enzo wanted us to meet at a fancy cafe to discuss work. I sighed when I saw the email from DIZ corporation's assistant, and a colleague who saw the content of my email asked, "So you're going there now?"

"Yes, I cannot refuse, it's the job," I replied. DIZ Corporation and Enzo Robert are important partners for our company, and if Enzo Robert is not pleased, it may be difficult to keep my job.

My colleague's next words surprised me, "Everyone knows that Mr. Robert does not like to meet many people. I heard that every time he discusses work, it can only be at DIZ Corporation and it's difficult to arrange a meeting. But it's unexpected that his assistant proactively arranged a private meeting with you."

My colleague seemed happy, but deep down, I knew that we were not on good terms. Perhaps he arranged a private meeting to pressure me.

As I stepped out of the company, the familiar black car was parked in front of me. I sighed and went towards it, but I did not know the address of the cafe Enzo's assistant arranged for us to meet. Taylor got out of the car and opened the door for me. I hurriedly got in, afraid that someone might see me.

"How are you feeling today, madam?" Taylor asked.

"Not bad. Anyway, you already know everything, right Taylor?" I replied, feeling annoyed.

Taylor chuckled, "Yes, isn't it great to have a date during work hours? I'm sure Mr. Enzo likes this."

But I bluntly replied, "I don't. I can go to DIZ Corporation to discuss work with Enzo."

Taylor did not say anything and we remained silent during the ride to the meeting place.

The cafe was very empty, with no customers but the staff were still working. If not for a staff member who came to us to chat, I would have thought the cafe was closed.

"Good morning, are you Flora?" the waiter asked.

I nodded and suddenly realized that the cafe was all-inclusive for Enzo, which was why there were no customers other than us.

I followed the waiter to a table near the window and the familiar man was already waiting there. He was quietly looking outside but didn't show any change in his expression when I walked toward him.

In my head, I kept reminding myself that our relationship is that of a partner, so I must not say anything that would displease him.

"Good morning, Mr. Robert, it's nice to see you again." I nervously laughed and extended my hand, but Enzo maintained his cold attitude, prompting me to withdraw my hand and sit down, feeling uneasy.

The waiter brought me a cup of black coffee without me ordering it. I continued, "Is there any problem with our project, sir?"

Enzo lifted his coffee cup and calmly replied, "No. I met you here because I wanted to talk privately."

"Privately? I don't understand, Mr. Robert." I said.

Enzo continued, "It won't be so bad if I wanted you to sleep with me, would it?"

I looked at Enzo, shocked. He said he wanted me to sleep with him. Wait, does he have a mental problem?

"What are you talking about, Enzo? Stop being ridiculous. I am currently your partner, not your wife. If you want to talk about private matters, let's talk after work." I replied, annoyed.

Enzo shrugged, "It's the same thing, isn't it? You can sleep around with other men, why not with me? Sleeping with me isn't that bad, I am your husband and also an important business partner for you. With just a nod from me, your career will progress significantly."

After hearing these words from Enzo, I felt no anger, maybe because I have become too accustomed to such behavior, the insults and disregard from him that I have had to endure for so long.

This time, instead of getting angry with Enzo, I remained silent and looked at him for a long time before speaking up, "Enzo, you haven't changed anything. I don't know what your intentions are or why you agreed to become our partner. Perhaps you have known for a long time that I work for this company. Regardless, I refuse your proposal."

It was a professional rejection of temptation from a business partner, one that I have used numerous times with other men.

Enzo sneered at me, "What else are you doing? Aren't you sleeping with other men besides your husband? If you can sleep with your husband, what's the big deal?"

Secretly, I ridiculed him in my mind, "My husband?"

"Oh, I'm sorry, I'll be divorced soon, so it's unnecessary. If Mr. Robert arranged to meet me here to say such things, then I must excuse myself."

I stood up decisively and left, feeling relieved at the sight of Enzo's displeased face. Perhaps, no matter how many times I justify myself, Enzo will never stop looking down on me.