My Arrogant Rival Tried to Humiliate My Quiet Husband, but Her World Instantly Collapsed
Previously: When Victoria tried to humiliate Olivia by boasting about her wealthy husband at a luxury wedding, she had no idea Olivia’s quiet husband held their entire future in his hands.
The Mask Falls
The garden fell into a stunned silence. Whispers rippled through the crowd of wealthy onlookers like wildfire. Victoria stood frozen, her face pale as she tried to process the surreal scene unfolding before her. “Charles, what are you doing?” she hissed, grabbing his arm. “Get up! Why are you bowing to this nobody?”
Charles violently shook her hand off, his voice cracking with panic.
“Shut up, Victoria! You fool! This is Mr. Arthur Pendelton. He is the founder and sole owner of Apex Holdings! He owns my company, our house, and everything we have!”
The revelation hit Victoria like a physical blow. Her hand flew to her collarbone, clutching the diamond necklace that suddenly felt like a noose. She looked at Olivia, her eyes wide with a mix of horror and embarrassment. The woman she had spent years looking down upon was married to the most powerful billionaire in the state.
Arthur looked down at Charles, his voice calm but icy.
“I believe we have some accounting discrepancies to discuss on Monday, Charles. Particularly regarding the executive bonus fund you used for that necklace.”Charles looked ready to faint, nodding frantically as he dragged a hysterical Victoria away from the party, completely humiliated.
Olivia stared at her husband, her mind spinning. “Arthur... is this true? Who are you?” she whispered, feeling a sudden distance between them. Arthur took her hand, his eyes filled with genuine warmth.
“I am the same man who loves you, Olivia. I kept my wealth a secret because I wanted someone to love me for who I am, not my money. But there is more you need to know.”
The next morning, Arthur drove Olivia to a massive, gated estate. But as they approached, a black sedan was blocking the driveway. Out stepped Charles, looking haggard and desperate, holding a thick manila envelope. He fell to his knees in front of their car, begging Arthur to look at the documents inside—documents that contained a shocking truth about Olivia's late father.
”He fell to his knees in front of their car, begging Arthur to look at the documents inside—documents that contained a shocking truth abou…