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Someone asked, “Is it true that you’re married to Ms. Lombard already?”
The smile on Caleb’s face froze a little before he said gently, “Yes. We’ve already registered our marriage.”
“That’s not true.” Just then, a slightly hoarse voice rang out, mixed with a subtle trace of hatred.
Caleb was stunned as his gaze fell upon her. “Licia?”
Phalicia had retouched her makeup hastily and tied her hair into a tail, looking simple yet capable. She took one of the microphones and said, “Thank you for your concern, everyone, but our marriage doesn’t count.”
Caleb gawked at Phalicia in great disbelief, frowning as he lowered his voice. “What did you say, Licia?”
All the reporters stared at her in silence, and the air in the entire scene seemed to freeze.
Facing everyone, Phalicia said calmly, “That’s all for today. Thank you.”
She then stuffed the microphone back into the reporter’s hand and turned around to walk inside the building, not even glancing at Caleb this whole
time.
Caleb pursed his lips, the trace of panic flashing in his eyes before vanishing quickly. Then he smiled, saying in a calm tone, “Sorry. Licia and I argued yesterday.”
He nodded at the reporters politely, the look on his face a mixture of helplessness and indulgence. “Let’s reschedule the interview. Meanwhile,
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please bear in mind that we attach great importance to this new winter collection. I assure you that no one will be disappointed.”
After this, he turned around and shot James a warning glance.
James caught his drift right away. After he left, James threatened the reporters while lowering his voice, “Keep what happened in this room unless you want your career ruined.”
The reporters all nodded ceaselessly, not daring to say a word.
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In the Jewelry Department upstairs.
The employees gathered in twos and threes, gossiping.
“What happened? I thought they had been married for a year already.”
Phalicia happened to enter the department at the same time. As she heard their whispers, Melvin’s illness flashed across her mind, and a trace of disgust and hatred flashed across her eyes hidden behind sunglasses.
She arched an eyebrow. “I take it that you’ve all finished your work.”
Hearing her voice, they immediately went back to their desks, not even daring to look back at her.
She was in a terrible mood, and her tone was utterly cold. “From now on, anyone discussing my personal affairs is no longer welcome in my department.”
With this, she slammed the door to her office shut, leaving those outside looking at each other in dismay.
They had no idea what had just happened.
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“What’s gotten into Ms. Lombard today? She’s so edgy.
As soon as he finished speaking, a colleague beside him yanked him hard. “Mr. Phelan’s here!”
Caleb glanced at the man coldly and headed straight to Phalicia’s office.
Phalicia had just sat down when the door was pushed open.
“Licia, what was that about? Why did you say that in front of so many reporters?”
Caleb entered and said in a reproachful tone, not forgetting to close the door.
Then he walked toward the desk. “We are married. Care to explain?”
Phalicia looked up and stared at his face, which was so close to her, the hatred in her eyes palpable.
She used to think of him as family, but from now on, he’d be the target of
her revenge.
She’d make sure he paid for everything, including Shelton’s suffering in prison, her parents‘ exile in that remote village, and the benefits Voyage Group had reaped from them!
“Licia? Talk to me. What’s wrong?”
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