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Malcolm had always suspected that Reese harbored secrets, but he hadn’t anticipated her being the proprietor of Emerald Isle, fle also hadn’t expected her to attend such an event, knowing her preference for solitude
ver the limelight. Reese had always to quietly achieve greatness, unlike th boisterous individuals who often proved to be all talk and no action.Reese was an open book with Malcolm, never concealing her intentions or feelings. “I’m prepared to answer any questions you might have about today, she assured him. She then confessed her recent online feud with Shirleyxpressing her disdain for the false accusations made against her. Reese was not one to quietly endure injustice, firmly believing the principle of an eye for an eye Malcolm chuckled at her admission, half–jokingly asking, “My dear, aren’t you afraid that revealing your cunning side might tarnish my perception of you?“Reese shrugged, her hands spread wide in a gesture of candidness. “Why should I worry? I’m showing you my true self. If you can accept me as I am, we can progress. If not, there’s no point in forcing a connection that will only lead to complications later.“Malcolm couldn’t help but smile at her pragmatic approach, even though it stirred a discomfort within him. Her casual attitude towards their relationship made him question her commitment to their marriage. Was he the only one invested in their union?Even the confident Malcolm felt a pang of insecurity. However he quickly reminded himself of his determination to hold onto Reese. He had once declared that the only exit from their marriage would be through death, not divorce. If Reese ever sought to leave, she would find not only the door locked but the windows barred as well.Reese, with her sharp intuition, was well aware of Malcolm’s discontent. She was astute enough to realize that her earlier words had struck a nerve.Malcolm was taken aback when Reese suddenly addressed him, her tone pointed. “Mr. Flynn, could you perhaps control your facial expressions a bit better? Your jealousy is rather evident. Her comment, though.unexpected, elicited a burst of laughter from Malcolm. He wrapped his arms around Reese, pulling her close, as if wishing to merge her into his very being.“You, my dear, drive me to madness in the best and worst ways, he confessed. Reese leaned into his embrace, not resisting his affection but rather enjoying their closeness. She was slowly warming up to Malcolm’s love. For now, she wasn’t opposed to their blossoming romance, though she was well aware that the future was unpredictable.Just then, Justin entered the car, awkwardly interrupting their intimate moment. “Mr. Flynn, Reese, could we perhaps save the public displays of affection for home?“Malcolm, his arm still firmly wrapped around Reese, smirked at Justin. “Feeling a bit envious? Perhaps you should find a girlfriend to remedy that.“Justin dismissed the suggestion, claiming his busy schedule left no room for dating. Besides, he doubted any woman would tolerate their antics.Malcolm then instructed Justin to stir up some trouble for Shirley, suspecting she was involved with a wealthy young man. Justin was taken aback by the command, realizing that Malcolm wasn’t just making life difficult for the Sawyers, he was pushing them to the brink.Malcolm justified his
actions, arguing that he was merely retaliating against Shirley’s indiscrets Justin agreed, finding it hard to argue against
Malcolm’s logic.Reese remained silent, choosing not to interfere. She believed that some people needed to be dealt a severe blow to understand their boundaries. Soon, the media exposed Shirley’s scandalous behavior and her bribery attempt with Nicholas from Emerald Isle. The negative press was overwhelming, casting a dark shadow over the Sawyer family and driving Shirley to despair.online insults that obliterated any previous focus on someone named Reese.
Now, Shirley could finally relate to the anguish Reese endured under public scrutiny and cyber–assault. The thought of it was so unbearable that it filled her with a desperation intense enough to contemplate her own demise, each insult more intolerable than
the last.
“I thought heiresses would be the epitome of self–discipline and purity, especially those with such esteemed upbringing,” one online comment read. “But look at this–clubbing and attempting to snatch chamber of commerce presidency through foul play. What happened to fairness?”
“Why doesn’t Sawyer Enterprises just shut down? With that kind of integrity, who would ever dare do business with you again?”
“I always found something sharp about Shirley’s look, and I was right–she has the face of a mean girl.”
“And her crush on the CEO of the Flynn Group? Laughable. With her kind of reputation, as if he’d ever take a second glance. She doesn’t stand a chance!”
“Not worthy? She doesn’t even deserve love. Heard she got torn a new one by Reese Flynn over at Emerald Isle–now that must’ve been satisfying.”
The cruel words felt like knives piercing into Shirley’s heart, each one a stab of pain that nearly choked the life out of her, her face etched with agony.
In a fit of rage, she threw her phone to the ground, screaming in frustration and cursing Reese for her downfall.
“Argh! I wish you’d all just die! Damn you, Reese, for stabbing me in the back. I’d gladly throw away my life if it meant taking you
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down with me!“Sawyer walked in on the chaos, his mind spinning with the severity of the situation. The online backlash was unbearable, and Sawyer Enterprises was on the verge of bankruptcy, le had previously managed to
Save the company from a crisis, but this time, even his extraordinary efforts seemed futile. Sawyer was agitated, his mind replaying the incidents involving Shirley and Reese. He berated Shirley for provoking Reese, blaming her for their impending downfall.Tears welled up in Shirley’s eyes as she seethed with fury. “I won’t let Reese get away with this!”
Sawyer frowned. “What are you planning now?”
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