Evelyn shot me a glance, still glaring at me angrily. "You're no good either. A divorced woman with a kid daring to seduce someone like Atlas! None of you are any good!" She seemed determined to keep things vague.I took a step forward. "I'll ask you again, who told you this?"She stubbornly refused to make things clear. "It doesn't matter who told me. You two are just a pair of scheming women, trying to climb the social ladder by seducing men."Another resounding slap echoed.Philip was genuinely shocked by his wife's antics. It seemed like he had invited trouble upon himself."Why don't you tell me who said these things?" Philip shouted, his eyes blazing. I knew he was trying to divert attention, but his foolish wife wasn't cooperating."Why are you hitting me?!""Speak up!" Philip abandoned his usual refined demeanor and roared.I saw Vicky's mouth twitching as she quietly retreated into the crowd, attempting to blend in.Evelyn, covering her face, scanned the surroundi
"You can say that." Atticus didn't evade at all. "You chose this path yourself.""Atticus, I'm your wife. Yet you're siding with an outsider and threatening your wife in front of everyone?""Wife? Hmph! Don't defile that word. I bet you don't even know whose wife you are." Atticus shot a fierce gaze at Liora, showing no sign of backing down.Everyone gasped and stared in disbelief at Atticus. No one expected the highly respected Atticus to utter such words.The privacy of wealthy families was well-guarded, but Atticus chose this opportunity to air some dirty laundry. Those who enjoyed gossip in the crowd were getting excited. I hadn't expected Atticus to disregard his own reputation like this."Atticus..." Liora's furious eyes emitted a cold light."Why aren't you leaving?" Atticus did not give her an inch as he coldly uttered those words.She looked at him, her eyes filled with resentment. For a moment, the two just stared at each other. It was as if time had stopped.Ever
I was left stunned. Just as he knelt on the ground, I was about to exclaim but quickly covered my mouth, afraid of disrupting the unfolding scene.The entire hall fell into a hushed silence. Everyone wanted to know what Oliver was about to say. Some even discreetly opened their phones to record the moment.Oliver spoke in a magnetic, husky voice, "Lauren, I carefully selected this ring for you. I've been waiting for this moment. Today, I want everyone here to witness that I have been unequivocally in love with you. I've been avoiding this truth for far too long."Onlookers exchanged puzzled glances. This was Oliver, who stood above everyone in Foswood. He had been silently loving Lauren all along, and now, in front of everyone..."But without you, Lauren, my heart is empty, and my soul is shattered. I can't live without you."Lauren stared at him dumbfounded, like a deer caught in headlights."Since the day I met you, you've shouldered all kinds of criticism, insults, and sla
I watched as he disappeared, feeling a bit uneasy. I wondered if Lauren would have a change of heart.I felt that this time, Oliver was genuinely sincere. He had kneeled in front of everyone, including Foswood's business elite. This showed his sincerity. It was a significant gesture.As people around me started discussing Oliver's departure, I looked at Atlas, who had somehow appeared beside me. I scolded him a bit. "Why did you pull me? We need to go check on them!"He looked at me, extending his arm to pull me into his embrace protectively. He gazed at my dissatisfied face with a tender smile and said, "They need some personal space. They're not kids anymore. What are you worried about?"I pondered his words. He did make sense.As I lifted my gaze to the dispersing crowd, I noticed that those left were mostly women with starry-eyed expressions, unable to hide their admiration. Not far away, Harmony was staring at Atlas's handsome face.Philip and Evelyn, who had caused th
I looked at her helplessly, seeing her aggrieved look."How am I the bad guy?" I asked, puzzled."Ah! If he gives me a way out, should I just take it? Do you think I’m that cheap? Am I really what people say I am? Am I just a pushover?" Lauren said indignantly.I could only say that I wasn't her and couldn't fully understand her feelings and current state of mind.But I thought, sometimes, you just need an olive branch.Just as I was thinking that, I heard someone talking at the door. The office door burst open, and Ivanna rushed in.She exclaimed, "This has become an internet sensation. The whole place downstairs is filled with reporters."After finishing her sentence, Ivanna noticed Lauren sitting on the sofa, looking dejected. She asked, "Why are you here so early? Isn't it—?"That sentence immediately drew a sharp gaze from Lauren.Ivanna added belatedly, "I didn't mean anything. I just thought you must have reconciled by now."She awkwardly chuckled and coughed. "That's
She couldn’t bear to revisit all those haunting memories and overcome the hurdles in her heart.Oliver had complied with all her requests, giving her exactly what she needed. Honestly, only he could give her that. Lauren had become accustomed to the lifestyle she shared with him. How could she forget all that?"That settles it! What I mean is, you can play it cool, but make sure to handle it delicately. Don't let Oliver waste all the effort he’s put in and make him think you've already made up your mind to leave. That would be a loss for you," Ivanna spoke the absolute truth, which was precisely what I was concerned about."Ivanna’s right, Lauren. There's a balance in everything. You really need to navigate this carefully," I added."There's a time for everything in life. If he can't endure this, it’ll mean he's not sincere. So why force it?" Lauren set down the cup in her hands.Ivanna and I were left speechless.After a moment of silence, I asked, "Didn’t he catch up with y
I sighed as I put down my phone. Ivanna looked at me."We need to come up with a plan to reconcile those two. They need to patch things up and move on with their lives. I can’t stand seeing them like this. They're not getting any younger, and if we delay things further, Lauren might end up an old hag."I chuckled. "You're quite something. You’ve thought so far ahead.""Well, what do you think? Doesn't Lauren want children?" Ivanna said.I nodded. Lauren had mentioned it. It was a sensitive topic for her."If you think about it, Oliver is still a man, and he and Lauren are a good match. Let's not forget, they were doing well together before. They were always in the public eye and widely accepted. We can't just watch them fall apart like this."I nodded."We should think of a solution. But Oliver needs to step up too! To be honest, Lauren's not wrong at all. What he did back then was very hurtful," I added."Well, better late than never," Ivanna remarked.At that moment, Eleanor
I needed to hurry and finalize all this so it wouldn't affect any upcoming events. After all, David had already called for me twice, and I feared he might want to meet sometime soon. That could potentially cause a delay.To my surprise, Dominic actually arrived at the company with Fred. They had taken the same flight.In fact, they had met once before. This time, they had bumped into each other on their flight to Foswood.Dominic told me about it only after boarding the plane, which pleasantly surprised me.Plans changed fast, indeed.They were dedicated men, and we reached Bourdamun the same evening.Before leaving, I called Atlas, who was supportive and assured me he would return home on time to spend time with the kids. I felt relieved.Lauren came to Bourdamun with me to help manage the itinerary.On the way there, I received a call from Arnold, adding more certainty to my plans. I instructed him to stay at Pleca Park and, if possible, invite Rose to stay over. Since our