Chapter 6: Ruthless Behaviour

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Imani bit her lip tightly. After two years apart and holding the title of fiancée, she knew what Brandon meant. Logic told her to comply, but inexplicably, just as he was about to touch her, an image of Adonis flashed through her mind. Instinctively, she dodged Brandon and took a step back. Brandon's face twisted with irritation. He was irritated by the challenge to his authority. But before he could react, the crowd erupted in a flurry of gossip and chatter. Brandon frowned, lowering his voice. "What's going on?" Brandon's face darkened like a storm as one of his subordinates whispered into his ear. His eyes blazed with a terrifying menace toward Imani as if he wanted to tear her apart. Laura also took out her phone, gasping in shock. On her phone was a video. In dim lighting, a drunk Imani was being helped into a villa by a male chauffeur. The next day, at noon, the chauffeur left the villa. The video's title was sensational: The night before her fiancé's return, the beautiful CEO had a secret rendezvous with a chauffeur. With compelling visuals and catchy keywords, the scandal quickly went viral. In less than half an hour, netizens exposed the information of all the involved parties except for the chauffeur. Brandon clenched his teeth. After two years of diligent work under Ingrid, he elevated the Quinny family to prominent families. Yet, upon his triumphant return, instead of cheers, he was met with a scandal that made him the laughingstock of Eastvale. Brandon could feel the mocking gazes around him. He kept his face deliberately calm. "Don't you have anything to say?" Imani met the crowd's gaze and retorted, "What should I say? If I wanted to cheat, I wouldn't need to wait for your return. I've waited two years. Would one more day make a difference?" Brandon squinted. "How do you explain the video, then?" Imani remained composed. "Just as you saw, I drank too much last night. That chauffeur brought me back, and he also picked me up this afternoon to take me to the airport." Brandon questioned, "Are you saying someone deliberately edited and posted this video online?" Imani met Brandon's gaze without backing down. "I'm not sure, but the chauffeur is here today. He's in my car. Do you want to question him yourself?" Brandon was silent for a moment. "Why would someone do this?" Imani opened her handbag and tossed a voice recorder to him. Seeing this, Laura's face changed slightly, and she stepped back. A chill flashed in Brandon's eyes. A bodyguard immediately stepped forward to stop Laura. After listening to the recording, Brandon turned to Laura, his voice icy cold. He could tolerate women vying for his attention, but Laura had used such tactics, ruining Imani's reputation and making him a joke in Eastvale. Her actions were unforgivable. "So, you planned all this?" Brandon's voice was icy. Laura rushed forward. "Brandon, let me explain." Seeing Brandon's indifferent gaze, Laura screamed hysterically, "Imani, you're ruthless!" Imani shrugged. "You were lucky to fool me once. Laura, do you think I'm as foolish as you?" Laura argued, "Brandon, I admit I'm jealous of Imani. But that video is real! Imani is scandalous. Why else would I catch her in the act? If a chauffeur could get into her bed, what wouldn't she do? A woman like her doesn't deserve you. Imani is nothing but a tramp!" Faced with Laura's nearly hysterical curses and slander, Imani stood silent, not changing her expression. Such a stark contrast gradually silenced the crowd. Despite the video's authenticity, Laura's despicable methods crossed the line. Who would be her next victim if she succeeded in entering the elite circle? Soon, the tide turned, and some voiced support for Imani. Brandon glared at Imani, then yelled, "Take this woman back to the Duffus family. Tell them that Laura slandered my fiancée. Even if the Thubron family doesn't seek compensation, I will seek justice. They have three days to provide a reasonable explanation. If not, they must bear the consequences. Tell the online media to delete the posts, clarify, and apologize. Otherwise, the Quinny family's lawyers will speak with them." Laura, unwilling to accept her fate, struggled as she was about to be dragged away. She broke free and ran toward Imani's car, grabbing Adonis and shouting, "He's the chauffeur in the video! Ask him if I'm lying!" As everyone's eyes focused on Adonis, Brandon's gaze turned cold. He wished he could rip Laura apart. Laura refused to let go, holding onto Adonis. "Speak up!" Imani turned her head, her eyes meeting Adonis for the first time, showing a hint of emotion. Brandon noticed this and recalled Imani's previous resistance. His fist clenched tightly, his face still smiling, though it was tinged with a hidden menace. His fury nearly ignited him on the spot. Adonis' expression was icy. "What do you want me to say?" Laura couldn't hide her delight, though her tone was menacing. "Tell them how Imani seduced you last night! How did you carry her to bed and undress her? How shameless she was! As long as you tell the truth, I'll give you fifty thousand dollars right now." Before she could finish, a sudden slap echoed, delivered by none other than Adonis.

Chapter 6: Ruthless Behaviour

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