Contract Marriage: The Replacement Groom

368 Acting a play for the world

“I did say that on the island,” he defended himself.

“Island…” she paused to think and then glared at him. “That was 21 years ago. I was six!”

“Who told you to break up with me and leave our son for me alone to take care of? You had no idea how difficult it was.”

“I know, I know, I just wanted to protect you and our son. Our enemies were too much then.” She rested the side of her face on his chest. “Plum, from now on, things will be fine, right?”

“You’ve been worrying over nothing for so long. No one would have caused you trouble if you announced your status from the beginning, but you didn’t and wanted to work up the ladder with your strength.”

Everyone was left in a daze. Hearing the conversation was like they were eavesdropping. Really?! These two have been together since childhood?! Not only that, Jeslyn is Valen’s mother?! And she only wanted to become a celebrity with her talent and not use her husband’s influence? Really?! That is extremely rare!

Set aside the big news on Jeslyn’s status, they’ve not seen a person who had completely hidden their identity like Jeslyn did. Not only did she win over millions of fans with her capability, but she was also considerate of other Celebrities and allowed them to breathe. 2

Had Jeslyn used her status from the beginning, first of all, no one would have dared to make an enemy of her, secondly, no matter how good she was, people would have said she got to where she was because of her husband’s name. Thirdly, companies would have focused on her alone, either for advertisements, ambassadorship, and so on. Just because they want to be close to her husband through her.

felt for Jeslyn suddenly shot up the roof. For a wife of someone who is rumored to be a

rumors, nor did they care about the flaws in this whole story. Alpha

son is

they were there in the first place. “Hehe, I’m sorry, my son needs me,”

two left, Doctor Matt stood behind the podium. Behind him, the flat screen lit up

necessary but some of you won’t cry until you see the

birth to Valen were also shown. The CCTV footage of Jeslyn being taken from her room to Maverick’s room after she celebrated her 18th birthday was presented. Then, the marriage certificate of Maverick and Jeslyn also appeared. After that, Doctor Matt stepped down from the podium.

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the stunned audience as he took

Before pitching yourself against someone, try to

been defamed countless times, even when she has done nothing but mind her own business ever since she entered this industry. Each time, she tells me

trauma while growing up, which is why some things are kept away from her but because you’re hungry for people’s downfall, you poked her sore. If not that Madam is a strong woman, she would have fainted due to how you all were shoving accusations in her face, guess what would have happened to you

in an unprofessional way. That’s why you’ll be coming with me to court. Make sure to get a good lawyer, who knows, I might dig up something worthy of sending you all to prison or even grant you

them. When Jeslyn’s report came to them, they were elated, they thought this was a great opportunity

earlier, the fault is not entirely yours, so don’t cry yet. Your companies will be sued too… wait, how many

said from the door.

entrance. “What are you doing here?” “What else? My sister–in–law was bullied in my company. As the owner, shouldn’t I be here?” Everyone

help but be surprised.