Samuel straightened his back.
He knew what Kathleen was talking about.
Kathleen continued, “These people have received professional training. They attacked the businessman, abducted him, and cleared the scene, leaving no evidence behind. However, they caused quite a fuss, and some people found out about it. So, they bribed the witnesses, forcing them to not say a word about it.”
The uneasiness in Ashley's heart grew.
Kathleen's red lips curled into a smile. “Thus, the businessman's wife brought a few people with her and searched for three whole months. Yet, they couldn't locate the businessman. That was when the wife used her own connections and finally found the clues. In the end, she returned to her country. Coincidentally, the businessman returned after a few days.”
The crowd said nothing. They held their breaths and stared at her.
“Alas, as soon as the businessman got off the plane, he announced he was engaged to another woman, all because that woman was his savior. It seemed as if it never crossed his mind that he had a wife, a lover. How do you think the wife of the businessman felt?” Kathleen shot Samuel an icy glare.
Biting her lip, Ashley shouted, “Kathleen! How dare you keep calling yourself the wife? You and Samuel had already divorced long ago! Even if you two are engaged, you're still not his wife!”
Kathleen smirked. “So, you're admitting you're the savior of the businessman, aren't you?”
Ashley questioned furiously, “What are you trying to do by hurling accusations here? Besides, you almost ended up marrying Caleb!”
“Caleb?” Kathleen could not help but laugh. “That's like news from six years ago. I'm sure everyone here knows how dramatic the wedding was.”
With that reminder, everyone recalled the incident.
“That wedding was really tragic. I'll remember it even if it happened ten years ago.”
“Exactly. The thought of it still gives me goosebumps. I can't believe Samuel stabbed himself just to make Kathleen stay. He must love her so much that he's lost his mind.” “I say, what do you think will happen when he recovers his memory and realizes he married someone he doesn't love? Will he go mad?”
“I don't know if he'll go mad, but I think he'll start a slaughter.”
“Do you guys even hear yourself? No matter what happens, Ashley's the daughter of the Zeller family. Besides, she's also Samuel's savior. Samuel will never harm her. You guys are overthinking it.”
“We're not. You're the one who doesn't understand Samuel well enough. If he really wanted to marry another woman, why would he pester Kathleen so much?”
“Well, Kathleen didn't marry him in the end, did she? Even after all those years?”
“Sure, she didn't marry him, but he's already proposed before he got into an accident. Besides, they have two kids together. It's only a matter of time before they get married.”
“Maybe Samuel regretted his actions after proposing.”
“How do you know he's regretting it? Oh, you're the Zeller family's relative.
No wonder you keep speaking up for Ashley.”
“What's wrong with that?”
“Displeased, are you? Let's fight it out, then!”
The crowd started to get into a fight.
“Shut up, all of you!” Luna raged. “Kathleen, no matter what you say, Samuel was the one who approved of this engagement ceremony. We didn't force him into it. You can ask him yourself if you don't believe us.”
Everyone's gazes fell on Samuel.
However, Kathleen said aloofly, “Hah. I've already told you this. I'm not here for him.”
Samuel swallowed hard but kept his silence.
Kathleen said coldly, “Ashley, Marjory was hired by you three months ago. You and Marjory took the same flight to Smealand and stayed in the same hotel. Besides, you left with Marjory and the others on the day of Samuel's accident. Are you still going to say you have nothing to do with it?”
Ashley panicked. “Kathleen, do you think everything you say is right?” “Do you think I'm saying all this without evidence?” retorted Kathleen as she scoffed.
Ashley clenched her fist upon hearing that.
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