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“If I had known she was Alyssa Taylor, I would never have agreed to that marriage! She played us for fools and wasted three years of your life!”
Javier’s cutting remarks hit Jeremy hard, fueling his anger. His pupils constricted, burning with hatred.
Without hesitation, he grabbed the crystal ashtray from the table and smashed it onto the floor.
Javier yelped and shivered at the sound of the crash. The sudden noise elicited screams from Sophia and
Betty, who were shocked.
The crystal ashtray had shattered into countless pieces, its shards flying in all directions. Some of them had struck Sophia, leaving her with cuts on her dress and arm.
She stood there, a mixture of shock and anger welling up as she looked at her bleeding arm, teetering on the brink of tears.
“You have no right to criticize Alyssa. She’s done nothing wrong.” Eyes burning and fists clenched, Jeremy confronted Javier, “Was she in the wrong for marrying me? Tell me, has she wronged any of us or our family in any way?
“It’s me who wronged her. It’s our family’s fault! One more word about Alyssa, and I’ll make you pay, even if you’re my dad!”
Javier shuddered at the crazed look in Jeremy’s eyes.
Jeremy had the same wild look in his eyes, as though he was in a colosseum.
Javier’s breath caught in his throat, his lips quivering. He recalled the very same look Jeremy had cast upon him when he arrived late to the tragic scene. Anne had jumped off a high floor, and Jeremy was hugging her bloodied body tightly.
Javier hated and resented Jeremy, but more than anything, he feared his son. Was Jeremy ready for a fallout with his father over Alyssa?
Sophia and Betty had wanted to see Jeremy make a fool out of himself. Instead, they found themselves horrified, unable even to draw a breath.
Jeremy closed his eyes and breathed heavily. Since there was no point arguing, he spun around to leave.
“Jeremy Walsh!” Javier called his name in a shaking voice. “Are you planning to side with Alyssa and the Taylors while going against your father? Do not forget whose last name you’ve taken or the blood that flows through your veins. [1
“Remember, you wouldn’t have the opportunity to lead the Walsh Group if it weren’t for my support!”
Javier’s threats were nothing new to Jeremy, who gave no reaction, irritation creeping in.
“If you go against me, I’ll remove you from the president role and strip you of everything! Try me!” Javier’s tone became increasingly maniacal, even catching Sophia off guard as she had never witnessed him behave in such a manner.
“If that’s what you wish, go ahead-if you have the power to see it through.” Turning slowly to the back,
Jeremy had a determined look in his eyes. “I have no qualms turning against Walsh Group for Alyssa.”
As Jeremy left the study, his broad shoulders slumped instantly, as if his very soul had been drained.
“Jeremy,” Newton showed up and called to him gently. Jeremy looked up with teary eyes-he’d been too immersed in his emotions to notice anyone’s presence in the corridor.
Since Newton had not changed into his pajamas, he probably did not plan to stay the night at Seaview Manor.
Ever since his wife’s passing and Javier’s marriage to Sophia, Newton no longer felt at home there. The villa at Crescent Bay’s hills had become his true home.
“Grandpa…” Jeremy began, but his voice emerged coarse and choked with tears.
“I overheard your conversation with your father in the study,” Newton remarked. Jeremy bent over to allow Newton to pat his shoulder so that the latter wouldn’t have to stand from his wheelchair.
Newton commented, “It’s rude to talk back against your father, but I share your sentiment this time! I don’t want Simon Lynch to join the Walsh Group. You’re right-a greedy man like him doesn’t align with our company culture.
“Don’t worry. I might be retired, but I still have a say in the company. If Javier insists on hiring Simon
Lynch, I’ll put a stop to it.”
“Grandpa, I should be taking care of this problem as the president. You should enjoy your retirement and keep these matters out of your mind,” replied Jeremy. He wouldn’t want to burden his grandpa with these trivial matters.
“It’s nothing! I’m just contributing while I still can! Hey…” Newton blinked at him in anticipation. “You mentioned you’d protect Allison and confessed your feelings for her. Were you serious?”
Jeremy widened his eyes while his heart pumped wildly. He gulped and answered flatly, “I said that without thinking in the heat of the moment. I didn’t give it much thought.”
“Tsk. Very well! I’ll let it slide if you’re unwilling to admit your feelings!” Newton sounded slightly disappointed.
Frowning, Jeremy groaned, “Grandpa.”
“Come on, send me home! Chat with me on the way back, or it will be boring!”
“Of course.”
Jeremy wheeled Newton toward the end of the corridor. With his back to Jeremy, Newton flashed an amused smile.
Silly fellow. Words spoken without thought were often the most sincere.
A week later, the highly anticipated wedding between Ada Kingsley and the CEO of an internationally renowned luxury car brand proceeded as planned at KS World Hotel.
News of the wedding spread across the internet and social media within the country and abroad. Media outlets in Solana City were quick to jump on the story, churning out sensational headlines online.
“KS World Scores Big with Wedding, Dealing a Crushing Blow to Its Competitor.”
“Belbanks’ KS Group’s First Win in Solana City! Legacy Brand Walsh Group Legacy Tarnished!”
“A Series of Scandals Plague the Walsh Family; Huge Disparity in Class Between the Walsh’s and the
Taylors.”
The attention on KS World Hotel soared to a new height on the big day. Netizens piled compliments for Alyssa, who had revealed her other identities. It came as no surprise that they’d compare the unimpressive Betty to the accomplished and dazzling Alyssa.
“Ms. Alyssa is destined to win the competition. How could Jeremy Walsh even dream of competing with someone as talented as Alexa?” someone wrote.
“To be fair, this has nothing to do with Mr. Walsh. It was Betty Walsh who decided to play with fire and ended up getting burned!” argued another.
“She probably thought she had hit Alyssa hard, only to show her ugly side. ROFL!” a netizen gloated.
“She’s absolutely disgraceful! Imagine having the audacity to purchase counterfeit jewelry for a global celebrity.”
“Well, you see, she’s trying to cut corners where it counts, muddling her way through!”
“She might have been released, but her reputation is in tatters.”
With her tarnished reputation, Betty watched as she trended on Twitter due to the negative comments. She felt as though she were being paraded and publicly shamed online.
The emotional toll of the online abuse triggered a severe illness that left her bedridden.
As combative as Sophia was, she had no choice but to put matters aside and take care of her sick daughter while trying to regain Javier’s favor.
To do so, she went for cosmetology and secretly bought a few sensual black lace outfits. She even purchased some aphrodisiac essential oils for a chance to seduce Javier. She wanted him to fall under
However, her husband, who hadn’t been intimate with her for the past six months, seemed to be avoiding her.
Javier hadn’t returned home for a week, and when they did cross paths, their conversations were few and far between. He wouldn’t even spare her a glance.
Sophia’s resentment was understandable. She directed all her resentment toward Alyssa and swore to make Alyssa pay dearly for the humiliation she had endured at the hands of Javier.
While Sophia was seething, Alyssa was basking in glory. Ada Kingsley’s century wedding stood as a testament to the immense influence of KS Group in Solana City when it was already a leading conglomerate in Belbanks.
KS Group’s stock price skyrocketed, and experts predicted it would hit the limit when the markets opened the following morning.
But that wasn’t all. As photos of the wedding venue spread across the internet, netizens from all corners of the nation engaged in fervent discussions.
“Ada Kingsley’s wedding was so cool with the sea of black roses!”
“I don’t care! I’ll copy the entire idea for my wedding!”
“KS World deserves top marks for their event proposal this time! I’m tired of the same old conventional weddings.”
Jeremy was keenly watching the livestream of Ada Kingsley’s wedding from his office. He wore a grin on his face and a tender look in his eyes.
He had never been interested in weddings, but he paid extra attention to the event because it was the result of Alyssa’s hard work.
There was a knock on the door. Xavier entered with an army green nylon sack in his hand and reported, ” Mr. Walsh, I’ve gathered the hiking gear you wanted.”
“Thanks. Sorry for the trouble,” said Jeremy.