Chapter 115
""It won't be for long,"" Joseph Hernandez said, his usually impeccable features shrouded with an air of hostility. ""I'll finalize the divorce asap.""
Noah Collins was taken aback. ""But what about the situation at the old house? You haven't dealt with that...""
""I'll figure something else out."" Joseph pulled out a cigarette and lit it, taking a deep drag. ""The women in Madison aren't worth a damn—except for a few good ones, they're all worthless. I don't want to hear about her anymore.""
Love seemed like a performance to him, capable of burning passionately one moment and changing course the next, even leading to infidelity within marriage.
The mere thought of that woman made him want to strangle her.
The idea that she could be with David right now made him feel as if his chest was caving in.
Noah Collins felt a pang of shame. What was wrong with the women of Madison? Most seemed perfectly fine to him.
""Are you sure about this?""
""Yeah, and find me a new villa pronto. I don't want to stay anywhere she's been. Plus, Dakota just had three kittens, and the place is too cramped. We need a bigger yard.""
""Will do.""
Noah secretly annoyed by Cassie's lack of foresight. Joseph Hernandez was a towering figure, a man many women coveted. She didn't know how to hold onto him—foolish.
Joseph turned to gaze out the window, his thoughts were inscrutable.
However, Walter noticed the cigarette burning down to Joseph's fingers, without him seeming to notice.
Walter frowned. This was not a good sign.
...
For the next two days, Cassie stayed hidden at home.
Online, the scandal involving her and Arthur Lewis had blown up, with a barrage of criticism everywhere you looked.
Even Laura Miller got upset every time she saw the comments. ""Do you want me to ask my brother to handle this?""
""No need. I'm waiting for more support to build up first,"" Cassie replied, shaking her head with a serene expression.
Laura was speechless. ""You realize those are haters, right?""
""Haters can become fans too,"" Cassie retorted, with a playful grin.
On the fourth day, after her following soared past eight million, Cassie dropped the full video of the altercation with Arthur Lewis online, with a caption that read:
""After being unfairly judged for days, I can't tolerate this injustice any further. It's unjust to tarnish my reputation based on a single snapshot. Cassie Brooks, if you disdain Arthur Lewis for losing his heir status and want out, just say so—stop passing the buck. And stop disgracing rural folks; they are known for their genuine kindness, unlike you. Also, you and Arthur Lewis are a perfect match—equally despicable. Stay together and stop harming others.""
The video ignited yet another firestorm of attention online.
At first, it was just paid trolls starting the hate campaign, but soon it pulled in the regular Joes, drawing a crowd of onlookers.
Once the truth came out, they all flocked to Olivia Brooks' Instagram to give her a piece of their mind.
""Arthur Lewis was the one who went after Cassie first and then dumped her. You knew all along, didn't you? Selling out your own sister? That's just sickening.""
""You hear that? Your sister said you two were a perfect match. Don't break up!""
""Absolutely vile. Pretentious, backstabbing witch—I can't stand people like you. Just go away.""
And then comments started pouring in about Cassie's past academic achievements and her international awards, shining a new light on her.
Cassie's following grew rapidly, and now her comment section was brimming with praise.
""Girl, you're so impressive, totally my role model. Loving it!""
""I'm crushing on your Insta. It's so refreshing and devoid of any heiress pretense. Big fan!""
""Hey, sis, got any time to help me decorate my villa's interior?""
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