Chapter 60: Gemma Wins Her Bet! The Scumbag Gives In
One sentence.
Just one sentence smoothed over the shocking drama from moments ago.
Everyone finally pieced it together:
Marcus’s comment, “You’re making Mom uncomfortable“.
It wasn’t about Gemma
It was a jab at his son–reminding him that looking for another mom would hurt his real mom, Mabel.
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rumors were true–Marcus was hopelessly devoted to his wife.
And clearly, their son had zero leverage at home.
The crowd chuckled, their smiles filled with good–natured teasing
“Mr. Wilson really is a husband material”
“My husband’s nothing like hum–all he does is call me fat.”
“Ugh, good men always make the bad ones look worse.”
“No wonder Ms. Johnson gets all the good gigs with Mr. Wilson backing her up.”
“Only someone like Mr. Wilson could let his wife stay out of the public eye and still help her succeed in the entertainment industry.”
“Envy, pure envy. I’m tired of saying it.”
These compliments put Marcus on a pedestal.
If he leaned into this narrative, Wilsons‘ couple–themed jewelry could dominate the season.
It’d even boost the company’s year–end report and valuation.
But the price…
His hands clenched.
Veins pulsed along the backs of them.
A terrible premonition weighed on his chest.
If he didn’t act now, he might lose Gemma forever.
“Gemma, 1.
“Mr. Wilson,” Gemma cut him off gently, her smile soft but cutting.
“Please clarify: there is nothing between us.”
Under the spotlight, her radiant smile made her stunning features even more mesmerizing
But to Marcus, the light was too blinding
It made her seem distant
Unreachable.
Gemma, however, was trembling inside.
If Marcus denied her now-
Their marriage certificate would become his Achilles heel.
To protect Wilsons‘ reputation, he’d have no choice but to exchange it for a divorce certificate in court.
Still, she worried he might act irrationally.
She patted Alijah’s back lightly and whispered,
“You promised me, and I promised you. I won’t fight for custody. Ali, be a little man and take responsibility.”
Alijah burst into sobs.
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Chapter 60: Gemma Wins Her Bet! The Scumbag Gives In
He let go of her hand completely.
Noah seized the moment, stepping in front of Gemma protectively.
As if afraid Alijah might suddenly lunge back.
To the onlookers, it looked like Noah was heartbroken over losing his mother and desperate to cling to her.
Seeing this, Marcus panicked further.
Could Gemma really not care about their son anymore?
He couldn’t hold back
Just as he was about to step onto the stage, Mabel grabbed him firmly.
“Marcus, I’m not stopping you from reconciling with Gemma, but can’t you see? That man in the clown mask doesn’t he look like Mr. Cassius?”
Marcus froze and immediately looked toward the stage.
At first, he assumed Gemma had asked a colleague for help. The man didn’t seem to match Brian’s build, so Marcus hadn’t thought much of it
He’d only met Cassius a handful of times.
And he hadn’t paid much attention to him, too preoccupied with thoughts of “fixing” things with Germa
Now, studying the figure more closely, he realized the man’s build was eerily similar to Cassius’s
“I heard that kid is Mr. Cassius’s nephew.
Remember the hacking incident? Cassius and Gemma must’ve gotten acquainted back then and even grew close.
And this boy… He’s been orphaned since birth. Mr. Cassius probably asked Gemma to help him out.
If you reveal your relationship with Gemma now, it might upset Mr. Cassius’s plans.
Sure, you might be fine because you have the Wilsons. What about Gemma? She’s just a doctor. Cassius could destroy her with a flick of his wrist”
Marcus slowly unclenched his fists
He’d investigated the hacking incident-
It was true Cassius had intervened on behalf of Mr. Gray ou
out of a sense of justice.
Gemma was the type to repay kindness, and someone like Cassius wouldn’t care about money or jewels.
Marcus had also noticed Noah and Gemma’s bond. Perhaps this was how she was repaying her debt.
He wanted Gemma back.
But not at the cost of her safety.
Taking a deep breath, Marcus waved at Alijah.
*Ali, come here. Stop causing trouble.”
Alijah pouted, tears streaming down his face as he ran into Marcus’s arms, sobbing uncontrollably.
Mabel seized the opportunity. “Ms. Kelestine, I apologize. Ali’s just a kid. Please don’t take it to heart,”
Without waiting for a response, she pulled Marcus out of the hall.
Watching their retreating figures, Gemma felt a pang of bitterness.
This wasn’t the first time Marcus had chosen profit over her.
Her heart had long grown numb to the pain
But still..
She couldn’t cut off all feelings. She couldn’t stop caring about Alijah.
Pretending to be indifferent earlier was her way of protecting him.
She knew a divorce was inevitable.
Chapter 60: Gemma Wins Her Best The Scumbag Gives In
But if Alijah clung to her, Mabel would retaliate once Gemma was gone.
Parents always think ahead for their children.
Though she wasn’t fighting for custody, she still wanted Alijah to have a good life.
“Sorry,” she said, forcing herself to stay composed. She glanced at Cassius. “You must think this is ridiculous.”
Cassius didn’t laugh. Though his expression was hidden, his voice carried a note of concern.
“If you need help tomorrow, call me.”
Gemma blinked. “You think he won’t agree to the divorce tomorrow?
Cassius didn’t reply.
That silence was answer enoug
Sighing, Gemma massaged her temples, frustration building
“I thought forcing him to deny our relationship would make that marriage certificate feel like a ticking time bomb to him.”
The stage program continued with the next family.
But Gemma couldn’t focus. She silently prayed everything would go smoothly tomorrow,
Meanwhile, Noah, having overheard the plan for the divorce, lit up with excitement
He shook Cassius arm.
ving kid’s mom anymore?”
“Uncle Cassius, does this mean Gemma won’t be that annoying
Cassius nodded.
“Yay!”
Noah was thrilled.
Alijah was always upsetting Gemma.
Without him, Gemma would finally be happy all the time.
And if Gemma was happy, so was Noch
After celebrating for a moment, he suddenly thought of something serious.
“Uncle Cassius, will you go tomorrow?”
Cassius hesitated briefly. “We’ll see.”
Noah, sensing his lack of urgency, grew anxious
“What if someone else takes Gemma away?!”
