Chapter 231


    Chapter 231


    The deration sent shockwaves through the room, akin to a massive stone thrown into a sereneke


    Countless ripples of discussion and spection spread like wildfire among the people present


    If Leonardo would broadcast, what was the meaning of their waiting at the hospital?


    They realized that they wouldn’t have ess to firsthand information. Moreover, it could potentially


    offend powerful figures like the CEOs of Jansen Group and Brooks Group, as well as the design


    director of BUT Group. There might even be retaliation from them.


    It seemed that Leonardo was well aware of the thoughts swirling around their minds, and a sig grin


    yed across his lips. This was all part of his n. Firstly, it was to quell the rumors as soon as


    possible and protect Rosalind from media. disturbance.


    Additionally, it was a move to avoid unnecessary trouble. The media that had gathered at the hospital


    to besiege the wardcked integrity and professionalism. Rather than letting them twist the truth and


    create chans, he chose to address the matter directly through a live broadcast, sidestepping many


    potentialplications.


    Jacob also stared at Leonardo in shock until Leonardo’s icy gaze swept over, confirming that he wasn’t


    joking. Jacob immediately grabbed his phone and initiated the live broadcast.


    “Since everyone is so curious about Rosalind’s rtionship with me, I have no reason to conceal the


    truth. Rosalind is, indeed, my wife.”


    Leonardo spoke, opting to refer to Rosalind as his wife” instead of his ex-wife..


    The revtion set off an explosion of reactions among the crowd. With Leonardo’s personal


    confession, the spection surrounding their rtionship was essentially confirmed


    Leonardo nced at the buzzing crowd.


    He continued, “My marriage with Rosalind isn’t a calcted move, nor did 1 pursue her for personal


    gain. We were college ssmates, and 1 had feelings for her even back then, However, due to my


    reserved nature and slow emotional progress, I only realized my true feelingster on


    “Now, after all these years, I can say with certainty that I’ve loved Rosalind for a long time. I have loved


    her since our college days until this very moment. My feelings have never wavered


    *Due to my immaturity, Rosalind was hurt in the past, but I still love her and want to be with her forever.


    The revtion sparked an even greatermotion among the onlookers


    The media, who had been eager to capitalize on this hot topic, felt frustrated that Leonardo’s live


    broadcast had stolen their thunder. Some of them disregarded Leonardo’s status and directly attacked


    him, seeking to undermine his credibility.


    “Mr. Brooks, your words are just empty talk. If you truly loved Rosalind as you im, why did you


    divorce her? It simply doesn’t add up!”


    “That’s right. Rumor has it that your son with Virginia is already five years old. If my calctions are


    correct, Virginia must have been pregnant with him while you were still married to Rosalind. How can


    you call it love for Rosalind when you


    cheated on her?”


    “You keep professing your love for Rosalind, but isn’t Rosalind currently hospitalized because of Mrs.


    Maria Brooks? If you truly loved her, why would you allow your mother toe and harm the woman


    you supposedly care for?” “Exactly, Mr. Brooks, even though you want to defend Rosalind, there’s no


    need to fabricate lies about loving her. It’s so unconvincing, and nobody believes it…”


    One after another, people voiced their opinions, connecting the dots and reaching a unanimous


    conclusion: Leonardo’s love for Rosalind was nothing but a lie. Everything he said earlier vas a


    charade meant solely to defend Rosalind.


    As to why Leonardo was so keen on defending Rosalind, no one had given it much thought.


    In the hotel room, Virginia rested in Jerome’s embrace, observing Leonardo’s predicament as he faced


    the reporters’ relentless questioning on her phone. A sover curled up on her lips.


    Noticing Virginia’s continued interest in Leonardo, Jerome yfully nibbled her carlobe and said in a


    teasing tone. “Why are you still thinking about him after the way he treated you?”


    Virginia nced at Jerome and yfully poked his foreheadl


    “No, Fin just watching the drama unfold. I thought Leonardo’s live stream to defend Rosalind mightN?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.


    interfere with our ns. But seeing bins Jeft speechless by all those reporters, I realize it’s all just


    unnecessary.”


    Jerome tightly grasped Virginia’s mischievous hand, holding her closer. Ina soft and soothing tone, he


    whispered into her ear “Feeling better now? Did my little distraction help you vent your anger?”


    “Yeal, it’s impressive. Let me reward you with a kissl”


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    Virgina vaid yfully and nted a red mark on Jerome’s cheek.


    “That’s not enough, you little devil.”


    Jerome replied teasingly, setting aside Virginia’s phone before lifting her up and carrying her into the


    bathroom.


    At the hospital.


    Amidst the lively discussions of the crowd, Leonardo remainedposed, handling the situation like a


    skilled negotiator.


    Even under the barrage of questions during the live broadcast, he showed no signs of wavering. When


    the crowl had nearly finished talking, Leonardo calmly raised hisnd,


    The crowd hushed, all eyes fixed on Leonardo as if he were standing on a pedestal, ready to face their


    admiration.


    “Are you all finished?”


    Leonardo inquired, scanning each face before locking eyes with the camern in Jacolé’s hand.


    “If you’re done, then it’s my turn to speak!”


    Silence enveloped the crowd


    “I said I love Rosalind, and I will never do anything that will hurt her. I’ve never cheated on her,


    especially not while we were married.”


    Someone didn’t believe him and shouted loudly. Then what about you, Virginia, and her son! Don’t


    think we don’t know about it just because you’re not married.


    Leonardo looked at the person, seeminglying to a decision. After a moment of contemtion, he


    dered with solemnity, ‘I said I didn’t cheat, which means Virginia and I have no rtionship. Her son


    has nothing to do with me. Dn is not my son


    Leonardo’s words hit the crowd like a ssh of cold water on hot oil, igniting shock and astonishment.


    Even Damian Jonas and Kyle appeared surprised and perplexed. It was evident that Leonardo’s


    statement had greatly shocked them as well.


    Is it true that Dn is not your son Could it be that all the rumors circting outside are false??


    “No way, Mr. Brooks wouldn’t just let Virginia cuc kold him for so many years without rifying things,


    right! is Mr. Brooks really that kind-hearted?”


    After witnessing such a huge piece of gossip, the onlookers were no longer concerned about Leonardo.


    The discussions grew more intense, and even the looks they cast toward Leonardo were filled with


    sympathy!


    Yes, sympathy!


    Although it was not confirmed yet if what Leonardo said was true, the fact that he dared to say it in front


    of so many people. without fear of bring exposed, indicated that this matter was likely not Ebricated.


    The fact that the esteemed CEO of Brooks Group had been cuc kolded for so many years made people


    feel sympathetic. Some even sected to take pleasure in his misfortune, feeling that the Brooks Group’s


    CEO was nothing special.


    “But Dn’s surname is Brooks. If he is not Mr. Brooks son, why did Mr. Brooks let him have the


    surname and live in the Brooks residence?”


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