At the Engagement Party, My Girlfriend Married Her Best Friend

In the evening, I joined the company's video conference of my own accord. My colleagues couldn't resist teasing me when they saw me join in.

"It's a rare sight to see our romantic Julian working overtime voluntarily."

"Not spending time with your princess at home?"

I could only shake my head and smile wryly. I'm a graduate of a prestigious university, and when I first joined the company, I was the youngest certified accountant.

Originally, the partners appreciated my meticulous and professional work and had plans to groom me for greater responsibilities.

But in our line of work, overtime, business trips, and client meetings are the norm. When I first started dating Megan, she was often unhappy about it, even threatening to break up with me.

Every time, it would end in chaos. Once, she even stormed into my office just because she was hungry and wanted me to go home and cook for her.

In the end, not wanting to see her always sad and in tears, I practically gave up trying at work, which led me to stay in my current position for several years.

...

I was ready to reclaim my professionalism and dive back into my career.

During the meeting, I confidently shared my views, guided my colleagues on the next steps, and even spotted some minor issues in our current work.

My superior was pleased to see my changes.

"This is the financial prodigy I once knew. If you had taken your work this seriously earlier, I wouldn't even have a place here."

Indeed, my world once revolved entirely around Megan. Now that I thought about it, it just wasn't worth it.

...

"Julian Edwards! Are you still a man? How could you treat our Megan so cruelly, leaving her to wander the streets alone? How could you be so heartless?"

It was Jim, furiously chastising me over the phone.

He just happened to interrupt my train of thought, stoking the flames of my anger.

"If you care about her so much, why don't you just take her in yourself?

"You're her best friend. I'll be at ease with her in your hands!"

Then I hung up and returned to my work with renewed focus.