Chapter 491: Joaquin's Fury

Susan shook her head. "It's too late to file for a real divorce now. After all, it's just a statement. We can forge a divorce certificate and backdate it. All they care about is the result-who's going to dig deeper? Besides, this is ultimately between the two of us and has nothing to do with anyone else. If I weren't a public figure, why would I need to explain myself to anyone?"

"Fine. You handle this. I want the news suppressed within three days," Hayden said coldly.

"I'll do my best."

At this point, she and Hayden were already on the same boat. Just then, Hayden's phone rang. The screen lit up with the word "Grandpa." His expression changed instantly, and he reluctantly picked up.

"Grandpa."

"You still remember I'm your grandfather? Are you trying to kill me with anger?! That scandal she stirred up last time wasn't enough? And now this! Do you have any idea how much disgrace you've brought to our family? Both of you, get back here immediately!"

"Yes, Grandpa. We'll return right away."

Hayden hung up the phone. The thing he dreaded most had come to pass. "Get up. We're going home."

"Hayden, can I... can I not go?" Susan's voice quavered. Joaquin's fiery temper terrified her. When they first got married, he had managed to suppress his anger for the sake of appearances.

But this time, she had thoroughly disgraced the Alvarez family. Joaquin wouldn't just scold her-he might tear her apart. Susan's heart was filled with dread and anxiety. What was she going to do?

you think?" Hayden shot her a cold glance, making her shiver. She had no choice but to tremble as she got up and

Manor was silent and suffocating. The tension

lit a cigarette. He rarely smoked in the car, but today his mood was particularly foul. "I... I don't know what to

story. But remember-don't let Grandpa think we faked our marriage to deceive

her. For the first time, she felt as though

done despicable things, but wasn't it ultimately because of Hayden? If he

at her once. But even that was too much to hope for. His gaze was always cold, even now. Susan wanted desperately to ask, Hayden,

already knew the answer. He did, but

her lip. She had no choice but to keep moving

center, gripping his cane, exuding an imposing presence like a

Hayden greeted, his voice low. Even he felt intimidated by the atmosphere,

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to me?" Joaquin slammed a magazine onto

clearly anxious, urged, "Susan, hurry and explain to your grandfather. Were you

is in shambles. The entertainment company hasn't given

He hadn't summoned

heart sank. She had hoped to come up with an excuse, but Joaquin's words made it clear he already knew everything. Remembering Hayden's earlier warning, she

the company shelved me, and I was feeling upset. I had too much to drink

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