Chapter 9
Elena stood frozen in place.
The host laughed. “How did Mr. Caldwell get in without an invitation?”
Alex’s face went from red to white, and his lips started to tremble.
Just then, a staff member from the entrance ran over and loudly explained, “This Mr. Caldwell said he was Ms. Harrell’s husband and forgot to bring his invitation, asking us to make an exception to let him in. I’m sorry, it was my oversight for not verifying properly.”
The embarrassment and anger on Alex’s face made him look increasingly disgusting.
He pushed Elena aside and ran to my side, pleading in a low voice, “Vicky, the Caldwell Group is in trouble. I really need this opportunity. Please, for the sake of our past marriage…”
Before he could finish, Elena rushed over and actually grabbed his tie, dragging him aside.
Elena seemed to still not understand what was happening. When she heard that Alex had used his status as my husband to get in, she flew into
a rage.
In front of everyone present, she loudly announced, “Victoria cut ties with the Caldwell family long ago. Her marriage to Alex ended long ago too. The Caldwell family’s affairs have nothing to do with Victoria anymore!”
She said it with absolute finality.
After speaking, she proudly lifted her chin at me.
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Alex’s face turned pale instantly as he desperately tried to cover Elena’s mouth.
It was too late.
The expressions of those business tycoons all changed.
Everyone else looked at me too.
I picked up my wine glass, swirling it elegantly, and nodded with a smile. “Yes, everything she said is correct!”
The entire venue erupted in an uproar.
Elena was still feeling smug. “Victoria, now that you know you’re an impostor, can you get out?”
She was still shouting when she suddenly noticed the big shots around her pulling out their phones.
“Cut ties with the Caldwell Group immediately and cancel all cooperation.”
“Cancel those Caldwell Group projects right now, immediately!”
“Recall the funding for Alex right away.”
“Cancel raw material supply to the Caldwell family and demand immediate payment!”
The more Elena heard the more something seemed wrong. She carefully tugged at Alex’s sleeve. “Honey, what’s going on? Why are they canceling cooperation with us?”
Alex’s facial muscles twitched, and he slapped Elena across the face forcefully.
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Then he dropped to his knees in front of me with a thud.
He was almost crying. “Vicky, give me one chance. Elena and I really have nothing going on. She’s the one causing all this trouble. My mom forced me to take care of her. Actually, I love you…”
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I poured the red wine in my hand down over his head, letting it drip along his hair.
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