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Chapter 231

Audrey said, "So what if I just don't help you? Didn't you always say that you have a capable daughter? Why don't you ask for Eliza's help?" She was about to hang up.

Albert anxiously said, "Wait, wait, wait, Audrey! Don't hang up!"

Albert had never pleaded with Audrey before.

But for his authority in the company, he had no choice but to beg. "As long as you help me this time, I'll do whatever you want.

Audrey didn't say anything.

The brief silence made Albert feel like ants were gnawing at his heart. He was extremely uneasy.

Gritting his teeth, he napped, 'I know you're upset because we are partial to Eliza but we are already regretting it!

"I've realized that Eliza is nothing compared to you. She can't even hold a candle to you."

He kept belittling Eliza, hoping this would please Andrey.

But Audrey felt nothing.

Albert continued, "I know if it hadn't been for Eliza, the Hayes family and the Rhodes family wouldn't have completely fallen out.

"Look at this mess. The collaboration has been stopped. The company's cash flow is seriously affected. Audrey, if you don't help me, the company will really go bankrupt! "I'm begging you. Please help me one more time! If you ask Dominic not to cancel the collaboration, he will definitely

agree

Audrey only found his words amusing.

She thought Albert hadn't changed at all. He still cared about nothing but money, as detestable as ever.

She lowered her eyes and sneered, "No way."

She sounded motionless. Her refusal was direct, leaving no room for negotiation.

Albert was so angry that he was nearly out of breath.

He thought, 'So, she didn't care about a single word that I said.

Anger and resentment toward Audrey almost overwhelmed Albert.

He opened his mouth, ready to curse.

But Audrey quickly said. "Rhodes Enterprises doesn't only belong to me. You're the chairman now. It's your job to ask Dominic for his mercy, 'not mine. Goodbye." After that, she instantly hung up the phone.

time to curse.

Albert didn't have any time

Fiona had been waiting beside him for a long time. As soon as the call ended, she asked Albert, "So, did Audrey agree to spare Eliza

Albert thought, Even at a time like this, she's still worried about Elizal

If it weren't for Eliza, who messed things up, I wouldn't have to brg Audrey!

Suddenly. Albert was overwhelmed by frustration. He snapped, low dare you! Look what your dear daughter has done! She's an ungrateful bitch!"

Fiona was taken aback. Feeling wronged, she muttered. "After all, she's not our real daughter. I raised her but she's not close to me. What can I do? Can't we plead with her again to spare

Albert was furious. At a time like this, you're still thinking about that troublemaker! The company is on the verge of bankruptcy. You'll have to beg for food on the street!"

Fiona said hesitantly, "Is it really... really that serious?"

She never involved herself in the company's matters so naturally, she didn't know how much damage would be brought about if the Hayes family canceled the investment. Albert suddenly recalled what the woman he deeply loved had said.

if Eliza ended

The woman said the Rhodes family.

p in jail, their son would always be laughed at and looked down upon even if he was back to

A gleam of shrewdness flashed across Albert's eyes. He said, expressionless, "If Audrey's heart softens and she decides to plead with the Hayes family for forgiveness, then let Eliza go to jail if that's what it takes!" At this moment, he had to sacrifice Eliza to save his family business.

He had to do it to make sure his beloved woman and his son wouldn't have to worry about money.

As for Eliza, he simply didn't care what would happen to her.

He thought someone who had offended the Hayes family and was no longer under the protection of a marriage deserved to be abandoned.

Fiona's pupils shrank. She said in a trembling voice, "Honey, how can you say that?"

She pleaded with him. "Eliza is our daughter. She's had a rough time being abused by her adoptive family all those years. She has suffered enough. Please take care of her."

"She has suffered enough?" Albert sneered, cursing, "I'm the damn laughingstock of everyone in Riverdale because of her! Don't you think I'm fucking suffering too!" Fiona looked at him in disbelief.

Albert took a deep breath. Feeling frustrated, he pointed a finger at her nose and coldly said, "If you hadn't spoiled her, things wouldn't have turned out like this. It's your fault!" Fiona felt sad deep inside. But it was the first time she had seen Albert so furious. She was

Seeing that she kept silent and looked submissive, Albert felt disgusted!

He didn't understand why he had made the woman he truly loved suffer in the past years.

He didn't know how he had put up with such a boring woRLIL

anvue with him.

too scared to argue

 

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Fiona stared at Albert's cold face and became uneasy.

She had a bad feeling-

Albert stared at her. Suddenly, without warning, he said, "Let's get divorced

Fiona's heart jolted. Her eyes widened in disbelief. She asked, "Honey, are you kidding?"

She didn't believe such a trivial thing would lead to a divorce.

Tm serious." Albert stared at her with a pair of cold eyes. I've had enough of you!"

Fiona said with a hurt and confused expression, "What... what did I do?"

She thought she had sacrificed a lot for her family over the years.

She wondered if she had done anything wrong-

Seeing that she looked innocent. Albert felt no sympathy toward her. Instead, he grew more brazen.

He said, "How dare you! We've been married for so many years and we still haven't had a son. In the countryside, an old woman like you would get dumped!

After providing a life for you for all these years, suddenly, I'm nearly bankrupt because of the useless girl you gave me!

The more he said, the angrier he became

His eyes turned red as he shouted hysterically, "I won't make things ugly because for the sake of our marriage! If you hadn't) hit Dominic, my company wouldn't be in such a mess. So, you will get nothing from the divorce." Every word of his was like a sharp knife stabbed directly into Fiona's heart.

She couldn't imagine how her caring husband had turned into such a cruel man overnight.

People often say that true love is found in tough times.

She wondered why her husband was so eager to kick her away when they were in tough times. Fiona felt so hurt that she could hardly breathe.

She looked at Albert, who was full of disappointment and anger and broke down.

She retorted his accusations. "Is it only my fault that we don't have a son?

"Is it solely my fault that our daughter wasn't disciplined after she went back to the family?

"Do you really think you completely had no responsibility?"

Listening to her arguments, Albert was expressionless.

He calmly turned around, went to his room, opened the safe, took out a document that he had prepared long ago, and slapped it on Fiona's face.

He said. Tve already signed the divorce papers. You'll have three days to think about it. If you don't sign it, we'll see each

other in court!"

Fiona was stunned.

She thought Albert mentioned getting a divorce only because he was in a fit of temper.

She never expected that he had planned for it long ago.

She wondered when exactly he started preparing it.

She had no idea that he was preparing it.

Before she realized what was happening, Albert added, "Fiona, want to reinind you that you have been a housewife for all these years. You know nothing except for spending money. "You've contributed nothing, either to the family or the company. Taking this to court won't do you any good. You'd better just sign the papers.

After that. Albert stormed out, leaving Fiona broken-hearted

Meanwhile, Audrey was thinking about Albert's words as she quietly had breakfast.

Alistair peeled an egg for her and handed it to her. He gently asked, "What are you thinking about? You seem a little bit distracted."

Taking the egg from him, Audrey whispered, 'Albert called me. He wants me to ask Dominic to go easy on Rhodes Enterprises.

While eating the egg, she mumbled in confusion, "He said Dominic might go easy on Rhodes Enterprises because of me! don't know what he's thinking about...

Hearing this, Alistair thought he was probably having a crisis.

Even Sunny, who was quietly having breakfast beside them, paused and stared blankly at Audrey

Alistair's grip on the chopsticks tightened slightly. He asked uncertainly, "What is your plan?"

Audrey said decisively, "I already refused him. But I doubt he'll just give up."

Alistair paused and then said seriously, "Audrey, there's something I need to tell you. It's about Dominic

Audrey tilted her head to the side in confusion, wondering why he suddenly mentioned Dominic's name. "Huh?"

Alistair took a deep breath and said with a serious face, "After Mrs. Rhodes hit Dominic on the head, he lost his memories of

the past three years, which means that he still thinks you're his girlfriend."

 

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Audrey was so shocked that she almost choked on the egg yolk.

Sunny, who was very caring, quickly pushed her cup of milk to her.

She took a sip of the milk. After a while, she said, "This is way too dramatic!"

She thought overused plot twists like amnesia were only found in cheesy romantic novels.

She thought. How could it possibly happen in real life?

Hearing this, Alistair, who had been a bit worried, suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.

But just to make sure he didn't have to worry about anything, he directly asked, "You're not planning to go talk to him, are

You?

-of

fact,

course, not" Audrey shook her head without hesitation, "Whether he lost his memories or not, he did betray me. That's a

She would not forgive anyone who hurt her so easily.

Hearing that Dominic lost his memories, she felt nothing but disbelief and disgust.

There was no way she would talk to him again,

Audrey said calmly, "Dominic and I are over. No matter what he thinks, it has nothing to do with me. I'm not going to play by his rules."

Alistair smiled.

He thought it looked like he didn't have to worry at all.

Audrey smiled with a hint of mockery flashing across her face.

She said, "The feud between the Hayes family and the Rhodes family is something I can't be happier about. They are lucky, that I watch it! Why would I ever plead with Dominic to help the Rhodes family?"

The fact that Albert even suggested it showed how little he knew about her.

Hearing this, Alistair was completely relieved. He thought of something else. "Did Albert just ask you to ask for Dominic's help? Did he ask you to spare Eliza?"

Audrey shook her head, "No..

Albert was very selfish,

Audrey would be surprised if he suddenly cared about Eliza.

Alistair said with a teasing smile, It seems Albert doesn't really love his daughter. Faced with the choice between career and family, he picks career and power without hesitation."

So, Albert only cared about the company. Whether Eliza might get sued was not his concern. Audrey added coldly, "Exactly. He is always selfish. He only cares about money. not people. After living with him for over twenty years, Audrey knew her adoptive father very well

Audrey thought, "My adoptive father thinks everything is only about money.

'No, there is one thing more.

He does care a little about his illegitimate son.

Thinking about the Rhodes family's mess, Audrey lost her appele

She put down her fork and looked at Alistair. "Now the Rhodes funily is a total mess. I know Albert very well. He'll probably seize this great chance and divorce Fiona so his mistress and his illegitimate son can move into his house."

Audrey paused for a moment with a hint of sadness in her eyes and then said, "I used to feel sorry for her, worried that she couldn't handle the truth about her husband's affair and that Rhodes Enterprises would eventually be controlled by his mistress and illegitimate son. "So I worked tirelessly to secure my position in the company, hoping it would protect her share of the company. Now, I realize how naive I was."

She didn't mention Fiona's name but Alistair knew she was talking about Fiona

-Seeing that she looked sad, Alistair felt a pang of sadness too.

Alistair lifted his hand and gently tapped her nose. He comforted her. 'You didn't do anything wrong. It is her fault!"

Audrey was still lost in thoughts when she heard his firm voice. From now on, no one can make you suffer like this ever again

Alistair decided that as long as he was with her, all her efforts would pay off!

Audrey's face softened. She said gently, "Don't worry. I no longer care about them. I won't let them affect my mood. I'm just a bit worried about you." Alistair raised his eyebrow, hesitating. "About me?"

Audrey patiently explained, "Yes. You don't know how ruthless Albert can be when he is determined to achieve his goals.

"He failed to persuade me so he might turn to you. If he finds out who you are, he'll definitely keep pestering you and cause endless trouble for you."

Finding her words heartwarming, Alistair smiled, "Relax. He's nothreat to me

He was actually hoping Albert would turn to him so he could stand up for his wife.

Thinking that he already owned nearly 40% of Rhodes Enterprises' shares, Alistair asked, "Audrey, do you want Rhodes Enterprises to have a new chairman?" Audrey was a bit confused.

She thought Alistair wanted her to help another director to become the chairman.

After pondering over it for a while, she said, "Although Darren has been treating me well, he has the same issue as Albert. He only cares about profits Plus, he's even more shrewd and cunning than Albert"

A cold glint flashed across Audrey's eyes. She said, "If I fall out with Albert, Darren might not take my side."

So, from the very beginning, she didn't plan to work for Rhodes Enterprises for long.

Instead of wasting her energy fighting these old foxy men, she preferred to start her career elsewhere.

But Alistair couldn't bear to see her working too hard.

He gave a smile and said. "Since Darren isn't reliable, why not find someone better?"

as

Audrey was even more puzzled. "Who else is a better candidate for the chairman of Rhodes Enterprises?"

Alistair opened his thin lips and said like it was a mysterious thing. Far away yet right in front of you.

 

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Audrey asked. "Who? You don't mean me, do you?"

Audrey quickly waved her hand. I can't do it. Although I have some shares, it's not much. I have no right to be the

chairman

Over the years, she had built a good reputation in the company and had made a lot of money for the company.

But faced with complicated power dynamics, those who supported her in the past would definitely switch sides in a heartbeat.

Besides, she was no longer part of the Rhodes family. Her being the chairman would not be persuasive. No one would agree. with it

Alistair calmly said. "Who says you don't have the right? You own 55% of the shares of Rhodes Enterprises. You are the majority shareholder. If you can't be the chairman, no one can. Hearing this. Audrey was stunned.

She thought, I have 55% of the shares of Rhodes Enterprises?

She said, "Stop joking. I only have 15%...

Audrey suddenly realized something. She looked at Alistair, terrified.

She said, "No way! It's not what I'm thinking, right?"

Alistair smiled triumphantly like everything was under his control.

Audrey swallowed hard and said, incredulously, "Did you buy all of Darren's shares?"

Alistair nodded and said. "I didn't just buy Darren's shares. I bought some from other shareholders. If you want more, I can help you buy Albert's shares!

Alistair sounded casual like he was talking about buying some cabbages in a market instead of shares of a publicly traded

company

Well, no one could blame him for having this attitude. In this world, there was nothing that money couldn't buy. It happened that the thing he had to worry about the least was money. Audrey was speechless.

She thought, 'One day, I will have a battle with you heartless rich people!

But soon she remembered her husband was one of those heartless rich people. She couldn't help but feel a little proud.

Having a rich husband really made one feel like she could do anything she wanted.

Although it was an exciting idea, Audrey didn't agree with him the end.

Even though she didn't really think Albert was her father, the Rhodes family had provided a life for her for over twenty years. She didn't want to be so cruel to them.

So, after thinking about it for a moment, she said to Alistair, Let see what Albert will do next, okay? If he's smart and stops pestering me, I'll just pretend that nothing ever happened." Seeing that she had made up her mud, Alistair didn't push her anymore.

Audrey wiped her mouth clean, stood up, and said, "Tm full. Off to work"

Before leaving, she gently pinched Sunny's little checks and softly coaxed him. "Sunny, be a good boy. Mommy will buy you some snacks after work"

The little guy didn't say anything. He just nodded obediently and blinked with his big bright eyes glittering

Audrey's heart melted. She couldn't help but kiss him.

Looking up, she saw Alistair staring at her jealously.

Audrey chuckled and kissed his cheek while blushing

Finally, Alistair smiled. He said softly, Tve hired some bodyguards for you. They'll follow you everywhere from now on." Audrey said hesitantly, "Huh? Isn't that a bit much.

Alistair said with a serious look, "You just turned Albert down. I'm worried that he might cause trouble for you on his turf

"Having bodyguards protecting you is the only thing that can reassure me now. They will just protect you and won't interfere with your daily life."

Alistair could have asked the bodyguards to secretly follow her but he chose to tell her the truth. So, Audrey didn't have the

heart to refuse him.

Thinking about this, Audrey decided not to reject his arrangement.

She headed out, ready to go to work

As soon as she was out of the community, a car pulled over in front of her.

The window was rolled down. Michael, with one hand on the steering wheel, looked at her with a bright smile. Mrs. Hayes Mr. Hayes asked me to drive you to your office. Audrey was speechless.

She was shocked that Alistair asked his assistant to be her driver,

She thought

it was a waste of his talent

 

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Audrey said, embarrassed, "Michael, go back after you drop me off at the office!"

Michael hurriedly opened the door for her. For him, this arrangement was like a demotion.

So, Audrey thought it would be better for him to return to Alistair

Unexpectedly, Michael didn't look happy about her suggestion. Instead, he felt a bit hurt. "Ma'am, did I do anything wrong?"

He was worried that Audrey was still upset about him for being disrespectful.

He thought, No way

I worked so hard to get the chance to drive for her.

"Am I really going to be fired on the first day?

"It will be so cruel.

Audrey waved her hand and sincerely said, "No, no, you're doing great. You're a good driver. It's just a waste of your talents if you are just my driver,"

Michael breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "Not at all. I volunteered for the job. It's my honor to serve you, maam

Seeing that he genuinely looked resentful and reluctant, Audrey decided to give up the idea of sending him back to Alistair.

At 8:50, Audrey arrived at the office building.

Little did she know that she caused uproar in the company's internal group chat the moment she stepped into the office building. Someone snapped a photo of her and sent it to the

[Everyone! Ms. Rhodes is back!]

This message caused a stir.

group chat.

People with different intentions found various excuses to show up in front of Audrey on her way to her office.

As soon as Audrey stepped out of the elevator, she noticed that there were more people than usual in the hallway.

Everyone was looking at her with a bright smile.

Her colleagues who used to mock her because of Eliza were especially attentive today,

People started to greet her. "Ms. Rhodes, you're back!"

"Ms. Rhodes, I watched "Supergalactic Idol", Your voice was so captivating! I was completely blown away. You wrote the lyrics of Toasting! Incredible! From now on, you're my idol. *Ms. Rhodes, can I get your autograph?"

Audrey felt nothing as she watched her colleagues eager to flatter her.

She knew very well they were only trying to cozy up to her because Eliza had lost the fight.

Once someone more powerful than Eliza joined the company, they would quickly switch their sides.

Not showing that she was disgusted, Audrey impatiently said, "I almost time to start work. Do you have nothing better to

do

Someone said, "Ms. Rhodes, we won't be behind the schedule. We haven't seen you in a long time. We really missed you a

Audrey's colleagues didn't care about her indifferent attitude toward them at all. A woman even smiled, "Ms. Rhodes, are you going to become a big star? Are you here to quit your job?" They all thought Audrey wouldn't continue to work in Rhodes Enterprises for much longer. After the Hayes family canceled the investment, many smart employees started looking for new jobs." They all thought Audrey was so capable so there was no reason for her to stay there to be bullied. They just wanted to find out where she would go after leaving the company.

If she were to join the entertainment industry, she would surely need to have her own team.

They hoped that she would hire them..

Hearing the woman's voice, Audrey shifted her gaze to the woman's name tag. The woman's name was Sherry.

Audrey remembered Sherry was one of those who eagerly tried to curry favor with Eliza after Eliza joined the company.

After Eliza was in deep trouble. Sherry only cared about if Audrey was going to leave the company like she never knew Eliza

n the Audrey found it ironic. She said coldly. "Don't ask things that you shouldn't know. If you want to find another job, go HR department's office and quit. The company won't try to keep you." Sherry stiffened.

Audrey had already walked past her and entered the office with Emily following closely behind her.

As the door closed, Audrey put her handbag on the chair.

Audrey said to Emily, "Give me a list of those who were trying to flatter me just now. If any of them is found slacking off and trying to play up to their bosses, fire them immediately!"

 

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Hearing this, Emily looked surprised, widening her eyes.

Audrey was worried that Emily might misunderstand her

When Audrey was about to explain. Emily came to her senses and exclaimed delightfully, "That's awesome! Audrey, you're finally the fierce person you used to be! You were too lenient with them before, which only made them bolder. "They even dared to block your way and laugh at you!"

Audrey was taken aback for a moment hearing Emily's words.

She realized that ever since she found out she wasn't the real heiress of the Rhodes family, she had been lenient and hesitating.

These changes made others forget her past methods of running the company, leading them to mistakenly think she was easy to manipulate.

So, after all, she was affected by the truth of her origins, which made her lose her assertiveness.

But now, things were different.

Recalling what Alistair said to her before she left home, Audrey suddenly turned to Emily and asked, "Emily, do you still want to work for me?" Emily's eyes lit up with excitement. Although she didn't know what Audrey's plan was, she was so thrilled that she couldn't stop nodding

She said, "Of course! As long as you don't mind having me around you, I'd love to work for you forever!"

Emily had a feeling that working for Audrey definitely meant a rich life. After all, no matter who she worked for, it was just af job

Emily was obviously joyful. She eagerly asked, "Audrey, have you finally decided to start your own business?"

It was about time.

Emily thought Audrey would definitely thrive leaving Rhodes Enterprises with her amazing skills and talent

After all, the Rhodes family showed little appreciation after Audrey did so much for them

She might as well start a career of her own.

In the past few years, she had sacrificed a lot for Rhodes Enterprises.

Audrey gave a smile like there was something mysterious. "You know when the time comes, Just focus on your work.

Emily nodded vigorously. "Okay?" She happily picked up some documents and headed out to go back to her work.

Audrey stood up and walked to the window. She crossed her arms as she looked down at the city.

It might not be long before she didn't have to come to this office anymore.

Where she would eventually end up depended on

what Albert's next plan was

If Albert was wise enough, he would stop pestering her.

She would spare him since she had treated him as her father for more than twenty years.

But if he was not wise enough, she wouldn't give him any chance to make a comeback.

But Audrey thought it was unlikely that he would stop based on what she knew about him.

So, it was better to be prepared for it in advance of it

Thinking about this, Audrey sent a message to Michael, telling him to keep a close watch on Albert for the next couple of days.

At first, Albert didn't make any moves. It seemed he was still waiting for Audrey to change her mind.

But two days later, seeing that Audrey hadn't done anything but go back to the company to regain control of it, Albert couldn't keep calm anymore.

Michael sent a message to Audrey: [Albert has contacted someone from the TV station. He's planning to use the media against you. He hasn't returned to the Rhodes residence for days. It seems he is with another woman.] Audrey wasn't surprised. She knew Albert wouldn't give up.

Audrey sneered. Since Albert had made his choice, she made up her mind too.

This time, she wanted to see them fight each other like Roman war dogs!

Meanwhile, Albert walked into the local TV station's reception room

with a woman.

The receptionist said. "Mr. Rhodes, the director is in a meeting. Please wait here."

The receptionist poured them two cups of coffee and left the room.

Before leaving, she gave a meaningful look at the woman beside Albert.

She remembered that rumor had it that Albert was madly in love with his wife.

So, she wondered who the woman beside him was.

Noticing the receptionist's intense gaze, the woman next to Albert raised her eyebrow and deliberately said, "Honey, your tic is crooked

After that, she stood up and sat right on Albert's lap to adjust his be

The receptionist was stunned. She quickly closed the door for them, amazed by the complexities of high society.

Albert smelled her well-crafted perfume as he wrapped his arms around her waist. He couldn't help kissing her charming

face

The woman let out a sweet squeal and gently hit his chest. She said timidly, "You're being naughty again. We're at the TV station's office! What if someone sees us?"

Despite what she said, she desperately wanted someone to bump into them so everyone else would know she was Albert's

mistress.

Albert's heart bear faster. His hand went down the woman's waist and rubbed her wide hips. He said, "I don't care. What's there to worry about? I've already told that old woman I want a dhorce.

"As long as everything goes smoothly. I'll be in charge of the Rhodes family. You'll become Mrs. Rhodes!"

The woman was thrilled inside but she pretended to be worried But Audrey has been your daughter for over twenty years.

Publicly accusing her on TVEI Don't you think it's not the right thing to do? What if people think you're beanleu

Albert sneered dismissively. "What's wrong with that? Audrey betrayed the Rhodes family!"

Since Audrey refused to plead with the Hayes family, he had no choice but to force her to compromise"

Thinking about this, Albert was so furious that he gritted his teeth. "The Rhodes family raised her but she isn't grateful to us Now, when the company is having a tough time, she won't even sacrifice her pride. She leaves me no choice!" Albert didn't love Audrey at all. He said with disgust, "If it hadn't been for her interference back then, our son wouldn't have been an illegitimate child"

He punched the sofa, still angry about what happened at the Brightview Group's anniversary. "He's my son, yet he can't even attend a party without bowing to others. I've had enough of this

"Besides," He continued, I asked people from the TV station to mediate between them to get Audrey to apologize to the Hayes family and leave the company. I've already done enough for her." The woman put her hands on Albert's shoulders and asked anxiously. "But what if it doesn't work on Audrey?"

-Albert sneered sarcastically, "She may not buy it but she is still married to that good-looking deadbeat. If it doesn't work. I

have plenty of other methods to make sure her husband is kicked out of Riverdale!"

 

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Hearing this, the woman finally felt relieved

She didn't care about Fiona at all but Audrey always frightened her.

If it hadn't for Audrey, she wouldn't have lost her job and been kicked out in disgrace years ago.

She knew Audrey was very clever and resourceful although she was young

Over the years, she had suffered a lot because of Audrey although they hadn't even confronted each other directly

If Albert managed to ruin Audrey's reputation this time, it would serve as an indirect revenge for her suffering. Just thinking about it made her feel satished

Feeling happy, the woman wasn't sparing with rewarding Albert She kissed him passionately for a minute and then buried her face in his shoulder. She said, panting. "Thank you, honey. I knew you wouldn't let our son and me suffer for nothing." Feeling her soft body and smelling her perfume. Albert was turned on.

Not caring about anything else, he grabbed her hand and put it on the zipper of his pants.

With a cheeky smile, he said, "Sweetheart, the director won't be here anytime soon. Why don't we have some fun?"

The woman glared at him obsequiously and softly teased him. You naughty boy. Haven't you had enough in the past few days?"

Albert said. "But you're just too alluring."

Albert pulled her top off her shoulders and anxiously pressed her down on the coffee table.

When Michael found out that Albert was trying to push Audrey through the TV station, he became worried.

Michael asked, "Ma'am, should we ask the director of the TV station to refuse Albert to do the interview?" Audrey said coldly, "No need."

Michael looked a bit puzzled. "Then what is your next plan?"

Audrey chuckled, "Since Albert likes telling people his family secrets on TV. let him do it. Just wait. The show is about to Inside the TV station's VIP lounge, Albert was getting comfortable with his young mistress, ready for an intimate moment. Suddenly, there was a rapid knock on the door. Albert was shocked and he was instantly turned off.

The woman punched his shoulder and muttered, annoyed, "I've told you not to do it here.

She thought, Useless piece of shit! After turning me down, he just quit

Looks like he is too old.

Cursing him in her mind, she looked cold. She started to put on her clothes slowly.

Albert thought she was scared. Without putting on his clothes, lie leaned over her and kissed her several times. He comforted her. "Don't be afraid, babe He heard someone knocking on the door again.

Albert didn't mind it, still lying in the woman's embrace. He whispered in her ear, "They wouldn't dare walk inside without my permission..." Bang!

Before he could finish his words, the door was suddenly kicked open from the outside.

Someone said, "Honey, why did you lock the door?"

Albert looked up and saw Fiona, at the front of a crowd with cameras. He immediately went pale with fear.

He thought he was done for.

Fiona, who was excited that she came with the media to support her husband, was stunned.

She never thought she would see her husband in a compromising situation with another woman in public.

She finally knew Albert had an affair.

Moments later, Fiona's deafening scream broke the weird silence She screamed, "Auh!"

Fiona went wild, lunging forward to grasp the woman's hair and punching her. "Bitch! You worthless whore! How dare you seduce my husband? I'll kill you!"

The woman wanted to fight back. However, caught unprepared, she was no match for Fiona. She couldn't fight back and her face was covered with scratches..

The reporters who came here with Fiona had realized what was happening. They quickly aimed their cameras at Albert.. They began to bombard Albert with questions. "Mr. Rhodes, can you explain who this lady is?" "Mr. Rhodes, this is the TV station's reception room. Aren't you afraid of what will happen if this becomes public?"

 

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Albert was already terrified.

He quickly put on his clothes, trembling, and angrily pushed away the reporters' cameras.

He shouted, "Leave me alone! Stop filming! Or I'll sue you for violating my privacy!"

The reporters stepped back. Although they had stopped asking questions, they kept their cameras on.

They heard Albert's mistress's painful screams and cries for help

Albert hurried to separate the two women who were in a fierce fight ignoring all the reporters.

Fiona pushed Albert away angrily and then kicked his mistress hard.

She yelled, "Leave me alone! I'll deal with you later!"

The mistress stumbled, falling on the couch, almost naked.

Albert was heartbroken. He slapped Fiona hard across the face,

He said, "You crazy woman! Enough!"

Fiona was taken aback by the slap.

She stared blankly at the furious man. Her cheek was burning hot but she felt like she had plunged into a freezing cold lake, leaving her shivering all over.

After a while, she put her hand on her cheek in disbelief and struggled to open her mouth, looking at the couple embracing/ each other before her. "Albert, you're an animal

She couldn't believe that he slapped her for his mistress. It seemed like he had forgotten that they had been married for decades.

A hint of disgust flashed across Albert's eyes as he coldly said, "Stop! I've signed the divorce papers. We're done. Why did you hit her in the first place?"

At that moment, he couldn't hate Fiona more.

When he turned to the crying baby in his arms, he looked gentle and affectionate.

Fiona was heartbroken. She finally realized their seemingly perfect marriage was just a lie.

He had stopped loving her long ago.

Fiona felt a sharp pain in her chest and almost couldn't breathe collapsing on the floor.

Her husband was in front of her with his back facing her. He didn't even bother to look back at her.

In the end, a kind-hearted reporter helped Fiona stand up and gave her a quick-acting heart reliever.

I took a long time for Fiona to pull herself together.

Albert totally ignored her. All he cared about was the woman in Us arms.

Albert said, "Sweetheart does it hurt?

"Oh no! Honey! She scratched your face. Don't worry. It will be the

He gently blew on her face and gently sleeked back her messy hair.

He acted like the reporters and Fiona didn't exist.

Looking at them. Fiona felt completely hopeless. Sadly, she asked, "Albert, when did you two hook up with each other?"

She had no idea that her husband had been cheating on her before. She even hoped her husband was just momentN infatuated with the woman and would eventually return to her. Albert gave her an indifferent look and said impatiently, "What does it matter to you? Get out of here!"

He continued, "You have one more day. If you don't sign the divorce papers, I'll take this to court!"

Fiona widened her eyes in shock. She said incredulously. "You are cheating on me and you dare to take this to court?"

Albert sneered indifferently. "So what? It's just a mistake that every man makes. Ask around and see if anyone can stand living with you?"

He thought

Fiona had saved him a lot of trouble. He didn't need to make up any excuses.

Just looking at Fiona made him want to throw up.

He said. "Yes, I am cheating on you. I'd just pay you for it. But you hit her. You're lucky that I didn't call the police.

Fiona couldn't hold back her tears any longer. Her eyes were filled with tears.

She clamped her lips together. She was tough. She didn't want to embarrass herself in front of all the cameras anymore. But she didn't want to just leave.

She thought she should at least know what the woman who seduced her husband looked like.

Fiona took a deep breath and rushed forward, pushing her husband and his mistress apart. The tearful woman happened to be looking up.

Fiona saw her face and paused for a moment. Then she blurted out, "Zara? Why is it you?"

 

Chapter 239

When the reporters realizes it was an "inside job", they became even more excited. They took photos of the three nonstop, afraid that they would miss a single detail.

Zara, realizing that Fiona had recognized her, looked a bit guilty. She turned her head around, trying to hide her face with

Fiona rushed forward and grabbed Zara's arm. She said angrily, "Didn't you get fired from Rhodes Enterprises years ago for embezzling the compensation payout, which was a large amount of money?" Fiona wondered how Zara ended up being Albert's mistress.

She wondered if they had hooked up with each other before Zara was fired.

Fiona was so furious that she trembled all over.

fara nervously took a few steps back, trying to shake off Fiona's hand. She repeatedly said, "Mrs. Rhodes, you must have mistaken me for someone else. I'm not

Even though Zara always considered herself the real "Mrs. Rhodes, she instinctively called Fiona "Mrs. Rhodes, which she had called countless times before.

Fiona's expression suddenly changed. She said coldly, "How could I ever mistake you for someone else? I'd recognize you even if you turn into ashes!"

She grabbed Zara's shoulders and shook her wildly and angrily. "Bitch! I treated you well, didn't I? I even gave you the job at Rhodes Enterprises. How dare you seduce my man behind my back!

She never expected that her recommendation out of the kindness of her heart, which gave Zara a job when Zara was desperate, would lead to a serious issue in her marriage,

Albert's secretary ended up being his companion in his bed as well.

Seeing that there was nowhere to hide, Zara decided to give up.

She pushed Fiona away and said irritably, "Let go of me. How is it my fault that you couldn't keep your man around you?"

Hona was speechless.

It turned out that when someone was shameless enough, he or she could say anything no matter how ridiculous it was,

From

Fiona pointed at her husband and shouted hysterically, "Albert! You're divorcing me not because I failed to discipline our daughter or because I didn't give you a sout "It is because you have an affair! This bitch was fired for stealing honey from the company. Aren't you afraid of going to

Jail

Albert's expression compiricly changed!

Afraid that Fiona might say something that would be ink to hun, Alben grabbed her by the neck and threatened her Shut up! If you say one more lie. I'll sur you for dander?" xijd warnj (keared at all. She glared at Albert and then turned 65 čura She sand. You abused your position to steal money and take bribej? Wer you under Albots orders back then?" Allones's expression changed as he cherches jus jaw hard

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Fiona looked extremely disappointed but her mind cleared. She said decisively. "No wonder you were so generous after she vanished. You said. It's not much money. I'll spare her.

"I was wondering why you suddenly became so kind-hearted. It turns out you two were ganged up. You cunning snakes?

Over the years, Fiona had been tormented with guilt for not giving Albert a son. She had devoted herself entirely to taking care of him at home.

But Albert had an affair with his lover and stole their marital property.

Realizing that she had been deceived for so long, Fiona burned with anger

In the past years, she had prided herself on her happy marriage. When other wealthy ladies mocked her for not having a son, she would calmly retort that these women didn't have happy marriages like she did. Little did she know her seemingly happy marriage was nothing but an illusion

ong time ago

Albert, who seemed to be caring and loving, had hooked up with another woman a long

She was fooled by them and now ended up being a laughingstock of everyone in this city. Thinking about how people around her would laugh at her in the future. Fiona felt frustrated. So, she had no reason to go easy on Albert

Since there was no going back, she thought she might as well ruin his life too!

Fiona quickly wiped her tears away and turned to the cameras. Twill tell you what kind of man Albert really is and the truth about how he almost bankrupted Rhodes Enterprises years ago!

As soon as she said this, the reporters perked up like they were wolves smelling fresh and blood.

Albert turned pale, He tried to stop Fiona but it was too late.

 

Chapter 240

Michael, who had been watching the drama unfold through the live-streaming channel, couldn't wait to congratulate Audrey.

He said, "Mrs. Hayes, you have wonderful foresight. With this incident, Albert's reputation is completely ruined. I'm sure the board members of Rhodes Enterprises will soon demand an emergency meeting to vote him out as Chairman." Albert's scandal was spreading rapidly throughout the company. It was no surprise that it reached the ears of the board and shareholders.

When Audrey heard the news, she didn't feel much joy.

At sixteen, she had caught Albert and Zara having an affair in the office.

Back then, Audrey knew this secret would eventually come out.

To spare Fiona's feelings. Audrey used all her wits to cover for Albert and worked hard to get Zara out of the company

Unexpectedly, the secret Audrey had tried so hard to keep hidden would one day be revealed by Fiona herself.

Audrey wondered how Fiona was feeling right now. Although she didn't exactly feel sorry for Fiona, her mood still dipped a

little

Seeing what was happening. Michael perceptively reported the situation to Alistair by texting.

Michael: [Mr. Hayes, Mrs. Audrey Hayes seems to be in a bad mood.]

Alistair, who was in a meeting, only managed to return Michael's call about half an hour later. Michael had already left Audrey's office by then.

As soon as the call was connected, Alistair asked in an anxious voice, "What happened to her?"

Michael went over everything that had happened. When Alistair earned that Audrey was upset because of the Rhodes family, he couldn't help but frown.

He asked. "What do you usually do when your girlfriend is upset

Being asked by Alistair for advice on such things once, Michael gradually became used to it

Michael gave it some serious thought and said, "I would give her gift she likes to cheer her up. It doesn't need to be expensive, just something thoughtful. She'd definitely appreciate it

Alistair nodded as he thought, "Well, a gift. He then asked, "What kind of gifts to girls usually like?

To be honest, Alistair had no experience in making girls happy.

His question really stumped Michael, who thought, How do I know it? But my girlfriend is easy to be please. When I miss a date due to working late rities, buying her a cake and some flowers would cheer her up. Bus Michael really wasn't sure how to please Audrey. Thus, he said, "Mr. Hayes, you must know Mrs Hayes's preferences best Just give her what she likes, whatever it is, and you won't going with thut Hearing this, Alistair stayed quies for quite a while,

No one knew if he found a solution in the end, but at least be stopped bothering Michael and simply said, Mayog by Audrey's side

Then he hung up

Michael was used to Alistair mentioning Audrey in almost every sentence, Michael resigned himself to continue running errands for Audrey

A few minutes before the lunch break, Audrey was about to go to Darren with the document that needed signing when she heard cheers from her colleagues outside. She wondered. What's going on?

Cut of curiosity, she překed outside through the blinds and saw a delivery guy pushing a cart loaded with a huge bouquet of vibrant red row

She wondered, Whose admirer could this be? With such a flashy gesture, is this person just rolling in money but lacking

Audrey couldn't help but internally comment that before nonchalantly dropping the blinds.

Just as she closed the blinds, the delivery guy placed the flowers in the corridor, looked around at the staff, and smilingly asked. "Excuse me, who is Ms. Audrey Rhodes?"