Chapter 6
I was crouched on the ground, hair disheveled and clothes dirty from the beating, looking absolutely wretched.[]
Kieran didn’t even recognize me.[]
He walked over and gave my injuries a cursory glance before saying dismissively:[]
“So you’re the old classmate who’s always bullying Autumn?“[]
“I’m Autumn’s husband. Normally, bullying Autumn would be unforgivable.“]
“But since you’ve already been taught a lesson, I won’t hold it against you.“]]
Today is mine and Autumn’s wedding day. I won’t allow any complications.“[]
“You’ve only got some surface injuries anyway. I’ll give you some compensation later.“]]
“We’ll settle this privately. You don’t have a problem with that, right?“]
Kieran’s words were casual and dismissive.]
His whole attitude radiated superiority.[]
As if someone like him even speaking to me was a tremendous favor, and I had no reason–no right–to refuse him.[]
But I didn’t respond. I just let out a cold snort.[]
Kieran frowned slightly.]
“What? You don’t seem satisfied?“]
He paused, then added:]
“Fine. Since today’s my wedding day, I don’t feel like arguing with you.“]
“How about this—if you ever need anything in the future, you can come find me at Phoenix Industries.“[]
“Whatever it is, I’ll take care of it for you.‘
“That should be enough, right?“]
Kieran looked down at me with obvious disgust in his eyes.]
Like he was looking at some greedy scumbag trying to squeeze him for more.
Autumn was clearly annoyed with me:]
“We didn’t kill you. You should be grateful! Don’t push your luck!“]
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“If it weren’t for old times‘ sake, you think you’d get this kind of treatment?“||
The other classmates couldn’t help but show their jealousy:
“Seriously! You think you’re still that star student everyone praised in high school? Mr. Holt being willing to compensate you is like winning the lottery!“]
“Stop crouching there putting on an act! Get up and thank Mr. Holt properly!“]
“She’s probably secretly laughing. Getting Mr. Holt’s favor is probably the biggest honor of her pathetic life.”
Because of Kieran’s so–called compensation, these classmates who already couldn’t stand
me
Were
now even more furious.]
Like I’d stolen something that belonged to them.[]
With everyone egging him on, Kieran was rapidly losing patience.
)
He said irritably:
“For Autumn’s sake, I’ve been more than generous. I suggest you don’t get too greedy, or you’ll ruin my wedding and I won’t be so nice!”
Under Kieran’s threat, I endured the pain and slowly stood up.[]
Then I brushed back my disheveled hair and looked directly at Kieran.]
I said quietly:
“Kieran Holt, you sure are feeling pretty powerful, aren’t you?“]
The moment Kieran saw my face clearly, obvious shock flashed through his cold, arrogant eyes.[]
Before Kieran could speak, Autumn was the first to react:[]
“Sarah Channing, what the hell do you think you are to call my husband by his full name?“]]
Our old classmates also erupted indignantly:]
“Exactly! Don’t think just because Mr. Holt is willing to compensate you that you can be so brazen. Without Autumn, you’d be nothing to Mr. Holt!”
“Right! A shameless piece of trash like you would be lucky just to see Mr. Holt once!“]
“You think being Autumn’s old classmate gives you the right to act out? Take a good look at yourself!”
Faced with everyone’s insults and put–downs, I felt nothing inside.[]
I just stared expressionlessly at Kieran and asked coldly:]
“Kieran Holt, did you hear that?“]
“They said I don’t deserve to say your name.“[]
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“What do you think?”
My casual question left Kieran silent.
Seeing this, Autumn couldn’t stand it anymore and snapped:[]
“You bitch, how dare you talk to my husband like that?“]
“I’ll beat you to death today!“]]
With that, Autumn strode toward me, raising her hand to slap me.]]
But Kieran was faster, grabbing her wrist.[]
Autumn froze, looking at Kieran in disbelief:[]
“Honey, why are you stopping me?“[]
“Are you feeling sorry for this bitch?”
“Or is she really your mistress?”
Her words caused an instant uproar.[
Our old classmates stared wide–eyed at Kieran and me.[]
“No way! Is Sarah really Mr. Holt’s mistress?“]
“It sure looks like it. Otherwise why would Mr. Holt defend her?“[]
“That Sarah Channing really is a lowlife slut–sleeping with her classmate’s husband!“]
Amid all the chatter, Kieran walked over to me and said matter–of–factly:]
“Sarah Channing, since you’ve seen everything, I won’t bother hiding it anymore.“]]
“What wealthy man doesn’t want multiple wives? Especially me–I’m a billionaire. As the official billionaire’s wife, you should accept this.“[
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