Cause You Were Never Mine

Cause You Were Never Mine — Jade pretends to cheat with Dexter to spare Bruce the burden of her mother's illness, prompting him to break up and later build Morgan Group.

Jade's mother falls ill, so Jade pretends to cheat with Dexter rather than trouble Bruce while he plans to propose. Heartbroken, Bruce ends the relationship and launches a company with his family's backing. Five years later he leads Morgan Group and hires Jade, placing her under his authority. Their renewed contact starts a cycle of mutual torment in the workplace.

Quick answers

Why does Jade pretend to cheat with Dexter?

She wants to avoid burdening Bruce with her mother's illness while he plans to propose.

What does Bruce do after the breakup?

He starts a business with his family's help and becomes CEO of Morgan Group five years later.

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Fans of workplace reconciliation stories where a breakup leads to a later professional reunion.