Everyone was waiting for Molly to speak.
Molly glanced at Isabelle Richardson, who was hiding behind Michael Gallagher with wide eyes. The corners of her lips curled up slightly. "Why should I bless a woman who interfered in my marriage?"
Her voice was slow and powerful.
The noisy scene fell suddenly quiet, and everyone turned to her in surprise.
They hadn't expected the seemingly gentle and soft-spoken woman to make such a blunt, unyielding statement.
Was she trying to expose Isabelle on the spot?
"Dear reporters, don't forget that Michael Gallagher and I have been through legal process!"
At the mention of "legal process," Isabelle's composure shattered.
Arguing with time and emotions was futile. The law recognized Molly Walker as Michael's wife.
At that moment, the reporters' curiosity was ignited.
Some reporters were secretly applauding Molly in their hearts.
This was how you should expose an affair!
This was so satisfying!
Michael Gallagher watched Molly's smug expression, and the color of his eyes darkened.
He didn't want to embarrass Molly, but he also didn't want Isabelle to lose face.
He shot a warning glare at Molly, who was completely oblivious. Her smile bloomed brilliantly, alluring and provocative. "Michael, we are legally married, recognized by the law, right?"
The question was both intriguing and taunting.
Since it was a legally recognized marriage, what exactly was the relationship between Michael and Isabelle?
This was solid evidence of infidelity!
"Mr. Gallagher, is what Miss Walker saying true? Did you and Miss Richardson had an affair during your marriage?" A bespectacled reporter eagerly raised his microphone, unable to contain his excitement. "If you have no feelings for Miss Walker, why did you marry her in the first place? Can you give a reason?"
Michael's face darkened completely.
Before he could respond, Isabelle blurted out, "Michael is not the one who had an affair during marriage!"
"Miss Walker, you were the one who proposed the divorce, right?" Isabelle slowly approached her, a vague glint in her eyes. "You said you found someone else and asked Michael to let you go. In fact, it's not him who had an affair, but you."
With that twist, Isabelle's words widened the reporters' eyes in shock.
It was said that wealthy couples liked to do their own thing—could it really be true?
If both of them had affairs in their marriage, that would be very interesting.
Molly faced Isabelle expressionlessly.
She hadn't expected Isabelle to twist their earlier conversation which she had said in anger against her.
With Michael present, she couldn't deny her previous words in front of him.
Everyone was waiting for her response, including Michael.
Molly lowered her eyes, her lips curling up slightly.
...
Not far away, a dazzling luxury car came to a stop.
Joshua Thompson leaned against the window, a cigarette hanging from the corner of his mouth, looking bored.
Suddenly, a few reporters rushed by.
"Quick, it's a showdown!"
"I heard both of them had affairs during their marriage. It's not surprising for Mr. Gallagher, but I didn't expect even his wife, from a poor family background, to have an affair too!"
...
These words reached Joshua's ears. When he heard "Mr. Gallagher," he paused momentarily, letting the ash from his cigarette fall.
He lifted his gaze and immediately spotted Molly in the crowd, cornered by reporters.
"Are you still cheating, even after marrying Mr. Gallagher? Is there a hidden story?"
"Miss Walker, do you have anything to say?"
Faced with the reporters' inquiries, Molly stood tall, a smile gracing her lips, seemingly unfazed.
Even the top celebrities wouldn't have remained as calm as she was in this situation.
Her beauty was undeniable, and the faint smile added an alluring charm to her presence.
She looked delicate, but her resilience was heartbreaking.
Seeing the now silent Michael Gallagher by her side, Isabelle clenched her teeth in anger.
If it hadn't been for Michael stopping her, she would've blurted out the affair between Molly Walker and Joshua Thompson long ago.
"Michael, why did you stop me? It was her who cheated first..."
Michael Gallagher glanced at her lightly: "There's no proof."
No proof?
She clearly saw it!
Why?
Why was Michael protecting this despicable woman!
Tears filled Isabelle Richardson's eyes.
At that moment, the commotion intensified, and someone rushed in to protect Molly Walker.
"It's Joshua Thompson!"
Isabelle's eyes lit up as she watched him shield Molly. Her sadness faded, replaced by excitement.
"Michael, look! Joshua Thompson is here!"
She smirked, anticipating the unfolding drama.
Michael Gallagher's expression darkened, his gaze cold and sharp.
Joshua stepped in front of Molly, a casual smile on his face, cigarette in hand, exuding a devilish charm. "Why all the nonsense?"
The crowd fell silent for a moment, taken aback by Joshua's sudden appearance.
Impatiently, he pulled Molly closer and whispered, "The car is nearby. Why not come with me?"
Molly shook her head. With so many people watching, she knew that if she left with him, tomorrow's headlines would be anything but flattering.
She pried his hand away and smiled. "Thank you for your kindness."
Joshua felt a wave of annoyance at her nonchalance.
How could such a delicate girl be persecuted by these people?
To ensure the accuracy of the test, he had already collected hair samples from both his brother and father. It wouldn't be long before the results came back.
They had faced too many disappointments over the years, so he had decided to keep this test a secret from everyone.
If she wouldn't go with him, he would help her in other ways. If she truly was his sister, he would regret not taking action.
"Don't forget, we're allies," Joshua said, flashing a wicked grin. He turned to the reporters and shouted, "Aren't you curious why Michael Gallagher is marrying her? I can tell you the truth!"
The crowd erupted with excitement. The involvement of the third son of the Thompson family added a new layer of intrigue, and the reporters hungered for every detail, eager to uncover the story behind it all.
As soon as he shouted, Molly Walker felt a wave of dread wash over her.
Indeed, when Joshua spoke again, he dropped a bombshell that left everyone speechless:
"Actually, all of this is to cover up my relationship with Michael Gallagher."
A stunned silence enveloped the scene.
Molly's mouth fell open slightly in disbelief, while Isabelle's eyes widened even further, shock etched across her face.
As for the other main character, Michael Gallagher, his face could be described in two words: pitch-black.
The implications of Joshua's words hung heavily in the air, and everyone present could easily imagine the kind of relationship he was hinting at.
They glanced between Michael Gallagher and Joshua Thompson...
What a dazzling duo in their own right!
People often said that wealthy family dynamics were complicated, but they never anticipated it could get this tangled!
Molly was taken aback by Joshua's shocking revelation. He truly was a reckless playboy.
In an instant, the focus of the reporters shifted to Michael Gallagher and Joshua Thompson, their curiosity piqued.
Not wanting to waste Joshua's "favor," Molly finally broke free from the crowd and ran away without looking back.
Michael Gallagher's gaze was as cold as ice.
He had originally intended to suppress the news that night, but thanks to Joshua, it was now impossible to contain.
The next morning, Molly checked her phone and saw the headlines from yesterday's news.
In light of the "exposure" of Michael Gallagher and Joshua Thompson's relationship, remarkably, no one blamed her. Instead, the number of sympathetic comments was on the rise.
Joshua's intervention had completely turned public opinion around.
Just then, her phone suddenly rang.