After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

"Such a big issue has to be cleared up, don't you think, Aaron? What if someone is deliberately trying to smear your wife's name?" "Exactly! We've all met your wife-she's beautiful and sharp. There's no way she'd do anything to betray you."

"We need to open the door and clear up any misunderstandings before things get out of hand."

The crowd voiced their concerns, their words filled with feigned sympathy, but their eyes gleamed with anticipation. Kendrick arrived just behind Aaron, and upon hearing the whispers, his expression darkened.

"Who said this?"

The servant timidly raised her hand. "I... I did."

His voice hardened. "Are you sure of what you saw?"

Though visibly frightened, the servant nodded firmly. "I'm sure."

"I don't think she's lying."

"Maybe it's true. If it is, then she really couldn't keep herself in check, especially at Lila's birthday party. How shameless."

she's still not

snide comments floated from the edges

expression heavy with concern. "Aaron, what do

firm. "I

satisfaction flickered in Nathalie's eyes. "But the door

the servant. "Go

cold demeanor for

already imagining the scandal that would unfold once the door opened. In her mind,

servant unlocked the door. As she pushed it open,

comment only deepened the suspicions of the onlookers. The air was thick with anticipation

heard you weren't feeling well, so we came to check on you. How are you now?" someone asked, pushing past the servant into

intentions were clear. They wasted no time

moment the lights came on, the

room as those closest to

both drenched in sweat. Ernest clung to Lila, mumbling incoherently, "Baby... baby, you smell so