Queen Adams, Leon Bailey, and Marty Brooks were university classmates. Both men were captivated by the brilliant Queen and, to stay close to her after graduation, they both worked tirelessly to secure jobs at the Sajan Group. Just as Marty mustered the courage to confess his feelings, he discovered he was a step too late - Leon had confessed first, and Queen had accepted.That single step late cost him seven years.As a couple, Queen and Leon built their careers together at the Sajan Group. Though just as capable as Leon, Queen selflessly took a back seat, handing her achievements and glory to him to fuel his rise. Thanks largely to her unseen efforts, Leon was promoted to General Manager within four years. Grateful, Leon promised Queen a marriage proposal with a real ring once he led the branch to become the company's top performer - a promise he made with a fake diamond on her finger.Three years later, the branch finally claimed the top spot. But instead of a proposal, Queen received only cold indifference. She watched as Leon showered his concern on a junior colleague, Sarah Bell, even going so far as to feed the lunchbox meals she painstakingly prepared for him to Sarah's dog. He took her seven years of devotion for granted, confident she would always wait for him.But this time, Queen decided to stop waiting. She chose to leave and transfer to the overseas branch where Marty worked. Realizing she was truly leaving him, a panicked Leon tried to win her back, but it was too l
