Chapter 13
Chapter 13 The Iron Lady
Soon, the reporters surrounded Melinda and came closer as their cameras kept shing. Meanwhile,
Melinda, who saw thating, didn’t seem to be surprised at all. Instead of panicking, she yed it
cool with a smile, thinking she should present her best self to the public since her face would be all
over the headlines the next day. At the same time, Stanley was giving off a cial aura until his eyes
fell upon thedy, and his gaze was reced with gentleness.
On the other hand, Monica, who was dressed like a mature woman, was saddened by what she saw,
wondering if Stanley’s strange behavior was due to the fact that he was forced to marry her. Is he
pulling a prank on me because he is forced to marry me?
While the reporters continued snapping photos, camera shlights kept glittering from all angles, but
surprisingly, Stanley was not annoyed by that, unlike his usual self. In the meantime, the guests were
drawn by themotion as they whispered to each other about their envy. However, the murmurs
were suddenly interrupted by Jessica when she said, “Alright, that’s enough! I should be the one in the
spotlight for today’s event. Now, aim your cameras at me.”
It was then that the reporters turned their attention to Jessica and did as they were paid for. “Jessica,
the ne around your neck is beautiful! Was it custom-made?” one of the socialites asked with a
smile on her face.
Anotherdy said, “I think I saw this ne in Mnia Jewelry Exhibition… Is it Emma’stest
creation? Oh, dear. I heard it’s not for sale.”
Jessica gazed at Melinda with a cocky smile on her face, but Melissa intentionally avoided eye contact
and looked at Stanley instead. “Let’s go. I don’t want to steal her limelight here.”
In fact, Stanley was bothered by confusion, wondering how a woman, who had been helping the poor
in the vige, got to know the mayor’s daughter. They seem close to each other, but how did they know
each other?
“Yes, Emma designed it. This luxury look is the most popr styletely, which is why it has an elegant
exterior, but I can’t believe you guys love it too.” Jessica answered the guests who were curious aboutN?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.
her ne.
Melinda suddenly caught a glimpse of a decent-looking middle-aged man not far away as she
continued to walk. The moment she saw that familiar face, she couldn’t help but feel a little stunned. It’s
been 21 years since west met, yet his face still remains deeply etched in my mind, except for the
new wrinkles that are covering it now. Standing there in a trance, Melinda watched him toast and chat
with his friends happily as they went on to guzzle the liquor in their sses. It seems that he is still
pretty fit. For some reason, the man’s presence managed to touch Melinda’s soul so much that she
was entranced by the touching moment.
On the other hand, Stanley followed Melinda’s line of sight and finally saw whom she was looking at—
Shawn Grayson. Due to the corporation between Fox Group and Grayson Group, Stanley seemed to
know a thing or two about Shawn, which made him wonder whether Melinda and that man knew each
other.
In the meantime, Melinda saw Shirlene Grayson, the famous celebrity, handing a ss of wine over to
Shawn, seizing his arm while toasting the guests. She looks like the most obednovelxo fast
updateient child in the Grayson Family, doesn’t she? At the thought of that, Melinda felt a stab of pain
in her heart with a look of disappointment and bitterness that shed across her face.
“Mr. Stanley, who might thisdy be?” A reporter popped out of nowhere. “Would you mind telling us a
bit more about your rtionship status?”
“I’ve actually been married for 7 years, but I hadn’t mentioned anything about it to the public until now.
My child is six years old, and this is my wife.” Stanley honestly answered the reporter’s question.
Melinda snapped out of her trance and fixed her gaze on Stanley in a serious manner as he seemed
like a responsible family man to her in that instant. Soon, Stanley nted a kiss on her forehead,
making her heartbeat race while shattering the hearts of many other socialites who saw what he did.
After all, neither of them could believe and ept the fact that Stanley had been hiding his marriage all
along, not to mention his six-year-old child.
Nevertheless, Monica was the saddest among those who couldn’t ept the grim reality. At the sight of
Stanley’s reaction, she was reminded of his attitude over the phone when they talked earlier.
Disappointed and heartbroken, she sought some solitude and drowned her sorrows with alcohol
instead of making a fool out of herself in front of everyone else.
Soon, Jessica came closer happily and asked, “You turned me down yesterday, Melinda, but today, you
came here with your husband. Have you spared a thought about me?” Apparently, she overheard the
interview earlier.
“Why don’t you do me a favor and shut up?” Melinda was uninterested in entertaining Jessica. “You’ve
been pestering me like an annoying mosquito for almost half a year. So, was it too much for me to ask
for a little solitude and privacy from you?”
“Okay! Okay! You have what you want, alright? Just don’t push me away.”
Upon hearing that, Stanley became confused with the rtionship between Melinda and Jessica,
especially when he saw the ne around Jessica’s neck. Due to Fox Group’s recent venture into
the jewelry industry, Stanley was able to tell that the ne Jessica was wearing was a custom-
made masterpiece from Emma. Despite Fox Group’s n to work with Emma, he had second thoughts
about the idea because Emma seemed suspicious to him.
“Do you know Emma?” The man puckered his lips.
“No, I don’t,” Melinda answered eagerly.
“I didn’t ask you.” Stanley glimpsed thedy and looked at the mayor’s daughter while waiting for an
answer.