Chapter 15 Something About Lily
"This has nothing to do with me. Bryce's ex-wife is Rose Winter, while I am the daughter of the Cavendish family, Roseanne Aurelie Cavendish."
"You're right! You've never appeared in public with Bryce. No one will be looking for you. None of this will affect you at all!" Marcus exclaimed.
Unfortunately, for a confident woman, she will have a hard time." Rossie smiled arrogantly.
'You used to want to be with him so badly? I was happy to support you both in achieving eternal happiness. But the truth is, he tested my patience. Don't blame me if I want revenge!' thought Marcus.
The Johansen Group was shocked by the news. Bryce's public relations department and phone were flooded with media calls. The news was sensationalized across the country. First of all, Bryce Johansen was getting married, and it would be his second.
"Aether Daily was the first media outlet to publish the news about the wedding. Rumor has it that Miss Jones approached their editor directly before the news was revealed."
Steven stared at his phone without blinking. "The post has been reposted a million times and is the number one trending topic. Mrs. Rose is being vilified online..."
"Fire everyone involved in this!" Bryce exclaimed angrily.
The Johansen Group influenced Aether Daily. It was no exaggeration to say that they were the mouthpiece of the Beckett family.
"Yes, sir! But what about social media? We can't control it anymore. "Steven couldn't hide his concern." I can't imagine how Mrs. Rose feels about this. She must be upset... "
Bryce's gaze suddenly turned sad, and he immediately called Dominic. But before he could call him, his phone rang, and it was Lily.
" Lily?" asked Bryce.
"Help me, Bryce!" Lily begged tearfully. "I'm surrounded by reporters at the Johansen Group... I'm scared!"
"I'm coming down!" Bryce immediately grabbed his coat and left without hesitation.
"Don't, Mr. Bryce!" Steven stopped him. "You should send the head of security down to escort her. You'll be mobbed by reporters if you go!"
Bryce just snorted and ran out.
"When is the wedding between you and Mr. Johansen scheduled, Miss Jones?"
"The investigative report claims that you and Mr. Johansen have been a couple since childhood. Is this true?"
"What do you think of Mr. Johansen's ex-wife? Is it true that his ex-wife interfered in your relationship?"
The reporters pushed their cameras into Lily's face. Even with bodyguards on site, the situation remained chaotic. The woman maintained her weak, fearful appearance even as she was secretly delighted. She was the one who told the media about the wedding. The news that Rossie was the mistress also came from her. 'How dare that woman insult me and claim my bracelet for herself?' she thought.
Lily wanted Rossie to be branded a mistress and paraded as a social pariah!
"Thank you, everyone, for your concern. Mr. Johansen and I will definitely let everyone know as soon as there is news to share."
Lily smiled sweetly at the camera. "About Mr. Johansen's ex-wife. Mmm, I know a little about Mrs. Winter. Please don't attack her. She and Mr. Johansen are no longer together. Let her live in peace."
The situation was still relatively under control until she spoke. The reporters were now in a state of excitement, causing even more chaos. As Rossie retreated like a frightened bird, she was suddenly surrounded by a tight embrace.
An arm wrapped around her shoulder, leading her to the door. "You finally came, Bryce." Lily was almost crying, but the man remained silent.
He suddenly stopped and looked around. He couldn't shake the feeling that Rossie was there, watching the scene unfold. But how could that be?
"Rossie?" Bryce wondered silently.
He wanted to go to her and ask why she had come here. But hearing Lily's sobs, he put it off. Of course, Bryce couldn't bear to do this.
Rossie watched him silently, observing as the couple left. It would be a lie to say she wasn't affected by the sight of Bryce protecting Lily and hugging her as if she were a fragile doll.
"She's still pretending to be weak like that to get Bryce's attention," thought Rossie, trying not to let her tears fall and ruin her appearance.
"You protect her so much, and you never once wanted to protect me." Rossie's eyes stung with unshed tears.
Rossie remembered what happened a year ago when she had to buy medicine because it wasn't available at the Johansens' house. She was sick, and no one cared about her at that time, so she had to take care of everything herself. Even the Johansen family thought she was spoiled for asking for help, which was even more sad because Bryce wasn't there for her.
"I was sick when I called you on that stormy night two years ago. I knew you wouldn't come for me, and all I hoped for was that you would answer my call. But what did I get? A phone that was turned off. Think about it, I loved you so deeply for three years. In the end, I was just a tool to please your grandmother and pass the time. All my efforts meant nothing. Bryce Johansen, you are the biggest regret of my life."
Rossie left the place with sadness. She didn't want to see the situation there anymore, and how her ex-husband treated her childhood love.
On the way, Rossie received another message from the family group, "Hey, Rossie. The editor-in-chief of Aether Daily, the news agency that first announced the marriage, has been replaced, and it was your ex-husband's doing. It seems that his girlfriend's complaint has nothing to do with him. "
Rossie blinked and typed," They're the same. "
" Right! They're the same! I also have big news that I have to tell you personally, Rossie, "wrote Marcus.
" Just say it here, "replied Rossie.
" I found some interesting information about Lily Jones," he said.
Marcus was a lawyer who was challenging to understand at first glance, but the Cavendish brothers knew about his hacking skills. They helped him in many of his investigations, and no criminal could escape his grasp.
At that moment, he received a photo of Lily Jones, scantily clad, kissing a mixed-race man sent to Rossie's WhatsApp.
"This is interesting." Rossie smiled smugly as she looked at the photo with satisfaction.
"Where did these photos come from?"
"I checked Lily's Instagram account and found a suspicious male account, so I hacked into it and gained access to his photo gallery. That's where I found these photos. This man is a fitness instructor who has many fans."
"Thank you, Marcus. I'll treat you."
"Don't get too comfortable yet. You haven't seen this one yet."
A moment later, Rossie received a photo from Marcus, and she gasped. "What is this?"