“If it weren’t for me saying those words back then, what would have become of the Orlando family?” I stared intently at his face, tilting my head, smiling but not genuinely.
At that time, his company, Genesis Group, was preparing for listing, and the preparations had taken two years.
And 80% of the products were represented by Cathy’s endorsing.
As soon as the truth about Cathy’s affair became apparent, the Orlando family bore the direct losses!
The company couldn’t be listed, rendering Hector’s two years of dedication useless!
Sales plummeted significantly, and Genesis Group was facing an unprecedented financial crisis!
He had been betrayed and would become the laughing stock of the entire city!
The decision made back then was truly daring, showing how deep my love for Hector was.
Hector and I stared at each other for a few seconds.
During those moments, I felt a little warmth in my heart.
So, he still knew he had benefited.
“Don’t talk nonsense, where is Iris?” Diana was afraid that Hector would be convinced by me, not contest the custody of Iris, so she quickly interjected.
After speaking, she pulled Hector again. “Brother, this woman is full of schemes, don’t let her deceive you.”
“Exactly, Hector.” Pamela also approached, “No matter what happened in the past, now that you two are divorced, the child’s issue needs to be resolved!”
Hector’s gaze shifted according to Diana’s words.
“Aurora, each has their own responsibility. In the past, when the Orlando family benefited, did you want to divide your share? Consult with a lawyer to discuss it with me. Now, I want Iris!” he said.
In his mind, even if the Orlando family had benefited, it was only because I executed my own plan.
“Ha!”
My heart grew colder.
What had I done? How could I have expected such a heartless and cold–hearted family to show any mercy?
I was even willing to make a final effort to avoid tearing apart the relationship just for Iris’s sake.”
Hector still saw me as a money–minded person, always thinking about his money!
If he had already determined me as someone who loved money, then no matter how hard I tried, it would be useless. Why waste my time?
I suppressed the feelings of despair and anger within me, and when I looked up, there was no expression on my face.
“Do you truly want to take care of Iris?” I asked.
These repetitive events had worn away Hector’s already limited patience, and his feet felt numb and painful/
Hector furrowed his cold brow, only sneering without making a sound.
Diana chuckled, “There are too many unnecessary words!”
“Don’t answer hastily, look at this first.”
After speaking, she bowed her head and made a phone call. “Come here.”
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Within two minutes, a car arrived.
Fredrica stepped out of the car..
“Why did you invite Iredrica?” Seeing Fredrica, Diana immediately became vigilant, “Do you want to reenact the old tricks and bring these issues to
the internet?”
I didn’t respond and simply ignored her.
This made Diana feel like a small puppet in front of me, completely powerless. Her face turned dark.
Her words became even more malicious.
Let me tell you, even if you live streamed the whole world, it would be useless! Iris is a descendant of the Orlando family, and no one can change
that!”
“I advise you to be obedient, to honestly hand the child back to us. My brother can give you some money, maybe it will help you a little!”
“Ha!”
Fredrica laughed out of place.
Diana, who was short–sighted, only knew that the Orlando family was rich.
My money was surplus to the point where I didn’t know what to do with it. Did I need to rely on her little profit?
But Diana continued to speak incessantly, becoming even more crude, “Two million dollars, is that enough? The Chairman of Starlight Media is wealthy, but it all belongs to him. You can try begging him like this and ask him for help. With these two million dollars, at least you can save some face for yourself!”
“We and the Orlando family don’t owe you anything either!”
After Diana finished speaking, Fredrica spoke up, “Rest assured, not only Aurora but also Iris, we will make sure you h
nothing to worry about.”
She took out a piece of paper and raised it in front of everyone, “This is a full authorization document. The chairman of my family has authorized me to conduct a paternity test. Take a look for yourselves!”
“What kind of test is this?” All three of them were surprised.
Hector looked at her, not understanding.
Diana was the first to receive the test report and read it aloud.
“99.99% DNA match accuracy? Biological relationship? The person tested is Iris Stewart? Who is Iris Stewart?”
“Iris is Iris,” I replied coldly.
Initially, Iris had the Orlando surname, but recently it changed to Stewart.
“So… this paternity test is between the chairman of Starlight and Iris?” Hector immediately understood, but as if a but shout.
Hector’s gaze became increasingly tense, turning from confusion to anger, directed straight at me!
“Yes.” I calmly replied, paying no attention to his gaze. “This paternity test is between the chairman of Starlight and Iris.”
I was not lying.
It was a test conducted using samples of my own hair and Iris’s.
“xploded, he couldn’t help
“So, for the past four years, you let us raise someone else’s child?” Pamela had never suffered such humiliation before, and her lips trembled with
anger.
“Mrs. Orlando, please clarify. Iris has never used any of the family’s money.” Fredrica reminded her
All expenses for Iris were borne by me myself, which Fredrica understood best.
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However, this also made the family very angry.
“Aurora, how dare you blame someone else’s bastard on my brother! And you still have the face to say the marriage was for the benefit of the Orlando family!” Diana was so furious that she wanted to grab me by the hair.
Fredrica simply used one hand to stop her.
“Miss Orlando, a graceful woman like you, who would dare to accept you when you act like such a despicable woman?”
“You!” Diana was so angry that her stomach was tied in knots, but she had to restrain herself.
Fredrica had considerable influence and held strong media connections. If I was unlucky and she secretly filmed and broadcasted her images nationwide, it would truly be the end.
Pamela approached again, her breath unstable, her heart racing rapidly and painfully.
She could only try to maintain her image, looking at Fredrica, “Isn’t the chairman of Starlight going too far?”
“Madam, if you do not bully others, how could they possibly bully you?” Fredrica said a profoundly meaningful sentence.
“Regardless, Iris has nothing to do with the Orlando family anymore. We shouldn’t create any more trouble for the child’s future!”
After speaking, she pulled me along, “Let’s go.”
“Okay.” I followed her into the car.
When opening the car door, Fredrica looked back at Hector, “Hector, rest assured, in the future, Starlight Media will belong to Iris and also to Aurora. Your couple million dollars are not enough to stuff in her pockets. It’s better to give Diana a few more sets of nice clothes.”
“Damn it, damn it!”
Diana heard mockery in Fredrica’s words, and she became so furious that her face distorted. She shouted loudly.
She couldn’t accept this woman, Fredrica, criticizing her as if she was inferior!
Then, Diana pushed Hector, “Aurora deceived us like this, should we just let it go?”
“And the chairman of Starlight Media has no grudge against us. Why should we endure humiliation?”
“Oh, right.” Fredrica’s voice came again, “Don’t you really feel aggrieved, didn’t Aurora help your family when she married into your family?” Mr Orlando’s compensation is not used, it is written off.”
After saying what needed to be said, she got into the car.
The car drove away.
Through the rearview mirror, I could still see Diana’s anger, Pamela’s shattered image, and Hector’s unclear emotions as he clenched his fists.
Fredrica worriedly said, “This means that in the future, it will be impossible to reconcile with the Orlando family. Aren’t you regretful?”
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