The Definition of Foolishness


    There was something in As’s eyes I didn’t understand. Soon after, he said, “I don’t believe you’re that


    stupid, Chloe.”


    Again, he called me stupid, I retorted, “Since you think I’m stupid, you ignore my feelings and do


    whatever


    you want. You’re too self–centered. Do you even know how to respect others? Don’t you know others


    also


    have dignity and rights?”


    I became agitated. “Yes, I’m stupid enough t


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    you and your people to treat me like an idiot. Still, I


    willingly get hurt to y these deceitful games with you. I was stupid enough to sacrifice myself for


    you.”


    Suddenly, I saw his eyes narrow and his hands clenched


    “I was stupid enough to watch you turn your back on me while I was on the floor. You’re right. I finally


    realized how stupid I was.” I lowered my gaze, feeling tears welling in my eyes. After a while, I sighed, ”


    Forget it:”


    When my words fell, I felt like a deted balloon. I finally vented my frustrations. Although I managed to


    maintain my dignity, I felt I had lost something inside me.


    “Let’s keep our rtionship professional,” I said disappointedly.


    “Then what?” As looked at me indifferently.


    “No matter what I say, one thing is certain–I’m unworthy of you. Let’s not entangle ourselves any


    further. You can have countless women, just not me. We’re only business partners from now on.”


    “What if the coboration ends? His words startled me, and I looked at him, feeling even more


    powerless.


    I knew it was time to consider that. Dazed, I saw As’s mocking smirk. He squinted while waiting for


    my response. Finally, I said firmly, “Then let’s pretend we never met. I’ll forget you and never bother


    you again.


    He looked panicked as he pursed his lips.


    I smirked and added, “I forget many things because I’m stupid. Can you rest easy now?”


    “Chloe!” He called out, somewhat exasperated.


    I looked into his eyes, saying, “I hope you stop treating me this way. I’ve done nothing wrong to you, so


    you don’t have to be so cold toward me. Maybe no one has told you this yet. You’re attractive when


    you’re gentle and affectionate. I envy Harmony for seeing your carefree smile.”


    My voice had a teasing undertone, and I tried to make myughter alluring. “Oh, I also made a mistake


    when you were unconscious. I begged to spend ten minutes with you, only to get pped.


    “It seems I’ll stay safe and avoid disrupting your grand schemes by staying away from you. I’m sorry. It


    won’t happen again. Thank you for all your helpst time.”


    “Chloe, think back on what I said. You’ll understand it someday.” As looked restrained. He seemed to


    struggle to say something but held it back.


    “You’ve said too much. What are you referring to?” My gaze was piercing.


    “Then remember what you just said. Staying away will help you protect yourself.” His voice softened.


    I smiled, “Well said.”


    Then, there was silence between us.


    Suddenly, someone interrupted us, “As, what are you guys talking about?”


    Harmony wrapped her arms around As.


    I squinted at them, thinking the celebrity and tycoon matched perfectly. I smiled calmly, looking at


    As’s


    restrained expression. I said, “You’ll see what real stupidity looks like soon.”