The CEO’s Billion Dollar Bride
Chapter 508 - 487: What, still not reconciled after losing face enough?

Chapter 508: Chapter 487: What, still not reconciled after losing face enough?

A group of reporters were astonished by Mrs. Smith’s domineering attitude, watching as she left with Sienna Harrison, Ivy Aretha, and Julie Harrison in tow. The crowd excitedly discussed the situation, finding that the prearranged news seemed altered, but was still intriguing due to the Smith family’s two media-shy seniors appearing with such authority. With Mrs. Smith’s imposing assertive speech, and her legendary life story, their presence ensured the news would make headlines for the entire month without any issue.

Since the key figures had left, there was no point for the reporters to stay. They packed up and dispersed, leaving only Theo Scott’s wife standing there in a daze, only somewhat regaining her senses.

Judging by the awe-struck expressions of the reporters, it seemed that the explosive plan she had crafted had been seized by those two elderly Smiths!

She had never expected to encounter Jaysen’s parents in this situation, let alone that Mrs. Smith would say such earth-shattering words after hearing hers.

She was still deeply trapped in the words spoken by Mrs. Smith, feeling stupefied, and even thought that what she said made sense.

Was her hard-earned opportunity slipping away like this?

How could she accept that!

More importantly, the problem of her sham marriage with Theo Scott had still not been resolved!

"What, still not satisfied even after making a fool of yourself?"

A familiar male voice, cold and chilling as ice, echoed in her ears.

"Theo?!"

The woman turned her head to see her husband before her. His sudden appearance frightened her, causing her to forget to close her gaping mouth as she asked, "How did you get here?! Weren’t you at work?"

"Huh, if I hadn’t come, how would I have heard such a spectacular performance?" Theo replied sarcastically, his eyes flashing with disdain. "Madison Young, you really didn’t disappoint me!"

"Did you hear everything we said?"

Madison stared at her husband, who looked disappointed in her, feeling her heart sink. She had done all this to save their marriage, not to push him further away. If he knew...

She did not dare to think further.

"Yes, I heard everything!"

The man replied nonchalantly, before closing his eyes wearily. His tone was calm, contrasting with his earlier icy demeanor. However...

In his tranquil words, he had revealed an outcome Madison hadn’t anticipated.

"Madison, I think we’re truly not right for each other, so... let’s break up!"

His words, calm as still water, seemed unable to stir any emotions, but they effectively shattered all lingering thoughts.

Break up?

These two words filled Madison’s mind with shock and unbounded despair.

"Theo, do you know what you’re saying?" From the day of their wedding, Madison’s emotions had been building, and now they finally reached their breaking point. "Theo, I am your wife, not your girlfriend. It’s not like we can date and break up on a whim. As a wife, I have responsibilities!"

"Hmm!"

Facing Madison’s hysterical yelling, Theo remained calm, as if he had made up his mind. "I’m doing this precisely to take responsibility!"

He had already been irresponsible with his own feelings!

He had originally thought that finding a capable housewife would be enough to live a good life and help Sienna Harrison get over her feelings, severing his own lingering feelings in the process. In the end, she had indeed moved on and married someone else, but he still couldn’t let go of his thoughts.

Enough, if he couldn’t let go, then he couldn’t. There was no need to harm others!

It was not until today that Theo truly realized what he had forfeited due to his stubborn pride. The so-called compatibility between couples was about spiritual connection rather than material possessions. He hadn’t understood that before, but now he truly did!

"Let’s break up. The house and the car are in your name and are yours. Consider it breakup compensation!"

The true horror between them was not a lack of love, but the fact that they held totally different values. Seeing what she had done at their wedding and here today, Theo had no right to criticize her as a shrew or self-serving. Even such a person, he had chosen her to be his wife.

Ultimately, it was his own poor judgment at fault, as well as his heart...

"Breakup compensation? Theo, don’t tell me that a house and a car are enough for you to let go. We are married, and it’s not just up to your whims to break up!"

Madison was on the verge of madness as she heard Theo’s words. All her efforts were meant to rekindle their love, not to break up. After finally marrying a man she liked, she couldn’t just let go like this!

"We only held a banquet but never applied for a marriage certificate, so while we’re technically married, a breakup is all it would take to separate us—no divorce necessary!"

After speaking, Theo turned and left without looking back. "There’s no such thing as a consensual breakup. If you don’t agree, just assume that I, a scumbag, dumped you. I’ll leave you with nothing but my own body. All other assets are yours! We were never truly married or husband and wife. You’re still single, and since we never consummated our marriage, you can find a suitable man to marry!"

With that, Theo vanished from her sight completely.

Madison stood there, stunned and motionless, the words echoing in her mind: We only held a banquet but never applied for a marriage certificate, so while we’re technically married, a breakup is all it would take to separate us—no divorce necessary!

That’s right!

They had only held a banquet and never received a marriage certificate, so their marriage was not protected by law. How could she have forgotten?!

Back then, she was worried that Theo would eventually find a better, more suitable woman and wanted to hurry and marry him. At the same time, Sienna’s turmoil was intense—crying and wailing, drowning her sorrows in alcohol, and even resorting to hooking up with men. At the time, Theo had agreed to her request to marry to avoid becoming entrapped as a dependent son-in-law to a wealthy family.