Chapter 19 Bitchy
Host Wolford sang Sylvia’s praises continuously, commending her extensive knowledge and unique insights. Additionally her business acumen had clinched multiple collaborations previously after a brief conversation with her. Wolford declared feeling envious of having such a brilliant wife.
Oblivious to the increasing tension around him, Wolford remained focused solely on complimenting Sylvia who Cyril had only brought along once, reluctantly. He never expected her to make such a profoundly positive impression.
“Truly a pity your wife couldn’t join us tonight.” Wolford continued enthusiastically. “With Mr Bruce being another exceptional businessman, perhaps she might have enjoyed chatting and even brokered potential partnerships between you.”
Only when finished did Wolford finally notice the odd atmosphere and silenced conversations. Bruce took the opportunity to drive his point across once more.
“See? Without her you’d be nothing.” A trace of mocking colored his words. His sister’s capabilities were precisely why she became the heir. Yet this man had the audacity to mistreat someone of her caliber.
The indignity made Bruce’s blood boil. If not for the inappropriateness of acting this instant, he would have happily taught Cyril a physical lesson.
Stunned anew by how Wolford’s words clearly verified Bruce’s earlier declaration, everyone
understood now.
Exchanging brief pleasantries, Bruce and Juliet soon left, having accomplished their aims. The others quickly dispersed too, not daring to linger around Cyril anymore after the dramatic revelations tonight which certainly gave them much to digest.
Most were even more intrigued by the mysterious ex–wife’s identity now, speculating if connections could be cultivated. But with no clues about her, only puzzlement remained.
The ugly scene completely ruined Cyril’s mood for remaining. He had no intention to stay behind as a laughingstock.
Pausing on his way out, Cyril suddenly recalled Sylvia enduring distress during that one banquet he made her attend years ago. Yet she hid it perfectly, remaining smilingly by his side the entire event as required.
Considering how upsetting such contempt was even briefly, Cyril could only imagine Sylvia’s wretched suffering throughout while concealing it flawlessly. Sudden remorse
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flooded him for putting her through such torment.
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Hastening his exit, Cyril intended to apologize to Sylvia somehow before stopping short at the sight of her standing with Bruce and Juliet. Even more disagreeably, Bruce was ruffling her hair affectionately.
An involuntary sourness rose in Cyril at witnessing their easy intimacy. He couldn’t resist intruding.
“Getting rather handsy when you have a date here, Mr Bruce.”
Glancing back at Sylvia wordlessly, neither Bruce nor Juliet bothered responding. Sylvia’s smile had already frozen into a disgusted scowl before she stalked past Cyril.
“Who I interact with is none of your business. Leave if you’ve got nothing to say.”
After snapping at Cyril, Sylvia bade Bruce and Juliet farewell before heading towards the parking area. Neither glanced Cyril’s way either as they departed separately.
Standing numbly for several moments, Cyril quickly shook himself out of his stupor and rushed after Sylvia, grabbing her wrist just as she took out her car keys.
“Barely divorced yet already so wanton. Don’t presume Bruce would actually want you.” He spat out derisively. “Don’t disgrace yourself trying anything vulgar and embarrass me!”
Wincing slightly from his painful grip, Sylvia nevertheless ignored it, meeting his glare steadily.
“Normal dating constitutes vulgarity now?” She smiled coldly. “Let me make things clear. We share no ties anymore. Whether I embarrass you is irrelevant. In any case, you have no right to demand anything of me when Caroline clings shamelessly to you yet you feel no mortification over that.”
Twisting her hand free, Sylvia regarded him contemptuously.
“Don’t overestimate your significance. Marrying you was the biggest mistake ever. If I could redo things, I would never have suggested it. I almost lost myself trying to please you. Finding me now to soothe your ego after divorce only validates leaving was right.”
Striding quickly to her expensive car, Sylvia drove off before Cyril could react, still struggling to process her blunt words.
Clenching his fists tightly, Cyril didn’t know what to make of the tumultuous feelings clamoring inside.