The video kept replaying in Rosalie’s mind.She shut her eyes, feeling her head pounding and her heart racing.Rosalie remained silent, which made worry grow in Theodore’s heart. “Rose, what’s the matter? Did you hear what I said?”Rosalie opened her eyes once more, and said flatly, “I did.”“Rose, leave him. Go wherever you want, but don’t stay with Sebastian. I don’t care why you married him in the first place, but divorce him immediately. A man like him…”“Theodore Spencer,” Rosalie said, cutting him off. “I’ll do as I deem fit regarding things between Seb and I. It’s none of your business. If there’s nothing else, I’m hanging up.”Theodore couldn’t believe her words. “Do you know the severity of the issue? Did you watch the video or not?”How could she say something like that after watching the video? How could she remain so calm?“I watched the video, and I know what Seb did,” Rosalie said. “Since you know, you should leave him. He blatantly framed me, doesn’t that worry
“Do you want me to stand on your side?” Rosalie said. “Theodore Spencer, you know that’s impossible.”“Will you forgive Sebastian no matter what he does? If he killed me, would you forgive him too?”“He wouldn’t kill you,” Rosalie said. “Don’t make it sound so serious.”“Rosalie Young, you can’t be so biased. How could you be so calm and side with him even after knowing how despicable Sebastian was in framing me? I’m utterly disappointed in you! Sebastian is clearly a wicked man, and you clearly know the truth, how could you…”“Don’t call him wicked! He did something wrong, but before you even showed me the surveillance footage, he had already confessed to me that he fell on purpose! I didn’t find out by watching the footage, Seb took the initiative to admit his mistake to me!”“What did you say?” Theodore said with disbelief. “He admitted it himself?”“Yes! After admitting his mistake to me, I did feel angry—but come to think of it, you had a big part to play in this as well.”
“If you’re a man, tell me the truth. Rose married Sebastian not long after divorcing Theo. It all happened so fast, it’s not normal. What’s more, you’re Sebastian’s father and that makes things even less normal.”Sydney came here because Theodore came looking for her yesterday, and told her some things.Sebastian had wanted Sydney to talk to Rosalie, but instead of contacting Rosalie, Sydney went to meet Geoffrey instead. She felt that Rosalie wasn’t the root of the entire incident.Geoffrey nodded. “Yes, you’re still as intelligent as you were in the past. You’re able to pinpoint the essence of the issue. I found it strange why you’d marry Wesley Spencer. Oh, I know. Did you have your heart broken and lose hope in life?”Sydney’s eyes narrowed, and she said coldly, “The greatest regret of my life isn’t marrying Wesley, but that I was with a money-minded, cold and heartless bastard thirty years ago. I still feel sick thinking about it now. Well, I was young and insensible, and even
After wiping his face, Geoffrey placed the napkin back on the table. “That’s the way. The anger on your face brings me back to those times, when you’d throw a tantrum. How nostalgic. It’s been a while since anyone dared to throw a temper tantrum at me.”“You’re a filthy, mad dog. Does your wife know about this?” Sydney sneered.“I’m going through divorce procedures with her, and we’re facing issues with division of my property. The process is taking some time, but I’ll divorce her eventually.”“Geoffrey Cater, make your son divorce Rose,” Sydney said emphatically.“No problem,” Geoffrey promised without any hesitation.Sydney was slightly taken aback, not expecting him to agree so readily. However, she knew he wasn’t such an easygoing man.“What’s your condition?” Sydney asked.“It’s simple. Divorce Wesley Spencer, and be with me after I divorce Xyla. And, I’ll tell you a secret…” Geoffrey said.Sydney burst out laughing. “Hahaha! Even if I divorced Wesley, I’d never marry yo
Sydney hurried over to Rosalie’s house.Rosalie was waiting for her at the door, and felt a little nervous seeing her ex-mother-in-law charging toward her. “Mom, what’s the matter?”Sydney brushed past Rosalie, and said coldly, “Where’s your husband?”Rosalie was aware that Sydney knew, and that the latter wasn’t here to exchange pleasantries.She hurried over. “Did something happen?”Sydney stopped in her tracks, and turned around. “Nothing. I’m just here to see you. Why are you so nervous?”“I’m just worried. You don’t look too good.”“I’m not feeling very well. Perhaps I’m in a bad mood because something cropped up at work. Sorry about that,” Sydney said with a smile. “Let’s head in.”The moment Sydney walked in, she heard a voice. “Rose, I’ve read through the document.”Sebastian came downstairs, and saw Sydney. He stood stunned for a moment before greeting her. “Hello, Mrs. Harper.”He had heard about Sydney from Rosalie, but didn’t expect her to come so quickly.Sydney
Rosalie pursed her lips. "It's okay. You're not really talking about him behind his back.""That's good. I'm frank, but I don't have bad intentions. I'm glad you don't hold it against me."Sydney enjoyed her lunch, while Rosalie and Sebastian seemed unusually quiet. It was as if Sydney had made the atmosphere awkward.In the middle of the meal, Rosalie suddenly felt the urge to use the restroom—a common issue for pregnant women."I need the ladies. You all continue eating." Rosalie got up, and left the dining room.Sebastian, wanting to be a good host, said politely, "Sydney, I know you care about Rose. Rest assured, I'll treat her well.""But you've lost your memory. You don't remember anything from before. How can you promise to treat her well when you don't know anything?" Sydney asked bluntly.Sebastian's smile froze, though he didn't appear upset. It was just that his gaze became somber. "I'm her husband. Even if I've lost my memory, I won't forget how to treat her well. Ro
"Sebastian, you're just as despicable as your father. Both of you disgust me," Sydney said coldly.She was deliberately provoking Sebastian, wanting him to reveal his true nature.Sebastian narrowed his eyes, and clenched his fists. "I'm terribly sorry, but I've even forgotten my father. I don't remember what kind of person he was. However, if you insist on saying I'm as despicable as him, there's nothing I can do about it."It's a shame, really. After all, this is our first meeting, and you've already made such a judgment about me. It makes me wonder if you're impulsive, or if you have some grudge against my father, and you're just projecting that onto me. That's why you're finding fault with me in every way."Sebastian gave a polite smile and continued, "Would you like to share what happened? Were you an old friend of my him? Did something happen between you two? I see hatred in your eyes."Sydney had to admit that Sebastian wasn’t that simple. She even began to suspect whethe
After lunch, Sydney said she had something to attend to and needed to leave. Rosalie walked her to the door.Sydney mentioned that she wanted to speak to Rosalie privately, so Sebastian stood at a distance."Mom, what did you want to tell me?" Rosalie asked."Actually, it's nothing much. I see that you and Sebastian are getting along well. You trust him, right?"Rosalie nodded. "Yes, he treats me very well.""I already know about what happened in the restaurant yesterday," Sydney said. "Have you forgiven Sebastian?""Did Theodore tell you everything?" Rosalie asked.Sydney nodded."So, he sent you to persuade me?""He's worried about you, so I came to check on you. I don't have any other intentions.""Mom, at the end of the day, I have a new life. I hope he won't interfere anymore. Please tell him on my behalf that whatever happens from now on, it's my own choice and has nothing to do with him. Even if I make the wrong choice, I'll bear the consequences myself.""And what ab