Chapter 279

Frederic’s eyes narrowed, his voice hard and sharp. “What the hell are you talking about? What does Emeric’s woman have to do with me?”

“Years ago, before you even knew me, you were the investor behind NexGen Network. That was just when Myra was making a name for herself! Rumors were flying that you were Myra’s sugar daddy. You were even caught meeting her in secret. Are you really saying there was nothing between you two?”

Every time Elspeth thought about Myra, she couldn’t help but bring this issue up, her eyes turning a furious shade of green.

Back then, she chose Frederic not just because he was the heir to the Abernathy Group, but because everyone was saying that he was the man behind Myra. She wanted to take away everything that Myra had.

Even if she couldn’t, she wanted to destroy it with her own hands!

Frederic frowned, a slow burning anger rising in the depths of his eyes. “There was nothing between Myra and me.”

Elspeth flinched under his gaze, her heart suddenly feeling timid.

‘Let’s say, hypothetically, that there was something between us. Do you think I would’ve left Myra and married you? I’m not the kind of man who keeps a mistress hidden away, too afraid to bring her home.”

Elspeth felt as if her throat was being strangled, her breath hitching in her chest.

At first glance, there was nothing wrong with his words.

But they stung her ears like a slap in the face!

It was as if she was just a substitute for Myra, that Frederic married her as a second choice!

“So you did like her back then, didn’t you? You still haven’t let her go, have you?”

Elspeth shook Frederic’s arm with all her strength, her teary eyes wide as she asked, “Frederic! That woman is a lowlife! She had affairs with many high–profile men in the entertainment industry, and she ruined her own reputation with drugs! Any man who got involved with her would destroy his own reputation! She’s only fit to be Emeric’s shameful mistress!”

Frederic felt an uncomfortable pang in his heart at her words.

Indeed, he had met Myra before he knew Elspeth.

And at that time, whether in terms of fame, beauty, or talent, Elspeth was inferior to Myra.

In his memory, Myra was not despicable like Elspeth described. Even after she tested positive for drugs and left the entertainment industry in disgrace, he believed she had been framed and did not look down on her because of it.

“I know what kind of person Myra is. And besides, if she was really as bad as you say, do you think Emeric would’ve married her?”

Frederic’s expression was even colder than before. “Back then, I just felt bad for Myra. She was ostracized and bullied by her fellow artists, but she never said a word. As one of the shareholders and bosses, and considering she was a promising artist, I feel it reasonable to look after her. I don’t understand why you’re bringing up these old rumors now. I chose to marry you because you understood and accepted me, because you were generous and forgiving. If you keep bringing up these irrelevant things, I can only assume that you’re not the person I thought you were. I have to wonder if I made the right choice marrying you.” Elspeth’s eyes were wide with shock, her face scrunching up in disbelief.

knife to her heart, puncturing it with countless

thin. I was pregnant with your child, I endured the ridicule, the pressure of our relationship being unrecognized,

Letting out a long sigh, he gently patted her trembling

was a bit harsh. Don’t take it to

had changed, and she knew

a limp noodle, nearly melting in his arms. “Frederic, don’t be mad at me. I just care about

lips to Frederic’s in a passionate

a long time of coldness, this moment of tenderness was a welcome respite. The anger in his eyes faded, replaced by desire. Elspeth tugged at Frederic’s tié, her robe slipping off her body as they kissed passionately, slowly making their way to

at the

the mansion’s lake. But she

running on a treadmill.

towel in one hand and a water bottle in the other, reporting to Evadne in a gentle tone. “Miss Evadne, Chairman Emeric and Frederic have already sent out their guest lists for

expression remained calm.

“I’m a bit worried.”

his worries. “Myra’s birthday party is being held at

wants to have anything to do with that witch from the Abernathy Group? Elspeth is the one who’s shameless. She could’ve celebrated her birthday on any other day, but she insisted on sharing it with Myra. She’s not worried about karma, is she?” Despite running at a fast pace, Evadne still had the energy to

causing trouble. But this birthday party isn’t being held at our Skyrim, it’s at Elmsworth.

might only

wise, Miss Evadne.” Jason didn’t forget to sincerely flatter

a hopeless romantic,

stepped off the treadmill, her forehead slick with sweat, and Jason, ever the

snatched the towel from him, insisting, “I

that Evadne was drifting further away from him. Even after his confession, their relationship seemed

also sent an invitation to

of Elmsworth’s most influential families, the Chambers Group and the Fairhaven Group, attending and their top–tier représentatives present, the fence–sitters and the undecided will soon have their answer. The era of the Abernathy Group and the Chambers Group monopolizing the spotlight is coming to an end. Once I become President, it will be a new era of balance and power. We have the solid backing of the Ashbourne and Chambers families, and with Jareth’s support,

agreement, “That sounds

from her water bottle,

began hesitantly, “have I done something

surprise,

with desperation, his handsome face flushing slightly: “Miss Evadne, where did I

correct it.”

It’s just that you’re almost thirty. You need to have a life of your own, a love life that people would be envious

have grown up with

in her eyes. “Why don’t you two give it a shot? Don’t feel pressured. Your family, the Dempseys, are renowned for their intellect, and Emeric considers you like a son. You being with Nydia will face no obstacles. It would be like adding a cherry to the top of the family cake.” “Miss

due to her being your sister and Emeric’s daughter, one of my masters! It is my duty to care for her. Additionally, I’ve watched her grow up, but my feelings for Miss Nydia are nothing more than that of a brother

evening, Thaddeus returned to Windermere Estate after

A snowfall was expected in a

door, the warm air hit his

“Mr. Thaddeus!”

to his side, her heart aching as she saw Thaddeus coughing so violently, his face pale with a flush of

Thaddeus reassured her, not willing to divulge about

Thaddeus, you

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