Chapter 71 – Divorced! Now What to Do?

Bethan was a little stunned at Cynthal’s words.

After a while, Bethan smiled. “Congratulations, Ms. Peterson.“

“I know that you can’t believe it.“ Cynthal slowly put the wine glass down on the table. She looked at Bethan with her intricately made-up eyes.

“You’re just short -sighted. It’s not your fault. How long have you been working for Brettley?“

Cynthal smiled smugly. “Do you know why Bethan Peterson, that coward, only dared to send her daughter back but not show herself?“

Bethan lowered her eyes and fiddled with the wine glass on the table. “I don’t know.“

“Because she does not dare to come back. She knew better than anyone that her accident back then was not an accident. Someone planned it.“

“Is that so?“ Bethan raised her eyebrows. She looked at Cynthal. “How do you know, Ms. Peterson?“

“Because Brettley was the one that planned the accident. Of course, I know about it.“

Cynthal’s voice was still calm, but her smile was smug. “ Brettley always liked me. When he knew that Bethan was pregnant, he was afraid that I would be unhappy, so he decided to get rid of her. I only knew about this later on. I even had a huge fight with him over this. “

Bethan dug her nails into her palms. She forcefully suppressed the overwhelming emotions.

“Why are you telling me all this, Ms. Peterson? I don’t think we’re close enough for you to share your secrets with me, right?“

Cynthal must be up to something for telling her all these out of the blue.

“I ‘m not sharing secrets with you, “ Cynthal sneered, “ you’re not worth it. I only want to tell you that I am the one and only in Brettley’s heart.“

Cynthal looked at Bethan arrogantly. “I’m only showing off. After all, you are the only woman who has been a threat to me, after so many years. But, after tonight…“

Cynthal raised her eyebrows. “You will be utterly defeated by me.“

Then, she stood up.

“I hope you stop trying to seduce Brettley after tonight, if not…“

Cynthal calmly smiled. “Bethan Peterson who was pregnant with triplets could be hit off the bridge into the sea, that could be you too.“

Clink!

Cynthal bent down, picked the wine glass up, and clinked it with Bethan’s.

After tapping her glass, Cynthal did not drink the wine. Instead, she threw the wine glass into the bin with disgust.

She took a napkin out and wiped her hands gracefully. “I hope you have a good night.“

Bethan remained in the spot, looking at her leave. She clenched her fists tightly.

Her heart was aching as if someone had stabbed her brutally with a knife!

She has known and understood what Cynthal has said for a long time now. However, it was one thing to understand it. It was a whole other thing when this cruel fact was being told so directly.

Also, Cynthal told the incident with condescension and smugness.

The humiliation and pain back then were like a sharp sword, slicing her heart in half.

Her kindness toward Brettley for the past few days has been instantly wiped off at Cynthal’s words.

Yes. How could she forget how cruel Brettley was back then.

She loved him so much that she was willing to give up everything, yet he got rid of her without any hesitation. He sacrificed her.

In his heart, she was nothing but a stranger.

“Lulu.“

Just when Bethan was looking at Cynthal leaving in a daze, another man’s low voice rang in her eyes.

She was stunned and turned around.

Behind her, Malcolm Quinn was in a white suit.

He was tall and regal-looking. He attracted the attention of many heiresses.

At that moment, he had a wine glass in his hand. He smiled at her. ”Have you been here for a long time?”

“Nope.”

Bethan took a deep breath. She pushed aside the unhappy emotions that were aggravated by Cynthal. She moved aside to let Malcolm sit and got him to sit next to her.

“When did you arrive?” “Just a moment ago.”

Malcolm smiled a little. He sipped his wine while observing the crowd. “It’s a pretty huge affair.”

Bethan nodded. “After all, it’s Granny Morrison’s eightieth.”

Malcolm changed into a more comfortable posture. He smiled. “If I hadn’t investigated the Morrison family before, I wouldn’t have dared to go up against Brettley, looking at the crowd here today.”

Bethan paused a little. “You… want to go up against Brettley?”

“I intend to.”

“There’s no need, Malcolm.”

Bethan sighed, “I’ll deal with my matters myself. I don’t need you to help me.”

“It’s just a business competition. ” Malcolm smiled a little. “But, if you need me, I’ll always be supporting you.”

His words sounded too intimate. It made Bethan a little uncomfortable.

After a while, she cleared her throat. “Have you seen Neil?“

“Hmm. “ Malcolm smiled. “I saw him outside, with two bodyguards. Your son is just like you. He has the ability to compel people. He could make two burly adult men call him boss.“

Bethan shook her head. “He has the ability, I don’t have it.“

If she had it, she would not have had to lose so much, to even be abandoned mercilessly by Brettley.

“You do.“ Malcolm probably saw through her. He smiled. “He just doesn’t know what’s good for him. If I were him, I would never…“

Before he could finish his sentence, Bethan interrupted him. “It’s starting.“ His words were forcefully cut off, but Malcolm did not get angry.

He changed into a different position and leaned next to Bethan, looking at the center stage.

“Everyone, welcome to Granny Morrison’s eightieth birthday banquet! “

The emcee spoke passionately. “Let’s invite Granny Morrison up on stage! “

At his words, Granny Morrison, who was in a long and elegant dress, walked to the center stage with the help of Cynthal.

“Thank you. Thank you everyone for celebrating my birthday with me.“

Granny Morrison smiled while holding onto the microphone. After a round of pleasantries, she grabbed Cynthal’s hand. “I have an important announcement to make today! “

The relatives and friends were all nosy people. Every one of them knew about Brettley and Cynthal’s engagement!

At that moment, Granny Morrison was holding onto Cynthal’s hand, saying that she had something to announce. It was pretty self-explanatory.

They were in an uproar.

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