“Fiona, who’s that woman besides my cousin? I have never seen her before,” asked Mitch curiously. Her gaze lingers on Kristel, sizing her up from head to toe.Fiona’s gaze narrowed, casting a sidelong glance across the hall. She then replied to Mitch’s question. “Her name is Kristel Pearson. Haven’t you heard of her?”Mitch shook her head, then said honestly. “If she were from the upper class, I would have known, but I don’t remember her.”Fiona was elated to learn that not all Hudson family members knew about Galvin’s marriage to Kristel.This brought absolute joy to her heart. She mused, ‘I knew it! I’m still the only woman Galvin loves.’Fiona took this opportunity to slander Kristel. She has been raking her head, planning how she could blame the latter.Fiona adjusted her facial expression. She pretended as if she was aggrieved. She lowered her head and then squeezed some tears.Mitch noticed the changes in Fiona’s countenance. Sadness exhibited in her eyes as if she was in pain.
Kristel was standing near the giant tower flower decorations in the back, and she would have to pass Mitch to leave since he was blocking her way out.“Excuse me.” She excuses herself and walks past the person to avoid unnecessary incidents.Mitch, however, spun around and caused their bodies to collide.Accident ensued. Mitch’s wine poured into Kristel’s dress. The deep red hue of the spilled wine instantaneously marred the pristine white fabric of her gown.“Oh, my god! I’m sorry, Miss... Let me help you clean your dress.”“There’s no need.” Kristel rejected her offer immediately and was ready to leave the scene. But Michelle holds her elbow, stopping her.“No! I will feel bad if I don’t take responsibility for staining your dress. My name is Michelle, by the way. I’m Galvin’s cousin, so I know the rooms in this mansion. I’ll accompany you to the washroom.”Kristel has spent considerable time exploring this mansion alongside Gloria, so she’s pretty familiar with it, too. She wanted
It was excruciating. She buried her fingers in her upper arms, hoping it would give her enough warmth to stay conscious.The chill seeping into her bones that causes her body to shudder uncontrollably is nothing compared to the searing pain creeping into her heart as it crumbles her world.Galvin, displaying his affection for Fiona by using his body as a shield, is like a hundred daggers digging deep into her chest.Kristel lowered her head and stifled her sobs. She was already looking pitiful after she was pushed into the pool. Therefore, she would not let this incident make her look pathetic, being abandoned by a husband for an old flame.“You are asking me what’s the matter?”Kristel was about to turn around to leave the hall when Gloria’s thunderous roar echoed throughout the four corners. She raised her head and stared at the older lady adoringly. She could see that Gloria was too angry at how her face turned crimson red.In the past year, she never felt wrong when she was not in
Kristel was somewhat surprised. She didn’t expect Galvin to stay. Also, there is a set of clean pajamas in his hand. Hence, she thought Galvin had left to coax Fiona after what had happened in the ballroom hall.With Fiona’s temperament, Kristel could picture her face seething with anger after receiving criticism at the party. The former has been behaving like the legal missus, and the disclosure of her identity tonight greatly impacted the former’s pride. It was like she was slapped on both sides of her face.“You’re still here?” Kristel isn’t sure if she must ask Galvin this question. The latter instantly frowned.“Where should I be?”Kristel didn’t retort. She doesn’t want to engage in another childish argument with Galvin. Ever since they agreed to the divorce—the peaceful contract marriage becomes chaotic, and their communication skills turn into a farce.“Give me the clothes. I’ll get dressed here.” Kristel tried to hide behind the door, but Galvin put in some strength, pushing
Kristel followed Galvin’s line of sight. A fluttering emotion flashed in her eyes upon seeing Fiona standing behind Katherine. Tears welled in her eyes as if she had caught her husband red-handed for cheating.‘What is she up to?’ Kristel was impressed by Fiona’s thick face in hanging out in the mansion after the humiliation she experienced in the ballroom. She wondered why nobody made her leave, although Gloria held animosity towards her.Anyway, she shouldn’t be surprised. Everyone probably regards Fiona on behalf of Galvin because he was the next head of the family once both the elder Hudsons left this world.Then, no one will prevent him from marrying Fiona. Once he marries her, Fiona’s status can no longer be questioned.Kristel felt sad at this thought. Heartbroken that tonight was the last night she created memories with Galvin, she pulled the bedsheet and wrapped her body with it. She went to the bathroom and washed up.Galvin was no longer in the bedroom when she got out. ‘Pr
Kristel followed the voice that called out her name. Soon, a dazzling red Ferrari stopped before her, and a handsome driver spoke.“Do you want to follow them?”Kristel was hesitant about whether she would accept the offer.Catching the reluctance in her eyes, the man smiled and persuaded her. “Don’t worry. I’m going there to visit my parents. So we have the same destination.”Just then, Kristel remembered who the man was. He was Dave, one of Galvin’s best friends, whose real estate industry known him as Director David Claymore.Just recently, he had phoned her to pick up the drunk Galvin at the Bar, and he indeed mentioned the accident his parents had encountered.Since they were going to the same place, Kristel opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat. After she buckled up, Dave drove the car out of the Hudson mansion.As Dave drove to the hospital, he kept looking at his passenger. He had come across the rumors online and felt empathy toward Kristel.Galvin knew Kristel ha
Seeing how Kristel cried, Gloria squeezed the former’s hand.“Kristel, this is all my fault. I should not have forced my grandson to marry you just because I like you so much. I did hope Galvin would forget that bitch and fall in love with you. But my grandson is too blind!”Kristel, flabbergasted, stared at the older lady, not knowing if she should laugh or cry. She sniffed, wiping her eyes dry, saying, “Grandma, please don’t stress yourself because of us, okay? Galvin and I were both adults. We will end things in peace.”Gloria felt a pang of sadness upon hearing this. She asked, “Are you not happy staying with him? This is only a minor incident. I believe it is only a misunderstanding. If you talk this over, maybe the two of you don’t need to get a divorce.”Kristel beheld the older lady with a warm look. “Grandma, to be honest, it would not make me and Galvin happy to remain married when his heart doesn’t belong to me….”Gloria understood what Kristel wanted to convey. Staying in
Galvin remained motionless before the elevator, although its doors had already shut. Kristel had left long ago, but her scornful voice still echoed in his ears, bringing discomfort to his heart.“Mr. Hudson, please be reminded that most of those images posted online were the private property of Hudson Enterprise. They were records and proof of your negotiations with them. From what I am seeing, you must hold a meeting with your IT team and discuss why someone released those photos, which were edited to use for malicious reasons. Should you give them an earful scolding for not giving you a satisfying job of providing you with the best security system in your company? It looks like you better improve your system or hire new ones!”Galvin clenched his jaw, and his gray eyes narrowed when Kristel pursed her lips and tugged the corner. Those red lips are always inviting him to claim them.The atmosphere is tense. He swallowed, then averted his eyes, pretending something caught his attentio