Filed to story: My Husband Regrets Divorcing Me (Audrey & Cornell)
In Katie’s estimation, Cornell’s kindness toward Cecilia was just out of gratitude and obligation. Audrey was just a minor blip in Katie’s mind. Even Cecilia, not truly a lover, ended up causing a rift that led to Audrey’s divorce from Cornell.
Katie didn’t pay much attention to someone as seemingly insignificant as Audrey. Little did she know, the very woman she dismissed would be the one for whom Cornell would eventually risk everything.
Katie’s fingers clenched tightly as a surge of fierce jealousy lit up her eyes. It was an emotion so intense that it threatened to engulf her entirely. It was Audrey’s natural ability to capture Cornell’s devoted love that sparked such bitter jealousy in Katie.
Clenching her jaw, Katie snapped, “This is all your fault!”
Audrey replied with annoying calmness, “You’re wrong. Even if I hadn’t entered the picture, Cornell would never have fallen for you.”
In matters of the heart, meeting the desired one earlier than others didn’t matter much. Logic just didn’t apply here. The harsh reality was simple. Love couldn’t be forced. Removing someone from the picture didn’t automatically make the desired one develop affection as expected.
Tragically, Katie’s failure to grasp this simple truth led her down a path of reckless and misguided actions.
At the entrance, a swarm of police officers followed by a crowd of reporters burst in.
Katie’s composure broke as she yelled at Audrey, “You called the media!”
“Yes,” Audrey confirmed, nodding earnestly.
Katie’s jaw clenched, her anger igniting. “How could you stoop to such sneaky tactics?” she demanded.
With the media eagerly chasing this story, Katie knew her reputation was sure to suffer.
“Sneaky?” Audrey asked, her gaze intense. “Do you think I will let you off the hook without making you face the music?”
Startled, Katie stared at Audrey in a daze, whose tone and words reminded her of Cornell. She sensed a wave of deep and instinctual fear swept over her.
“I know you’re after my Life,” Audrey said with an icy laugh, her eyes shining with spite. “Remember, this is just a preview of what’s to come. Your wrongdoings will come to light sooner or later. Katie, I’m ready to fight this out until the very end!”
Shocked by the resolve in Audrey’s expression, Katie finally realized Audrey was a formidable adversary.
As reporters neared, Katie quickly changed her posture. She covered her face with shaking hands, crying uncontrollably. “I have no grudge against you, Miss Foster. Why are you making these unfounded claims against me?” she said tearfully, her voice full of pain.
Resentment seethed in Katie as she resolved to bring Audrey down, even if it meant facing condemnation herself.
Katie stated firmly, “I’m confident the police will clear my name. I’m not the guilty one here. I’m a victim in this mess, too. Do you really think these accusations will tarnish the Glyn family’s good name?”
Audrey was exhausted by Katie’s theatrics. Facing her directly, Audrey snapped, “Enough of your pretend innocence, Katie! You killed the father of my child, and now you owe me!”
Wasn’t Katie well-versed in employing ploys of twisting the truth and diverting the public’s attention? Audrey knew how to give Katie a taste of her own medicine.
As expected, the media lapped up the story.
“Miss Foster are you saying Miss Glyn caused your child’s father’s death?” the reporters pressed.
“Miss Foster, could you explain?”
Faced with the relentless questions from the reporters, Audrey stayed quiet. She waved them off dismissively and turned away, leaving a furious Katie behind.
Down the hall, Audrey had only taken a few steps when a voice stopped her.
“Audrey.” Henley walked up slowly, his face showing a trace of pity.
“My condolences.”
To Henley, Audrey seemed to be fighting a losing battle. With Cornell out of the picture, no one could stop his plans. He was ready to overpower any opposition that tried to stand in his way.
Audrey ignored Henley, her expression unreadable. “Move,” she said sharply.
Henley didn’t move, forcing Audrey to try to walk past him. However, he quickly grabbed her arm, stopping her.
“The Clement Group will be mine,” Henley announced, smiling cunningly.
Audrey jerked her arm away, looking him straight in the eye. “In your dream,” she said forcefully.
“Are you still deluding yourself?” Henley’s face contorted with anger at her distant attitude. His grip tightened on her arm. “Still upset that I’m illegitimate? Now that Cornell is gone, that doesn’t matter.
I’m the only rightful heir to the Clement Group. I can give you everything he promised, and more!
Audrey’s gaze grew colder as she faced Henley. “He’s not dead,” she said coldly.
“Don’t kid yourself. He couldn’t have survived that. Why do you keep deceiving yourself?” Henley’s tone dropped. “Why don’t you try to let me take care of you? I’d treat you so much better than he ever did…”
“Smack!” The slap echoed sharply through the air, striking Henley’s face with force.
“Cornell’s alive!” Audrey hissed sharply, her voice low and threatening. “Say that again, and next time it’ll be more than just your cheek.”
Anger flared on Henley’s face. He glared at Audrey for a moment before suddenly grabbing her wrist and pushing her against the rough wall.
“Have you lost touch with reality?” Henley was close enough for Audrey to feel his warm breath on her cheek. “Cornell is dead. You’re in my care now. Behave, and perhaps I’ll consider being merciful.”
Fury exploded in Audrey’s eyes, scorching crimson. She tried to free her other hand to strike Henley, but he was quick to grasp it, effectively restraining her.
Henley pinned both her hands against the wall, his position dominating. A malicious grin formed on his lips. “It looks Like gentle persuasion isn’t your thing. Maybe I should try something a bit more direct?”
With one hand, Henley secured her wrists. With the other, he tilted her chin upward, his voice casual. “Let’s play a game. One slap from you, one ki*s from me. Think carefully about your next move.”
Audrey shook with fury. “How dare you treat me this way? Did you ever think about Cornell?”
“I don’t find anything amiss.” Henley’s voice carried a touch of mischief. “With Cornell gone, it seems right for a supportive sibling like me to ‘comfort’ his widow.”
Audrey clenched her teeth. “You were involved in the explosion, weren’t you?”
Henley hesitated briefly. “No, I didn’t know anything about it.”
“Swear on it,” Audrey pressed.
“Audrey, I would never deliberately hurt you,” Henley said sternly, his voice deep and threatening.
“You don’t dare to swear, right?” Audrey taunted, “Is this your way of showing care for me?”
Henley’s look became frosty. Alexis had promised to help him get everything back and told him not to worry.
However, Henley hadn’t foreseen Katie’s wish for Audrey’s demise or Alexis’ longing for Cornell’s. Unaware of each other’s motives, Katie and Alexis had unknowingly complicated an incident that led to Cornell’s disappearance. Now, the truth had surfaced, but it was far too late.
After a tense few seconds, Henley finally let go of Audrey’s wrist.
“I know you’ve been hurt. I promise, I’ll make this right,” he said softly.
Just because Henley couldn’t confront Katie now didn’t mean he never would.
“Don’t bother,” Audrey refused swiftly, pushing Henley away to widen the gap between them. Her tone was cold. “No matter what you do, I will never be with you, not even as friends. Forget that idea.”
Henley was wounded by her undisguised hostility. He reached out and yanked her into his arms forcefully, his eyes alight with defiance.
“And what if I don’t?”
Rage boiled in Audrey as she tried to escape his strong hold. “Let me go!” she snapped.
Ignoring her demands, Henley’s eyes gleamed with fierce resolve.
“I’ve taken over the Clement Group. You think I can’t make you mine?”
His hidden desire, restrained for too long, now erupted with the force of an explosion. He moved closer, his stare locked on Audrey’s pale face, her delicate features marked by a distinct vulnerability.
Her lips quivered slightly, silently begging to be ki*sed.
Gripping her waist even tighter, Henley said with chilling intensity, “There will be no more Cornell in this world, and you’ll belong to me.”
The threat in his tone was palpable as he nearly ki*sed her.
But Audrey acted swiftly, kneeing him sharply in the groin.
“Ah!” Henley bent over in pain, taking steps back, his expression twisted in anger.
Without looking back, Audrey turned to her ally. “Got that on camera?”
“Crystal clear,” Matteo replied, stepping out from the shadows with his phone ready.
Henley’s face contorted into a grimace of disbelief. “What the hell is this?”
Henley lunged at Audrey with Lightning speed, but Matteo intercepted him effortlessly, positioning himself protectively in front of Audrey, his sharp eyes warily watching Henley.
“Audrey, did you do that on purpose?” Henley asked, his brow throbbing. Sharp as ever, he finally realized that Audrey had deliberately provoked him, pushing him until he lost control.
Audrey’s smile widened into a smug grin. “Imagine the news. A Clement Group executive caught red-handed trying to sexually assault the CEO’s ex-wife in broad daylight.”
Henley’s eyebrows knitted together, his face a blend of disbelief and anger. “You wouldn’t dare! Just try to publish it.” After all, for someone with his influence, silencing a few media outlets was a minor task.
“Why publish it at all?” Audrey’s voice was thick with sarcasm. “Such tantalizing gossip should only circulate within the sacred walls of the Clement Group, giving everyone a front-row seat to your relentless ambition. Wouldn’t that be entertaining?”