After I left, the Ice Mountain CEO went completely crazy — Novel

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In the ruthless world of high-stakes corporate intrigue, Liam Simmons finally broke free from the icy grasp of Natalie Henson, the untouchable CEO whose heart remained a fortress. After years spent as her devoted assistant, he made the unimaginable choice to leave—just weeks before their wedding. The world had cheered for their engagement, but Liam knows the truth: their connection was built on obligation, not love. Now, as he watches Natalie thrive with her new golden boy, Dominic Gilbert, his heart shatters further with every smiling glance they share.

What happens when the one who sacrificed everything walks away from the life he thought he wanted? As Liam grapples with his decision, he finds himself caught in a tangled web of jealousy and unresolved feelings. The stakes rise when he realizes that moving on might mean losing a part of himself forever. Can he truly let go of the woman who became both his muse and his prison?

With tensions mounting and old wounds reopening, Liam must navigate a world where the line between love and obsession blurs. Will he find the strength to reclaim his future, or will he remain trapped in the shadows of a love that never truly was?

After I left, the Ice Mountain CEO went completely crazyChapter 1

It took me five grueling years to finally stand by Natalie Henson's side, to become the fiancé she publicly acknowledged.

Everyone envied me. They said I was the miracle worker who had finally melted the iceberg.

But one month before the wedding, I chose to leave.

The friend helping me with my visa stared at me, jaw slack.

"Liam Simmons, are you out of your mind? You really want to go abroad?"

He slammed the paperwork down. "You gave up *everything* to chase Natalie Henson for five years. You crawled through glass to get her to say yes. You're weeks away from the altar, and now you're running away? Is this a joke?"

The bitter lump in my throat made it hard to swallow. But my voice came out steady, devoid of the desperation that had defined me for so long.

"There won't be a wedding."

I met his eyes. "She will never see me again."

My circle knew the price I had paid for Natalie.

A seed-funding offer from a top angel investor—turned down. A headhunting offer from a Fortune 500 giant—rejected. A brilliant future—incinerated. All to be near her. I had willingly reduced myself to an obscure assistant in her shadow.