Chapter 262
Wisteria, standing in front of the camera, was dressed in a fitting and elegant outfit. She wore a calm
facial expression, and her curly hair was tied into a bun behind her head, giving her a professional and
smart appearance.
As she stayed by Cayden''s side the whole time, the two seemed like a match made in heaven.
Cayden remained steadfast even with multiple cameras pointed at him.
Listening to the reporters'' harsh questions, he kept hisposure and said, “Trident Group''s
restaurants have always been certified in all aspects. The Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision
can back us up with evidence regarding this issue. As for the food-rted problem faced by Regal
Garden this time, I suspect there''s another reason behind it. We are still investigating whether this
incident urred due to natural causes or human errors. After the result from the investigation is
finalized, Trident Group will host another press conference to provide the media and public with an
exnation.”
Avery frowned slightly.
Regal Garden under Trident Group at Western Epea is facing a crisis, not to mention a food-rted
problem. The significance of this matter doesn''t merely concern the quality of the food or the mary
loss. Instead, this may even affect Trident Group''s century-old reputation.
A multinationalpany''s good name was essential in giving the corporation an edge in the
competitive market.
If Trident Group intended to expand its business at Western Epea, yet failed to resolve those issues,
the group would undoubtedly receive more criticism and ostracism. The unfavorable turns of events
would absolutely be detrimental to Trident Group''s future development.
After that, Wisteria began answering the reporters'' questions in Cayden''s stead.
She emanated the dominance of a strong woman. Her replies were well-grounded and rendered others
unable to retort.
She had always exhibited great diplomatic finesse and was famous for her swift and decisive manner in
handling business, which was simr to Cayden''s style.
While the reporters were deliberately making things difficult for her, Wisteria managed to respond to
them skillfully. Not only did the answers she gave effectively address their questions, but she also
ingeniously reverted the queries to the reporters.
All the reporters were astounded after listening to Wisteria''s perfect responses. They showered her
with praises, as she certainly lived up to her reputation as one of Cayden''s mostpetent assistants.
Avery was slightly dazed as she took in the scene. Indescribable bitterness suddenly surged within her
chest. If I''m the one supporting Cayden now, I''m not sure if I can do as well as Wisteria. I''m aware of
my ineloquent nature. In contrast, Ms. Summers is not only exceptional because of her great looks, but
she''s also equipped with tactics as formidable as Cayden''s and resourceful interpersonal rtionships.
For the first time in her life, Avery felt inferior in her romantic rtionship. Perhaps a capable woman
who can keep up with Cayden''s outstanding abilities is more suitable to be with him. Someone as
unassertive as me cannot bring him any benefit. I may even be his burden...
“Mommy, why did you switch off the television? I can''t see Daddy anymore.” Rory''s protesting voice
suddenly sounded in the quiet living room.
Avery regained her senses and realized she had unknowingly turned off the television.
Seeing Rory running up to her, Avery picked the little girl up and sat on the couch. “Your daddy went
out to deal with some matters. He''ll be back after a few days. Have you eaten, Rory?”
At that instant, holding her daughter in her arms, Avery had to maintain the appearance of a gentle
mother regardless of how aggrieved she felt.
Rory nodded.
Although Rory had a blithe nature, which was in contrast to her brother''s thoughtfulness, even she
could sense her mother''s recent unusual behavior.
Mommy has been spacing out recently. Why is this happening? Is it because of Daddy?
“Mommy, you can take a break today. I''ll help you clean the dishes.” Zachary looked at Avery with
worry.
He collected the tes and utensils on the dining table and walked toward the kitchen. Mommy hasn''t
been acting like her usual selftely. Is it because she''s exhausted from work?
“Me too! I want to help too! Mommy, Zach and I will help you wash the dishes,” Rory chimed in cutely.
“Zach, be good and spend time with your sister here. I''ll go and do the dishes. You two can help me
with the chores when you''re older, all right?” Avery said tenderly while patting her son''s head.
She felt contented to have such considerate and sensible children.
Nheless, the two kids were only five years old. She thought they were still too young to handle
housework.
Even though some children from low-ie families matured early and began running errands at a
young age to cultivate their awareness to be independent, that was prompted by the desperation of
their circumstances.
Avery pecked her kids on their cheeks before turning on the television again.
She switched the channel to their favorite cartoon program and left the two kids to y in the living
room before heading toward the kitchen with a load on her mind.
Late at night, Nina, who had just finished enjoying a karaoke session with her friends, was about to go
home. She was tipsy after consuming some alcohol.
She bade her friends farewell and nned to hail a taxi to return home when an approaching couple
with their arms wrapped around one another attracted all her attention.
Nina could recognize that man even if all that was left of him were his skeleton. That person was none
other than the yboy, Dn.
He was hugging a long-haired woman who had an innocent appearance and outstanding temperament. This belongs to N?velDrama.Org.
She was wearing a white leather jacket and a slinky short skirt.
Nina could not believe that the woman was exposing her fair, slender legs under such chilly weather.
Thetter''s outfit wasplemented by a pair of high-heeled boots, giving her the exact vibe of a
modern city girl.
What surprised Nina the most was the physical resemnce between that woman and Avery.
If Nina had not known Avery''s dislike toward such a sexy get-up, she might have just assumed that the
woman was Avery, judging by the posterior view of that woman''s figure.
On the other hand, Dn did not notice Nina.
He held that woman by her waist while kissing her as they strode toward a hotel nearby.
He slid his hand into her short skirt as he pleased while uttering, “I''m going to rock your worldter,
sweetheart.”
“Don''t behave like this. Mmm... We''re still in public.” She panted and nudged him, but her body
continued reacting to his stimting touch.
“Don''t behave like this? How should I behave, then?” Dn expressed his desire to ravage her
brazenly by saying assertively, “You don''t have any other choice, you sl*t!”
Despite his burning lust, there wasn''t a hint of affection in his eyes. He was merely venting his desires,
fanned by his innate libido.
This woman looks slightly simr to Avery, but she''s much more interesting than that dull Avery. At the
very least, this woman can arouse me. There are plenty of women in this city who are willing to offer
themselves up to me. Who does Avery think she is?
With that thought in his mind, Dn teased that woman further. As someone who was very
experienced in fooling around with women, it had be his second nature to make a woman yield to
him.
Clinging to that pure-looking woman, he went into the hotel to book a room.
Nina was disgusted by that scene.
This wretched man, Dn, is holding on to Avery and insists on not getting a divorce with her. He''s
pretending to have unwavering love toward her while getting intimate with another woman on the side.
His despicable personality is genuinely appalling.
Nina wanted to leave initially, but a brilliant idea suddenly popped into her mind, so she secretly
followed the couple.