Chapter 18
Jacob exchanged pleasantries with the people around him, smiling politely but distantly,
Ralph stared at Lia, who was clinging onto Jacob’s arm. He walked over with a menacing look in his eyes, looking as if he wanted to kill someone. He kept his eyes on Lia’s radiant smile and could barely conceal his anger.
Lia had previously gone to the Walters‘ residence to express her regret over their divorce, but now she dared to get involved with another man! Was she deliberately cheating on him with another man to make him jealous?
Jacob glanced coldly at Ralph and smirked. “Mr. Walters, long time no see.”
Ralph’s gaze moved from Lia to Jacob. He reached out to shake Jacob’s hand, and then quickly pulled away. “Indeed. It’s been a while, Mr. Adams.”
Ralph’s eyes flashed with a hint of coldness before he shifted his gaze back to Lia. She was standing right in front of him. Her eyes were bright and clear, and her delicate features were flawless. She looked distant and indifferent. It was a far cry from her previous gentle and cautious demeanor.
He had never seen Lia look so stunning and radiant before. A complex emotion, tinged with a sense of frustration, stirred in Ralph’s heart.
How could she be together with Jacob? Seeing them standing together was so annoying!
Amber’s expression had soured considerably due to Lia’s reappearance. She couldn’t let Lia take Ralph away from her!
Amber bit her lip and took a step forward. She sized Lia up and said, “Lia, what are you doing here? You’ve recently divorced Ralph, and now you’re with Mr. Adams?”
As soon as she said that, some of the people nearby who had heard her looked over in astonishment. Her volume was neither too loud nor too soft, so everyone close by could hear her clearly.
She then added, “Did you divorce Ralph so readily because of Mr. Adams?”
By saying that, she was intentionally pinning the blame of infidelity on Lia.
Ralph frowned slightly. His expression darkened in anger. He should have stopped Amber from saying all that, but her words coincided with his suspicions.
Jacob sneered and glanced at Amber in disdain.
He said mockingly, “As far as I know, they divorced because you meddled in their marriage. I mean, everyone knows that you’re skilled at stealing someone else’s husband.”
Amber’s face turned pale. She didn’t expect that Jacob would attack her in defense of Lia!
She lowered her head, looking as if she had been wronged. She said hesitantly, “Mr. Adams, you seem to have some misunderstandings about me. I’m not a mistress. Lia must have told you many bad
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things about me, right?”
Amber’s eyes reddened as she spoke. She looked at Ralph, seeking his help. But Ralph didn’t pay any attention to her. His cold gaze was fixed on Lia’s face.
Lia couldn’t help but chuckle. Her gaze was extremely frosty. “Even mentioning your name feels dirty to me. Trash should just stay in the garbage dump. A formal occasion like this doesn’t suit you.”
A sarcastic smile tugged at the corner of her mouth, and she sneered, “Amber sure has a knack for acting!”
Amber’s face stiffened. She hadn’t expected Lia to ridicule her in front of everyone. She felt embarrassed and bit her lower lip, attempting to make herself look pitiful.
Then, Jacob lightly patted Lia’s shoulder. His deep voice was gentle and steady as he said, “If you’re unhappy with her, we can get her kicked out. Don’t be upset.‘
Jacob comforted Lia in a low voice and led her away, completely ignoring Amber.
From the beginning until the end, Lia didn’t even glance at Ralph. She smiled lightly and spoke in an indifferent tone, “Forget it. I don’t want to be associated with them. It’s too embarrassing.”
If the security personnel were to interfere, it would create a scene and attract the attention of others.
