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“Promise me you won’t do anything reckless again.”
Though softly spoken, his words carried undeniable authority.
“Or I will truly get angry!
I can’t always arrive in time.”
A chill ran through him remembering how close he’d cut it—one
minute later…
Would she have…?
Vivian stared blankly, tears blurring her vision.
She nodded vigorously.
“Alexander, Ford Enterprises has suffered so much because of me.
What now?”
Alexander rubbed his temples. “It’s fine. I’ll handle it.
Rest now. I’ll have food brought to you.”
“Okay.”
Vivian obediently lay down!
As Alexander stepped out, Andrew stood waiting, hesitation written
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across his face.
“Something to say?”
Andrew blurted, “Mrs. Ford has been discharged!”
“Hmm.”
Alexander nodded impassively.
Truthfully, words escaped him.
Yet his mind seemed resolved.
Facing life–or–death crises involving two women in one day had crystallized his thoughts.
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The next day.
Seattle erupted over a single announcement!
The internet boiled over anew!
[Official Statement from Ford Enterprises]
“Regarding recent online rumors concerning Mr. Alexander Ford and Ms. Vivian Campbell: This statement clarifies that Mr. Alexander Ford and Ms. Lisa Bennett formally signed divorce papers on [Date], terminating their marital relationship.
Mr. Alexander Ford is currently in a romantic relationship with Ms. Vivian Campbell.
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We urge netizens to cease spreading unverified claims and refrain from misinformation.
Ford Enterprises reserves all legal rights.”
Beneath the statement lay an image:
A partial screenshot of the [Divorce Agreement], key details redacted.
But at the bottom, the signatures of | Alexander] and [Lisa] remained clearly visible.
A single stone stirred up a thousand waves.
#AlexanderFord Divorced LongAgo
#Alexander VivianLegitimateCouple
#Support VivianCampbell
#LisaBennettNoLongerRichest Man’s Wife
These hashtags dominated Trending Topic rankings instantly.
“Holy crap!
So they divorced ages ago?
Vivian wasn’t a homewrecker at all!”
“OMG, what a plot twist!”
So Mr. Ford was single when dating Vivian?”
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“No wonder he rushed to save Vivian first–she’s his real girlfriend!”
“Those who bashed Vivian before–apologize now!”
“What’s Lisa’s deal?
Can’t let go after divorce?”
“Chilling thought—could all those scandals be orchestrated by his ex- wife?
What a vicious woman!”
Online sentiment shifted faster than flipping pages.
Vivian, universally condemned yesterday, instantly became the wronged victim.
Meanwhile, Lisa was pushed into a new, more humiliating spotlight.
Countless netizens branded her a malicious woman trying to ruin Ford Enterprises post–divorce.
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned!
Ford Enterprises‘ stock miraculously halted its decline after the announcement, steadily regaining strength.
Boycotts and backlash dissipated like mist under sunlight,
Ford’s PR team intervened, vanishing all scandals about Vivian overnight.
No one dared publicly call Vivian a homewrecker anymore.
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After all, Mr. Ford personally confirmed they’d “long been divorced.”
This dizzying flip–flopped drama left online bystanders reeling-
Yet exhilarated!
This time, Mr. Ford’s love for the movie queen was undeniable.
Genuine and absolute!
The next day, Lisa stepped out of her apartment building.
Reporters swarmed like flies drawn to decay, cameras crackling—
Strobe lights flashing violently, nearly blinding…
“Lisa!
Is your marriage to Alexander a marriage of convenience?”
“Did you hire trolls to smear Vivian on purpose?”
“Lisa, are you and Alexander actually husband and wife?”
“Lisa, answer us!”
The questions grew sharper, microphones nearly shoved in her face.
The crowd thickened, a sea of dark figures closing in.
“Sorry, you’ll have to ask Alexander those questions.”
She replied coldly, pushing through the throng to escape.
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Suddenly, several agitated people burst from the outer crowd–Vivian‘ s fans by their looks.
“That bitch!
Always hurting our Vivian!”
“She’s the shameless mistress who stole Vivian’s rightful place as Mrs. Ford for three years!”
The ringleader raised her bubble tea, eyes venomous: “Hit her!
Teach her a lesson!”
A cup of bubble tea and a water bottle splashed over Lisa’s head before she could react.
“Ah!”
Lisa screamed, instinctively raising her arms.
Iced coffee struck her shoulder, cold liquid soaking her white blouse.
Sticky sweetness matted her hair, the air thick with cloying syrup and bitter coffee.
Reporters grew frenzied, shutters clicking wildly.
Just as chaos peaked-
“Honk! Honk!”
Shrill horns tore through the noise.
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A sleek black Maybach bulldozed through the crowd, stopping before
them.
Black–suited bodyguards spilled from a matching luxury car behind, swiftly separating reporters and fans.
The car door opened.
Aaron stepped out against the light.
His imposing frame radiated authority as he charged toward Lisa, pulling her tightly against his chest.
His coat shielded her, blocking prying eyes and chilling dampness.
“Move!”
Aaron’s voice cut like ice, leaving no room for defiance.
Bodyguards cleared a path with military precision.
Half–carrying Lisa, Aaron enveloped her in his protection, striding toward the Maybach.
Reporters still chased, shouting, flashes exploding like strobe lights.
The car door slammed, silencing the chaos.
Soft light filled the interior.
Aaron immediately fetched a clean handkerchief, gently dabbing juice from Lisa’s temple and hair.
Sticky residue, disheveled strands, her pallid face-
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He’d never seen her so broken.
