Secret Wealthy Marriage
Chapter 507: Causing a Stir in the Courtroom (2)

Chapter 507: Chapter 507: Causing a Stir in the Courtroom (2)

Charlotte Clark’s eyes darkened, and she quickly followed up, "Carolline Ruiz, are you still angry? You know that’s just the way I am, often speaking without thinking, I only mentioned it because I read about it online. I didn’t mean anything by those words."

As Charlotte explained, by the time she got home, most of those online posts had vanished. No matter how she searched for them, they were nowhere to be found. Charlotte then realized Bryan Hawkins’ capabilities. Surely, he must have had those posts removed, for how else could Carolline Ruiz have achieved this? Offending Ruiz wouldn’t be a big deal, but the power of the person backing her was indeed alarming.

After pondering over it for a day and a night, she decided to make up with Carolline Ruiz. Despite her unhappiness, she had to maintain amicable surface appearances.

Carolline Ruiz remained silent, her gaze shifting. She was aware of the rumors online. Charlotte, being the type who could spice up a story, was not someone she’d like to interact with much.

The more you interact with people like her, the more your life becomes fodder for their idle chatter. Carolline didn’t like such people. Why would strangers concern themselves with personal lives? It was clear they had too much time on their hands, chattering on about everything and nothing.

Unfortunately, there were plenty of people like that in society, gleefully discussing other people’s lives. But when their own lives took a turn, they’d become reclusive. If you were to ask about it, they’d instantly reveal their vicious side.

People like that could never have true friends.

"I see, you don’t need to explain to me, I’m not angry." It’s just that I don’t think it’s necessary to keep contact with you, was the unspoken sentiment. Carolline Ruiz hoped that Charlotte would understand this without it being said outright.

Charlotte Clark chuckled, pretending not to catch the hidden message, "Glad to know you’re not upset. I was really worried about that."

Both of them stepped into the elevator together, "The online gossip has been pretty much suppressed. Your Mr. Hawkins certainly holds much sway."

Carolline didn’t respond, feeling that such rumors would fade with time as long as one didn’t engage with them. Besides, she wasn’t a public figure. The fodder for the online rumor mill was mainly Bryan Hawkins and Phoebe Miller.

She had already decided that as long as Bryan Hawkins didn’t abandon her and their child, she would uphold this marriage. Admittedly, she fell short in many ways compared to Phoebe Miller, but it was Phoebe Miller herself who didn’t manage to hold onto Bryan Hawkins. When she had met Bryan Hawkins, she hadn’t known about Phoebe Miller’s existence.

Furthermore, if Charlotte was praising her husband in front of her, there was no need for her to thank Charlotte on Bryan’s behalf.

"Oh, by the way, Carolline, according to some netizens, Phoebe Miller’s unwed status is a pretense. She supposedly gave up on Mr. Hawkins because she has a physical defect preventing her from having children. I’m not sure if this is true or not." Having beaten around the bush, she finally delivered the underlying message she had wanted to convey. Watching Carolline’s sudden change in expression, Charlotte felt decidedly pleased.

It was not in vain that she had spent the whole day ingratiating herself with Felicia Miller’s entourage. Now that she witnessed Carolline’s shocked expression, she knew that such news would make her uneasy. Charlotte was eager to see who would end up with a more difficult life.

"I’m sorry, it seems I’ve misspoken again." As the elevator arrived at their floor, Charlotte apologized and swiftly exited.

The elevator doors closed again, it was unclear whether it was ascending or descending. Carolline remained dazed inside.

Her previously made decision couldn’t withstand the sudden shocking news. Did Phoebe Miller have to give up on Bryan Hawkins because she can’t have children?