The Spare Wife by Nadia Gordon

Chapter 117 So You Know How to Cajole

Sean couldn’t help but notice the change in Abigail’s eyes. It triggered the memory of something Kevin had confided in him earlier–that Abigail didn’t like him. The thought knitted his brows in

concern.

The look in her eyes turned into that of apathy. “If she won’t make a public apology online, we’re not designing anything for her, and we’ll destroy the ones we’ve made for her. Trust me.”

“Do you have to go to such lengths? I-”

She cut him off shrilly. “I don’t want to hear any explanations. L.Moon’s success hinges on Alana’s reputation. What Joan’s doing is tantamount to ruining someone’s livelihood. It’s almost like murder in a way, do you get it?”

He asked, “Are you mad because I’m defending her? Is that why you’re going after her?”

She replied coldly, “I couldn’t care less if there were rumors of a scandal involving you and Joan

staying at any hotel.”

Sean took a deep breath, his eyes locked on Abigail. He asked, “Are you willing to say anything just

because she won’t apologize? Is L.Moon that important for you?”

truth, let’s see how you can defend her.” She avoided answering his question, turning her gaze toward the window.

to resolve this, Abigail?”

her frustration evident as she snapped, “Don’t threaten me. What else can you do besides threatening me? Why

“You resorted to underhanded tactics just to get Alana on your show. So, you better protect her. She

he pulled her into his embrace. “We’re already looking into

you so mad?”

so when he hugged her, she froze

go!”

back and, for once, adopted a persuasive tone. “This is the production team’s oversight. I’ve dispatched my team to locate the original video. I’ll prove your innocence.” He could understand why she was so mad. She was Alana, after all. Of course, she was aggrieved

struggled to break free, but Sean held her close to his

attend,”

She clutched his clothing and exhaled. “I don’t care. Joan

promise to her, so I can’t change her out,” he said calmly. Still, she tried to break free again, and he

request.

and post it online,” she said, reining in her anger. “For both her slander attempts at

looked into Abigail’s eyes and nodded. “Fine.

time. Anyone involved in

show,” she insisted.

“Of course,” he agreed.

can do anything just for Joan’s future. Then, she mocked, “Joan means a lot to you, doesn’t

that up again?” He

“Still playing dumb, I see. Forget it. Focus on your job. We have nothing more