Chapter 164: Gemma Claps Back at Jerk Max! I Have My Own Way of Living
Marcus had just stepped out of the parking lot when he was surrounded by reporters.
His expression instantly darkened.
He immediately wanted to call Hector to help disperse the crowd.
But due to the special circumstances, Hector wasn’t with him.
The reporters‘ cameras and microphones were already aimed at him.
“Mr. Wilson, we’ve heard that you and Ms. Johnson cheated on Ms. Kelestine. Do you have anything to say about that?”
“Haven’t you already divorced? Who filed the appeal this time?”
“Is it because Ms. Kelestine regrets it?”
“Is she still after your money, Mr. Wilson, which is why she’s deliberately appealing?”
“Will Mr. Wilson agree to reconcile?”
Marcus’s lips were pressed into a thin line.
The word “displeased” was written all over his face.
But the reporters seemed oblivious, and their questions only grew more pointed.
It wasn’t until court security arrived to disperse the reporters that he was able to enter the courthouse.
The scandal of him and Mabel cheating on Gemma had already caused an uproar online.
Gemma had become the new social media model, the independent big woman, while he and Mabel had been dragged through the mud for a long time.
Because of this, Margaret had tried to force Gemma to comply.
But instead, she had ended up losing more.
It wasn’t until the PR department spent a considerable amount of money buying up blackmail material on a few celebrities that the situation was somewhat contained.
Now, with reporters swarming again, it was likely an attempt to reignite the scandal for clicks.
Marcus paused mid–step.
Suddenly, he realized something.
Gemma had used the internet to her advantage, gaining public sympathy and admiration.
This time, it was probably her again, playing the victim to win public sympathy.
By capitalizing on the online buzz, her life would become much easier.
He suddenly felt a wave of annoyance.
Gemma had been by his side for years and had seen her fair share of big scenes. How could she still be tempted by such trivial gains?
It really was true–a person’s background determined their vision and future.
A mouse, even dressed in a tiger’s skin, could never become a real tiger.
But…
He owed Gemma.
Moreover, he had genuinely fallen for her.
Forget it. These were small matters. He could teach her slowly in the future.
For now, he quickly called the Wilson Group’s PR department, instructing them to be on high alert and ready to handle any online backlash. Just as he was about to head to the lounge to wait, he saw Genima arrive.
And she wasn’t alone.
Brian was with her.
“Brian, I told you I could handle this myself.”
She had a top–tier lawyer by her side–a legend who had never lost a case since starting his career.
With someone like that in her corner, no matter what kind of demons showed up, they’d be dealt with swiftly.
Brian had also brought a few lawyers to observe, ready to provide backup if needed.
*Gemma, don’t be polite with me.”
“This case could change the course of your life. I can’t not take it seriously,”
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“Besides, your case is quite unique. They want to see the legendary lawyer in action. Don’t turn them down.”
“Don’t worry, we’ll just be observing. We won’t cause any trouble.”
Gemma sighed, but since they were already here, she couldn’t just send them away.
“Alright, then. Thank you all for your time.”
Brian had the others wait in the lounge first.
Then he lowered his voice.
“Don’t worry. I’ve looked into it. The judge for this case is famously fair and impartial. There won’t be any bias or corruption.”
“Your concerns about things like gender bias or other issues won’t be a problem either.”
“Relax and face this with the best mindset.”
Gemma finally let out a breath of relief.
“Brian, you actually looked into all that?”
Brian looked a little embarrassed. “The legal world isn’t something we interact with often, so it’s easy to overlook. But this judge has a great reputation. It wasn’t hard to find out.”
“Gemma, you’ve got this.”
Gemma nodded solemnly.
Of course, she had to give it her all-
1–to completely break free from Marcus.
But the next moment.
Marcus’s voice rang out.
“You two seem quite close. What, are you already planning your next marriage before this divorce is even finalized?”
He reached out to grab Brian’s collar.
But Brian stepped back, avoiding him.
“What, Mr. Wilson, want to throw down in the courthouse?”
The veins on Marcus’s clenched fists bulged.
“Sure, I won’t even fight back. As long as Mr. Wilson dares to throw the first punch, I’ll take it.”
Brian, who was usually gentle and accommodating, now looked cold and stern, like an ice sculpture.
His gaze was sharp.
Like a cold blade.
Capable of slicing through someone’s veins in an instant.
He was no pushover.
Marcus pointed at him, then turned to Gemma.
“You see? He’s showing his true colors now. You see it, don’t you?”
Gemma stepped in front of Brian, glaring at Marcus.
“What I see is you being unreasonable, vicious, deceitful, and disgusting!”
“Marcus, I can’t wait to cut all ties with you.”
‘Can’t you just stop haunting me like a ghost?”
Gemma’s eyes were filled with disgust.
Marcus took a big step back.
“Gemma, you…”
But Gemma felt a sense of relief.
These words had been bottled up inside her for so long, and she was finally letting them out.
It felt liberating!
“You’ve never been this harsh before.”
Marcus clutched his chest.
He couldn’t accept this change in her.
In his memory, no matter how much she suffered, Gemma had always been calm and composed.
Now, she was lashing out with harsh words!
And she was doing it with such conviction.
As if these were her true feelings, just waiting for the right moment to come out.
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How had she suddenly become like this?
It was utterly incomprehensible!
“Gemma.”
“Being around him has clearly corrupted you.”
His face was full of irritation.
The patience he was showing was forced.
“Gemma, it’s best if you use this lawsuit as an opportunity to come back to me.”
“When you were with me, you were never this arrogant or harsh.”
“You’re meant to be a lady of high society. You can’t act like this.”
“Otherwise, people will mock you. Have you forgotten that?”
Gemma let out a mocking laugh.
“Mr. Wilson, is your family some relic of last century? Always talking about rules and restricting my nature.”
“Let me tell you, I’m here today to fight this lawsuit with the firm belief that I’ll never be with you again.”
“After leaving you, I realized there’s so much more in this world worth doing, so many people worth knowing.”
“To put it bluntly, being with you blinded me to all of that.”
“Gemmal” shouted Marcus.
Brian couldn’t take it anymore.
“Isn’t what she said clear enough? You are on her way! Are you still going to cling to her shamelessly?”
