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?”

avoided answering his question, turning her gaze toward the window. She didn’t want to talk to him. anymore, realizing he was

you still want to resolve this,

Why does the set have hidden cameras? Why is there a voice recorder? Why can she edit the video

she walked closer to Sean. She enunciated sharply, “You resorted to underhanded tactics just to get Alana on your show. So, you better protect her. She owes you nothing, and you expect her to sit quietly when her

mad, and he pulled her into his

you so mad?”

her, she froze momentarily and shoved him away. “Let

go!”

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

her close to his chest. “Alright,

to attend,” he

his clothing and exhaled. “I

out,” he said calmly. Still, she tried to break free again, and he looked at her. “In exchange for her

request.

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

eyes and nodded. “Fine.

involved in the smear campaign must be removed

show,” she insisted.

“Of course,” he agreed.

just for Joan’s future. Then, she mocked, “Joan

are you bringing that

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