Chapter 18
Chapter 18 You are nothing
Awkward silence descended at Bruce’s enigmatic knowledge about such private matters. Cyril’s
marriage likely wasn’t a love match but pragmatic. Even estranged couples kept up public
pretenses. Yet Cyril had divorced and apparently nned to formally acknowledge this other
woman? An open scandal viewed with distaste.
Furthermore, Bruce clearly knew about it which didn’t bode well for Cyril’s ambitions.
Admitting concealment was useless now, Cyril acknowledged it inly. “Yes we divorced due to
irreconcble differences after years of discord.”
“Ex–wife.” Bruce emphasized coldly. “With how terribly she married down, their failed marriage
should be considered the biggest stain of her life.”
Everyone grew intrigued over Bruce’s mysterious connection to Cyril’s ex–wife that he kept
defending so staunchly.
Juliet meanwhile smiled brightly. “No wonder. What woman wouldn’t suffer misfortune being tied to
such a man? Speaking of which, word is you’ve been busy handling Caroline’s scandalstely. Are
those authentic? Because I used to know that director well. He begged desperately for my
investment once. Considering what I heard of his proclivities, seems the rumors are factual?”
Stunned anew by her casually disparaging Caroline too, everyone understood now.
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Compared to elite aristocracy like Bruce and Juliet, Caroline and the shy entertainment circle
remained utterly insignificant. Cyril involving himself so deeply indicated an intimacy beyond
friendship.
Cyril’s expression darkened. Clearly Bruce and Juliet were deliberately provoking him.
“It’s my private business. Caroline is a friend. Of course I would help resolve unjust usations.”
Latching onto it, Juliet persisted. “Oh? Which kind of ‘friend‘ exactly? Bedmates? Or marriage
potential?”
“Either way, it’s not your ce to pry into my personal affairs.” Cyril stated curtly. Before Juliet could
retort, Bruce quickly led her away, dering it was improper to create a scene as
visitors here.
Watching them depart, everyone nced at Cyril curiously, wondering how he had offended- Bruce
somehow.
“Bruce usually tolerates quite a bit before truly losing his temper. Last time was five years
Chapter 18 You are nothing
ago when someone tried drugging him. That family faced steep downfall afterwards. So what did
you do to provoke his ire?” someone asked Cyril frankly.
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Brooding in frustrated silence over the injustice, Cyril knew the elite aristocracy simply did as they
pleased while everyone cated them.
Mingling aimlesslyter, Cyril noticed Bruce by the buffet line with Juliet filling a te angrily while
Bruce cated her with desserts and soothing words.
Clearly she was pedigree stock to apany Bruce publicly. Everything about her screamed doting
pampering.
Approaching them, Cyril forged ahead before they could ignore him. “There are some things I’m
unsure about and hope Mr Bruce can rify my confusion.”
ncing over impassively, Bruce waited.
“Very few people knew about my marriage or divorce. Yet you seem rather hostile over it. May I ask
why? Or have I unknowingly offended you personally in some way?”
Just then, several others wandered over to exchange pleasantries. As they chatted amongst
themselves, Bruce kept his attention fixed on Cyril.
“Because without your ex–wife, you would be nothing. I suggest not presuming too much self–
importance.”
Privately over the years, Bruce had helped Cyril substantially for Sylvia’s sake though it was clearly
misced effort in hindsight after seeing how terribly his family exploited and mistreated her. Like
parasitic worms never disying an ounce of gratitude.
Bruce’s blunt words plunged the area into stunned silence. But before anything else could happen,
the host wandered over cheerfully, beaming as he greeted them.
The others quickly smiled back politely. After finishing his rounds, Host Wolford turned to Cyril
smilingly.
“I don’t see your lovely wife here tonight? We have her to thank for our sessful coborationst
time with her brilliant negotiation skills. Why didn’t you bring her along?”