Dorothy had purposefully said the words out loud with a sarcastic tone in her voice, as she not only wanted to thoroughly rub the salt of jealousy under the pretense of a joke, but she also wanted to mock them as far as she could.That's why she didn't pause after firing her first assumption in the air, but continued talking, maintaining a smile as if this was a perfectly good topic to bring up here. "Don't be shy, Scarlet! Tell me more about you guys– when did you meet? And where? Oh, I can just see the romantic tension between both of you across the room! And trust me, I am also wondering how this dumb ex- husband of yours has not been able to sense it yet."Dropping another bomb through her words, Dorothy smiled and turned towards her sister, Hena, who had not spoken anything yet. She interrupted her even before she could open her mouth, and asked again;"So tell me, when are you going to give me the other details regarding the wedding and all…"She dropped the sentence in the mi
"What did you say?" Hena glared at Artis as if daring him to repeat himself. But Artis stood firm, looking at everyone gathered in the living room, and declared, "I said, you should go to the party, and in fact, I'm also planning to attend the party. I am invited, aren't I? Aunty Dorothy?"He quickly shifted the question towards Dorothy, who liked nothing more than a good family drama. If Artis was allowed to come to the party, he would undoubtedly end up embarrassing himself and Hena too– and this would surely be quite entertaining, right?Thinking this, Dorothy gave him a wide, fake smile as she said in a sweet voice;"Well, as Hena's current son -in -law, how can I tell you not to come? It would be a different matter if your divorce was finalized, but until then, of course you can come." "Then I'll surely bring Mrs. Silverman there–"Hena's eyes narrowed, and she let out an exasperated sigh. "Oh, Artis, don't act like you are doing us a favor. She is extending the invitation to
Dorothy, relishing the drama she had stirred, twirled around and sat on a nearby bench, reclining completely backwards in a relaxed posture. A satisfied smirk was present on her lips, as she thought about how wonderfully she had turned this into an entertaining family gathering. After all, some chaos always tends to make things more interesting.Just by a simple nudging, she had brought up so many topics to the surface, which would otherwise be swept under the rug, if not for her.But she couldn't let the situation get too messy, otherwise it would be impossible for her to act as a messenger of peace.So, she finally spoke up in a distressed voice;"Oh come on, you guys… I have come to visit my niece, and is this how you welcome me?" Scarlet shot her aunt a disapproving glance, "Aunt Dory, please. This is a serious matter, and I want to finish it once and for all today. Either my mother will understand that I am happy with my husband and I'm not leaving him, or I'll cut off all rel
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Artis' attention was divided on many fronts as he left Scarlet in the hospital room, even though he wanted to do anything but that.He was walking absentmindedly, and that's why, he almost bumped into Chad and didn't even realize it until the last moment.He managed to avoid the collision, but something about Chad's expression told him that he was purposefully trying to walk towards Artis and trying to knock him down.When he ignored Chad completely and started to walk past him, the look of annoyance on his face became even more intense."I know you are no better than any beggar from the footpath, but I just found out that you don't know basic manners either! Hasn't anyone bothered to teach you that you should say sorry in this situation?"Artis was in no mood to entertain him, and he just muttered;"Go ahead and say sorry, then, if you have written the book on manners…""What did you say!" Chad's nostrils flared with anger as he bellowed out,"First, you walk like a blind son of a bi
Although Artis had just revealed in front of Scarlet that Eva was the one Dr. Cameron would be seeing, she was still not fully convinced.For some reason, she was unable to believe him completely on this matter. And to some extent, this had to do with the fact that Chad kept claiming the credit for contacting him.Knowing his background and the family's power, it was more likely that Chad was telling the truth, and this thought was preventing Scarlet from taking Artis' words seriously.She still had her suspicions about his intentions, but she managed to plaster a smile on her face and nodded, without meeting his gaze.Of course, the state of her mind wasn't hidden from Artis, and he sensed her lingering suspicions. He took a deep breath before saying;"Scarlet, I don't care how many times I have to say it, but I can say with absolute certainty that I am not hiding anything from you. I will do anything to get rid of any concerns you might have."Scarlet, maintaining a polite smile th
The respectful and polite behavior with which Dr Cameron had greeted Artis did not go unnoticed by the other guests, who were now talking amongst themselves to find out if anyone knew who he was.After all, an eminent and famous doctor like Dr. Cameron, who had not only treated celebrities but was practically a celebrity himself, wouldn't be showing so much concern towards nobody.But at the same time, there was nothing particularly striking or outstanding about this man… at first, he seemed like someone who was invited out of formality.As Artis settled into the designated seat, a wave of speculation surged through the room. Whispers and hushed conversations filled the air as the guests struggled to decipher the reason, and the subtle nods and deferential gestures from Dr. Cameron only deepened the mystery."I have never seen this person, or heard of him before. Who is he?""He must be someone important, given the way Dr. Cameron is speaking to him. Do you think he is some high-prof
Dave Cameron was too shocked when Artis casually remarked that he would be investing $6 billion instead of the $3 billion he had actually asked… And so, he had only been partially listening when Artis had placed his condition. But as soon as he realized that it was regarding a construction company, he had no reason to object!After all, why would he stand in his own way of getting such a substantial sum of money and almost doubling the scale of his legacy project?So, he quickly agreed without hesitating even for a moment, eagerly shaking Artis' hand."Everything will be as per your wishes, Mr. Hardy! Please be rest assured, you will be consulted every step of the way.""Then, let's call it a deal, Dr. Cameron."Artis suggested, prompting Dave to pick up the glasses of champagne from a nearby waiter's tray, and handing one. All the guests were looking on in awe as the two parties toasted to their project. It was rare that Dave Cameron left Artis' side for more than a few moments for
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Scarlet was still struggling to comprehend the situation as she returned to the room, and Artis could tell by the ashen look on her face that she had just received some major news.But before he could ask about it, they were interrupted unexpectedly due to a call on her phone. Her mom's sharp tone blared through the speakers as soon as she received the call;"Your dad is coming home tomorrow. And if you don't want the whole world to know what an ungrateful little weasel you are, you better come by around noon and sign the papers, the lawyers will be here too.""Mom, I won't –""No! I won't hear any of your excuses. Mark's health is already in bad condition, and I am telling you, Scarlet! If something happens to your dad just because you are being such a brat, I will never forgive you!"With this warning, Hena cut the call, shaking Scarlet from the core. Seeing that her mother's disapproval was not going to go away any time soon, Scarlet was forced to think of the only possible option
As soon as the bell rang, Artis opened the door, only to find a dejected Scarlet stepping into their home. The concern in his eyes didn't go unnoticed, and he immediately moved towards her."Hey, what happened?" Artis asked, his voice laced with genuine worry. "You look upset."Scarlet attempted to dismiss his concern with a forced smile. "It's just a work- related thing, nothing major."Artis, however, wasn't easily convinced. He could read Scarlet well, and her attempts to downplay the situation only heightened his curiosity."Come on, honey. You know you can tell me anything." Artis insisted, gently placing a hand on her shoulder. "I hate seeing you like this."Despite Artis's caring nature, Scarlet remained guarded."No, I already told you. It's just some misunderstanding at work. I can handle it on my own."Artis's protective instincts started kicking in, as he made her sit on the couch. "Scarlet, we are a team. If something's bothering you, let me help."Scarlet, appreciating
As Artis and Scarlet embarked on the journey home after visiting her father at the hospital, the car became a witness to the intimate conversation between them. After holding herself back for the entire day, Scarlet's curiosity about the undisclosed wealth of her family bubbled to the surface, and she gently questioned him regarding his family dynamics. Artis could also understand that she had received quite a shock after coming to know this information, and he patiently tried to answer her questions without giving away too much at the same time. However, their conversation took a more serious turn as Scarlet expressed a concern which she had tried to suppress ever since he had told her about the reason for leaving his family."Artis, you said that you had left them because you didn't agree with a marriage that they had arranged for you. What if… what if they are still resentful because of that? What if we go and meet them, and your parents don't approve of me?"Leaning back in the
As Dr. Dave Cameron dropped the bombshell about the Berhans family's unethical practices, the gathered onlookers, once swayed by Chad's lies, were now enraged by the truth about the family's history of exploiting innocent people.Angry voices started to rise, condemning Chad for his involvement in these scandals and accusing him of being a manipulative liar. The crowd shifted its anger towards Chad;"He fooled us all with his fake tears and displays of generosity!""I can't believe we fell for his lies, he manipulated us all!""People like him who bully others and then act like victims are a disgrace to the community!"The collective resentment built up as the crowd vented its frustration, realizing the extent of Chad's betrayal."Fool me once, shame on you!""We trusted him and demanded justice for him, and in return, he betrayed us!""I feel so cheated! We won't let you get away with this!""Kick him out! We don't want him here anymore!""Let's make sure everyone knows the truth abo
In the middle of this drama, a reporter also happened to arrive on the scene, with his full camera crew, making people think that the media had also been alerted about this scene because of the involvement of the heir of such a high profile family. But little did everyone know that this reporter had been tipped off by Chad himself, even before he had confronted Artis and Scarlet. He was fully prepared for both possibilities: if Artis agreed to give a statement, then this reporter would immediately rush to the scene and take his interview ; and if he refused, then too, Chad would get the chance to exploit this drama for a sensational news story. The atmosphere became charged with anticipation as the reporter, armed with a microphone, waded through the crowd to confront Artis and Scarlet.The reporter, with a cunning glint in his eye, addressed them;"Artis Hardy and Scarlet Silverman, the alleged fraud couple! What do you have to say about these damning accusations? Is it true that
Artis and Scarlet stood in the hospital lobby as the sound of blames and accusations grew louder, while no one was ready to hear out their side of the story.On the contrary, the crowd's relentless beratings and insults only seemed to magnify with each passing moment."You call yourselves decent people? You're nothing but opportunistic leeches!""I doubt that all that success of the Silverman family is also built on lies, wasn't it? They really think everyone is a fool!""This poor guy deserves better friends than you two!""Look at them, acting innocent now. Just own up to your shameful acts!""These people are nothing but social climbers! They pretend to be friends with someone until they have squeezed the last drop of profit from them, and then forget about the ones who supported them!"Scarlet's eyes were filled with tears now, because her attempts to explain were being drowned out by the overwhelming chorus of disapproval, again and again. On the other hand, although Artis was v
Chad's apologetic monologue continued, his voice heavy with guilt and the regret evident in his tone;"Artis, man, I can totally understand why you didn't want to forgive me at the hotel. I mean, I have been a complete idiot and I didn't even realize it! I looked down on you because of your financial status, and I even had some really messed up thoughts about Scarlet regardless of the fact that you two are married."He gulped before continuing, "And once I found out that Mrs. Silverman wanted you to get divorced as soon as possible, my hopes literally skyrocketed, thinking that I was finally going to get my dream girl. And that's why, I was also saying all those things back at the hotel, to hopefully provoke you enough where you willingly signed the divorce papers. But I can see how stupid I was, and I admit, I was wrong on all counts."Artis, though maintaining a stoic facade, couldn't fully trust Chad's sudden change of heart. "It's always easy to spout flattering words, Chad. But
Scarlet, enduring the unexpected slap from her mother, felt a surge of humiliation and pain, which sent tears streaming down her face. Although her cheek was already wet due to tears; this time, her tears were not because of her rage– rather, they had appeared because of the deep emotional wounds inflicted by her mother.For a few minutes, she was unable to say anything, processing the shock of the slal. But on the other hand, Artis, witnessing Scarlet's vulnerability, could no longer stand by as a silent spectator. His protective instincts kicked into gear, and he finally broke his silence to confront Hena;"Are you in control of your senses or not?! How can you just slap her like this–""Shut up!" Hena glared at him, while seething in anger."She is my daughter, and I can do as I please! Dammit–""Excuse me! You have exploited her enough as it is. Now, she is my wife before she is your daughter, so behave appropriately, do you understand? You better control yourself in front of m