Wide-eyed, Eliana fixed her gaze upon Declan, her disbelief palpable.
“Declan! You wretched scoundrel!”
She raised her hand and delivered a resounding slap across Declan’s countenance. Trembling, she implored, “I’ve endured countless curses on your behalf. And now… you express regret over divorcing her! Do you regret your decision to be with me?”
The unfolding situation took an unexpected turn, drawing the attention of the clothing shoppers who stopped in their tracks as if they were spectators watching a play.
Amidst this spectacle, hushed conversations began to percolate.
“Isn’t that the heir of the illustrious Edwards family? Why are they embroiled in such a dispute in public?”
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“He’s quarreling with his mistress. It appeared that she indulged in extravagant clothing purchases, which had clearly ruffled his feathers.”
The bystanders were left flabbergasted.
“For someone from the Edwards family, the price of clothes here shouldn’t be unaffordable. They’re affluent. Can’t he afford a few outfits?”
“Ah, but you see, the Edwards family had to spend a fortune to bail him out!”
Although Declan’s apprehension at the police station had been shrouded in secrecy, the truth had a curious way of finding an audience.
“What? Is this true?” The woman appeared genuinely in the dark, inquiring with astonishment, “When did this incident occur?”
“Just a few days ago. The reasons behind his arrest remain a mystery.
Yet, the Edwards were quick to come to his rescue.”
“In recent times, the Edwards family’s financial affairs have taken a downward turn. Perhaps his mistress’ extravagant five million clothing spree is too much for him to handle right now.”
The questioner harbored doubts.
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“A mere five million? The Edwards family shouldn’t be struggling to foot the bill.”
“Who’s to say? It’s possible he’s not inclined to lavish money on this mistress of his. Despite their engagement, there’s no word on when they’ll tie the knot.”
The tones of the discussion, though not raucous, reached Declan’s ears with unwelcome clarity.
His vexation grew and he swiveled his head to cast a fierce glance at the conversing bystanders. Their eyes swiftly averted, as they dreaded incurring his wrath.
Declan’s frustration reached a boiling point and he contemplated delivering a stinging slap to Eliana.
Yet, in that crucial moment, his hand found itself restrained.
Alick approached from behind, wearing a placid smile and addressed Declan.
“It’s not worth making a fuss in public, Mr. Edwards. Is a slap truly necessary?”