Ch. 2581..2590

The Divorced Billionaire Heiress Chapter 2581 -Mitchell saw the situation and coughed.

"I thought you don’t believe in marriage? If you envy other people’s weddings, you should find someone and get married soon!”

"I have a boyfriend, but I don’t want to get married!"

The beautiful assistant smiled happily. "Only a fool will get married. I want to be free for the rest of my life! If I get bored, I’ll get a new boyfriend!"

Mitchell was speechless.

Selena could not help but give her a thumbs up. "That’s right!"

Eric's face turned dark with anger. He glanced coldly at the unfamiliar female assistant.

When was she recruited?

Her worldview was skewed, and Selena happened to run into her.

Eric snorted coldly, looked back at Mitchell, and deliberately said loudly, "Did you not notify the employees of the company's new regulations?"

Mitchell looked over blankly. "What new regulations?"

"Employees who get married will get an extra 10% bonus every year-end."

Everyone was shocked and looked over in surprise and joy.

Mitchell was even more confused. When was this stipulated?

10% year-end bonus? That was a lot of money!

Eric glanced at Selena and continued, "In addition to the current marriage leave, we'll also give a ten-day honeymoon leave. The company will also give a cash bonus as a wedding gift."

Everyone quickly cheered.

Many people were sad and regretful because they were already married.

Eric paused and added, "There is no limit to the number of marriages!"

Everyone was shocked!

If someone was willing to go all out and take advantage of the loophole, the company would suffer a big loss.

Everyone’s eyeballs almost fell off.

However, Eric turned around and entered the President's Office.

Mitchell took a meaningful look at Eric, then at Selena, and approached her with a smile.

"What kind of drug is Mr. Ferguson on?"

Selena paused. "Poison."

She should have poisoned him.

The beautiful assistant stepped forward and asked Mitchell, "Mr. Crawford, is what Mr. Ferguson said true? If so, I might consider believing in marriage!"

Mitchell saw that Eric had achieved the effect he wanted and immediately said, "Yes. The detailed regulations will be released later.”

Selena turned around and went to Eric's office.

She did not want to stay for another second.

She thought that Eric’s brain was probably short-circuited!

There was no limit to the number of marriages one could have?

Hah! How many people would be like Eric and get married and divorced repeatedly?

Selena found it hard to understand Eric's thoughts.

Seeing her enter the room, Eric pointed to the lounge inside.

'You can rest inside or on the sofa over there. The designer will arrive in ten minutes.”

Selena nodded. She was not in the mood to rest.

Ten minutes later.

The plan proposed by the designer was perfect. It completely exceeded Selena’s expectations.

Selena did not expect Eric to put so much thought into this commercial street. If he rebuilt the whole street, the cost would be astronomical. However, it would definitely become the city’s tourist spot and symbol.

That was why Eric spared no effort and cost.

Her bar was designed to be one of the most distinctive new storefronts on the original site.

Not only was there an ultra-modern feel to the architectural features, but the extensibility of the interior space made this bar super cool.

Looking at Selena’s expression, Eric knew that she must be very satisfied.

If she was not satisfied, she would have already stood up and objected.

Eric smiled and followed the design plan.

"Good job. Let’s proceed with this."

Selena was not interested in accompanying Eric to the next meeting.

She already had so much to do.

Thus, after the plan was finalized, she greeted Mitchell and wanted to leave.

Eric was too busy inside.

Mitchell paused. "Ms. Nelson, why don’t I see you off? Otherwise, Mr. Ferguson will be worried."

"I’m not a three-year-old anymore. What's there to worry about?"

Selena smiled and waved her hand.

"Don’t worry about me. I'll take a taxi and call him when I get there.”

Mitchell smiled and sent her to the elevator. He then interrupted her thoughts.

"Last night, I felt that something was wrong. You two might not have reached that point yet, but Mr. Ferguson put 200% of his heart into this proposal. He changed the proposal plan over and over again, and the planning team stayed here for several nights, but he was still not satisfied. In the end, he chose a simple and straightforward way probably to show his sincerity. Ms. Nelson, you didn't quarrel with him when you got back yesterday, did you?"

"We did.” Selena sighed, smiled, and shook her head.

"I don't know what he was thinking. We haven’t been together for long, and we don't look like a good match. We just want to be happy together. Why bother getting married? Don't you think it's ridiculous?"

Mitchell paused. "But he's serious this time. Ms. Nelson, Mr. Ferguson is not a sentimental person. If he has identified someone, he won’t give up easily.”

No matter what Mitchell said, Selena would not get softhearted.

If her decision wavered with just a few words, it would be too unreasonable.

Selena smiled, and the elevator just arrived.

She walked out and waved to Mitchell, who was in the elevator.

"Mr. Crawford, you should go back. I'll get going..."

Mitchell waved with a smile. He was about to press on the elevator when he saw the people surrounding the entrance. His expression changed.

"Selena..."

Selena was quite happy at first, but when she looked up, she saw the crowd at the door.

The bodyguards probably did not expect so many reporters to show up so suddenly. They sprinted over and did not even have time to report it.

The flash flickered, making it hard for Selena to look over.

Selena’s face changed slightly.

Those reporters knew the rules, so they only dared to block the entrance and dared not step inside the lobby.

The bodyguards stood on the inside. The tension on both sides of the door was intense.

Mitchell immediately got out of the elevator and walked over.

"What happened?"

Before the bodyguard could speak, someone familiar came out from the crowd.

It was Lara.

It looked like she had deliberately hosted this live broadcast.

Lara was dressed very low-key, and her complexion was poor. She walked out of the crowd and burst into tears the moment she saw Selena.

Selena’s face turned glum.

She was vaguely worried that something would be exposed.

Lara took a step forward, but she did not step inside the lobby. She stood outside and bowed deeply to Selena in front of many cameras.

"Ms. Nelson, I came here to apologize. I've tried many ways before, but you refused to give me a chance. I have no choice but to use this method. I'm a middle-aged woman, so my market conditions aren't great in the first place. I can't lose this job. I know that you’re angry because I got my sister to replace the role you originally wanted to play. Mr. Ferguson kicked me out of the set to vent your anger, and I have no complaints about it. But all my endorsements and upcoming films were inexplicably removed from the shelves, and all the contracts I was about to sign were canceled. I have no chance of being exposed in the entertainment circle because I'm blacklisted. Ms. Nelson, you are also a woman. Don't you know how difficult it is for women to get to this point? I have no other choice but to use this method. Please, I beg you to have mercy on me!"

The Divorced Billionaire Heiress Chapter 2582 -Lara stood there pitifully. Although she was old, she took care of herself well for many years, so she was still beautiful.

After seeing Lara crying like this, everyone took pity on Lara.

Some reporters could not help but ask, "Ms. Nelson, may I ask if what Lara said is true?"

"Did you instruct Mr. Ferguson to blacklist Lara?"

"What is the relationship between you and Mr. Ferguson? Did you fool the netizens when you said you wouldn't dare to dream of Mr. Ferguson?"

"Why are you in Ferguson Corporation for no reason?"

"Are you aware of the inside story between Mr. Ferguson and Ms. Caldwell’s relationship back then? Can you share it with us?"

Selena's heart trembled.

She had encountered cyber violence before. When someone spread the news of her relationship with Eric back then, the criticisms on the internet almost drowned her.

However, she survived.

There was still a difference between online and real life.

It was more realistic and terrifying.

Selena could not show her emotions nor say a word.

That was because one wrong step would ruin her.

Her face paled, her eyelashes drooped, and she did not speak.

Mitchell spoke from the side.

"Shut up! What do you think this place is? Ms. Nelson is here for business. Why does she need to explain herself to you? She's not from the entertainment industry, so she doesn’t need to explain anything to anyone. Lara, you keep saying that you were blacklisted by Mr. Ferguson, but you can still stand here in Ferguson Corporation to force Selena's hand. It seems like you're not that weak, huh?"

Mitchell immediately pointed the finger at Lara.

Lara's face turned pale, and her chest sank slightly.

She could not feel guilty because this was her last chance to turn the tables.

"I... I just want to apologize in front of everyone. I think it’s better to make this public. I did something wrong, so I can accept everyone's accusations against me. But I also hope that Ms. Nelson can calm down..."

Lara looked at Selena.

This was a live broadcast, so needless to say, the netizens were already in a frenzy.

[OMG! What did Lara reveal? Eric Ferguson was responsible for Lara being blacklisted?]

[She offended Selena? Wow, Eric Ferguson unleashed his anger for a beauty!]

[Lara deserves this. She snatched Selena's opportunity first. She’s just unlucky!]

[Selena is also a bully. Lara has repeatedly said that she’s a senior in the entertainment circle. Does Selena think that she can be unscrupulous with a backer?]

[Selena used to say that she doesn't want to be with Eric. But now, she’s with him. She said it nicely, but she still bows for money.]

[My goddess Selena's image is completely ruined! She actually had an affair with Eric? Is he her sugar daddy? Lara just happened to catch her in Ferguson Corporation!]

[But I have to say, the man who is speaking up for Selena is also very handsome!]

[I really don't like Eric Ferguson. For a while, he acted as if he was so deeply in love with Goddess Nicole. Then, he's someone's sugar daddy. His love life is just as chaotic as celebrities'!"

"Anyway, I still feel sorry for Lara. A senior admitting her mistakes is like kneeling in front of the investor!"

Lara spent money, and soon, she dominated the headlines.

The trending topics such as "Distressed Lara", "Lara was blacklisted", and "Eric Ferguson and Selena Nelson" were

constantly being discussed online.

The public opinion gradually moved in favor of Lara.

After all, in everyone's reverie about the relationship between Selena and Eric, there was nothing pure and clean about it.

Thus, they would rather support Lara.

Selena stood there with no expression on her face and did not speak.

Her every move was caught on camera.

It was very dangerous.

The bodyguards lined up and tried to block the view of the camera as much as possible, keeping the flash from getting any closer to Selena.

However, those reporters kept taking pictures whenever possible.

Mitchell’s face was extremely glum. He walked to the side and ordered more bodyguards to come out. They took emergency measures to deal with the reporters at the door.

He raised his eyes to look at Selena, who looked pale.

She probably felt uneasy about this scene.

Mitchell stepped forward and whispered, 'You can't leave yet, so come upstairs with me.”

Selena's eyelashes trembled slightly. She responded and turned around to follow him.

However, Lara would not give up this opportunity so easily.

"Ms. Nelson, are you guilty? Is that why you don't dare to answer the questions? What you did to me was excessive. Didn't you reflect on yourself? Do you think that if you stay in the Ferguson Corporation building, you can be domineering for the rest of your life? Selena, back when you killed your ex- husband, were you already thinking of dating Eric?"

Lara's last sentence was like a drop of water that fell into a pot filled with boiling oil.

The pot suddenly exploded.

Those reporters seemed to have heard some shocking news and became even more aggressive.

"Lara, is what you said true? Ms. Nelson, did you really kill your ex-husband to be with Mr. Ferguson?"

"Oh my goodness! I really can't tell that Ms. Nelson is so deranged!"

"What? A beautiful woman like her is a murderer? Why didn't she go to jail?"

"Shouldn't she be in jail for killing someone?"

Selena’s face completely lost all color.

Her body stiffened, and she turned her head abruptly. Her eyes were as cold as ice when she looked straight at Lara.

The corners of Lara’s mouth, which were slightly upturned, froze suddenly.

It seemed that Lara was frightened by Selena's cold and dark eyes. She panicked for a moment.

That kind of gaze was as cold as the darkest depths of hell.

Seeing this, Mitchell knew that the situation would get worse, so he hugged Selena's shoulders and walked in immediately.

At this moment, the elevator suddenly arrived.

Before Mitchell and Selena went in, Mitchell saw the person inside standing there coldly with a glum face.

"Mr. Ferguson..."

Mitchell's face was pale. Eric did not look at him. Instead, his eyes were fixed on Selena.

The people upstairs found out about what happened in the lobby.

The public relations department was also urgently discussing the solution.

However, Eric had already gone downstairs by himself.

He looked at the quiet Selena. Her emotionless face was slightly pale. Her whole body was tense, and her fists were clenched with forbearance and tenacity.

She was like a weed full of vitality. She was powerless against the overwhelming wind.

Thus, Eric knew that she would be very scared.

When Selena saw Eric, she was slightly taken aback.

Selena panicked for a moment.

That was because outsiders distorted the facts based on their own imagination.

If Eric showed up at this moment, he would definitely be implicated.

Whatever the response, their relationship was over.

However, Eric walked out without realizing it.

"Eric..."

Selena called out to him in a low voice to stop him.

The Divorced Billionaire Heiress Chapter 2583-Eric stepped forward unfazed, took Selena's hand, and walked toward the door.

Under the camera flashes, Eric stood there, looking upright and stern. His handsome facial features permeated an indifferent chill.

Eric exuded a strong and intimidating vibe standing there.

When everyone saw this, they did not dare to offend him like how they bombarded Selena just now even though they were curious.

Lara's expression also changed slightly because she was a little shocked that Eric dared to hold Selena’s hand so openly.

This was an acknowledgment of the illicit relationship between Eric and Selena.

How could Eric actually marry a divorcee with no money, power, or background?

Even if Eric was playing with Selena, he could not admit it in public.

Lara clenched her fists slightly and suddenly panicked for a moment.

She had a feeling that something bad was about to happen.

Lara paused, struggling to speak.

"Mr. Ferguson, I hope you can have mercy on me. Ms. Nelson and I just had a misunderstanding...”

Eric glanced at Lara indifferently and chuckled lightly.

Then, he glanced at the others. His voice was cold.

"It’s not a misunderstanding. I blacklisted you on purpose, Lara. From today onward, you won't have a future in the entertainment industry."

Eric spoke word by word with a cold tone, which hit her like a boulder.

Lara felt like she was falling into an ice cellar.

Her face turned pale in an instant.

She was on the brink of collapse.

Hearing these words coming from Eric was different from having someone else say this to her.

Lara was able to come here because a few of her films were waiting to be broadcast, and the investors did not want their money to be wasted.

Thus, they wanted her to figure out a way to get Eric's forgiveness.

Lara knew that Eric would not forgive her. Otherwise, Mr. Griffin's pleas would have worked.

That was why Lara came up with this method.

What was Eric afraid of? The only thing that could overthrow a capitalist like Eric was public opinion.

However, she forgot that capitalists could also control public opinion.

Lara's shoulders trembled slightly.

Even if they were on a live broadcast and facing tens of thousands of netizens, Eric did not try to be tactful, nor did he hesitate.

The media could not stand it. "Mr. Ferguson, you're too overbearing. Do you admit that you blacklisted Lara because of Ms. Nelson? What is your relationship with Ms. Nelson?"

Someone who was not afraid of death finally asked.

The lobby instantly felt cold.

They thought that Eric would not answer and that their careers might have come to an end.

However, Eric’s cold expression looked a little torn. His eyes were indifferent as he chuckled lightly and squeezed the hand of the woman next to him.

It was warm but powerful.

'This is our private matter. There is no need for us to explain to any of you, and you have no right to crowd around here. Lara was unlucky to bully a newcomer who just happened to be my fiancee. She has no choice but to admit her bad luck. Otherwise, no one would dare to stand up to Lara for bullying them. I think she deserved it." 1

In just a few words, the expressions of the people present changed drastically.

Selena turned her head to look at Eric in shock.

Eric chuckled indifferently with a bit of arrogance and recklessness.

"Did you get that clearly? She is my woman, my future wife, and the lady boss of Ferguson Corporation. If you dare to bully her again, you'll all end up like Lara." 1

For the first time, Eric said such harsh words in front of the public. He did not care whether his words would cause turmoil in Ferguson Corporation.

Eric took Selena's hand and turned around to get on the elevator.

He came to take Selena away openly.

Mitchell could handle the rest.

Mitchell's chest trembled, it seemed that Eric was serious.

He stepped forward with a dignified expression. "Did you hear that? We will announce the news of Mr. Ferguson and Ms. Nelson's marriage when the time is right. Please don't spread rumors at will."

"But did Ms. Nelson really kill her ex-husband for Mr. Ferguson...?”

There were still people who asked without tact.

Mitchell looked over indifferently.

"Do you have evidence? Did you see it yourself? Did the police file a case? Not all failed marriages are shameful. The failure of a marriage is to prepare for a brighter future. Mr. Ferguson and Ms. Nelson have the right to make their own choices. They choose to be together, and they don’t care for anyone's blessing. If everyone judges a person's character based on their failed marriage, then I truly sympathize with those women who are struggling in their poor marriages. In your eyes, they have almost no chance of success."

Everyone fell silent all of a sudden.

Some people even felt a little ashamed.

The live broadcast was almost cut off due to the sudden increase in viewership.

At this point, the network was suddenly disconnected.

They only got to hear what Eric said as well as Mitchell's concluding remarks.

Their bias toward Lara just now suddenly wavered.

What Eric said seemed right.

Lara was unlucky and bullied the newcomer who happened to be Eric's fiancee. What if the newbie was someone else?

Then, the newbie would be unlucky.

Why did Lara have the cheek to come out and show how miserable her life was?

Lara only ended up like this because she offended someone she should not have offended.

Selena's private affairs should not be exposed like this either. Lara only misled the audience in the wrong direction without any evidence.

Selena did not talk at all since the beginning. She seemed to know that she could not prove her innocence because everyone sympathized with Lara and would ignore the truth.

They were only curious.

Why couldn't Selena be with Eric?

Couldn't two people from different backgrounds have a spark of love?

Even if Selena denied it in the early stage, why couldn't they fall in love later?

Why would they need to make a ridiculous guarantee to the netizens?

[I don’t know why, but I think what he said makes sense. Can't people get a divorce if they're not happy?]

[That's right! Why should they be discriminated against if they're divorced? It's ridiculous! Isn't Lara also a divorcee? She even used this to attack Selena?]

[I suddenly feel that Mr. Ferguson is really handsome. Has he found his happiness?]

[Mr. Ferguson is so handsome and cool even if he’s scolding me!]

[Forget it. Aside from their family background, Eric and

Selena seem to be a good match. They are both so goodlooking. Even if Eric can't get Goddess Nicole, it’s good that he can be with Selena. We should wish them well!]

[I just got divorced. It’s not easy, yet people still discriminate against me. Why can't a divorcee marry rich people? Who made such rules?]

The public opinion online began to take a turn.

Lara also did not expect that the public opinion would go out of control.

The Divorced Billionaire Heiress Chapter 2584-Mitchell glanced at Lara lightly and flashed a mocking smile.

"If the media present today can speak out about the instigator, Ferguson Corporation will not pursue your responsibility. But if you interview and film anyone without our permission, we will sue you for leaking commercial secrets. Especially you, Lara.”

Mitchell said the last sentence sternly.

Lara's body trembled. Her face was extremely pale, i

Just as she was about to say something, Mitchell turned his head and said to the person next to him.

'You took all the photos, right? Call the police and distribute the lawyer's letter. Make everything public, and don't forget Lara."

After he finished speaking, he turned around and left.

Mitchell's temperament and character were no different from Eric's.

Lara was startled.

Suddenly, she could not say a word. It was too late to regret her actions.

Everything was sorted out quickly.

Upstairs, the office was in a frenzy.

The employees of Ferguson Corporation all knew who Eric's fiancee was.

The middle and upper management had participated in the marriage proposal and described the ceremony as a romantic surprise.

Eric was completely different from everyone's memory of him.

Selena was their surefire lady boss.

Eric and Selena went upstairs.

Selena’s heart could not calm down and was beating more violently than when she was downstairs.

Her mind was blank and in a mess. She did not know how to react.

Lara was so aggressive that Selena thought she could not escape.

However, Eric appeared and took her away openly.

Fiancee and the lady boss of Ferguson Corporation?

Selena no longer thought about those titles that were so far out of reach.

When Eric came out of the conference room, the public relations department was on standby. They started to control the situation online.

Eric made a few phone calls. Thus, other platforms minimized the negative impact that this trending topic brought to the couple.

The stock price fluctuated, but it was normal, and Eric could bear it.

Since things had gotten to this point, Eric felt that there was nothing he could not handle.

Even if the stock price fell sharply, it was just a series of numbers.

Eric was a little annoyed why he hesitated for so long and regretted that he valued profits over Selena in the past.

Compared with interests, Selena was more important.

Eric was confused back then, but he found his direction and was firm about it.

The assistant brought over a cup of coffee, and Eric took it inside.

Selena was sitting on the sofa, looking at her phone expressionlessly. She scrolled up and down irritably, then turned it off and threw it aside.

She was not so calm.

Eric twitched the corner of his mouth, walked over, and handed her the coffee.

The fragrant smell made her calm down a little, and she raised her eyes slightly.

"Are they gone yet?"

Eric pursed his lips and replied, "Mitchell will take care of it, but you can't leave for now. Wait for me. We can go back together at night.”

Selena lowered her eyes and pursed her lips slightly.

"Eric, what should we do now?"

Their relationship was exposed. Even though she knew that Eric was trying to help her out, she was not mentally prepared, i

She was at a loss and did not know what to do.

What should they do next?

Eric sighed and sat beside Selena with a somewhat serious and dignified expression.

He put his arm around her shoulder and rubbed it gently.

"Selena, I'll take care of everything. Trust me this once, and don't worry about the rest."

Lara was a curveball. Eric did not think that Lara would dare to speak out. He was too careless.

Of course, Eric would teach that ignorant woman a lesson.

Selena opened her mouth but did not know what to say. Her eyes were slightly red.

Suddenly, she felt that the blood all over her body was hot.

She knew that she had implicated Eric.

If Eric did not show up, Ferguson Corporation would not be implicated.

Even if Selena was scolded, it did no physical harm.

Since the situation had become like this, could she and Eric continue their relationship?

Selena realized she was a tangled and divided woman.

She wanted everything. How embarrassing and hypocritical!

However, she dared not admit it.

Eric coaxed Selena for a while and started working on other things.

Seeing that Selena's emotions had gradually calmed down, Eric suggested that they watch a movie.

Selena did not ask to leave and obediently waited for Eric to get off work.

An hour later, the people from the public relations department knocked on the door and came in. They glanced politely at Selena, nodded slightly, then looked at Eric and said seriously, "Mr. Ferguson, the people in the company have already discussed it. The stock price of Ferguson Corporation at home and abroad has fluctuated greatly. In order to minimize the impact, the best way now is to announce your marital news with Ms. Nelson. Getting married, making it public, and facing it directly can subvert many hidden dangers."

The office was quiet and cold.

After a long time, Eric said in a hoarse voice, "Are you sure?" 'Yes. This is the most suitable option. Other plans would not achieve such an effect. At the same time as you announce your marital news, our company's platform will also launch an initiative called, "Declare war on the world in the name of love".

Just listening to it made one excited.

Eric looked at Selena deeply.

Selena tilted her head slightly and listened carefully.

She hesitated.

Lara wanted her to fail in this predicament, but she did not expect that Eric would dare to pull Selena out of the trap.

Everything was getting out of control.

Selena was moved. She was also a little surprised and shocked.

However, these were not enough for her to lose herself, i

Selena underestimated Eric.

He was a responsible and straightforward man.

Eric would not hide behind her back at this time and let others slander her.

However, the consequence of this was marriage.

It was unexpected.

Selena was also unwilling.

She did not want to tie Eric down for the rest of his life because of this. She also did not want him to settle with her when he could certainly find a better person in the future.

Even though it was beneficial to Selena and Eric, in the long run, it was obvious that the interests of Ferguson Corporation would be severely damaged.

Selena felt that if she agreed, she would be taking advantage of Eric, and it would be unfair to him.

Moreover, I should not agree to marriage, i

She had a carefree and easygoing personality, but at this moment, she felt like a cocoon that was all wrapped up.

She knew that this matter was of great importance and that it would seriously affect Eric’s career.

Selena could not afford the consequences.

Thus, when she heard the proposal from the head of the public relations department, her heart skipped a beat, and she lowered her head in silence.

From Eric's point of view, Selena's body was enveloped in the sunshine. She looked quiet, gentle, peaceful, and distant. It was rare to see Selena looking so quiet and beautiful.

Selena had always been energetic, tenacious, and unyielding.

The Divorced Billionaire Heiress Chapter 2585-Eric's face darkened when he saw that Selena kept silent. The corners of his mouth were pursed. He waved his hand, and the people from the public relations department left the office.

The door shut softly.

Eric felt a little uneasy, but on the surface, he looked calm. He did not reveal anything on his mind.

"Selena, what do you think of this proposal?"

His voice was low and hoarse. He seemed to have a calm tone as he discussed this matter, which was related to their future and the future of Ferguson Corporation.

Selena turned her head to meet his gaze. Her tone was also calm.

"I don’t think it's right. We should be proving that we have nothing to do with each other now. We can explain all of Lara's accusations. As long as we don't get in touch anymore, even if someone doubts the truth of our clarification, time will slowly settle everything." i

Selena's tone was calm, as if she had thought about it for a long time and came to this conclusion.

They were not from the entertainment industry, so why should they explain their personal affairs to the public?

So what if their explanation was not satisfactory?

If they did not contact each other again, everyone would gradually forget about what happened today.

Eric's eyes dimmed instantly, and his face became cold and stern.

"What do you mean? Do you want to break up with me again? What do you think I am? Do you think you can just break up and get back together so easily?" 1

Eric was agitated. He looked stern.

"So what if we admit that we are together? Selena, why don't you want to admit it now? I made it clear when I was downstairs that there is nothing to hide. Are you regretting it again?"

Did Selena regret getting back together with him?

Eric's confident heart instantly felt empty and nervous.

However, he refused to show his true feelings.

Selena fell silent.

Eric took a deep look at her.

Selena did not know why she retreated when Eric wanted to move forward.

The uneasiness in her heart was constant.

Selena could not accept everything Eric gave her openly, including the things she wanted most but could not get at the beginning.

Eric looked at her quietly. His eyes were turbulent with emotions and slightly red at the corners.

He walked over, gently pulled her into his arms, and sighed helplessly.

"Selena, can't we stay together? Are you unhappy with me? Ask yourself, do you really want to break up with me? I gave you my heart, but what about you?”

His voice was deep and hoarse. Selena could hear his sincerity.

It was the first time that Eric held his heart so carefully and came to her, wanting to get her favor.

It had nothing to do with interests or his career.

Eric just wanted to use his heart to keep this woman that he was about to lose.

His large hand fell on Selena’s hair, and he looked so fragile.

It was a pity that Selena could not see it.

Eric would rather not let anyone see his fragile side.

"Marry me, Selena. Not to solve this predicament, but to give us a chance. We have to try to know how it'll turn out, right?"

His voice was like spring water that nourished her will and slowly shook her determination.

Selena almost agreed.

But how could she?

After some thought, Selena became more rational.

"Eric, this is a great loss to your interests. Are you sure you want this?"

Eric paused and concealed the joy that was gradually overflowing in his heart. He responded calmly, looked deeply at her face, and stretched out his hand to pinch her earlobe.

"I was sure a long time ago."

Selena pursed her lips and paused.

"Since you don’t even have any objections, let's get married then. I’m not at a loss anyway." 1

Eric's eyes flickered for a moment.

Selena agreed so easily, which was a little surprising.

Eric smiled and hugged her excitedly.

'Then let’s get our marriage license first! What kind of wedding do you want?"

Eric seemed to be thinking of what kind of grand wedding would be worthy of this beauty in his arms.

It must be luxurious and grand!

They would be very happy together.

Selena pushed him lightly, chuckled, and looked at him with a half-smile.

"Forget about the wedding, but how long should our marriage last?"

"What?'

Eric did not seem to hear clearly, so Selena asked again.

"Don't people like you have a time limit to marriage? We can get divorced when the deadline is up. How long do we

have? Half a year? A year? Also, it's best to sign a prenup to avoid any messy procedures in the future." ’

Selena's attitude completely caught Eric off guard.

He felt like a bucket of cold water was poured over his head. His whole body was frozen stiff.

Eric looked at her with dark eyes. His smile faded, and the corners of his lips were drawn into a straight line.

He fell into a deadly silence, and the air turned cold.

Selena curled her lips and smiled.

"We don't have much confidence in marriage, so I never believed in marriage. If we have to get married, it needs a deadline. Eric, I don't want us to end badly in the future."

Selena did not want them to end badly.

It was just because she had no confidence in him and their relationship.

Was she not happy at all?

Eric felt as if he had been beaten up. His chest was painfully tight.

His face turned pale in an instant.

Deadline, contract - how ridiculous!

Did they need it?

Eric was infuriated, and his whole body was about to explode.

However, he could not vent his anger.

Selena finally agreed to marry him, so he could not scare her away again.

Eric stared at her face with dark eyes.

They could figure it out slowly and take it step by step.

Eric looked at her for a minute before returning to his senses.

He twitched the corner of his mouth and regained his composure.

'Ten years." i

"What? Ten years?! Do you think I’m selling my body to you?”

Selena frowned in shock and immediately refused.

"No, no, no! Half a year at most. I can't get used to it if it's too long."

Eric chuckled lightly.

"What’s wrong with that? If we get divorced too soon,

people will think that I have some kind of illness. I must have a stable marriage. Just take it as maintaining my persona, or you can take it as I can't live without you. Only a ten-year marriage is possible."

Selena frowned in disapproval.

Just as she was about to say something, Eric smiled and added, "Of course, if you want it to be twenty or thirty years, that's fine too. Actually, thinking about it, we are already together. We’ll still be together after we get married. I told you that I will only have eyes for you when we are together. With this title, won't you feel more at ease? Besides, I won't restrict you in any way. It's just marriage. Are you scared?"

Eric looked at her deeply. His eyes were like a huge whirlpool that wanted to suck the woman in front of him inside.

The Divorced Billionaire Heiress Chapter 2586 -Selena frowned at Eric.

She felt like she was tricked.

Compared with twenty or thirty years, ten years was indeed not a longtime.

However, what would she look like ten years from now?

She would look like a lonely and cold old lady.

Selena's mind was a mess.

However, Eric was right. She was already with him anyway.

There were currently no other options.

Since she had no other options, why not Eric?

Compared with other men, Eric was not bad. However, Selena was afraid of choosing the wrong husband.

Seeing her hesitation, Eric frowned. His eyes gradually turned clear.

"How about this? We don't need to sign any agreement. The deadline will just limit the two of us. If we really want to break up one day, we’ll definitely find a way to get divorced."

He smiled faintly and was thinking about something.

There was silence in the air for a few seconds.

Selena took a deep breath.

"Okay. There's no difference between marriage and dating. If we're happy, we'll stay together. If we're unhappy, we’ll get divorced."

She seemed to have thought it through. This path was not so scary after all.

Even if they were married three or four times, they were making the correct choices for themselves, right?

Selena raised her eyes to look at Eric. Her beautiful eyes sparkled with spirit.

"Alright, let's get married. Just don’t regret it. If you suddenly want to divorce, you'll have to pay me a lot of compensation!"

"Certainly."

Eric’s throat moved. The gloom in his chest gradually dissipated, and the sunlight slowly seeped in.

Soon after, the couple went out hand in hand, looking very affectionate.

Mitchell thought that it was strange, but it also made sense.

It got even weirder.

"Mr. Ferguson..."

Eric paused. His expression was still calm.

"We're going to get our marriage license this afternoon. Get the company to cooperate. I don’t want to see any negative news."

Mitchell's eyebrows twitched slightly, and he looked at Selena.

Selena also looked calm and nodded. 'Thanks for your hard work and for helping me just now, Mr. Crawford!"

Mitchell smiled. "It’s my pleasure."

Now that they admitted their relationship, there was nothing to question.

"Congratulations..."

"Congratulations!"

Everyone in the secretariat was aware of Eric and Selena’s marriage. After the discussion just now, they were not shocked.

Selena became the object of everyone's admiration because she managed to sit firmly in such an eye-catching position.

To avoid Selena going back on her word, Eric immediately asked someone to prepare his documents and took Selena home to get her own documents before they went to City Hall.

It was almost time for the officers to get off work.

The registration window happened to be empty.

Eric and Selena walked over. Although they did this hastily, they were both good-looking and were a perfect match

when they sat together.

After a series of procedures, Selena was still calm.

However, Eric was so nervous that his palms were sweating.

It was time to stamp their license. There were many small boxes of candy in front of the lady at the front desk.

Eric stared at it for a few seconds and took an interest in a candy that looked delicious.

The young lady handed over their marriage license and congratulated them both.

"Congratulations! Wishing you a long and happy marriage!"

Of course, the lady recognized this couple due to the heated discussions online.

They registered their marriage at this time, which was simply a shock to the netizens.

Regardless of whether the comments online were good or bad, the netizens' attitude was very clear.

Selena looked gentle, generous, carefree, and bright. She was not the kind of scheming fake b*tch.

At first glance, she made others feel comfortable.

Selena looked at the certificate in her hand, smiled, and said, ‘Thank you."

Eric nodded. Thank you."

After he finished speaking, he stood up and weighed the box

of candies he had his eyes on.

'Thanks for your wishes. We will be happy."

The lady at the front desk blinked her eyes. She was just about to say something when Eric took Selena’s hand and turned away with a smile.

The lady at the front desk shook her head.

This was the first time she saw a newlywed couple taking candy instead of distributing it!

Eric did not like candy. Since he was married, it was customary to have candy on hand.

When he got outside, he opened it, took out a piece of milk- flavored candy, and handed it to Selena's lips.

"Come, let's celebrate our happiness!”

Looking at his bright eyes, Selena suddenly felt touched. She lowered her head, ate the candy, and could not help but laugh.

This man was so silly!

Eric picked up Selena's ID, took a picture of it, censored some of the information, and posted it on his social media account.

The public relations department of Ferguson Corporation was also on standby. They forwarded his post and attached a prepared statement as fast as possible.

"Declare war on the world in the name of love."

For a while, the discussion online suddenly exploded.

(Am I mistaken? This isn’t photoshopped?]

[Look at the date! It’s today. Mr. Ferguson is always so unpredictable. He just warned the media and now, he went to get his marriage license?]

(Wow, it turns out that Mr. Ferguson doesn't care about his wife having the same social status. Isn't this what true love is?]

[Selena is such a scheming woman! She trapped a rich man like this. She's now a rich housewife!]

[Now, I believe that they love each other. When Lara went to Ferguson Corporation to force Selena's hand, she didn't expect that Selena and Eric would get married right away. It’s such a slap in the face! But I'm very happy to see that Mr. Ferguson has found his true love!]

[Am I the only one who thinks that Selena looks a bit like Goddess Nicole?]

(All beautiful girls look similar because they have the same aesthetics. Don't say stupid things like Selena is a substitute. Will Eric let a substitute be his wife?]

[Congratulations...]

There were all kinds of comments on the internet, but with the intervention of the platform, some malicious comments were quickly blocked.

The news of Eric and Selena’s marriage not only caused an uproar in the entertainment industry.

The business world was also shaken.

No one cared who Eric was dating, but there were quite a few people who were eyeing the title of Eric's wife.

Congratulations messages and phone calls flooded in.

Selena watched as Eric answered the phone with a smile since they got in the car. He was relaxed, languid, and coping with it comfortably.

'Thank you. The wedding was planned a long time ago, and the wedding invitations will be sent out later."

Selena saw that he hung up the phone and was about to say something when another call came through.

Eric raised his eyebrows and continued to answer the phone.

He patiently accepted everyone's congratulations and even seemed to be having fun.

This was his third marriage and the one he was most serious about.

Thus, even if it was some unimportant call, Eric actually enjoyed receiving everyone's wishes.

Eric accepted everyone's congratulations.

Selena looked in admiration.

She shook her head and looked outside.

She did not expect that she would enter her second marriage in this way.

For him, it was the third time.

The Divorced Billionaire Heiress Chapter 2587 -Selena and Eric were both clear about each other's past, and there was nothing to hide.

Forget it. They could not look down on each other.

Thinking of this, Selena's heavy and wavering heart relaxed.

However, listening to Eric's phone call, Selena knew that a wedding must be held no matter what.

Eric finally hung up the phone.

Selena took the opportunity to speak.

"Didn't you say that we don't need a wedding? Why are you still sending invitations to people?"

Eric paused, raised his eyebrows, and could not help but say, "Otherwise, people will think I’m joking. Can't I afford to hold a wedding? The more people want to see us fizzle away in the background, the more I feel like making this wedding the biggest event of the year!"

He put his arm around her shoulder.

"What kind of wedding do you want? Just think about it boldly. There's nothing I can't give you!"

Selena brushed her hair calmly. "Really?"

"Of course! Tell me."

Eric was full of confidence.

No matter what kind of wedding she wanted, he could accept it.

Selena smiled. "I want to hold a wedding in space and have our reception on the moon. Is that okay?"

Eric was speechless.

There was a dead silence in the car.

Suddenly, the driver in front could not help but burst out laughing.

Eric looked over with a glum face.

At last, the car became quiet again.

Eric also gave up answering the phone.

He was thinking about how to persuade Selena to give up this unrealistic idea.

After seeing the playful look on Selena’s face, Eric realized that he had been duped.

He helplessly rubbed his brows, lowered his head, and chuckled. Then, he squeezed her hand tightly and tried to let her feel the violent beating of his heart.

Eric was happy, and he could not hide it.

Selena was not that happy. She did not understand why it was necessary to be so serious.

They only got married to deal with this situation anyway.

The topic of discussion online changed from Selena to their marriage.

Perhaps it was because the platform’s control was very effective. At night, the negative impact of the live broadcast was almost gone.

Of course, Lara’s name also could not be found on the internet.

It was clear that Lara was blacklisted and banned.

Selena felt sorry for Lara's future.

However, Selena thought about what Lara did, and that sympathy quickly disappeared without a trace.

Eric and Selena returned to the villa as usual.

The servants had probably seen the news online because they looked at Selena more eagerly than usual.

Eric attached great importance to the significance of this night. Although it was not a wedding, they still got their marriage license today.

Selena was exhausted mentally and physically, so she just wanted to rest.

Eric had someone bring Chance back, and they had dinner as a family. Chance was elated that Selena became his mother.

When Eric went to the study to answer the phone, Chance went to Selena.

"Aunt Selena, is it true? Can I call you Mom in the future?" Selena smiled helplessly. Looking at his fair and tender face, Selena could not bring herself to refuse.

Their marriage was simple yet complicated.

It was not so pure.

"Yes, if you wish.”

Selena smiled. "But don't force it if you don't want to. You know that no matter what, I still like you as always."

Chance flashed his pearly whites when he smiled. His eyes were lively and adorable.

Selena patted his head. "Do you want to go to bed?"

Chance nodded and happily returned to his room.

Selena took a deep breath before she went to the bedroom.

Eric just finished the phone call and went over to hug her with a smile on his face.

"This feels like a dream. Speaking of which, I should actually thank Lara. If it weren't for her, we wouldn’t be able to get married so soon!"

Selena laughed. "Mr. Ferguson, are you that happy to be married? The woman you just married is now an unemployed slacker!"

Eric smiled. "Didn’t your bar get demolished? That means you're a rich woman."

The two looked at each other and smiled. Eric put her on the

bed and was about to kiss her when Selena pushed him away. "Wait, I want to take a shower."

'Together?"

"No, I have something to tell you afterward."

Selena's expression was serious.

She went to the bathroom.

Eric calmed down, only to realize that Selena did not look so happy.

Was it really so hard to be Mrs. Ferguson?

Eric knew that she might not be able to adapt for a while, but it did not matter. They could take it slow, and she would adapt eventually.

Anyway, she was his.

Eric thought it would be a long way to marry her, but he was surprised and delighted that he got her so easily.

Eric shook his head with a smile.

Selena came out soon. She was deep in thought.

Eric had already changed into his pajamas and showered faster than her in the bathroom outside.

He was dealing with business in the study while waiting for her.

When he heard her movements, he smiled slightly. Selena opened the door to come in and leaned against the door frame.

"Mr. Ferguson, shall we talk?"

"Okay."

Eric wanted to go out, but Selena walked in and sat on the chair opposite him.

She looked like she wanted to discuss business. Eric froze for a moment and sat back down.

Selena took a deep look at him before she said frankly, "Eric, although we didn't sign any prenuptial agreement or agree to a deadline, I don’t think we're suitable for each other. When this matter blows over, we'll find an opportunity and quietly get divorced.”

Talking about divorce on the night they got married was not something that Eric expected.

He was frustrated.

Eric tried very hard to control his temper. His tone deepened.

He calmly discussed it with her and looked at her with dark eyes, as if he could read her mind.

He smiled and said, "I know it’s too sudden. You may not be able to accept it for now, and you may regret being too impulsive, but this is fate. Why not just accept it? You can take this as a little surprise. Our marriage won't restrict you in any way. You are free to do whatever you want, and nothing will change between us. Of course, if you are willing to make positive changes, I am also willing to cooperate. But none of us are at a loss here. Selena, I'm 35 this year, and this is my third marriage. It means a lot to me. You have a general idea of my past. Your impression of me is from all the rumors and half-truths online. You're right. I have nothing but money, and marriage is not that important to me, but I'm still very happy that I am married to you."

Eric looked at her deeply and solemnly told her these things today. It was as if he poured out everything in his heart that he had kept hidden for a long time.

After hearing this, Selena was moved. However, she did not allow herself to fall for it.

Selena looked up at him.

"Eric, marriage must have a purpose, either love or interests. There are no interests involved between us, so do you love me?"

The Divorced Billionaire Heiress Chapter 2588 -Selena finished speaking.

The silence in the study seemed to be magnified.

Eric's pupils enlarged slightly.

He was mentally prepared and thought of countless reasons.

It just did not occur to him that she would say this.

Love.

They had never discussed this topic.

Love?

Eric pondered. Maybe. That kind of dazed feeling and pleasure could be called love.

However, Eric had been avoiding this feeling. He admitted that he liked Selena, but deep down, he was trying his best to avoid the exposure and transfer of such feelings.

His love and the person he loved were in the past. There was only one person he ever loved, and that was Nicole.

Did he dare to admit that he transferred this love to Selena?

Eric was afraid that he made a mistake he would regret.

Marriage and interests were separate from this relationship.

He did not want to touch this long-abandoned emotion, so he only admitted that he liked Selena.

The way he liked her was different from other women.

Selena was the only woman other than Nicole who could capture his heart.

But love?

It was not that hard to admit it.

After thinking for a few seconds, Eric came up with an answer that was the best of both worlds.

He smiled slightly. Half of his face was in the shadows. His eyes were pitch black, as if they could melt into the boundless night outside.

His facial features were three-dimensional and handsome. Today, he was a little gentle and intimate.

"Of course."

When Selena heard this answer, she twitched her lips mockingly.

Selena suddenly leaned forward, approached him, and put her hands on his face.

She carefully outlined his face, but she could not find any flaws in his stern features.

The darkness in his eyes was like a fog. He was always like this when he refused to let others see through his thoughts.

Selena still knew him well.

"Eric..."

She said his name but did not continue.

Then, she suddenly stood up and came around to his side.

Eric's eyebrows twitched slightly, and his heart sank for a moment.

The next second, Selena opened the bottom drawer, took out a photo, and put it on the desk.

However, she did not look at the photo.

Selena did not look, but she knew who was in the picture.

As expected, Eric's complexion turned glum.

What he said just now felt like a slap in the face.

The scar that he was desperately trying to hide was forcefully exposed. The wound broke.

It was embarrassing.

Selena never believed him.

She laughed and lightly tapped her finger on the table.

"Eric, you don't love me, and you're not using me. You just got married for the sake of getting married, so don't deceive yourself. Don’t try to brainwash me either. I'm more sober than you."

She stood up slowly and did not want to speak so bluntly.

If Eric answered more frankly, she would be sympathetic, but he lied.

Then, he should not blame her for being harsh.

"Marriage is just superficial. I can cooperate with you if you need me to, but you can't restrict me in anything. As for when we'll get divorced, that depends on when we get tired of each other.”

Selena breathed a sigh of relief, then turned around and left the study without looking at him.

On the first day they received their marriage license, Selena tore apart his illusions and desires about marriage.

She was cruel because she did not want to fall for it. She also did not want him to have too many expectations of her.

The more expectations, the greater the disappointment.

Selena always knew that she could never surpass or replace the woman in his heart.

She could be with him, but she could not delude herself into thinking she had won.

Selena knew these words were not easy to say, but if she did not say anything, she was afraid that she would fall in love with him.

Then, she would be hopeless.

Selena ignored him and went to bed immediately after tidying up.

In the study, the light was dim.

Eric's mind went blank for a moment. He watched her leave, and her cold voice lingered in his ears.

The covered photo on the table was like a boulder that hit him. It showed how hypocritical and ridiculous he was.

Eric was excited all day, but now, his heart sank into an abyss.

The violent emotions overwhelmed him and quickly receded like a tide.

He felt like he fell into a bottomless pit in an instant.

His heart was empty and fluctuating, and his back was cold.

Selena left early, so Eric could digest his emotions slowly.

Those unbearable, embarrassing, frustrating, and regretful memories overwhelmed and suffocated him.

Eric slowly turned the photo on the table face up.

He had seen the familiar smile on the photo thousands of times.

Only this time, his heart was calm and indifferent without any hope and regret.

His fingertips were icy cold, with a bit of bleakness permeating through them.

Some things could be avoided, but it was not a solution.

When Selena wanted him to face it, there was no way to avoid it.

Eric knew he could not escape.

He put the photo back in the drawer and stared out into space.

He did not know how long it took before he stood up again.

Eric went to the bathroom to take a shower again. He looked at the sleeping woman on the bed with a warm gaze.

He gradually calmed down.

Eric suddenly thought of something and took out the two marriage licenses from his coat pocket.

He returned to the study and locked the marriage license in the safe.

This was the only way he could feel at ease.

Roses had thorns. If he wanted to smell the ethereal fragrance, he would have to bear some accidental injuries.

He thought about it and accepted it.

Eric returned to the bed without turning on the light, but he could see Selena's peaceful and delicate sleeping face.

He suddenly wanted to do something. Otherwise, after tonight, they might be indifferent and distant toward each other, and he did not want that.

Selena was already fast asleep, but Eric still pinned her down no matter how she pushed him away.

What she said probably stimulated him, so this man wanted his revenge.

Besides their thoughts, Eric and Selena were very compatible in other ways.

Thus, Selena did not refuse his advances.

Nothing changed after they got married.

After sex, she was in a daze from the tiredness. Eric held her in his arms.

Selena thought he was asleep, but he whispered in her ear. Every word he said moved his heart.

"I never thought I’d meet you before. Otherwise, I would definitely fall in love with you. I really like you, and I won’t lie to you, Selena. Give me a chance and some time to let go of the past..."

His voice was very soft, like a fleeting breeze that brushed over her ears.

Selena heard it, but she did not respond.

For some reason, her eyes felt a little sore.

Soon, she fell into a deep sleep.

Eric sighed.

The Divorced Billionaire Heiress Chapter 2589 - Her Family Is Dead

The wedding was grand and rushed.

Eric set the date in half a month.

It could have been canceled, but Selena did not know why Eric insisted on having this wedding.

Did he never have a wedding before?

Selena objected many times, but to no avail. Thus, she simply did not want to waste her breath.

The location was set on a small island in Europe.

It was beautiful, and there was a sweet aroma in the air due to a special local plant.

The guests who were invited were determined by Eric.

Selena only invited people from the bar.

When Chaz found out about this, he was in disbelief like he was struck by lightning.

When he got the gold-plated invitation, he thought that he was dreaming.

Selena was entertaining guests on the island and smiled until her face was stiff.

Chance also hid in the room because he was tired.

It felt like a real waste of time for him to be with a group of unfamiliar and immature children.

Eric, on the other hand, greeted everyone with ease. It was as if he would not refuse anyone who came.

He was simply the groom who was so into the wedding and could not extricate himself.

Selena wore the clothes that Mitchell sent over and sat in the room drinking tea.

Outside was the clean and invigorating beach and sea. Needless to say, the scenery was beautiful. Even the stones on the ground were smooth and delicate.

Eric had money, and he was willing to spend it.

Thus, the extravagance of this wedding was beyond Selena's imagination.

Selena glanced at the bill sent by the butler and felt dizzy, but the butler quickly took it away.

He was afraid that she would feel uncomfortable.

Selena looked at the unfamiliar guests coming and going outside. They were probably all bigwigs and politicians of extraordinary status.

No one in the entertainment industry was invited.

It was Eric's wedding, so how could he invite those people that he despised the most?

Soon, the door of the room opened, and there was the sound of heavy footsteps.

"Why aren’t you going out to have fun? Where's Chance?"

Selena turned her head helplessly with a bit of exhaustion.

"Mr. Ferguson, your son only slept for four hours because of your wedding. He's still sleeping, so please let him go!"

Eric chuckled. He had a bright smile on his face as he walked behind her and hugged her waist. Then, he gave her a deep kiss.

"It’s our wedding, Selena. Although you don't look forward to it, I still want to give you the best. Otherwise, you might complain that I didn't give you a grand wedding when we grow old in the future!"

Selena frowned slightly. She was startled.

"You even thought about what will happen decades later?"

Eric laughed lightly.

Of course he did.

That scene was also wonderful.

Selena was silent. A vague image suddenly appeared in her mind.

She and Eric.

She could not tell what it felt like.

A lifetime was too long. Perhaps she could look forward to it.

Selena seemed to have heard what he said that night, and it was not a dream.

Eric squeezed her hand. His voice was soft and coaxing.

"Selenajust give it a go. I won't be annoying. Our marriage will be great! I married you with all my heart, and I will never betray you. You won't meet someone better than me."

He was humble, but also self-conceited.

Inexplicably, Selena did not hate it at all.

She chuckled and turned her head.

"Are you that confident?"

"Of course!"

Eric brushed the stray hair around her ears. His eyes softened, and a smile appeared on his handsome face.

His eyes were clear and clean. His face was fair, and the light from outside shone on his body like an ethereal halo.

Selena's heart softened inexplicably.

She smiled. "Okay. I won't run away, Mr. Ferguson."

Eric smiled. He wanted to say something when someone knocked on the door and urged him to go out to socialize.

He lowered his head and kissed her forehead. "Take a rest first. I have a surprise for you in the evening."

Selena waved her hand and watched him leave before she sat on the sofa again and looked at the scenery.

There was a knock on the door outside. It was the butler of the hotel.

"Madam, someone wants to see you. They say that they are your maiden family."

Selena frowned slightly.

"My maiden family is dead..."

As soon as she finished speaking, the people squeezed in from outside.

"Selena, we came to see you. We heard that you're getting married. How can we not come here to witness your big day? It'll make people think that you're easy to bully!"

With a flattering smile on her face, Selena’s eldest aunt walked in happily.

Her uncle also followed with a serious expression. He was snobby and walked in silently.

Jennifer wore a Chanel gown which attracted a lot of attention.

There were countless elite ladies present at this wedding, so Jennifer was not that special.

As soon as Jennifer came in, she looked around at the jewelry and dresses.

Selena frowned and looked at them.

"Why are you here?"

"Look at you. We went to see Mr. Ferguson in person, and he agreed to let us attend your wedding. After all, we're your family. How can your maiden family be absent at your

wedding? Although the Nelson family isn't as powerful as the Ferguson family, we still have a reputation in Atlanta. We can't let others think that you’re from a poor background and make others laugh at you. I really didn't expect that you were really dating Mr. Ferguson. At first, I thought it was fake news. This is just great!"

The eldest aunt was so delighted that she seemed to have forgotten how upset she was when she learned that Selena hurt Derek Norton, implicating the Nelson family.

Now, they rushed to see Selena because they knew that Eric would give them more benefits than Derek Norton.

Thus, they wanted to flatter Selena and find various channels to get in touch with Eric.

Selena looked at her and sneered while she sat there indifferently. She took a sip from the teacup.

"Great? When I was about to divorce Derek Norton, didn’t you storm over to my door and sever ties with me? Did you forget?"

"Selena, look at you. How can the Nortons be compared with Mr. Ferguson? You have a better future now, and I'm happy for you!"

Jennifer looked at Selena’s indifferent attitude from the side. She twitched the corner of her mouth disdainfully and said in a warning tone, "Selena, don't be ignorant. It's an honor that my parents came to your wedding. You're a divorcee, yet you can marry someone like Eric Ferguson. God must be feeling charitable. You probably colluded with Lara to act and forced Eric to marry you, right? That's why Mr. Ferguson simply admitted your relationship. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be brought out in the open. It’s to your benefit that the Nelson family still acknowledges you. Otherwise, everyone will just think that you're a divorced woman who no one wants!"

"Jennifer, how can you talk to your cousin like that?”

The eldest aunt reprimanded Jennifer and pretended to be angry.

However, there were no harsh words.

Selena looked at their family putting up an act.

What did they want with her?

The eldest aunt walked over and held Selena’s hand affectionately.

"Selena, don't blame Jennifer. She's actually happy for you."

Selena pulled out her hand coldly, sat on the sofa, lowered her eyes, and poured herself a cup of tea. She said lightly," Are you done with the act? Even dogs don't come running as fast as you did. You just want to benefit from me, so you're sweet-talking me, right?"

The Divorced Billionaire Heiress Chapter 2590 -Surprise or Fright

Selena raised her eyes with a smile and looked at their faces one by one.

Her eldest aunt's smile froze at first. She felt a little embarrassed.

On the other hand, Jennifer could barely contain her expression. She was embarrassed and frustrated.

The eldest uncle was embarrassed. He let out a cold snort and finally said, "Don't be ignorant. What did Jennifer say wrong? You're notorious on the internet! If it weren’t for us, the Nelson family, how would you be able to match Eric? We have given you a way out, so you should accept it and thank us. Don't be self-righteous and make it so awkward for everyone."

The room was silent.

Selena chuckled, stood up slowly, and glanced at her uncle indifferently.

"If I didn't know better, I would think that you're my creditor. Why should I accept whatever you give me? Did you all forget what was written in the will when Grandpa passed away? He left me the family business, not you, Uncle. I gave it up on my own accord because I wanted a clean break. But you rushed here without my consent. Why? Is the company going bankrupt?"

A trace of embarrassment flashed across the uncle's face, and he was annoyed.

'You chose to give it up, so why are you mentioning it now? What’s more, even if you took over the company, nothing would change. The old man made the will as such because he was ill, and his mind was muddled. Don't think you're so great! It’s too late to regret it now!”

The uncle was worried that Selena wanted to take the company back if she regretted it since Eric was now her backer.

How could he let that happen?

Selena laughed after hearing that.

It seemed that her uncle did not understand her grandfather's painstaking efforts.

Selena shook her head with a smile and looked somewhat contemptuous.

"Don't worry. I won't take back what I gave you."

The eldest aunt went over to hold her hand and sighed.

"Selena, you're a member of the Nelson family, so why should we split it so clearly? Now that you're with Mr. Ferguson, you can have whatever you want. Even if you don't handle the company's affairs, it's the Old Master's painstaking efforts. Do you have the heart to watch the company go bankrupt?"

They finally got to the point.

Selena raised her brows slightly and mocked them.

"Oh, so I guessed it right? The company is going bankrupt?"

The eldest aunt was a bit embarrassed.

"No. As long as you ask Mr. Ferguson for help, our company won’t go bankrupt. The Old Master's hard work can be saved, and you'll also save face. This is the best of both worlds."

They always thought that Selena could not let go of her identity as a Nelson.

Selena had to have a good family background to marry Eric.

She twitched the corners of her mouth indifferently. Her voice was cold and hoarse.

"Oh, so you came here to ask for money? Since that's the case, I'll tell Eric not to lend a helping hand. What does your livelihood have to do with me? But I feel upset when you guys step on my shoulders and have a good life. Back then, Derek Norton and I got married for the sake of the company and your prosperity. Why? Do you still want me to be your slave for the rest of your life? Stop dreaming. I'm not biologically related to the Nelsons, so why should I sacrifice myself for you all? Do you really think I care so much about being Ms. Nelson? Bah! You’re about to go bankrupt, yet you're still putting on airs here. I feel embarrassed for you!"

Selena unscrupulously ripped off the fig leaf.

She said all the harsh things she could think of.

The uncle and aunt's faces gradually turned glum.

Jennifer’s expression changed drastically from anger. She took a step forward and raised her hand.

'You b*tch! Do you think you can look down on us just because you climbed the social ladder?!"

Selena grabbed Jennifer's hand. Her eyes were somewhat cold and disdainful.

'Wrong, I have always looked down on you all. Jennifer, you should be the one to sell your body for glory and wealth. Do you remember how you humiliated me last time? I didn't settle accounts with you, but you still have the nerve to show up here?"

Jennifer's eyes widened angrily. She had a smug look on her face.

'You were asking for it! If Eric really liked you, would he ask you to look for a storefront? Whatever Eric can give you is more profitable than a bar. You only went to find a new bar because you're insecure, right? That's because you also know that Eric doesn't love you at all! You're just lucky that he's marrying you!"

Selena looked at Jennifer calmly.

Jennifer felt a little scared after looking at Selena.

She impulsively blurted her thoughts, but she was still wary of Selena because Eric was now Selena's backer.

Selena ruthlessly flung Jennifer's hand away, which made Jennifer stumble two steps back.

Selena took a step forward and stared straight at Jennifer.

"I remember now. How did Lara know about my past? So clearly at that... No matter how much the Nortons hate me, they won't dare to betray me. You're the only one capable of this."

Selena looked at the Nelsons and spoke word by word, 'You exposed my past to Lara, which led her to mistakenly think that she had something on me. That's why she had the courage to do a live broadcast at the entrance of Ferguson Corporation, thinking that she can force Eric to clarify our relationship and give up on me. That way, he would let her go."

Her light tone made Jennifer's face turn pale.

Seeing her face, Selena knew that her guess was probably right.

What a coincidence.

Selena did not think it was strange that Lara came to look for her.

However, the more she thought about it, the more doubtful she became. Derek Norton's mistress was pregnant. Selena had already negotiated with the mistress, so the mistress would not betray Selena for the sake of money.

That left her with the Nelson family.

The Nelsons wanted to see Selena fall into the abyss and step all over her.

However, they did not expect that Selena would come back stronger. The Nelsons could not walk all over her anymore, so they rushed to curry favor with her.

The Nelsons were getting more and more ridiculous.

The eldest aunt stepped forward. "What do you mean? I don’t understand what you’re saying. Are you suspecting that Jennifer betrayed you? That’s impossible..."

Selena twitched the corners of her mouth and smiled meaningfully.

'You guys know deep down in your heart whether it’s possible. I’m nice for not finding trouble with you. If you dare to bother me again, don't blame me for being rude."

Selena's arrogant look made Jennifer turn red with anger. Jennifer clenched her fists tightly.

The room was cold and silent.

Eric came back at this time. He looked at the people in the room, frowned, walked over, and put his arms around Selena's shoulders.

"Am I bothering you?"

The uncle's glum face instantly changed to a flattering expression.

"No, no, Mr. Ferguson. I haven’t seen my niece in a long time. We just had a little misunderstanding."

"A little misunderstanding?"

Eric chewed on these words and looked at Selena.

Selena shook off Eric's arm and looked at him with a cold and impatient gaze.

"Did you invite them? Are you deliberately trying to annoy me?"