Chapter 96
Fortunately, I snapped back to my usual self. I reminded myself that I was Lyle’s wife, not anyone else.
It was Lyle who asked for my hand in marriage, though his intention was not pure. He married me
because of his own business interests. I collected myself and took a good look at the eager reporters
surrounding me.
“Why are you guys so curious about my private life? I’m not someone famous. I don’t think I owe
anyone an exnation. The truth will surface at the end of the day when you see for yourself who’s the
third party in this rtionship. We’re living in a modern society today and it’s not like polygamy is a
trend.”
I stopped and stole a look at Lyle. A smirk yed on my lips when I saw his nervous face. “My husband
is not some king or emperor in the olden days. There’s no way he has so many women to himself.”
The reporters clearly did not see thising. They were busy guessing who the other woman in our
rtionship was, but I brought Lyle up instead.
“Since you are all here today, why don’t you join us for the party? I’ll make an exception for all of you to
come in. Everybody knows about the Lane family in Avenport, and I’m sure you will meet many leaders
and luminaries tonight. This will definitely make a better headline than an artist’s love affair.”
I could not help but apud myself for my wit. As expected, the reporters became restless the moment
they knew they were given the leeway to take photos at the party tonight. “Can we really go in? How
many of us will be able to enter, Mrs. Smith?”
“My plus one didn’t turn out today, so I’ll be able to bring one of you in. You all can discuss among
yourselves and decide who gets to follow me.” I winked at the reporters cheekily, feeling proud of
myself.
I finally understood why people loved getting attention from the public. It felt good, and more so when I
just turned the table and pivoted the situation to my advantage. Standing in front of the cameras, a
sweet wave of victory swept over me.
Meanwhile, Benson had scrambled to leave with Crystal. Nathan was relieved they managed to escape
and turned to reprimand me. “Cut it out. You’d better behave yourself now that you’re outside of the
Tanner residence.”
I was positive that Nathan was the only man on earth who did not love his own daughter. Even an
illegitimate child got better treatment than I did in my own family.
“Not everyone will be allowed in, so make up your mind and choose a few among yourselves.”
Christopher’s voice pierced through the buzzing crowd from behind. I turned and shot him a grateful
gaze before greeting him. His outfit was exceptionally formal that night. He looked exactly like prince
charming in his white suit.
Does he really have to try so hard to impress? Despite the mocking thought in my head, I still found
myself drooling over him. Christopher was a dashing young man—and more so when he was dressed
up—I could never deny that.
There was an air of loftiness about him. Perhaps it was because he had had a tiring day, he looked a
little drained. He went over with his bodyguards and talked to the reporters. As he walked past me, a
flicker of disappointment shone in his eyes as if he was upset because he could not talk to me under so
many eyes.
I looked away and smiled subtly.
After the reporters were gone, I could finally go back in. Before I could go into the courtyard, I bumped
into my disgruntled father. He eyed me coldly andmbasted me unreservedly. “What do you think you
were doing back there? You’re a shame to our family. Things could’ve been worse if it weren’t for
Christopher.”
“Yeah, yeah,” I scoffed looking at the stranger before me, “Are you really my dad? Why do I feel like
you fancy your niece way more than your own daughter?” I had asked Nathan the same question a lot
of times, but his reaction was always the same.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this.