The Divorce Prescription

Chapter 106

He saw Lucy on the TV, and the smile vanished from Hayden’s face while he froze.

With a microphone in hand, the reporter said, “Who says being a pick–me isn’t an economy? Hats off to this suspect, as she’s the ultimate pick–me. She’s doing it with such flair, such passion…”

Hayden remained silent.

The three businessmen didn’t bother hiding their distaste. They pushed back their chairs and got up.

Hayden hurriedly tried to salvage the situation. “Gentlemen, please wait…”

The trio glanced at him, their lips curled into a sardonic smile. “Mr. Tate, you’re really something. We could never hope to match your charm.” With that parting shot, they walked out.

the ultimate pick–me, Lucy, had her moment of infamy. Her antics dragged Hayden into the spotlight as a subject of ridicule

as he threw the glass on the floor

“Dad, something terrible happened! The press conference was a disaster. Mom’s been arrested! You

the night dragged on as Hayden, accompanied by a lawyer,

in her life she had set foot inside a jail. “Honey,

of Hayden’s slap echoed in the room. His hand left a vivid red imprint across

the hell am I supposed to face anyone in the business world now? Lucy, you’ve ruined

not speak. Her humiliation turned to seething anger toward Celine. This was

to the side, her expression indifferent as she watched Lucy get slapped. She made no move to intervene. In her eyes, Lucy was just a stepmother,

to Carly and said, “Carly, I’ve noticed Mr. Alvarez’s attitude toward Celine has changed. He’s the key to everything. You need to make sure he stays

proudly, she declared, “Dad, do you think Celine actually believes Adam likes her? She’s delusional. I’ll show