Chapter 12
The video showed Odessa from several years ago, yet not the Odessa he knew.
The woman in it was promiscuous and frivolous, wearing exaggerated makeup, letting all sorts of men hold her as they swayed in the dance floor.
This was from the year Odessa had wanted the Verrier family to infiltrate Everhart’s upper management. When he’d refused, she’d started threatening divorce and stormed off abroad in a huff.
He’d thought Odessa had left in anger, but she’d actually gone overseas to indulge herself.
Judging by the accents, the video was shot by some New York rich kids.
“Dessa, how was that Black male escort last night? More exciting than Magnus?”
Odessa’s eyes were glazed as she smoked, laughing wildly.
“He was too boring, always worried about hurting me… Hahaha, I prefer wild love-so thrilling!”
As soon as she finished speaking, her lips were already pressed against a muscular white man’s chest.
The group of playboys laughed uproariously. “Then dump Magnus! You can play with anything overseas-way more fun than New
York!”
Odessa squinted, exhaling thin wisps of smoke. When it cleared, her eyes were full of calculation.
“I’m not stupid. I’ve almost trained Magnus into the most obedient dog. Why give up huge benefits for momentary pleasure?”
“I can tell the difference between one good time and good times forever! Wild men are always available, but a gold mine… miss it and it’s gone!”
The harsh mocking laughter made veins bulge on Magnus’s forehead. The glass in his grip suddenly shattered, shards cutting deep into his palm without him caring.
But the video wasn’t over. Odessa started playing drinking games with the rich kids.
She boldly placed her bet: “Let’s play big! If you win, you strip and jump in the pool. If I lose… I’ll make Magnus get a vasectomy for
me!”
*BANG.* Magnus punched through the computer screen.
His right fist was already bloody.
Hearing the commotion, his secretary rushed in to inquire.
Magnus slumped back in his chair, eyes closed as he gave instructions.
“Check the source of this package, and have the video on the USB authenticated.”
The secretary worked quickly, soon returning with results.
“The package came from overseas with no sender information. Video authentication confirms it’s genuine.”
The last thread in Magnus’s heart completely snapped.
“Mr. Everhart… there’s one more thing, related to Miss Verrier.”
“Speak.”
“The planning department reported today that our new product launch was leaked. A rival company released an identical product ahead of us. Legal found the source-Miss Verrier’s cousin sold company secrets for a high price.”
These past days, blow after blow had been like sharp blades, cutting his love for Odessa to shreds.
In recent years, Magnus had given in to Odessa’s countless requests, allowing the Verrier family’s incompetent relatives to work at Everhart Corporation. He hadn’t expected them to cause so much trouble.
Thinking carefully, over the years Odessa had always fought with him over trivial matters, invariably ending with his compromise.
And after each fight, Odessa would make many demands, like arranging positions for many Verrier family members.
Suddenly, a growing black hole appeared in his heart.
Back then, had Odessa known about him and Sierra all along?
He shot up, ready to confront Odessa.
“Mr. Everhart! What should we do about Miss Verrier’s cousin?”
“Fire him!” His voice was ice-cold, but the secretary looked troubled.
Magnus finally realized that over the years, the Verrier family had bullied and oppressed Everhart employees, relying on his
favoritism toward Odessa.
He continued giving orders. “Root out everyone from the Verrier family and fire them all! That’s an order!”
The secretary saw hope and hurried to comply.
Just as he was leaving the office, the secretary anxiously called him back.
“What now? Are the Verriers refusing to comply?”
The secretary, breathless, handed him a tablet.
The headline news displayed his and Sierra’s wedding photo in the largest format possible.
[EXPLOSIVE! Everhart Heir ‘Playing Both Sides’-Second Wife’s Beauty Exposed!]
[According to insiders, the Everhart heir is already three years old! But registered under the first wife’s name!]
[Second wife was a New York judge who handled the Everhart heir’s divorce case against his first wife. Our outlet exclusively presents riveting courtroom footage…]
Magnus’s hands trembled as he clicked the link, unable to catch his breath.
