Yvette felt that there was something amiss about that woman's attitude and got up as well.Seeing Jean and Toby talking and laughing with the people around them evoked an intense hatred in Alison.She and Emmett ended up like this because of Jean.Alison had a dark look on her face as she watched that woman.Clutching the wine glass in her hand, she walked toward Jean."Jean Michaels!" she called out.When Jean heard that, she turned.The moment she did, Alison splashed her wine all over her.Toby had fast reflexes and pulled Jean toward his side.Jean was wearing a white suit today. It didn't matter if the wine spilled on Toby, as long as Jean was spared.Toby held Jean in his arms, most of his body taking the hit.His face was grim as he looked at the Hosk family's representative.The representative's facial expression shifted at once as he said, "What are you doing, Ms. Matthias?"When Alison saw that Toby was protecting Jean, she growled. "What else can you do besides
Alison's face twisted in anger at Jean's words. She yelled, "Didn't catch your eye?"How could you say that when you seduced him? Of course, a mere director like him wouldn't catch your eye now that you're latching on to the Jacobses."Jean raised her eyebrows, coldness flashing through her gaze. "The person who let you down is Emmett, not me. There's nothing between us. Don't blame me for being unable to keep your man by your side."Toby looked coldly at the disheveled Alison. With the employees' help, he cleaned up the mess on himself.Looking at Alison coldly, he asked, "So, you're Emmett's fiancée?"His eyes darkened. "I don't know who the unlucky one is for him to have met you. Since Emmett has ulterior motives toward my partner, I'll never let him into my company."As Toby spoke, he looked at the employee next to him and said, "Call Emmett at once and tell him to fuck off. Someone who can't handle his own family's affairs won't be able to bring much benefit to my company."
Pursing her lips, Jean said, "He's probably too indecisive. That's why he and Alison have become like this."Before they became enemies, Jean had heard Emmett calling Alison's name when he was drunk.He didn't love Jean as much as he thought, and his feelings for Alison weren't completely absent.They had been together for five years, after all.They had already bought a house and lived together for a while.If they felt nothing for each other, they wouldn't have moved in together.Yvette saw that there was a red stain on Jean's sleeve. It was obviously from the red wine. She said at once, "Jean, you should wash up with my brother."Jean waved her hands hurriedly. "No, it's fine. I'll just make do."Since Jean insisted, Yvette did not press on.…Alison was escorted out by the Hosks' guard.At the door, she met Lilian.Lilian was standing at the entrance. She was shocked to see Alison be brought out by the guards. She immediately walked over and asked, "Alison, what did you
After getting her hand pushed away, Lilian's gaze turned dark.The Hosks were very influential in this circle.Alison must have done something rash to have been escorted out.Alison had already evoked the Hosks' wrath.The Matthiases were only scholars. They didn't really have power. Hence, Lilian wasn't really afraid of Alison.As the Pages' daughter born out of wedlock, Lilian's life had always been under scrutiny.Lilian said exasperatedly, "Alison, I was just giving you some advice. I didn't think you'd be so defensive. "I haven't wronged you at all. You don't need to rub salt in my wounds. But forget it now. I won't hold a grudge since you're angry."Then, she sighed and walked toward the living room.Out of the corner of her eye, she saw a familiar car driving toward her. She immediately paused in her footsteps.Not long after, Tyler walked out from the car.When she saw him, Lilian immediately walked over.Tyler had brought Dorian along to attend the banquet.Lilia
"Mom!"Dorian looked at Jean happily. He didn't think that he'd see her here today.But Tyler's expression was much colder.He only looked at Jean for a short while before looking away.Toby walked over and stopped in front of Tyler with a smile."Hello, Mr. Larson. This is our first time meeting each other."Toby held his hand out.Tyler looked at his hand with a cold expression on his face.Toby continued to raise his hand in the air just like that. He didn't feel awkward at all.Tyler gazed at him coldly, and Toby looked back at him fearlessly.After a couple seconds, Tyler finally shook Toby's hand. "I've heard about you. My child's mother would bring you up sometimes."Jean raised an eyebrow when she heard Tyler describe her that way.She had never brought up Toby in front of Tyler.Toby was calm as he looked at Jean, who was holding Dorian's hand. "Jean talks about you often too."Tyler narrowed his eyes as he looked at Toby coldly.Jean calmed down quickly.Doria
"When did you find out?"Tyler looked at Jean in surprise.She was calm as she said, "Only recently. You have poor acting skills."Tyler frowned, his face turning grim. "Why did you agree to divorce me even though you knew it was an act?"Jean looked at him and pursed her lips. "I just think that it might be better for us to be separated."At first, I was someone you hurt. Now, I'm someone that you can't protect. I don't think there's a reason for us to stay together anymore."You have lots of people fawning over you, but I don't want to be a part of that."After saying that, she looked at him placidly.The feelings between them had finally disappeared.The pain and upset that Jean had gone through felt insignificant now.Tyler knitted his eyebrows together as he looked at her.He wanted to say something, but no words came out.Jean smirked. There was no other emotion on her face."Your body is weak right now. You need to rest well. Although we're divorced, Dorian is our c
A hint of chagrin flickered in Lilian's eyes as she found that Toby had discerned her intentions. With a composed smile, she said, "So that's how it is. It seems I've misunderstood." As she spoke, she turned her gaze toward Dorian and reached out to hold his hand. "Dorian, I …" Before she could finish her sentence, Dorian abruptly pulled his hand away from her. Just then, Jean came back from the backyard. Upon seeing her, Dorian immediately walked over to her side. "Mommy." When Lilian noticed that Dorian's attitude toward her and Jean was completely different, a trace of coldness crept into her eyes. At this moment, Tyler also arrived from the backyard. Lilian then approached him and said softly, "Tyler, you're finally back. You don't seem to be feeling well. Please take care." Tyler responded with a faint hum, keeping his gaze fixed on Jean. Upon seeing his intense focus on Jean, Lilian's displeasure became evident. She whispered, "Tyler, let's get a place
The staff packed all the auction items. Chris retrieved the collection. Then, he placed it inside the company's secure safe under specialized protection. Due to her earlier words, Lilian had managed to create a distinct impression that Tyler had acquired the pink diamond set for her. Despite her ultimately not receiving the collection, she achieved that effect with her words. On the following day, numerous reports surfaced online regarding the auction night. Most of them depicted Tyler as a lavish spender for his beloved. Everyone believed he acquired the expensive set of diamonds for Lilian. Furthermore, rumors spread about Tyler and Jean undergoing marital changes. The next morning, when Jean returned to the studio, she noticed that the people around her were giving her peculiar looks. The moment she entered her office, Yvette immediately approached her. "The rumors online claim that you and Tyler have divorced and that the Cinderella story is just that, a fairy