She blushed, her cheeks turning red.
Did Cormac really change his mind?
She was so excited that she almost jumped up.
She was sure that last night Cormac had sex with her.
She knew Cormac a little bit, before when he found out that she was the woman from that night, he was really nice to her.
If he hadnโt found out about her fake pregnancy car accident later on, he wouldnโt have begun to hate her either.
Now he slept with her, which means he was willing to be with her again.
She happily got out of the bed and put her clothes back on.
She had to hurry and tell Landon about this. If Cormac was willing to be with her again, was he still going to spread that news?
After getting dressed, she quickly left the hotel.
The car stopped at the Herbert familyโs house. When she got out, she noticed Abbottโs car parked not far away.
Was Abbott here?
She knew that Abbott was Cormacโs assistant.
He was also someone who Cormac trusted very much.
Was he there to tell her family that she wanted to reconcile with Cormac?
The more she thought about it, the more excited she became and the faster she walked.
Pushing open the door, she saw her family. Landon was sitting in the front with a pale face and
Sampson and Warnerโs expressions were not good. Camilla was sitting a little to the side and was sobbing softly, not daring to cry loudly.
Maria didnโt think that the dull depressing atmosphere was because of her.
She glanced at Abbott and asked with a smile, โDid Cormac send you?โ
Abbott missed her gaze and said indifferently, โYes.โ
He and Maria used to work together and they had a good working relationship. Later, she turned out to be from the Herbert family and gained status and changed.
He didnโt know what she did, but he knew that Cormac would not do what he did unless she had gone too far.
As expected, Maria almost laughed out loud.
She walked over to Landon, โDadโฆโ
There was a loud slapping sound.
Maria was slapped hard by her father and lost her balance, falling down on the floor. She knelt on the ground, unable to believe that her father had just slapped her.
She clutched her sorely numb cheek, โDad, why are you hitting me?โ
โWhy?โ Landon was breathless from the effort of slapping her. The news incident was still not resolved but there was already another scandal! He was extremely angry.
And she was still asking why did he hit her?
Trembling with anger, he pointed at her, โYou still have the guts to ask why?โ
โYou must have a reason for hitting me, otherwise I will never forgive you!โ Maria turned her head towards Camilla with tears in her eyes.
Camilla did not dare to intervene for her.
She turned to look at Sampson, who had red eyes and did not come forward to help her.
When she had returned to the Herbert familyโs house, Camilla and Sampson had treated her well.
Now that neither of them stepped forward to speak for her, she felt the seriousness of the situation.
Landonโs voice was lower than usual and deep like a muffled thunder as he chuckled bitterly, โI regret not choking you to death the day you were born. And you are telling me that you wonโt forgive me?โ
His eyes were red, โDo I need you to forgive me?!โ
Maria shrank back. This was the first time she saw such a vicious side of Landon.
She threw herself towards Abbott and grabbed his arm, โYou tell my dad what you are here for.โ
Abbott remained indifferent and said lightly, โIโve already told them.โ
โIf he knows that Cormac and I are back together, why is he still angry?โ
โWhen did you get back together with Mr. Mendelsohn?โ Abbott said coldly.
Maybe the Herbert family didnโt know why Maria was acting like this, but he knew.
Because she called Cormacโs name a lot last night.
She thought that the two men were Cormac.
โLast night, I was with Cormac. Heโฆ Heโฆโ
โI think you have misunderstood.โ Abbott interrupted her and dropped a bomb on her with his next few words, โMr. Mendelsohn was not with you last night.โ
โWhat nonsense are you talking about? Stop it!โ Maria said sternly, she stood up from the ground and pointed at Abbott, โWhat do you know?โ
She remembered that she was in Cormacโs arms last night and he did not push her away. Forgetting everything, even the pain of the slap, she smiled, โHe loves me. We were together last night.โ
โEnough!โ Sampson couldnโt listen anymore. He couldnโt bear seeing her deceive everyone and herself.
He stepped over, clasped her shoulders and snarled at her, โWake up, Maria! You have been scammed!โ
She looked at Sampson, who looked close to collapsing and asked, โWho scammed me? What are you talking about?โ
โHow could I give birth to such a stupid daughter like you?โ Landon had never regretted this before. But now he regretted recognizing and accepting her in the first place.
If he had known that she was going to bring such a disaster to the Herbert family, he would have let her die outside rather than let her enter through the doors of Herbert familyโs home.
Abbott came there in person and confirmed Cormacโs intention.
Landon knew that these two incidents combined would really be a disaster for the Herbert family.
If he didnโt resolve this well, his family was really going to be finished.
He stood up, all arrogance gone, โYou tell Cormac, I will give him a satisfactory explanation for this matter.โ
Abbott nodded, โOkay. I will tell him that.โ
Landon stood up to see him out. Abbott waved his hand, โNo need to see me out, thank you.โ
Abbott immediately left Herbert familyโs house.
Maria seemed to begin to understand the situation, โWas it not Cormac with me last night?โ
She was a fool.
โHe tricked me?โ
Sampson closed his eyes, โWhat the hell did you do to make him hate you so much and destroy you?โ
โIโฆIโฆโ She cried, โIt was that day when we tricked Loredana. I secretly installed a camera in the room and recorded a videoโฆโ
โNo wonder Cormac also asked someone to record a video of you and send it over. This was the reason.โ
โWhat video?โ Mariaโs brain exploded. Her head was filled with a buzzing.
What video?
Last night, did sheโฆ
โWhat video?โ Warner pointed to the USB flash drive on the table, โWatch it yourself. Dad told you to stay home and think about what you did. It was one thing to not want to think about what you did wrong, it was one thing to secretly run out of the house, but you ran out and went to provoke Cormac.โ
He laughed sarcastically, โIf he was that easy to be threatened or if a video could defeat him, would he be who he is today?โ
Mariaโs face was pale.
Landon was already speechless with anger.
It was clear that Maria wanted to threaten Cormac but was put to her place by him.
Who was to blame?
Her lacking skills were to blame.
โTomorrow, you two will go to see him with me.โ If there was any room to relax in the previous situation, it was gone now.
He sat on the chair with dull eyes, โSampson, Maria, the trouble you have made can make Herbert family lose their century-old reputation. Donโt blame me, just blame yourselves for being so disappointing.โ
โDad, what do you mean? Do you want to abandon us?โ Maria couldnโt believe it.
โItโs not that Dad wants to abandon you, itโs that you both brought your destruction upon yourself.โ
Warner interjected, โYou both havenโt done anything for the family, but you have enjoyed the glory that the Herbert family brought to you. Now, itโs time for you both to do something for the family. Besides, all of this happened because of you.โ
New Book: Beginning with a Daring Encounter
Celsie was tired of being labeled as an introvert, workaholic, and dull virgin by her friends. Determined to prove them wrong, she made a bet that she would do something daring on her 25th birthday. Now that the day had arrived, it was time to fulfill her promise. On her daring to-do list, there was one task: a one-night stand with someone.
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