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My mother–in–law’s series of powerful statements were truly eye–opening, almost making me dizzy with admiration.
Rossa, utterly crushed by my mother–in- law’s overwhelming presence, was both heartbroken and desperate, bursting into
tears.
William, on the other hand, had a dark expression, his brows furrowed in confusion and helplessness.
I guessed that Rossa must not have discussed this with William beforehand; she had acted on her own.
She knew that without my mother–in- law‘ s approval, William would never be able to give her the official title of Mrs. Walter!
William sat in silence for a long time, his face grim, before finally taking a deep breath and addressing my mother–in–law.
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“Mom… Since the matter has been
exposed, I’ll be honest with you. I‘ ve already planned to divorce Dana and marry Rossa. Besides, she’s pregnant with my
child now. I’m thirty and I believe I
should have the right to choose my own happiness!”
My mother–in–law, unfazed, looked at William and spoke calmly.
“William, I’m not an autocrat. In life, you gain some things and you lose others. Now, you have two choices. First, you leave the Walter Family. You‘ re free to do as you please and I won‘ t interfere. Second, if you want to stay in the Walter Family and keep your current position, you must sever all ties with this mistress. The choice is yours.”
Her words left William speechless. With a deep breath, he looked at me.
“Dana, I admit I’ve been unfaithful in our marriage. I’ve been a terrible husband, but I really don‘ t love you
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anymore. Please let me go and support me being with Rossa! Whatever you want, I’ll make it up to you!”
I laughed. “Sure. Didn‘ t I already tell you I’m fine with a divorce? It was you who didn’t want to tell Mom and kept delaying it. As for compensation, I don’t want any!”
My mother–in–law looked at William.
“Are you really planning to leave the Walter Family and marry that mistress?”
“Think carefully. If you leave the Walter Family, you’ll lose everything. You‘ ll no longer have the Walter Family‘ s
protection. Don’t come crawling back to beg me later.”
I also looked at William.
“Don’t come back begging me either.”
William’s brow was furrowed in distress, torn between the two choices and
calculating the consequences of each
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decision.
The reactions of those present were all over the place.
Members of the Walter Family were clearly excited, eager for a chance to take over if William were ousted.
“Brother! They say a hero is no match for a beautiful woman, that you‘ re willing to sacrifice everything for love! I support you being with your true love!”
“Yeah, cousin, what are you hesitating for? Rossa‘ s pregnant with your child! I’ll help you manage Walter Group!”
On the other hand, Walter Group‘ s executives reacted differently.
“Mr. William! Don’t make a foolish decision. If you leave the Walter Family, it’ll be nearly impossible for you and Rossa to recover!”
“Mr. William, don’t be fooled by Rossa! She’s not a good person and the baby
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she’s carrying may not even be yours!”
The young heirs and heiresses of the high society in Britain were watching the scene unfold with amusement.
“William is such an idiot. He‘ s bound to
ruin himself. How could he not see what Dana represents?”
“Yeah, to abandon Dana for that woman? It’s a death sentence. We tried to get close to the Ross Family before but couldn’t even get a foot in the door!”
William scratched his head in frustration, his face clouded with worry. At that moment, Rossa suddenly cried out in pain.
“Ah- my stomach hurts! It must be the baby feeling your distress, kicking me to comfort you!”
