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In that split second, he pulled Mireya behind him and took the punch.
Seeing that Ryan, who had helped her just now, was hit, Mireya shouted angrily, “Rodney, are you crazy? You hit Ryan.”
She charged forward and hit Rodney with her bag.
The bag cost tens of thousands of dollars. It was huge, and getting struck by it would hurt a lot.
After getting hit once, Rodney quickly protected his face. Cate had just hit him on the face with her bag a few days ago. Mireya and Cate were truly sisters. Even their style of hitting people was the same.
“Don’t you know why I hit Ryan? Mireya, you’re my wife, yet you’re holding another man’s hands.
We’re not divorced yet!”
Rodney grabbed the opportunity and snatched Mireya’s bag. He said furiously, “No wonder you kept nagging about divorcing me. You even moved to the official residence. I guess you must’ve fallen for Ryan, right? Are you thinking of becoming the prime minister’s wife because you believe he’ll become Australia’s prime minister in the future?”
Mireya widened her eyes. Were Rodney’s words still sane? He thought of others so badly. Ryan was his cousin.
Before she could say anything, Ryan warned with a cold expression. “Rodney, we’re in public, and our identities are special. Can you be more rational with your words? Mireya was surrounded by those reporters just now, so I rushed over to help her. I simply pulled her hand when I was bringing her away.”
“Did you have to hold her hand if you were only bringing her away? Just be frank that you wanted to take advantage of her.”
Ryan was an eyesore to Rodney anyway. “Other people might not know you well, but how can I not understand you when I grew up with you? You’ re like a smiling tiger. You look honest, but you’ve been a wicked person since young. If you don’t have any feelings for Mireya, why are you helping her to get a divorce? Could she have been able to persuade your parents with her mere abilities? You must’ve helped her behind the scenes as well.”
Ryan raised his finger and wiped the wound on the corner of his mouth. “Rodney, as humans, we should have a conscience. When you were a good person and treated Mireya well, I sincerely hoped that you guys would have a good relationship.
However, you’re not doing a good job as a husband anymore. I can’t go against my conscience and help you just because you’re my brother. After all, Mireya is my family too.”
“She’s just your sister-in-law, ” Rodney said angrily, “Your relationship as a family was established because of me.”
Mireya frowned. She understood what Rodney’s words meant. He meant that if it were not for him, she would not have been able to form a connection with Nathan and his family.
She knew it herself, but Rodney’s words made her heart grow cold.
However, what right did she have to speak? What Rodney said were facts.
Ryan patted Mireya’s shoulder to soothe her. He said, “It might’ve been that way at first, but there has to be fate between people as well. After interacting with her, my parents thought Mireya was nice, so they willingly took her in as their goddaughter. My mom also believed that there was fate between them. Otherwise, why did they help Mireya at the end instead of you?”
After pausing for a moment, Ryan added, “Rodney, the reporters were asking the same things that you were saying just now. Many outsiders are gossiping about it as well. No wonder other people don’t respect Mireya whenever she goes out. To be frank, isn’t it because you, her husband, have those same thoughts as well? That it’s only because of you that she has her current identity in Canberra?”
Mireya silently agreed with Ryan’s words.
At the same time, he made her feel supported.
In the past, Mireya’s interactions with Rodney were shallow. Even in her heart, she believed that with his status, Rodney would not fall for her.
Therefore, she never thought of getting close to him.
It was different now. She really treated Ryan as her family.
Rodney gritted his teeth upon hearing Ryan’s words. He was ashamed. “Ryan, don’t talk nonsense It’s not like what you said. I had enough of you. Why do you keep driving a wedge between Mireya and me? You’re trying to quicken our divorce and reap the benefits from it, right? In your dreams.
The Snow family won’t agree. Your parents won’t either. This is incest.”
“Your words are getting ridiculous.”
Mireya had the urge to slap Rodney across his face. ” There’s nothing going on between Ryan and me. Don’t think that everyone is as dirty as you.”
“I’m dirty?” Rodney clenched his fists tightly.
Mireya could not be bothered to fight with him. ” Rodney, if I were you, I’d proceed with the divorce procedures as soon as possible. I already said that I’ve made up my mind. If you want to drag this on, I’ll have no choice but to file for a divorce. You won’t be willing to let Sarah carry the bad reputation as a home-wrecker, right?”
“Sarah isn’t a home-wrecker. How many times do I have to say this?” Rodney retorted. “You can’t insult people without reason.”
“Insult?” Mireya laughed. ” If so, I’ll let the public decide. My husband is spending money to shelter his ex-girlfriend. Oh, by the way, he’s also planning to spend money to send her overseas and plan out her future life. He’ll even give her a sum of money as compensation. I don’t think other husbands or wives have such good treatment even when they divorce. Let’s see if the public will scold you or praise you for being righteous.”
“That’s because Sarah sacrificed a lot for me— “
“Did she accompany you to start your career or go through hardships with you? Or did she give you company shares?” Mireya interrupted Rodney sharply. “She didn’t do any of these, right? What you have today was built upon the foundation that your parents and ancestors laid down for you. You didn’t thank your parents and grandparents, but you’re grateful toward Sarah instead. Do you still refuse to admit it when I say that there’s something wrong with your brain?”
Rodney’s lips moved. It was a rare moment that even his mind was stunned from being criticized.
“I really hope my child won’t be like you in the future.” There must be a hole in Rodney’s brain.
Mireya pulled Ryan into the car after she spoke.
“Wait…”
Rodney chased after them.
Ryan had quick reflexes. He stood in front of Mireya.
Rodney glared at Ryan viciously. “Move away. Are you asking for another punch?”
“Rodney, I was just caught off guard just now. If we are to fight each other, it’s not likely that I’ll lose, ” Ryan said calmly.
Rodney choked.
Rodney knew that his cousin had been clever since young. Ryan even got admitted to a top university overseas. Not only that, he had obtained certificates in various types of martial arts when he was abroad.
Rodney calmed down and said furiously, “Mireya, if you want to get a divorce, I’ll fight you till the end for the child’s custody rights. I don’t care what Grandpa has promised you. I won’t hand Dani over to you.”
Matters that involved children were always the final straw between husband and wife.
Mireya was utterly infuriated. “You told me to abort the child when I was pregnant back then, but now you’re fighting me for the child’s custody rights. Do you know no shame? When the child was not feeling well and crying a few days back, you were with Sarah the whole night. You have no right to take care of Dani at all.”
“Why don’t I have the right? My blood flows in the child too. Besides, I do well on usual days except for that particular night. Dani relies on me a lot too.
Usually, I’m the one who coaxes Dani to sleep. The nanny can be the witness to this.”
Rodney did not want to go that far. However, he truly did not want to get a divorce. He could only make threats using the child. “Moreover, my family is in Canberra, and my financial status is better than yours. If we were to bring this to the court, the chances of me winning are higher. You said I’m having an affair, but you have no evidence.”
Mireya glared at him hatefully.
The child was her limit. At that moment, they did not have an ounce of feelings between them anymore. There was only hatred.
Rodney was sad from Mireya’s stare. Even when they had huge fights in the past, she would not look at him this way. He softened his tone. “Mireya, why do you have to do this? As long as we don’t get a divorce, the child is still yours. Dani would hope that her parents stay together too.”
Mireya trembled.
She did not listen to what Rodney said toward the end.
She was utterly enraged.
To her, it was as if Rodney was snatching the child that she had painstakingly given birth to.
What would he do after he snatched Dani away? Give her to Sarah?
Dani was Mireya’s child. That evil woman would never treat Dani well.
“Rodney, don’t be so sure about this.”
Ryan’s voice sounded heavenly. “Even if there’s a lawsuit, it’s not definite that the judge will grant you the child’s custody rights if there’s the prime minister’s office supporting Mireya. You’re indeed very careful. Sarah isn’t staying in a property that’s under your name now. However, when we go to court, we can get the people who used to be your closest friends to be witnesses, like Shaun and Chester. Besides, you must be unfamiliar with Australia’s law. The judge will usually give the child’s custody rights to the mother for children below three years old. After all, Mireya’s financial situation is pretty good too. Actually, you don’t stand a chance of winning,” Ryan said.
Rodney’s pretty and handsome face was so angry that it looked as if it was cracking. “Ryan, do you have to go against me? Think clearly. Although you have your dad’s help, you can’t lose the support of Snow Corporation if you want to advance further in the future.”
In the Snow family, Nathan’s family possessed influence.
Jason’s family had money. The future development of Snow Corporation was slowly being handed to Rodney. Therefore, he had the qualifications to say those words.
Money and influence complemented each other.
Ryan smiled and did not say a word. After letting Mireya get in the car, he started the car and left.
