Filed to story: My Husband Regrets Divorcing Me (Audrey & Cornell)
Maintaining her composure, Nicole responded with a smile, “Mr. Schultz, actions speak louder than words. You have to show your sincerity first. Otherwise, how can I be certain you are sincere?”
It was evident that Nicole had no intention of providing a straightforward answer. Her motive seemed to lean toward bringing public humiliation to Jarrod, leaving Jarrod in a precarious position.
Jarrod released his grip and ambled toward the entrance without uttering a word.
Unfazed, Nicole turned around and made her way in the opposite direction.
Inside the elevator, two girls chattered animatedly about a peculiar sight outside.
“Is that guy kneeling by the gate an artist? He looks so stylish!”
“I doubt it. I heard that he is the CEO of the Schultz Group.”
“The CEO? I have never seen a CEO that good-looking!”
“But seriously, is he crazy? Why is he kneeling in the blistering sun next to that sculpture?”
“Who knows what’s going on in his head…”
The elevator pinged, and the doors slid open, drowning out the girls’ discussion.
As Nicole absentmindedly scrolled through her phone, her thoughts were fixated on the weather. “Why isn’t it hotter today?” she mumbled to herself.
Upstairs, the press conference Cary’s wife held was about to begin.
Audrey made her way to the dressing room, seeking out Cary’s wife.
Before she came here, Audrey had meticulously gathered all the information available on Cary and his charming wife, Sherry.
Sherry, a woman eighteen years Cary’s junior, clearly hadn’t married Cary for conventional notions of love.
Benefiting substantially from this marriage, Sherry, once a mere internet celebrity, had catapulted into the coveted echelons of a three-tier star in the entertainment circle. The leap was undeniably significant.
After a gentle knock, Audrey heard a female voice from within say, “Come in.”
When Audrey pushed the door open, Sherry saw Audrey in the mirror and abruptly leaped to her feet. “Who are you? What are you doing here?”
Wearing a subtle yet meaningful smile, Audrey responded, “Mrs. Blake, it’s quite intriguing that you’re hosting a press conference to criticize me without even knowing who I am.”
It took Sherry a moment to process the situation before the realization dawned on her. “So, you are the woman who seduced my husband!”
Upon hearing that, Audrey responded calmly, “Mrs. Blake, you can’t simply throw around accusations like this. It’s a known fact that your husband set me up. Moreover, he is yet to be released. Don’t you know the severity of his crime?”
Sherry was not a clever one. Cary was detained at the police station, and she didn’t seem to be bothered. At a time like this, she adopted a not-so-smart advice to hold a press conference to capture the public’s attention, aiming for further public support.
It was evident Sherry lacked foresight, even entertaining the notion that the opinions of internet celebrities could manipulate the justice system.
Regardless, Audrey paid no mind to Sherry’s apparent lack of intelligence. Her sole focus was on ensuring that the mastermind of this conspiracy faced consequences. Given that the mastermind had dared to entangle Janey in this affair, Audrey wouldn’t let them off the hook so easily.
Moreover, Audrey intended to make the mastermind experience the repercussions of their actions! Didn’t they enjoy exposing people through the news? Audrey would ensure the mastermind became a household name this time!
Sherry hesitated, unsure if she was making the right decision.
However, Miss Murray had assured her that seizing this opportunity could shift public opinion, absolving Cary of any blame and positioning her as the victim in this unfolding drama while gaining attention from the public.
The prospect of emerging as an A-list celebrity after the press conference fueled Sherry’s resolve. With newfound confidence, she said, “My husband is renowned for his loyalty, and his love for me is unwavering. How dare you try to frame him! Your eagerness to secure a collaboration with his company led you down this deceitful path. You drugged him, manipulated the online narrative, and now you dare to spew nonsense in front of me!”
Audrey met Sherry’s accusations with a gaze saturated in sarcasm.
What an idiot Sherry was! Audrey wondered how Sherry had survived in the cutthroat entertainment circle all these years.
Sherry asserted Audrey had drugged Cary. If that were the case, Audrey would likely still be detained in the police station, not casually standing here. Did Sherry think the police station was somehow under the Foster family’s control, allowing Audrey to come and go at will?
With a casual demeanor, Audrey produced a stack of photos and tossed them onto the table. Maintaining her indifference, she said, “Why don’t you look at these photos first, Mrs. Blake? Perhaps they will offer you a fresh perspective on your husband.”
Looking at the photos taken during the moments when the so-called “good husband” was mingling with internet celebrities and unfamiliar women, Sherry’s expression transformed immediately into one of embarrassment.
Although Sherry knew Cary was a playboy, she had no choice but to ignore those indiscretions to stabilize her position.
With Audrey exposing the situation, Sherry found herself in a state of acute embarrassment. Angrily, she retorted, “Don’t try to deceive me with these edited pictures. I won’t buy it. What exactly are you aiming for?”
Audrey had no intention of tiptoeing around the issue, so she said bluntly, “Mrs. Blake, have you considered that the mastermind behind this scheme might not be helping you but rather pulling you down?
Your future might be at stake after today’s press conference.”
The notion that her future could be jeopardized left Sherry visibly agitated. Her expression instantly changed, and anger filled her eyes as she locked gazes with Audrey. “What are you insinuating?” she demanded.
Audrey said in an indifferent tone, “I’m suggesting that if you cooperate with me and reveal the mastermind of the schemes, there is a chance you can salvage your reputation and your career.”
Audrey was giving Sherry an opportunity to save herself, but that didn’t mean Audrey planned to let Sherry off the hook. After all, Sherry had incited those unreasonable netizens to make a scene around the kindergarten Janey had attended, leaving a scar on Janey’s innocent mind. That was unforgivable.
The fact that Sherry was manipulated wasn’t important. All that mattered was that Sherry’s true colors had been revealed. She was evil and that was all. Instead of doing the right things, she decided to use her fame and influence in the wrong ways.
“Don’t get ahead of yourself! I don’t need your help. I can handle this just fine!” Sherry sneered. She thought of Audrey as a young woman who was nothing more than a newbie in the world of entrepreneurship.
Sherry assumed someone as young and pretty as Audrey must have a long history with men and have sold herself for opportunities for a promising career. Therefore, she deemed Audrey had no rights or qualifications to try to negotiate with her. After all, she was the supposed victim in the unfolding drama. As long as she played her part well, she would have both money and fame at her disposal.
With that mindset, Sherry reacted even more violently. “Who the hell do you think you are, you bitch? You’re nothing but a hopeless idiot!
You should start worrying more about yourself!”
Audrey’s eyes narrowed darkly. She knew any further argument would be hopeless. There was nothing that could convince Sherry at that moment.
It was time for the public to see who Sherry truly was.
Audrey stood, working up a faint smile. “Well, I wish you luck with your conference.” Without waiting for a reply, she walked away confidently.
Sherry couldn’t help but stare in jealousy at Audrey’s figure, her back adorned with graceful curves as she walked. Audrey walked with the inherent grace of a wealthy heiress.
Sherry always wished to be like that, but of course, life never gave her what she wished for. As she stared, Sherry felt a mixture of rage and jealousy ignite in her heart.
Sherry’s eyes darkened as she muttered, “Don’t be so condescending!
I’m sure that the public will make you run with your tail between your legs.”
The press conference Sherry held started right on time. She’d changed into a white dress, wanting to give off the appearance of a pitiful and innocent woman. It was a clever tactic.
Cecilia was sitting right in the center of the audience. She was one of Sherry’s clothing sponsors for the event, and she came to watch the drama unfold firsthand. After all, the whole drama was her doing.
So how could she miss it? She couldn’t wait to see Audrey’s reputation dashed to the rocks as people labeled Audrey a home wrecker.
Cecilia sneered. It still boiled her blood how Audrey acted like she could do as she pleased with Cornell’s support.
Cecilia still felt so much embarrassment when she recalled how Cornell kicked her out of the restaurant. She didn’t dare to go back there.
There was no way she was letting this go!
Cecilia was going to make Audrey suffer the same humiliation she had no matter what. She desired to see Audrey’s reaction when being branded a home wrecker and cursed by the public even more.
Suddenly, Audrey strode in confidently and sat next to Cecilia.
Cecilia’s eyes nearly bugged out of her head. “You? How can you…”
Cecilia bit back the rest of her words. She’d almost spilled everything just now.
Composing herself, Cecilia asked, “What are you doing here?”
Audrey gave a brilliant grin. “Is there any reason why I can’t be here?”
Cecilia was taken aback. It soon hit her though, that Audrey was wearing a pair of oversized sunglasses. It was clear Audrey was trying to hide in disguise.
Cecilia’s shocked expression morphed into a smile. “You’re right!
There isn’t. Please make yourself comfortable!”
Audrey returned the smile with one of her own and adjusted her sunglasses. She sat next to Cecilia to watch the show, so she didn’t want to draw too much attention to herself. She wasn’t the star today.
The crowd was full of those unreasonable netizens, an orchestrated maneuver by Sherry. Cecilia was beyond ecstatic. She cursed Audrey in her head. She thought Audrey was doomed today. Those misled public opinions would definitely tear Audrey apart!
Cecilia exchanged a meaningful glance with Sherry on the stage. Sherry had noticed Audrey and somewhat admired the latter’s nerve to show up.
For the sake of a promising future with heightened popularity, Sherry decided to put on a grand performance today.
The show started with Sherry bringing out the waterworks, crying as she spoke to the crowd. “I’m so sorry, everyone.” She was apologizing for rolling the gossip mills.
Then, Sherry smoothly transitioned into narrating her love story with her husband, tears still running down her cheeks.
Her words moved those misled folks, who began shouting encouragements.
“Don’t cry, Sherry!”