Chapter 9
When our honeymoon ended and Luciano and I returned home in sweet bliss, we learned that–||
Ryan Shelton had become the complete laughingstock of New York this past month
It turned out that once his scandal broke, all the partners who had allowed him to delay payments out of respect for the Lario family suddenly came demanding their money.
Suppliers who had barely been providing goods saw creditors camping outside the company daily and immediately stopped deliveries.]
To make matters worse, with contracts signed but the company unable to produce, clients pursued the Shelton family for breach of contract penalties.]
Shelton Group instantly fell into semi–paralysis[]
As for the jewelry money I’d commissioned lawyers to recover and the compensation for damaging Luciano’s orb gift to me, my lawyers had already filed suit. Court summons had been delivered to Shelton Group’s building, just waiting for the trial.
The moment Luciano and 1 returned to the Lario estate, Ryan tracked us down like a dog following a scent.
After a month, I almost didn’t recognize him-
He was unshaven, dark and gaunt, no longer the refined young master he once was.]]
Seeing me. Ryan immediately rushed over trying to grab me, but Luciano kicked him five meters away
“President Shelton, please show some respect and keep your distance from my wife.”
Ryan steadied himself, rubbing his hands together as he looked at me awkwardly
“Dorothy, you’re finally back. I really missed you.”
His eyes even reddened as he spoke.
11esponded coldly:
“Mr. Ryan Shelton, if you have business, state it. If you continue with these inappropriate remarks, please leave immediately. I don’t want my husband to misunderstand
Finally, Ryan stared at his feet awkwardly, then spoke after a long pause:
“Dorothy, can you help me? The company really can’t hold on anymore. Could you ask your father to lend me a billion dollars?”
I laughed mockingly
I really didn’t know what gave him the right to casually mention a billion dollars–my family’s money didn’t grow on trees
I cleared my throat and said forinally
“Ryan, from the moment you married Jessila, I, Dorothy Lario, have no relationship with you whatsoever. I’m not as kind–hearted and charitable as you, so please repay what you owe me quickly, or we’ll see each other in court.”
I added:
“Oh, President Shelton is so good at sympathizing with and helping people, right? You must have helped many people, so you can ask those who’ve received your kindness for help.”
Ryan’s face darkened as he mumbled:[]
Dorothy, you know I’ve only helped Jessilia. I haven’t helped anyone else.“[]
I couldn’t help but laugh out loud:
“Ryan, so you’re not actually kind–hearted or charitable toward the poor–you just used helping others as a cover to openly take care of your mistress.”
“Get out! You’re disgusting!“||
Luciano immediately gestured, and two security guards stepped forward, dragging Ryan outside and throwing him onto the street]]
When he tried to crawl back, a bodyguard kicked him five meters away. Ryan could only lie on the ground moaning in pain
