Love Ends with Autumn

When the company was just founded, there were only three partners, two employees, a second-hand computer and an office with leaky walls. It was even poorer than being penniless.

In fact, just one month after opening, my parents, who were worth hundreds of billions, had found me and passed the paternity test. They were so happy that they wanted to take me abroad to inherit the family business. But I refused without hesitation, considering my two childhood sweethearts and let my parents come with excitement and return with disappointment.

For the company, I gave up my status as a rich second-generation and worked hard every day to run business and attract investment. I got up earlier than chickens and slept later than dogs. Every time I accompanied customers to drink, I got drunk and even vomited blood.

At that time, Miley and Jessica rushed to care for me and felt sorry for me. They proposed to run business with me several times. But I knew how harmful the big dye vat of society was to two young and beautiful girls, so I decisively refused.

I took on all the hardest and most tiring work myself. And they were like flowers in a greenhouse, they only needed to manage the company's finances and daily life.

The company was like our children. It had reached its current scale after several years of struggle. How could I bear to let it suffer any harm? But the two girls have made up their minds. With their personalities, it would be futile to say anything else.

I sighed in my heart. Forget it, I was leaving soon anyway, there was no need to meddle in other people's business.

"From now on, I won't get involved in this letter of intent, nor will I make any comments. You can do whatever you want."

Ben showed the joy of victory on his face, while Miley and Jessica looked a little surprised. They probably didn't expect that I, who always stood firm, would compromise so easily.

Before leaving, I called them. "Miley, Jessica, do you remember what day next Wednesday is?"

Jessica snorted coldly, "Of course I remember, you don't need to remind me."

After that, the two women slammed the door and left, leaving me alone in the empty office.

After this unpleasant incident, they didn't look happy every time they saw me and they didn't even bother to say hello. Ben stood up straighter in the company and there were even rumors that he would be promoted to the position of general manager soon.

***

On Wednesday afternoon, I bought a lot of delicious food and came to Mrs. Collins's house.

As expected, Miley and Jessica have not arrived yet. Mrs. Collins was very happy to see me and her wrinkled old face smiled like a flower.

I, Miley and Jessica all grew up in an orphanage. Mrs. Collins was the director. From childhood to adulthood, she had taken care of us meticulously. Let us, children who were abandoned at birth, feel the warmth of the world.

So after she retired, we would visit her every New Year.

Today was Mrs. Collins’s 79th birthday. I originally wanted to celebrate her birthday in a five-star hotel, but she refused. She said there was no need to waste money, it would be more affordable and warmer to eat at home.

At this time of year in previous years, Miley and Jessica would arrive early. Cleaning, tidying up the room, watching TV and chatting with the elderly.

But this year I was alone and even Mrs. Collins was surprised. I took out my mobile phone and wanted to call Miley and Jessica.