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.

Frederic’s words were like a knife to her heart, puncturing it with countless wounds!

“Frederic. I’ve been with you through thick and thin. I was pregnant with your child, I endured the ridicule, the pressure of our relationship being unrecognized, all because I wanted to be with you. How can you see me this way?”

When Elspeth began to cry pitifully, Frederic’s heart finally softened. Letting out a long sigh, he gently patted her trembling back.

“Stop crying. I was a bit harsh. Don’t take it to heart.”

Elspeth wouldn’t have been so easily pacified. But times had changed, and she knew when to admit defeat and

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

tear–stained lips

faded, replaced by desire. Elspeth tugged at Frederic’s tié,

at the

had stopped kayaking at the mansion’s lake. But she was always disciplined,

outfit, running on a

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 the dinner

expression remained calm. “As

“I’m a bit worried.”

party is being held at the K Orld Hotel, while

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

isn’t being held at our

the guests might only want to please Frederic

Evadne.” Jason didn’t forget to sincerely

are a hopeless romantic,

Jason, ever the gentleman,

the towel from him,

from him. Even after his confession, their relationship seemed to have

Group: Not only that, but I also sent an invitation to Jareth. He was thrilled, immediately canceled his plans with the Abernathy Group, and confirmed his attendance

forlorn expression and began to wipe away her sweat. “With two 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

nodded in agreement,

sipped from her water bottle,

done something wrong recently? Is there

in surprise, “No, not at

there must be.” Jason’s voice was tinged with desperation, his handsome face flushing slightly: “Miss Evadne,

correct it.”

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

close to you since childhood. I’ve noticed that you two have grown up with a special bond, and

Emeric considers you like a son. You being with Nydia will face no obstacles. It would be like adding a

firm. “My fondness for Miss Nydia is 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

to Windermere Estate after

Elmsworth was dropping quickly. A snowfall was expected in a few

moment he stepped through the door, the warm air hit his chilled body,

“Mr. Thaddeus!”

saw Thaddeus coughing so violently, his face pale with

water,” Thaddeus reassured her, not

Thaddeus, you don’t look

convinced. “Why don’t we call the

just need some medicine,

He has something

Thaddeus had to suppress a

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