Chapter 309 Outshone by Elizabeth
Elizabeth's words sounded like a question.
It was more like a loving wife managing her husband.
They looked just like an ordinary couple.
But Alexander was not an ordinary man. For any woman to even dream of marrying Alexander would be a great honor. How could anyone dare to question him or speak to him in such a controlling tone?
Yet Elizabeth spoke so casually.
Everyone present felt nervous for Elizabeth.
Cleo, who had just tried to give Elizabeth coffee, showed a hint of schadenfreude. She thought Elizabeth was really arrogant, having been Alexander's wife for only two days.
Just two days!
Even couples married for twenty years could get divorced.
Elizabeth wasn't even that impressive yet, but she was already acting so high and mighty?
Cleo eagerly awaited Alexander to teach Elizabeth a lesson.
However, no one expected that when Alexander heard Elizabeth's question, he not only didn't get angry but instead coaxed her, "I’m busy with company affairs during the day and have to take care of you at night. I'm exhausted. Where would I find the time to look at other women?"
Everyone present fell silent, including Clara.
Her eyes turned red, but at this moment, she didn't dare to resist.
Elizabeth looked up at Clara and continued, "Clara, did you hear what my husband just said? Are your ears working?"
Not only Elizabeth but Alexander also looked at Clara, both waiting for Clara's response.
Clara, like a criminal, stammered, "I heard."
"Good! Then listen carefully! Clara, Alexander and I have been married for six years! Our child is already five! In these six years, you've been telling everyone that I'm the homewrecker and that you are Alexander's fiancée. What do you call that? Shameless! A homewrecker blatantly spreading rumors! Because you have no chance, and our relationship is still strong, you even brought a broken shoe to the company to hit me? Clara! You really have no shame!"
Elizabeth's words were clear and forceful.
Clara angrily said, "Elizabeth!"
Elizabeth replied with a faint smile, "What's wrong?"
"You are slandering me!"
"Which part is slander? Tell me, and if you can, I will apologize to you in writing!"
Clara was silent.
It seemed that every word Elizabeth said was true.
Six years ago, Elizabeth and Alexander had a fake marriage, and Clara and Alexander had walked down the aisle. She had held the title of Alexander's fiancée for six years. If she had known that Elizabeth and Alexander hadn't divorced six years ago and had been a couple for six years, she wouldn't have dared to be so bold in front of Alexander.
Even though Clara knew Elizabeth was twisting the facts, she couldn't refute it, suddenly realizing that Elizabeth was not easy to deal with.
Despite Elizabeth's quiet demeanor, she was ruthless when it came to teaching someone a lesson. Clara found it hard to extricate herself today and suddenly regretted not bringing Declan along.
But now, it was too late to say anything.
She had come too impulsively.
At this moment, she could only swallow her pride.
Clara forced a couple of awkward smiles, "Elizabeth, you must have misunderstood me before. I never wanted to compete with you..."
"No!" Elizabeth immediately interrupted, "I didn't misunderstand you. From childhood to now, you've always competed with me. I was lucky to get your leftovers. You've always taken things from me. You've been saying Alexander is your fiancé for a long time. And everyone in Sunwillow City knows you often spread such rumors. You've told countless people in various settings that you are his fiancée."
Elizabeth's tone was extremely calm, seemingly without any aggression.
But in reality, it was very aggressive.
It left Clara with no way out, making her feel like she was being roasted over a fire.
Clara even pleaded softly with Elizabeth, "Elizabeth, there are many misunderstandings between us. You are my sister."
Elizabeth was not moved at all, saying, "On my first day working at this company, I heard rumors in the elevator that Alexander had a fiancée, and that fiancée was Declan's granddaughter, Clara. They said I was a female prisoner Alexander brought from out of town. Where did these rumors come from? The company's employees didn't make them up, did they?"
After saying this, Elizabeth glanced at Cleo, who had just offered her coffee.
Cleo immediately lowered her head in fear.
It turned out that Elizabeth was well aware of who treated her well, who spoke ill of her, and who slandered her in this company.
At this moment, Cleo deeply realized that Elizabeth was actually very smart.
It's just that Elizabeth chose not to fuss over many things.
Cleo cautiously watched Elizabeth's expression, while Elizabeth calmly looked at Clara.
In the end, Clara was cornered by Elizabeth and had no choice but to apologize, "I'm sorry, Elizabeth. It was wrong of me. I always thought of you as the adopted daughter of the Guise Family and wanted to outshine you. Your husband is Alexander, and I wanted to climb up and compete with you. It was all my fault. Elizabeth, can you forgive me?"
As she said this, Clara wanted to slap herself. She deeply regretted coming to the construction company today. This moment was truly embarrassing for her.
This moment was when Elizabeth had all the leverage.
But what could she do?
Clara could only look at Elizabeth, hoping Elizabeth would say, "Okay, I forgive you. You can go now."
Then she could leave quickly.
And in the future, she would definitely follow Declan's advice and stay calm.
Declan was right. Only by staying calm could one think of a good strategy.
However, Clara never expected Elizabeth to say emotionlessly, "I don't forgive you!"
Clara was silent.
Elizabeth approached her with a solemn expression.
She leaned in close to Clara and said word by word, "Clara, I was planning to find a way to get back at you, but you came to me yourself. Very well!"
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