Getting My Ex-wife Back

With that, Raeleigh scanned the crowd and added, “I know it is not easy for you to achieve even a little success; I have been there too.”

“But if you want to succeed in this industry, you have to make a statement.”

“Although I had brought a huge fortune to Richards Group, I did not take a single cent with me when I left. Even my achievements were left with the company.”

“This is the rule of this field. I had violated the rule first. There’s no reason for the company to make an exception for an employee who disobeyed the rules.”

“If I had stayed in Richards Group, I would have received much better benefits than most people.”

“And if I stayed until the end of my contract, my achievements would’ve belonged solely to me.”

“By that time, I could even start my company using my name.”

“However, I didn’t do that. I insisted on leaving, and for that, I had to pay the price.”

The crowd was floored at Raeleigh’s statement. “Our president is the Raeleigh Anson?”

“That’s me.”

“But aren’t you Osteen?”

Raeleigh did not answer but looked over at Cindy’s disdainful face instead and said, “You are not allowed to take anything with you if you leave. You haven’t contributed anything to the company, so you must compensate us before leaving.”

“I took pains to negotiate with Mr. Richards back then, begging him to let me off the hook. It was only then that things didn’t turn ugly and that he wouldn’t sue me in court. However, I had to let go of a lot too.”

“Since you have nothing to lose, you can only compensate us.”

“But you already promised that you would not sue me at the restaurant,” Cindy defended, unconvinced.

Raeleigh said, “I don’t remember promising you anything, but based on my understanding of Mr. Richards, he would never allow others to jump ship when he has just taken over Bloom Aksea Group. His way of doing things would be to punish the person as a warning to others. Otherwise, if he let you off the hook just like that, the company would be in chaos as everyone would have quit their positions without consequences.”

“But you promised me.”

“Really? Tell me then, how did I promise you?”

Raeleigh asked indifferently.

Cindy thought for a moment and said, “You and Mr. Richards were about to have dinner when I begged you two. Mr. Richards refused to let this slide and insisted that I must compensate the company. However, you suddenly stood up for me, saying that I can walk away without spending jail time or compensating the company.”

“And then?”

“And then, Mr. Richards said to do as you said, and I thanked you two.”

Fixing her gaze at Cindy, Raeleigh twisted the truth, “I don’t remember any of that. I only remember you ogling at Mr. Richards the whole time, thanking him non-stop before you leave. Your disdain for me that day is still fresh in my mind, but no matter how hard I try to recall, I just don’t remember promising you anything.”

“You… How can you lie like that?”

“Since you choose to twist the truth, I can forget everything too. Do you actually expect me to treat you with respect when you come to make a scene in front of my company?”

Raeleigh took her time speaking, and the crowd had a good idea that Miss Anson only went back on her words when Cindy was being sinister.

Everyone agreed Cindy had crossed the line. If she dared to seduce Miss Anson’s fiancé in front of her, she would probably do worse when she was not around.

They were on Miss Anson’s side, thinking the ruckus-causing, shameless woman should be put in jail.

“How dare you do this, Raeleigh Osteen. It must be because you’re jealous that I’m younger and prettier than you, and you’re afraid Mr. Richards would fall for me, so you want to destroy me.”

“I’ve given you a chance, Cindy, but you waved it goodbye. I already told you I don’t have the final say in this matter. If you don’t believe me, I can show you the proof. I believe it might help you.”

Raeleigh looked over at a tech guy and ordered, “Please connect the surveillance monitor to my phone.”© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

“Yes, Miss Anson.”

With that, he saw to it that instant while she made a video call to Jepherson.

Jepherson answered the call in two shakes. He was in his pajamas, looking at Raeleigh, but frowned and leaned against the sofa when he caught a glimpse of Jared. “What’s the matter?”

Staring at the man in violet pajamas, Raeleigh was lost in thought for a moment before she quickly drifted her gaze to the surveillance monitor. The crowd was shocked by Jepherson’s appearance; he was obviously at home, about to go to bed. After all, it wasn’t every day they got to see such a big shot.

Everyone gasped and gawked at Jepherson as he appeared on the monitor, looking as handsome as a king.

Cindy’s eyes widened. She stumbled two steps forward, then paused. Raeleigh almost burst into laughter when she saw her reaction. How good-looking could someone get for people to be this captivated? He was no ordinary scourge.

Raeleigh spoke up, “Mr. Richards, when we were out for dinner the other day, a designer chased after us and asked us to let her off the hook, begging us not to sue her. She said I gave her my word, but I don’t remember doing that. Do you, Mr. Richards?”

Then, she switched to her back camera to let Jepherson take a look at the scene. Cindy immediately said to the phone, “It’s me, Mr. Richards.”

Cindy’s voice and attitude changed instantly. However, Raeleigh wasn’t bothered.

Annoyance flashed across Jepherson’s face as he said, “What is this? Turn around.”

Cindy was utterly stunned while Jepherson’s mood brightened a little after Raeleigh switched back to the front camera.

Only then did he answer Raeleigh, “I don’t remember either.”

“That’s impossible,” Cindy exclaimed.

“Raeleigh, have you eaten yet?”

Jepherson changed the subject, not caring about the crowd; his adoring tone had everyone convinced all the president of Richards Group had eyes for was Miss Anson.

“Not yet. I won’t keep you from resting anymore.”

Raeleigh hung up before Jepherson could say anything more.

She looked up at Cindy. “You heard it. I didn’t promise you anything.”

“Are you saying I’ve gone insane? You promised me. You. Mr. Richards…” Cindy pursed her lips, hesitant for a second, “Even Mr. Richards said he doesn’t remember.”

“It must be you. You told him to do this.”

Cindy jabbed her finger at Raeleigh like a madwoman.

Raeleigh pointed out, “I already said, there has to be at least a witness. But there isn’t one that’s on your side.”

With that, she swept a glance at the crowd and said, “Alright, break it up. Go back to your stations.”

“This isn’t the end, Raeleigh Osteen. You jealous b*tch.”

Raeleigh stood up and said, “I don’t know what this jealous b*tich you’re talking about is, but I do know unqualified, and that’s you. I don’t know how you managed to flatter me when you first joined the company. But since you did nothing for the company to this day, you are unqualified. So stop wasting your time.”

Security, please throw her out. Call the police if she returns.”