Filed to story: My Husband Regrets Divorcing Me (Audrey & Cornell)
Cary took the lead in most discussions. In truth, this gathering served as a bid selection process.
In the past, smaller studios seldom had the opportunity to directly compete with Alpire Studio, an unwritten rule that had prevailed.
However, with the inclusion of Crescent, boasting comparable style and influence, the dynamics had shifted. There was an air of curiosity among those present, wondering if the makeup and styling company responsible for Sino Entertainment’s A-list stars this year would change.
After all, the allure of celebrities often eclipsed that of even the most compelling advertisements.
Halfway through the gathering, Cary excused himself to visit the restroom. As the chamber’s restroom was occupied, he ventured outside.
After a while, Cecilia discreetly made her way to the restroom door.
She scanned the area, finding it empty, and entered.
The restroom was spacious, offering a comfortable seating area.
Before Cecilia could stand firm, Cary pulled her over and rubbed her waist with his hand.
Cecilia rested her knees on the toilet lid, facing the wall.
The mirror behind her reflected the curvaceous nature of her buttocks as she knelt there.
Cary, still in his forties, appeared refined with his glasses, but in terms of sex, he seemed somewhat unconventional. He had a tendency to seek out unusual places to satisfy his desires.
With a push, Cary pressed Cecilia against the wall. With that push, her skirt, designed for convenience, lifted, revealing her form, and the sight was enticing.
Cary chuckled, his eyes squinting, and said with a sly smile, “You’re quite the temptation, my dear..
Cecilia responded with a flirtatious moan, “All for your pleasure…”
About fifteen minutes later, the two of them had finished. Cecilia’s face turned red. Just as she was becoming somewhat aroused, the sex ended abruptly due to Cary’s impotence.
Cary playfully pinched her waist and inquired, “Babe, was it good for you?”
Cecilia couldn’t help but roll her eyes inwardly. This had to be one of the most disappointing moments of her life.
She couldn’t help but compare Cary to the professional services she had used before. Those young men could perform for hours without pause.
In contrast, Cary and his limitations turned out to be a complete letdown.
Yet, Cecilia purposefully blushed and replied sweetly, “Of course, Cary, you’re amazing. How could you be so skilled?”
Pleased with her response, Cary teasingly pinched her and said, “It’s all thanks to you, my dirty little bitch.”
Cecilia, unashamedly flattering, continued to shower him with compliments, “I could never keep up with you. You’re such a stud!”
Cary beamed with satisfaction upon hearing her words. Raising an eyebrow arrogantly, he spanked her hard and said, “You’d better not go whoring around when I’m not around. Have you been seeing other guys?”
Cecilia responded with a coquettish laugh, “I promise it’s only you I treat this way…”
Regardless of the truth behind her words, they provided a certain satisfaction that left Cary feeling somewhat distracted.
Once the flattery had run its course, Cecilia redirected her attention to the pressing issue. She enveloped Cary in her embrace, her eyes seeking answers. “Cary, can we be certain there won’t be any surprises this year?”
The absence of surprises hinted that the contract would likely remain with Alpire Studio.
Cary’s demeanor shifted abruptly, becoming serious and chilly in response. “This year is filled with uncertainty,” he replied.
Cecilia’s expression underwent a rapid transformation, and she fired off her questions with urgency, “What do you mean by ‘uncertainty’?
Explain yourself, Cary!”
“This year, Crescent enjoys substantial support, courtesy of the Foster family, who have arranged for a fair competition,” Cary explained.
In the realm of major entertainment corporations, clandestine dealings were common and often ignored by leaders.
However, the explicit mention of “fair competition” indicated that Crescent had influential backers.
While they didn’t explicitly demand cooperation with Crescent, the phrase “fair competition” held nuanced implications.
It subtly suggested that the competition wasn’t solely dictated by financial influence. Alternatively, it hinted at Crescent’s significant strength to engage in such a fair contest.
Cecilia was taken aback by this revelation. How had the Foster family suddenly entered the picture?
Audrey’s true identity as a member of the Foster family remained a closely guarded secret, known to only a select few in Ardlens.
With an arrogant assumption, Cecilia speculated that Audrey might have conspired with someone from the Foster family, further stoking her frustration.
“Cary, you must find a solution for me. I absolutely need to secure this contract.” When Cecilia used the word “must”, she meant it.
Failure was not an option.
Cary frowned and replied, “Then you’ll have to come up with a plan, or it will be a difficult challenge to overcome…”
A plan? Cecilia suddenly recalled Cary’s coveted gaze at Audrey during dinner. Although he hadn’t said anything, it hadn’t escaped the notice of those around him. This lothario!
With a flattering smile, Cecilia suggested, “What if we orchestrate a scandal involving allegations of sexual bribery with Crescent?”
Cary appeared puzzled, asking, “What do you have in mind?”
Cecilia leaned in, whispering her plan into Cary’s ear.
Cary’s eyes narrowed with excitement, and he enthusiastically slapped his thigh, declaring, “Let’s proceed with that!”
The dinner gathering lasted quite a while.
Halfway through the dinner, Audrey excused herself and went to the restroom down the hall.
When Audrey came out, she noticed a woman coming out of the family restroom but disappeared a second later.
The woman seemed somewhat familiar. Apart from that, there were some few strange sounds emanating from the family restroom.
Reagan frowned, and she was about to open the door of the restroom and check what was going on when someone spoke from behind her.
“Audrey.”
Audrey turned around and found Katie standing behind her.
Katie’s gaze flicked toward the family restroom behind Audrey before she narrowed her eyes. Then, Katie turned her attention back to Audrey and said, “Sorry, I didn’t have a chance to say hello to you earlier.”
Audrey was a little confused. She had already made it clear that she didn’t know Katie, so she didn’t understand why they needed to greet each other.
Katie’s lips curved upwards into a warm smile. “Cornell mentioned that you have amnesia and that’s why you don’t remember me. Allow me to reintroduce myself. I’m Katie Glyn, and I’ve known Cornell since we were children.”
Audrey arched her eyebrow and inquired, “What does that have to do with me?”
Katie paused for a moment, then smiled gently. “I just wanted to say hello.”
Katie’s calm words had zero effect on Audrey. Audrey’s tone remained cold. “Why would you say hello to me? Aren’t you Cornell’s friend?
I fail to see how this concerns me. Is there a reason why you should talk to me? Were we close before?”
Audrey’s string of questions made Katie’s face turn pale.
Katie was the esteemed daughter of the Glyn family and was also the vice president of the Clement Group. Both attributes combined made her an influential figure in Ardlens. As a result, she was treated with respect and deference by everyone she came across. It had been ages since anyone dared to challenge her like this.
Despite feeling her temper rise, Katie forced a smile and spoke calmly to Audrey. “You seem to have misunderstood me, Audrey. I simply happened to walk by and when I saw you, I thought I should have a word with you.”
Audrey’s demeanor remained the same as she coolly retorted, “I didn’t misunderstand anything. I really don’t want to talk to you.”
Audrey was not the type of person to unjustly mistreat someone.
However, while Katie’s words seemed polite on the surface, Audrey knew exactly what she was trying to imply.
A discerning ear would pick up on the subtle tone of superiority in Katie’s introduction. By saying she grew up with Cornell, she was trying to tell Audrey that she was Cornell’s childhood sweetheart.
Audrey’s expression turned sour. She never imagined there were so many potential love interests around Cornell. Not only did he have Cecilia, his crazy first love, but also a childhood sweetheart.
Indeed, Cornell’s outstanding looks and excellence were attractive to women. But Audrey didn’t understand how this had anything to do with her. They had already divorced, so she hoped these people would stop bothering her.
As far as this little introduction was concerned, Audrey felt justified in her hostility.
Katie’s lips trembled as she struggled to form a smile. “Audrey, have I hurt your feelings? Do you think that Cornell and I…”
Katie didn’t finish her sentence, leaving enough room for imagination.
Audrey glanced at her and enunciated in a deliberate voice, “First of all, we don’t know each other, so I hope you don’t pretend to be my friend. Secondly…”
Audrey smirked before continuing, “You need to understand that what you consider precious may mean nothing to others. Don’t be so confident that just because you like lame things, others will, too.”
Katie’s face drained of color immediately. She was astonished by how much Audrey had changed. In the past, Audrey was a people-pleaser and never stood up for herself when she was bullied.