Chapter 81
Adeline sighed in defeat.[]
What choice did she have? She picked up her chopsticks and dutifully worked on finishing her plate[]
Summer was clearly mesmerized by Zarek.[]
Not that Adeline could blame her, Who could resist that handsome face looking at them with gentle attention, that seductive voice offering extra beef? It was practically witchcraft…]
Even the shop owner’s wife seemed excited by his presence[]
Summer tried forcing Tristan to eat too, but his death glares quickly made her back off.]
Outside the kebab shop, Adeline was leaning on Summer for support when Tristan muscled in, shoving Summer aside to take her place.[]
“Will you just stop? Adeline hissed yanking her arm free[]
Tristan’s jaw tightened. “Don’t tell me you’re planning to leave with Weasley.
“It’s none of your damn business who I leave with,” Adeline snapped, keeping her voice low. “We signed the divorce papers. If y you’re dragging your feet on filing them, that’s your problem! As far as I’m concerned, we’re done ]
She pulled away again, but Tristan grabbed her wrist. “We’re not done until I say we’re done.
Standing in the shadows, Zarek clicked his tongue softly. I swear I’ve heard this exact conversation at least three times already.“]
Summer nodded wearily. If this were a DaisyNovel, it would be pure filler. One says let’s end it, the other says ‘no way, repeat ten thousand times.“]
Zarek was quiet for a moment. “How about this–I’ll take Tristan, you take Adeline.
Summer agreed immediately.]
She turned to Zarek, suddenly realizing just how tall he was up close. At 57“, she had to tilt her head back to look at him.]
Being held by him would feel so secure.
Her eyes turned dreamy as she gazed up at him. “Mr. Weasley, if things don’t work out between you and Adeline… would you perhaps consider–1]
Zarek tilted his head slightly. “Oh, I’m not interested in women.
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The casual, matter–of–fact indifference in his tone… like someone asked if he liked apples and he simply said no.
Summer’s heart shattered.[]
Not! Interested! In! Women!]]
Adeline was telling the truth? He really didn’t like women?]
So he preferred men?
What a criminal waste of perfection![]
Ignoring her mental meltdown, Zarek approached the bickering couple. He slung a long arm over Tristan’s shoulder’s, speaking as if coaxing a tempekebabtal child. “I won’t take her. I’ll take you instead, okay?“]
Tristan froze mid–sentence]
“Your car’s out of gas, it’s the middle of the night, and there’s no easy way to get a ride out here,” Zarek continued, gently steering Tristan toward his car. “As for this divorce debate, you can pick it up another day. The outcome won’t change 1
Physically, Zarek was slightly taller than Tristan. In terms of looks, Zarek leaned toward cool, elegant handsomeness, while Tristan had a more rugged, masculine appeal.
Logic would suggest Tristan should have the stronger presence[]
Yet standing together, Zarek effortlessly overshadowed him.[]
There was sunelung innately regal about Zadek that couldn’t be matched []
Tristan knocked Zarek’s arm away, turning to see Summer’s car already waiting for Adeline. He started toward them, but Zarek caught his arm
Just enough time for her to get in
“Adriel” Trulan showed after the departing far!]
His fury wasn’t about Adeline riding with Summer–it was about her slipping away from him again!]
Zarek patted lus stoulder “Mr. Kelce, let’s not disturb the peace at this hour. Come on
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Chapter 81
It was a family drama, currently showing a typical mother–in–law conflict. The scene reminded her of Amanda and Evelyn.[]
Yesterday evening, they had returned to the Kelce estate together
Had they joined forces?]
Had Amanda already forgotten being thrown under the bus?]
She wasn’t the sharpest tool in the shed, but she wasn’t that stupid either. Would she really accept such a daughter–in–law?]
Adeline couldn’t understand Amanda’s thinking, but it wasn’t necessarily bad news for her. Another person putting pressure on Tristan could help ]
Though her main ally was still Evelyn… not that she’d been particularly effective so far
After finishing breakfast, Adeline curled up on the sofa, thinking about her next move.[]
Should she provoke Evelyn again, really fire her up?
On second thought, probably not.[]
Evelyn was already showing signs of instability. Pushing her further could backfire spectacularly.[]
Pausing her thoughts, Adeline realized she hadn’t checked in after yesterday’s drama. She called Llam, who had been faithfully bringing her meals and even warned her to be careful. She owed him at least a safety update.]]
Liam already knew she was safe.]]
The young master had returned to the penthouse in the early hours, but Liam didn’t mention this. He just smiled in relief. “Glad you’re alright.“]
As she was about to end the call, another call came in.[]
Goria The gossip queen herself.]
She said goodbye to Liam and answered. “Well hello, gorgeous. What’s up?]
“Oh my God, Adeline, have you been living under a rock? Have you seen the statement from the Kelce family? Amanda is dragging your name through the mud! I’m absolutely lividr]]
…What statement?”]
Confused, Adeline asked Gloria to stay on the line while she looked it up.[]
Twenty minutes earlier, the Kelce family had used Harmonex Group’s official account to release a clarification video about Evelyn’s viral post.]
Until now, the public had been clueless about the man’s identity in the recording. Paid influencers kept quiet, and different social circles rarely shared gossip, which explained why celebrities could hide marriages, children, and scandalous relationships despite everyone in their industry knowing the truth.]
If the Kelces had stayed silent, they could have remained uninvolved]
Instead, they chose to expose themselves.[]
Adeline watched the press conference Amanda had hastily assembled.]
By the time she understood what was happening, her blood pressure had skyrocketed.]
At the press conference, Amanda identified herself as the mother of the man in the viral recording]
She claimed to know the complete truth.]
According to her, the situation was nothing like what people assumed []
She explaused that the Kelce and Grantham families had arranged a marriage long ago between their children. The familles were equals in status, and despite the slight age difference, the relationship had always been good. Both families were simply waiting for Evelyn to reach marriageable age before holding the wedding
Then Adeline appeared []
Amanda claimed Adeline was desperate to marry into wealth Despite knowing about Tristan’s engagement, she used despicable methods to seduce him and eventually forced him to marry her, though the Kelce family had never accepted the marriage[]
In recent years, she continued, Tristan had finally: seen through Adeline’s gold–digging nature. Not only was Adeline greedy, but she had also cheated on Tristan while he was away on business trips.]
She said her sun was deeply hurt, and I was only because of a joint project that Tristan and Evelyn began spending time together again]
Her conclusion Evelyn wasn’t the homewrecker–Adeline was.[]
After making these claims Amanda presented evidence to support her story![]
Text messages showing Adeline demanding exarlatant compensation.[]
A photo of Adeline with an older man in a hotel corridor at nudnight ()
An audio recording from yesterday at the Kelce estate, capturing Adeline arrogantly demanding 10% of Harmones Group’s shares
Most string of all a ten year old marriage contract between Tristan and Evelyn]
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